The CGP Blog

Let’s talk about storing and protecting your precious digital images for a moment, shall we? Why have your digital images on a USB? Where should I start? I feel there is so much information to share! When I first started wedding photography, the best way to deliver images was via a compact disc. In fact, […]

This wedding at Cubanisimo Vineyards in Salem, Oregon, was just gorgeous. No one expected a rainy and chilly June day. Regardless, we had just enough pockets of dry time for couples portraits, the ceremony, and the first dance! Wedding at Cubanisimo Vineyards As much as I love spending a free day in Oregon’s wine country, […]

I had such a great time photographing this classic wedding at Crowne Plaza Portland. A model-esque couple, vintage Hollywood glam vibes, and a rooftop overlooking the city. What more could I ask for?! Classic Wedding at Crowne Plaza Portland This was my first time photographing at this hotel, and I was impressed! There were lots […]

This Downtown Portland minimony was just adorable. They met under the cherry blossom trees at the waterfront for their first look. Afterward we headed to their intimate ceremony at Gallo Nero, a restaurant where they shared many meals while dating. The previous evening I photographed their Roce ceremony, where the groom was bathed in coconut […]

This Indian Roce Ceremony in Vancouver was such a treat to photograph! These two are just the cutest and most thoughtful couple. I loved spending the evening with their friends and family to celebrate the groom before their wedding the following day. Indian Roce Ceremony in Vancouver The Roce is a ceremony that typically occurs […]

I was so excited to photograph this 2-22-22 Twosday wedding at Weddings On The Hill in West Linn, Oregon. I mean, is there even a more fun wedding date?! Maybe 11-11-11? Nah. I like this one more. Just a few days before these two reached out to me, I had been commenting to another photographer […]

It’s finally time to announce my 2024 mini-sessions in Portland! I have a ton of old favorites planned for this year, as well as a few new ones that I’m really excited about! All of these mini-sessions can be booked now, so don’t delay! The most popular ones (rose garden, holiday & fall sessions) will […]

What a surprise to photograph this outdoor Oregon wedding in January! It was originally planned to happen all indoors, but once that Portland sunshine was on the forecast, plans changed! The wedding was at Weddings on the Hill in West Linn. If you follow my blog, you’ll know that I have photographed many weddings at […]

This engagement session at Government Cove Peninsula in the Columbia River Gorge, are some of my new favorites! Government Cove is such an epic PNW engagement session location! This location has it all, the river, views of the gorge, interesting cliffs and rock formations, trees and other overgrown nature goodness. Engagement Session Photos at Government […]

I loved photographing this autumn wedding at Ainsworth House in Oregon City. If you’ve followed my blog for long, you probably know that the Ainsworth House is one of my favorite places to work. It is such a great venue, with lots of variety in the gardens, and always has the prettiest light. Autumn Wedding […]

This fall backyard wedding near Argay Park in Portland had perfect autumn colors and weather. These two have been working non-stop for months to remodel their backyard for this big day! And, it turned out beautifully! A Surprise Baby Announcement I started this day by meeting the groom at Argay Park to set up for […]

I have been looking forward to this wedding at The Baker Building in Portland for so long! These two won the first wedding giveaway that I launched back in early 2020. After a couple of postponements, the big day finally happened, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! I was stoked to work at this […]

Below is a quick overview of my Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions taking place in and around Portland & Vancouver. Scroll further below to find more information about each one plus photos. And don’t forget… All Year Long – my Half-Hour Tuesday thru Thursday Portrait Sessions are only $65! In May, October & November, my […]

Looking for venue and photography inspiration? Take a peek at my wedding photography (that was recorded by the guys offering Video production services Toronto) at The Griffin House and learn about the fabulous team of vendors that made it happen! This citrusy summer look was created for NW Wedding Underground! NwWU is a website I […]

Looking for wedding inspiration and photography at Ironlight Lake Oswego? You have come to the right place! Join me for my day of Wedding Photography at Ironlight Lake Oswego! Learn about this amazing venue and get to know the vendors who came together to make it all happen for NW Wedding Underground. NwWU is a […]

This was such a magical early morning elopement at Bridal Veil Falls. This adorable couple lives in NYC and dreamed of an intimate waterfall ceremony. With a little research, they were drawn to Bridal Veil Falls, and the plan was made! They originally planned to get married on their 10 year anniversary of dating, but […]

This rustic Oregon wedding near Portland was so pretty, with lots of great details. Once again, I found myself at Weddings on the Hill, one of my favorite wedding venues in the area! It’s located in West Linn, just a hop down from Portland. The team there just make such an easy and stress-free day […]

This fun and colorful wedding at Firehouse Restaurant in Portland was amazing! Mushrooms, mash, cootie catchers, and rainbow wigs were just a few of the off-beat details that made it extra special. You may remember when Flowers By Alana, Sugarhouse Cake, and myself teamed up back at the beginning of the pandemic to offer a […]

I’ve been looking forward to this colorful wedding at The Foundry since meeting the groom’s mother at a wedding I photographed in 2019! Although the pandemic pushed their date back further and further, it was worth the extra wait… it was so. much. fun! This couple is just awesome! Sweet, fun, stylish, constantly traveling, the […]

Last weekend I got to photograph the coolest wedding at a gorgeous private residence. It was a fun backyard wedding in Salem, Oregon, held at the groom’s family home. They had just finished building an outdoor patio and garage space, and it was perfect for the ceremony. The home had a lot of modern vibes […]