The CGP Blog

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 […]

I was back at one of my favorite venues earlier this month for a Troutdale Oregon Wedding! The Troutdale House is such a lovely space, with so much variety for photo ops. Troutdale Oregon Wedding I’m going to keep this short for the moment, since I’m trying to finish this post before I head out […]

Earlier this month I photographed the sweetest Airbnb elopement at the Oregon Coast for two of my good friends. They chose one of my favorite beach towns to tie the knot in, and they were lucky with sunny skies! Airbnb Elopement at the Oregon Coast Even though they had never visited the small town of […]

Earlier this month I was back at one of my favorite venues for a super fun Portland wedding at The Orangerie! Portland Wedding at The Orangerie & Blockhouse The Orangerie is the sweetest little greenhouse tucked away inside Pomarius Nursery in Industrial NW Portland. The greenhouse is characterized by its lush greenery, expansive clear walls, […]

I’m a big fan of photographing intimate gatherings, and this backyard wedding in Canby Oregon was one for the books! This sweet couple hired me just 2 days before their wedding day. And we even managed to squeeze in an engagement session on the day in between! Backyard Wedding in Canby Oregon They were originally […]

I have been dying to photograph a wedding at The Ruins at The Astor in Astoria, OR for at least 5 years now. My dreams finally came true a couple of weeks ago! This venue is truly one of a kind and has such a unique backdrop, perfect for a fall wedding. I had such […]

Last month I got to go on some Isla Mujeres and Cancun wedding adventures in Mexico! It was a fairly last-minute trip and aligned magically in the stars. This time of year I usually have ZERO free weekends, and barely any free days since everyone wants fall and holiday and family photos before Winter hits. […]

When this couple reached out to me about photographing their colorful wedding at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary, I was immediately excited! I mean, does anything sound cuter than a venue full of donkeys?! Colorful Wedding at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Although the sanctuary is not typically a wedding venue, these two are volunteers there and it is […]

My friends got married! I got to photograph their Blackberry Meadow Wedding at McMenamins Edgefield… and I also got to be a guest at the reception! It was a win-win for me to do both since it’s really hard for me to NOT have my camera at a wedding. Point in case, the couple told […]

This wedding at The Aerie at Eagle Landing in Happy Valley Oregon, was one of the sweetest all year! Wedding at The Aerie at Eagle Landing This was my first time photographing a wedding at this venue, and it did not disappoint! Plus, I got to work with one of the best wedding planners in […]

I loved photographing this wedding at Oswego Pointe at The Foundry in Lake Oswego! There were so many lovely details and an amazing wedding dress. Wedding at Oswego Pointe I actually photographed this wedding at Oswego Pointe as a lead associate photographer for Steady State Studios. I love when I’m able to fill in some […]

I had so much fun photographing this Summertime wedding at Edgefield McMenamins in Troutdale, Oregon. I always love visiting the McMenamins properties, and even though it has taken me 12 years to complete only half of my Passport, it hasn’t lost its charm. And it is an especially great time experiencing a property during a […]

I was so excited to photograph another Timberline Lodge Wedding in Summer! This is a gorgeous venue, and while it’s pretty under snow, I also love it in mid-Summer. Timberline Lodge Wedding In Summer This venue is truly one of a kind! If you don’t know much about the lodge, it is a historic mountain […]

This Portland Yacht Club wedding was just perfection. This sweet couple wanted a very laid-back day to celebrate with their closest friends and family, and that is just what they had! Portland Yacht Club Wedding After a week of temps in the 90s, the universe gave us very mild Summer weather for this wedding at […]

This colorful wedding in West Linn, Oregon had so many lovely details! The wedding was at one of my favorite venues, Weddings On The Hill, just a short drive south of Portland. Colorful Wedding in West Linn If you’ve seen my website or blog, you know that I love photographing colorful weddings! And this wedding […]

I have been so excited for this Ainsworth House wedding in Oregon City! This is hands down one of my top 5 favorite wedding venues in the Portland area. Ainsworth House Wedding This was such a fun and relaxed day! One of the best parts was being around a lot of familiar faces… I photographed […]

Steady State Studios asked me to help photograph this Hindu Wedding in Portland. I always enjoy photographing the wedding traditions of other cultures, so I was excited to be a part of this special day! This wedding was actually held at a temple in Hillsboro, but it has since moved to Portland proper. Indian Wedding […]

WEDDING ELOPEMENT AT ALVORD DESERT If you’re looking for a unique and adventurous wedding destination, a wedding elopement at Alvord Desert in Oregon is a perfect choice. This remote and expansive landscape offers a stunning backdrop for a wedding that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Here are some reasons why eloping in the Alvord Desert is a great […]

This Troutdale House Wedding was so beautiful and sweet. The Troutdale House is such a gorgeous venue, with great backdrops for photography, and it never disappoints. I was so excited when this couple reached out to me to photograph their wedding there! Troutdale House Wedding I started the day upstairs photographing the bride getting ready, […]