Hey there, I'm Kendri, Your new favorite third wheel.
Oh, hi!!! I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself. My full name is Mckendrianna Purdy, but you can call me Kendri. I am the owner and photographer of Purdy K Photo. I am 25 years old and have been taking photography seriously since 2017. From 6th grade on, I started packing around my grandmas digital camera, Taking pictures of my friends at school was one of my favorite things to do. A few years later I started using my moms DSLR for self portraits and photos of my friends. I am a lover of Oregon's stunning sunsets, foggy mountain mornings, and beautiful beaches, lakes, and rivers.
How I got here?
Shortly after I graduated high school, I gave birth to my first child. My mother gifted me her older camera -the same one I used to use as a kid- to capture photos of my own family. I immediately starting practicing, having my brand new baby as the best model! Just a couple years ago I purchased my first full frame professional camera. I recently upgraded to a mirrorless camera and now shoot with two camera bodies. I have spent countless hours invested in education and practicing my technique.
I feel blessed to be where I am today.
Today I am a mother of three amazing and equally wild children that keep me on my toes. Two boys and a girl. I am married to the most supportive husband around, he’s truly my biggest fan. We also have three dogs, a golden retriever, a blue heeler, and a little scruffy mutt. AND Two cats, When I’m not behind the lens, or on my laptop, you’ll find me hanging with my kiddo's!
Fun Facts About Me
- I am the oldest of eleven children, yep you heard that right
- I am on a health and fitness journey
- I have a LOT of tattoos
- I have visited Thailand, Mexico, and Canada. I LOVE traveling
![Family snuggling on Oregon beach](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/148430543/JU2A3479-f04e648f-2500.jpg)
My family -Photo taken by @Whitepinepics
"To me, Photography is an art of observation.
It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place...
I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."
Elliott Erwitt