The CGP Blog

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 photos. What’s Included? All mini-sessions for 2023 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 all, […]

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 […]

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 Monday thru Thursday Portrait Sessions are only $65! In May, October & November, my […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 2023 mini-sessions in Portland! I have a ton of old favorites planned for this year, as well as some 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 […]