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Tucked away in the middle of Portland’s industrial NW neighborhood is one of the city’s best-kept secrets: The Orangerie, a greenhouse nestled inside Pomarius Nursery, perfect for a dreamy greenhouse wedding. With frosty floor-to-ceiling walls, greenery in every direction, and soft natural light pouring in, it’s like stepping into a hidden garden oasis — no […]

I don’t usually encourage winter portrait sessions—unless they’re for last-minute Christmas cards or unless snow is involved – but this winter engagement session with a WNBA twist was a fun exception. Typically, everyone ends up cold and cranky with red and runny noses, and it can be hard to loosen up and relax for the […]

This was my first time photographing a wedding at Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon, and I loved it! This adorable couple first dated when they were younger. For a while they went on their separate journeys, but then reconnected again later in life. The day of their wedding was the 27th anniversary of their […]

It was so fun to photograph this wedding at Chapel Hill Country Club. I started my photography career in NC almost 20 years ago, but I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest for the last 12 of those. While I used to travel back to NC regularly for weddings that had found me via word of […]

I recently got to do some wedding photography in Bucharest Romania! It’s always amazing to have my work take me to new and faraway places. I’ve been all over the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and now Romania to photograph love in many corners of the world! This was a whirlwind trip… I was only in […]

Imagine having your wedding atop Astoria’s Pigeon Steps overlooking the city and the river with your nearest and dearest. That’s exactly what this adventurous couple did, opting for a renegade style wedding that was as intimate as it was unforgettable. They skipped the traditional venues and embraced the spontaneity of an outdoor setting that spoke […]

I returned to one of my favorite venues for this Troutdale, Oregon DIY Wedding: The Troutdale House. This venue not only offers the perfect setting for couples who want a wedding that truly reflects their personalities, but it also stands out as a year-round destination for hosting some of the most memorable weddings. Ultimately, the […]

Capturing a wedding in the Cascades is always an adventure. And a recent one at Timberline Lodge was nothing short of magical! Nestled high on the slopes of Mount Hood, this venue offers breathtaking views. It helped turn the couple’s special day into a fairytale. It is an absolute joy to witness and immortalize candid […]

I headed down to Canby for this Lavender Owl Farm Wedding last month. Every time I’ve photographed here, I thoroughly enjoyed the venue. Not only does the large farm embody everything you would expect from a rustic setting, but it also offers a unique and upscale experience. Lavender Owl Farm Wedding This couple chose to […]

I was back in West Linn for this legendary wedding at The Gathering Place, just a short drive from Portland. You might recognize this venue as one of my favorites, Weddings on the Hill. They recently rebranded as The Gathering Place. It remains the same beautiful venue as before, just with a new name! Wedding […]

I can’t get over how magical and gorgeous this candlelit nighttime forest wedding was! If only a night this pretty could last forever! Or at least until sunrise without anyone getting tired, lol. Candlelit Nighttime Forest Wedding I really only knew two things about this wedding in the prior months. That it would be in […]

One of my team photogs recently photographed this Gray Gables Estate Wedding, and I’m just over the moon (and clouds) with how beautiful it all is! Gray Gables Estate Wedding This adorable and fashionable couple did not want to see each other prior to the ceremony. Therefore, the day started with some photos of the […]

This farm wedding in Canby Oregon, photographed by one of my fab associates, was just gorgeous! I love this venue, Lavender Owl Farm. There is so much variety for backdrops, and since it used to be a tree nursery, there are so many different kinds of trees in all different colors. Plus, there are always […]

This was my first time shooting a Wedding at the Columbia Gorge Hotel and Spa. I can not wait to go back. It has already become one of my favorite venues! The Columbia Gorge Hotel is perched above the Columbia River in Hood River, Oregon. It has some of the best views the gorge has […]

A couple weeks ago, I was back at one of my favorite venues for this World Forestry Center Wedding. This venue is located in Washington park amongst the trees that the pacific northwest is famous for. World Forestry Center Wedding I loved everything about this couple and their wedding! Their love shone through all day, […]

Anytime I get to photograph a Portland McMenamins Wedding I am excited! McMenamins is a PNW staple with vintage details and an intimate courtyard ceremony spot, it was the perfect venue for this non-traditional Portland couple. Portland McMenamins Wedding Venue If you’ve been to any McMenamins Hotel you know the rooms are interesting, this one […]

This intimate Mexiruvian wedding in Oregon was so special and had such classic details.  Their day was photographed by one of my talented associate photographers at one of my favorite venues!  Although I didn’t cover the wedding day, I had the pleasure of photographing their engagement session and I loved getting to spend the day […]

So excited to be back at one of my favorite Troutdale Oregon Wedding venues so soon!  The Troutdale House is such a delightful space, with so much variety, especially for indoor options.  And since this wedding was during our extreme July heat wave, we definitely spent as much time inside as possible! Troutdale Oregon Wedding […]

One of my favorite places for a wedding near Laurelhurst Park is at The Laurelhurst Club.  This was such a fun wedding and even included 3 different food trucks! The Laurelhurst Club is right across the street from the park, very close to the picturesque duck pond.  It is a very cute space, with a […]

I have been so excited to share more photos from this rainy Oregon wedding at Camp Westwind on the coast! This was a 3-day photo adventure for me, and I had such a great time documenting it all! This is also the biggest blog post I have ever made, and narrowing it down to just […]