The CGP Blog

I have wanted to photograph a wedding at this incredible venue for years.  Therefore, when this couple told me they planned to get married at Deepwood Estate, I was ecstatic!  It is now called Deepwood Museum & Gardens, and it is located in Salem, just a short drive from Portland.  It was built in 1894 […]

You guys!  I still can’t get over how great this Leach Botanical Garden wedding was! This venue is in outer SE Portland and truly a hidden gem.  It was my first time shooting at the venue, and I can’t wait to go back!   I loved all the vibrant color incorporated into this wedding. All […]

This wedding at Ainsworth House & Gardens was a dream. This venue is definitely one of my favorites in the city. It’s actually located in Oregon City, but it’s so close to Portland, you can barely tell the difference. It’s a historic home in a neighborhood, but it’s surrounded by such lush landscaping, that you […]

I hadn’t known these two terribly long when they first booked me for their wedding, but they have since become some of my favorite people and best friends in Portland. I was so excited for their winter wonderland snowy Timberline Lodge wedding on Mt. Hood.  (At least I had been hoping there would be snow… and […]

I first met this cute couple (and their pup Sadie) over Skype. It was nighttime here in Portland. They were having their first coffee of the morning in their living room in Singapore.  These two were the cutest and I wanted to be their friend!  They were planning a Youngberg Hill wedding. I loved all […]

Here’s an amazing woodsy outdoor wedding at Loloma Lodge on the McKenzie River!  I loved this couple and this venue.  They incorporated so many fun and colorful details, and they even added a few Hawaiian traditions as well. Wedding at Loloma Lodge The Loloma Lodge is tucked back in the woods along the McKenzie River […]

This colorful wedding at Cooper Spur Mountain resort was truly a beautiful event. This wedding took place outdoors. Artistic floral arrangements, vintage attire, and Bright colors decorated the ceremony. This outdoor event took place by a log cabin, overlooking large trees and a lively bed of grass. The reception included games, dancing, and lots of […]