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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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

How would you like to be married by Bigfoot? Well, you can! You could also be married by The Dude, a Clone Trooper, or a Catholic Priest. Tucked away in a backyard oasis, Martha & Roger have built a beautiful tiny home AirBnb, complete with an elopement courtyard. And, it’s right in the heart of […]

Find An Officiant If you’re wondering how to elope in Oregon, it’s pretty simple! In Oregon, you can elope by obtaining a marriage license and having a ceremony performed by an authorized official, such as a judge or ordained minister. Here are the steps you can follow to elope in Oregon: It’s important to note […]

Oregon is home to many beautiful waterfalls, making it the perfect location for a waterfall elopement. Here are some tips for how to have a waterfall elopement in Oregon: By following these tips, you can have a beautiful and memorable waterfall elopement in Oregon. The natural beauty of the waterfall will provide a stunning backdrop […]

Looking for venue and photography inspiration? Take a peek at my wedding photography (that was recorded by the guys offering Video production services Toronto) at The Griffin House and learn about the fabulous team of vendors that made it happen! This citrusy summer look was created for NW Wedding Underground! NwWU is a website I […]

Looking for wedding inspiration and photography at Ironlight Lake Oswego? You have come to the right place! Join me for my day of Wedding Photography at Ironlight Lake Oswego! Learn about this amazing venue and get to know the vendors who came together to make it all happen for NW Wedding Underground. NwWU is a […]

Wedding Inspiration at Saint Irene’s was full of vibrant flowers and decorative accents! A fabulous team of vendors came together to create this look for NW Wedding Underground! NwWU is a website I started last year to help couples find awesome venues and vendors in the area. WEDDING INSPIRATION AT SAINT IRENES Saint Irene’s is […]

Join me for some wedding photography at Easton Broad, a modern industrial venue in Portland! A fabulous team of vendors came together to create this look for NW Wedding Underground! NwWU is a website I started last year to help couples find awesome venues and vendors in the area. WEDDING INSPIRATION AT EASTON BROAD Easton […]

Join me for some wedding inspiration and photography at Black Pearl on the Columbia! We even brought some four-legged friends with us to help! A fabulous team of vendors came together to create this look for NW Wedding Underground! NwWU is a website I started last year to help couples find awesome venues and vendors […]

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 colorful Oregon Teardrop Trailer Pop-up Elopement styled shoot was so much fun to plan and photograph! Such cheerful summer colors and a free-spirited style that will have anyone begging for a fun road trip. This shoot was a special feature for NW Wedding Underground. AND! This shoot was recently featured on The Oregonian Oregon […]

This photo shoot was full of pantone blue celestial Wedding Inspiration at Urban Studio in Downtown Portland. A fabulous team of vendors came together to create this look for NW Wedding Underground! NwWU is a website I started last year to help couples find awesome venues and vendors in the area. Pantone Blue Celestial Wedding […]

Do you know about NW Wedding Underground? It’s a project that I started last year that features the best wedding venues and vendors around (like this one featuring The Evergreen & Voysey Wedding inspiration)! For each feature, a team of vendors get together to decorate the venue and show off what they do best. Photos and […]

I have always noticed how beautiful places make photographs extra special in www.wedding.film. I loved photographing this Abigail’s Hideaway Wedding at The Duniway Hotel for the project that I started called NW Wedding Underground. NW Wedding Underground is a website that features favorite wedding venues and vendors in the Portland area and beyond. For each venue […]

In case you missed my earlier post, I started a new project this year, called NW Wedding Underground! It’s a website that features favorite wedding venues (like this featured Oregon City outdoor wedding venue, Ainsworth House & Gardens) and vendors around Oregon and beyond. For each shoot, a bunch of awesome vendors come together to decorate […]