On the morning of Allison and Michael’s wedding I got a call from Allison. She said they were going to be late, and I could hear in her voice that she was a little upset. The plan was to meet at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral before the ceremony for portraits. However, the night before during the rehearsal dinner,…
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Monica and Dave, both music lovers, fittingly met while studying music education together at the University of Oregon. Dave was also, funnily enough, very impressed by how white Monica kept her shoes, and, well, one thing led to another and Dave proposed. At the time, Monica’s ancient Jeep had recently broken down, and Dave not only surprised her with an…
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I place a lot of importance on building a rapport with the couples I photograph during our first consultation. Being able to do that is an important aspect of being a wedding photographer. However, I don’t always have the opportunity to meet every couple in person before their wedding, which means that it’s necessary for me to build that rapport…
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We caught up with Jason and Maryn recently, and asked them a little about their relationship, wedding, and reception. They’re a pretty exceptional couple, and we were honored to be the photographers at their wedding reception at Oregon Golf Club. How did you and Jason meet? Maryn: We were introduced by my little sister, Leanne. She went to university with…
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Mike and Jamie had one of the most hilarious batches of groomsmen we’ve ever seen. Add in a stunningly beautiful day in rural Oregon, outside of Portland, and you have the makings for a really fun party. Click on any image to view them full-screen, and see how much fun we all had together! When you’re looking for a wedding…
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Tiffany and Steven came all the way from Langley, British Columbia to have their wedding at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City. One great thing about the Abernethy Center is the different, equally great options it has for ceremony locations, which came in handy on this day because the weather was being incredibly fickle. Originally, the plan was to have the…
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Megan and Allen’s ceremony took place on a green hilltop in Hood River with Mt. Hood rising beyond. To reach the hilltop, the bride and groom and their friends and family hiked up a dirt and gravel trail for about a mile and a half until they found the perfect spot with the best view. The outdoorsy, adventurous location was…
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Emily and Dennis were married in South Beach, a hop and a skip away from Newport, at Stone Crest Cellars, an intimate bed and breakfast overlooking the Pacific. The venue was the perfect size for the 30-40 close friends and family in attendance, who, upon Emily’s request, wore a variety of colorful hats and suits, many of which you can…
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Earlier this year, I shot Rachael and Kevin’s engagement session at Powell’s Books and at the Broadway Bridge. We had such a good time and the photos turned out so well that I was eagerly anticipating their wedding at the Seattle Tennis Club. We started the day at the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel in downtown Seattle where we took photos…
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While shooting Beth and Tom’s wedding I learned that a good deal of their courtship was spent long distance, which made this wedding particularly special because you could tell how excited they were to move their relationship to the next level. Having been in a long-distance relationship myself in the past, I know that they can at times be difficult…
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Among the many reasons I love wedding photography is that I get to travel a lot, whether it be to a church in Portland, a golf course in Seattle, a beach in California or some far-flung location. But sometimes the wedding venues closest to home can be the most special. In the case of Erin and Clark, they had their…
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Rachael and Kevin are relatively new to Portland so when we started talking about engagement photos they asked if I’d throw out a few location suggestions. They were quite taken with the idea of shooting at Powell’s Bookstore and the Broadway Bridge. I’ve shot in both locations a number of times now, and although Powell’s is a ridiculously cool bookstore…