The CGP Blog

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Are you looking for Oregon elopement ideas? Have you considered a wedding on wheels? Read on to learn more about this cute idea! Wedding on Wheels – Oregon Elopement Ideas What is Wedding on Wheels? This fun idea was born near the start of the pandemic. Couples were forced to change their wedding plans last […]

If you’re just tuning in to my blog, Hi! I’m a Portland wedding photographer, Crystal Genes Photography, and one of my favorite shoots of the year was just featured on Wedding Chicks! A couple of months ago, a huge team of talented wedding creatives gathered forces at the Oregon Coast, for this beautiful French-blue-and-red inspired […]

This sweet elopement at Lodge 902 in Hood River was a fantastic kick-off to my 2021 wedding season! I had never worked at this location before, but Lodge 902 is a new favorite! Elopement at Lodge 902 in Hood River Like many engaged couples these days, these two had plans for a big 2020 wedding. […]

This Portland indoor winter micro wedding was so romantic and sweet. I met these two just a month or so ago during one of my seasonal mini sessions and was thrilled they asked me to be a part of their intimate wedding day. It’s always special being a part of someone’s special day, but even […]

This micro wedding at Opal 28 was just beautiful, and the couple was so adorable. The bride was truly radiant and just glowing with happiness all day. This was my first time working at this venue, and I loved it’s urban/industrial/neighborhood feeling courtyard. Such a cute venue right in the happening neighborhood on NE 28th. […]

Wow.  Wow wow wow.   This couple wanted amazing images of their Latourell Falls micro wedding elopement, even if that meant jumping in, which we all practically did!   The heavy rains and snowmelt combined with extremely windy conditions. Neither of which are very unusual, but it definitely made the falls unpredictable! You never knew when […]

This intimate Secret Garden wedding was so lovely. Did you know that Portland has a Secret Garden? It does! And it’s located in Washington Park… tucked away next to The International Test Rose Garden. But shhhhh…. don’t let the secret out! It’s a large grassy area surrounded by trees. There are 3 fairly hidden paths […]

If you’ve followed my work for any time at all, you can certainly tell that I love shooting in nature. My images are often full of lush greens and plenty of trees. Even if I’m shooting at a venue that is in the city, I’ll find the one tree around! Therefore, when I learned that […]

This couple had an intimate wedding at Tanner Springs Park in NW Portland. Portland Park weddings are always so sweet and feel very personal. Tanner Springs is such a great location! It mixes nature with the city in a really fun way! We started the day at The Fields Park. The Fields Park is just […]