The CGP Blog

Logistics, Rentals, Setups, and Real World Planning Tips Wondering how to prepare for a Portland Park Wedding? Planning a wedding in a Portland park is exciting and beautiful, but also very hands on. Unlike traditional venues, you handle more details yourself. This guide covers everything to think about before wedding day, from rentals and signage […]

Reservations for Portland Park weddings opens in person on January 5th, 2026. Many couples camp out overnight to be first in line when the doors open! I thought it might be helpful to create a guide for couples considering using a Portland Park for their wedding. I’ve added a ton of wedding photos I’ve taken […]

14 Days to Camera-Ready Skin When I was recently gearing up for a big school reunion, which I also happened to be planning (because apparently I enjoy stress), I realized I needed new foundation. I had run out, and after 20 years my brand had discontinued my specific color (how they choose which ones go, […]

Ultimate Packing List for Oregon Weddings: Essentials for Every Wild, Wonderful Venue Planning a wedding (or attending one) in Oregon… here’s the ultimate packing list for Oregon Weddings. Welcome to the land of waterfalls, volcanoes, forests, vineyards, beaches… and wildly unpredictable weather. As a longtime wedding photographer who’s worked at venues from the Columbia River […]

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 […]

Let’s talk about storing and protecting your precious digital images for a moment, shall we? Why have your digital images on a USB? Where should I start? I feel there is so much information to share! When I first started wedding photography, the best way to deliver images was via a compact disc. In fact, […]

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 […]

This is a list of my top 31 Most Unique Wedding Venues in Oregon and throughout surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a small intimate venue on the beach or a larger location in the forest to fit the masses, you can find it on this list. These are locations that are not within the […]

This is a list of my top 39 Most Unique Wedding Venues in Portland and the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a small intimate venue or a larger location to fit the masses, you can find it on this list. From a colorful and rustic outdoor venue to a modern warehouse in the […]