these are images of real people on real wedding days; a mix of digital and film.
Katie’s laugh makes everyone around her a better person, and Jordan’s kindness brings up genuine conversation with anyone who’s with him. Getting to spend an afternoon with Katie and Jordan was a straight up lovely time, and I honestly felt like…
Read MoreOn their wedding day, Nicole and Sam channeled faith and family as they exchanged vows and made promises to one another. Growing up with love and hugs and support has shaped both of them into the people they are today, and without a doubt, it is these roots that have…
Read MoreWaking up early to catch sunrise with the mountains. Swimming under a waterfall. Snowshoeing pow. Miles and miles covered, and they’ve done it together. To say that Lindsay and Joe are beginning their adventure as husband and wife would be to forego the adventure…
Read More“What should we wear?!” is the most common question I get as families prepare for their photo session. Choosing the right clothing can be overwhelming, especially for busy parents and bubbly…
Read MoreEveryone literally lifted Caitlin and Nathan in the air in celebration while at the same time, lifting their hearts as high into the sky as they’d go. My favorite part of the entire day was the hora. The energy we all experienced…
Read MoreAnd in the end, we’re all kids at heart right? Including the bridal party that decided to jump into the backyard pool…
Read MoreGetting married on Mount Hood outside of Portland, Oregon is a magical experience, no matter the time of year. Each season has something to offer, including waterfalls in the summer and snowy mountains in the winter.
I absolutely love…
Read MoreDisplayed next to those perfectly captured moments were photos of Kayla, Conners, and Iris. Full circle. Family creating family. Everything…
Read MoreAli and Tyler didn’t want their wedding day to be a “wedding day.” They wanted to prioritize their friends and family, the food, the drinks, the laughs, and the moments of quiet. They wanted their wedding day to simply be a day with…
Read MoreAfter their ceremony, Mario, Andrea, and all of their wedding guests headed to Villa Catalana Cellars for an amazing reception full of dancing, cocktails, toasts, and delicious food. Villa Catalana Cellars is a winery in the Willamette Valley, and the property…
Read MoreBut the mountain itself—she doesn’t change much. She welcomes the seasons and watches it all, and she keeps standing and observing with watchful eye. Let’s be nice to Wy’East. She’s seen a lot, especially from this wedding venue! Say hello to her the next time you…
Read More“We got engaged while hiking on the Oregon coast and given that we backpacked the Timberline Trail the year prior and were so in love with Oregon, having our wedding there was our first thought. I will say that planning a destination wedding is…”
Read MoreThe clouds painted the air with the deepest fall colors, and the orange and red leaves fell like confetti. Ironlight, tucked away from the noise of Portland, is an indoor/outdoor wedding venue in Lake Oswego, and it provided…
Read MoreStanding inside this space in downtown Astoria provides an inner sense of awe that transports you into a time and place in which we can all relate in some way. Before the ceremony began, many guests turned to me and commented on the beauty of the space. You cannot stop looking at…
Read MoreKelli and Ben live in a home surrounded by trees, greenery, insects, and dirt paths that lead to nowhere. Their backyard is a secret garden, and it is the perfect place for Violet to explore. An afternoon with this family involved…
Read MoreYou meet Britany and Rob and immediately notice their spunk and friendliness. They keep you on your toes with their strength and determination, but at the same time, they wrap you in a hug and keep you laughing. After meeting their parents…
Read MoreLily and JJ infused their wedding with Ukrainian culture and values, and their venue was filled with the soft but mighty voices…
Read MoreHolly and Patrick share a love of theater, so they decided they wanted their day to read more like a play than a wedding. Their ceremony had orchestral…
Read MoreFolks stopped to chat and say hi to little P, and you just get the feeling that this community is a family more than anything. It was wonderful to get out of the big city of Portland and…
Read MoreThe big day is over.. the vows have been recited, the guests have been fed, the party has ended.. but the adventure has just begun…
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