The CGP Blog

I recently helped photograph a rainy wedding day at The Foundry with Lindsay Blair Photography. As a photographer, I’m always ready for anything. When rain was in the forecast, I was excited for the challenge. I knew that the rain could add a special element to the photos. I was eager to see what we […]

As a photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing some of life’s most precious moments. And recently, I had the honor of photographing a wedding at Cape Horn Estate in Oregon. Sometimes I second shoot for other photographers. This was one of those times! I got to photograph this wedding with Jason Craig, owner of […]

Find An Officiant If you’re wondering how to elope in Oregon, it’s pretty simple! In Oregon, you can elope by obtaining a marriage license and having a ceremony performed by an authorized official, such as a judge or ordained minister. Here are the steps you can follow to elope in Oregon: It’s important to note […]

Steady State Studios asked me to help photograph this wedding at Abigail’s Garden at Abernethy Center. I love to help other photographers document wedding days! I had the opportunity to capture some truly stunning moments and help make the day more special for the couple. From the moment I arrived at the venue, I knew […]

Oregon is home to many beautiful waterfalls, making it the perfect location for a waterfall elopement. Here are some tips for how to have a waterfall elopement in Oregon: By following these tips, you can have a beautiful and memorable waterfall elopement in Oregon. The natural beauty of the waterfall will provide a stunning backdrop […]

I recently helped Lindsay Blair Photography photograph this gorgeous Persian wedding at Oswego Hills Vineyard. And I just had to share! Occasionally, when I have an open date here and there, I will work as a second shooter for other local photographers. Lindsay is one of my favorites to work with! I was so happy […]

With side-by-side comparisons from my own experience! Should you use AI generated headshots? I recently took the plunge and ordered some AI generated headshots of myself. Everyone in my online photography network group was sharing their results. I was in literal tears over all the hilarious mishaps. Many people were posting images showing them with […]

I loved photographing this wedding at The Loft at The Red Building in Astoria, Oregon. This was my last wedding of 2022, and it couldn’t have been a prettier day! November weather can really go either way, probably more often than not, it is gray and rainy, especially at the coast. Just a beautiful blue […]

This Cannon Beach Wedding at Surfsand Resort was the sweetest! Who would have expected an 80-degree weekend with bluebird skies, in October? It was just the prettiest day, with amazing wedding details. Not only was purple the palette for the day (my favorite color, if you didn’t know), but some of the best vendors around […]

Here are my dates for holiday mini-sessions at Yesteryear Tree Farm. Scroll further below to find more information about each one plus sample photos. What’s Included? All mini-sessions for 2024 include the following: Additional images can be purchased after the session. (Prints start at $15, digital images are $40 each, and if you love them […]

This was such a pretty and colorful fall wedding near Portland. It was at Weddings On The Hill, one of my favorite venues! The venue is in West Linn, just a short drive South of Portland. It is especially fun to work at this venue regularly, and get to see how the images change with […]

I have been dreaming of photographing a wedding at Lavender Owl Farm in Canby, since they opened a few years ago. And that dream finally came true this past weekend! Wedding at Lavender Owl Farm Lavender Owl Farm is a gorgeous 20-acre farm in the heart of the Willamette Valley. They also happen to have […]

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 […]

This was such a fun wedding in West Linn, at Weddings on the Hill! If you’ve followed my blog for long, you know that I frequently photograph weddings at this great venue. It never disappoints, and I love the owners and staff! Weddings and Wildfires There are often wildfires in this part of the country, […]

I was so excited to photograph this colorful wedding at Black Pearl on the Columbia in Washougal, Washington. Not only did the couple plan to incorporate lots of purple and other colors, but they also included a llama & an alpaca! Plus, Black Pearl is such a gorgeous venue that overlooks the Columbia River. What’s […]

This vintage cameo wedding at Rossi Farms had the most thoughtful details. I also think it had the most details of any wedding I’ve ever photographed! Almost everything brought in was something the bride personally owns, made, or purchased for the wedding. They had a big vision and an amazing team of vendors, and I […]

Wow, talk about a gorgeous location, this wedding at Eminent Domaine Winery was one for the books! I can’t stop thinking about how perfect everything was. Wedding at Eminent Domaine Winery I was so excited when these two reached out for me to shoot their wedding. As much as I love to spend a day […]

This was the second weekend in a row that I photographed a wedding at the International Test Rose Garden! What are the chances?! It so happened that this ceremony took place in the Shakespeare Garden as well. Which I think is the best spot in the garden for a wedding! Wedding at the International Test […]

This creekside wedding at Hornings Hideout in North Plains was a perfect venue for this nature-loving couple. Creekside Wedding at Hornings Hideout Hornings Hideout is one of my favorite wedding venues in the Portland area. This happened to be the first time I’ve photographed a wedding at the “Creekside” area of the venue, and I […]

This wedding at the Shakespeare Garden in Portland, Oregon was a great way to kick off a busy July wedding season! Wedding at The Shakespeare Garden The Shakespeare Garden is located at the International Test Rose Garden in Washington Park. It is such a pretty little corner of the garden and makes a great place […]