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This historic Portland hotel celebration at McMenamin’s Kennedy School was a blast! It was one of the larger weddings I have photographed at this property. The day was colorful, full of tradition, and bursting with energy. Getting Ready Beside the Courtyard The couple’s hotel room was directly off the courtyard where the ceremony would be […]

This Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden wedding was so sweet, intimate, and full of natural beauty. It was my first time photographing a wedding there, and my first visit back since before the pandemic. I used to shoot family sessions at this garden all the time, back when it was open until dusk. Although the hours […]

This Gold Medal Garden wedding was full of laughter, color, and intimate family moments. The Gold Medal Garden is within the International Rose Test Garden in Portland. It was such a beautiful day. Getting Ready Time I began the day at the bride’s mother’s home. Natural light filled every corner, and the space was full […]

This particular celebration I’m calling the sunflower and cheese wedding! I think I photograph at the Troutdale House more than anywhere else, and it is always a joy to return. This one was full of personality, color, and an incredible amount of love. From start to finish, the day felt vibrant and personal, with every […]

This wedding at Hoyt Arboretum had everything: laughter, sentiment, runners mid-ceremony, bubble guns, and a laminated photo of a pooping dog. It was one of the most heartfelt and memorable celebrations I’ve photographed. Portraits at Cathedral Park We started the day at Cathedral Park, a spot the couple originally considered for their ceremony. The groom […]

Weddings at Redland Family Farm are always the best. This venue is such a dreamy spot tucked just 30 minutes outside Portland in Oregon City. It’s a working Christmas tree farm with so many unique and magical spaces spread across the 50-acre property. There’s an olive grove, a plum orchard, a gorgeous barn, a vintage […]

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 […]

Instead of sunshine and warmth, this rainy wedding at Mt. Tabor delivered a steady, chilly drizzle from morning ‘til night… almost unheard of for late June. It may have been the day after summer solstice, but Portland had other plans. But for this adventurous couple and their fellowship of loved ones, the unexpected weather only […]

I had the pleasure of returning to one of my favorite venues for this sweet and romantic June wedding. It was at the Troutdale House in Troutdale, Oregon. This venue always brings a warm, nostalgic charm to wedding days. It never fails to deliver a cozy and welcoming space for love stories to unfold. This […]

This purple and blue wedding at Troutdale House was so lovely. The colors were perfect for a May wedding, with the ceremony in the wisteria courtyard, and the reception in the enchanted ballroom. Purple and Blue Wedding This romantic wedding at The Troutdale House was bursting with purples, soft blues, and the kind of magic […]

Tucked away in the middle of Portland’s industrial NW neighborhood is one of the city’s best-kept secrets: The Orangerie, a greenhouse nestled inside Pomarius Nursery, perfect for a dreamy greenhouse wedding. With frosty floor-to-ceiling walls, greenery in every direction, and soft natural light pouring in, it’s like stepping into a hidden garden oasis — no […]

Weddings at Arc Light are always a hit plus it is one of my favorite hidden gems in Oregon City. Originally built in 1922, this historic ballroom has been beautifully reimagined into a stylish and versatile venue. The space includes a grand ballroom, cocktail lounge, two fully furnished getting ready suites, and some of the […]

Weddings at Abbey Road Farm are always gorgeous. This is one of those venues that instantly feels like something special. Tucked into the hills of Oregon wine country in Carlton, it offers 82 acres of vineyards, gardens, wide open skies, and yes, even some of the friendliest farm animals you’ll ever meet. It’s a working […]

This was my first time photographing a wedding at Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon, and I loved it! This adorable couple first dated when they were younger. For a while they went on their separate journeys, but then reconnected again later in life. The day of their wedding was the 27th anniversary of their […]

It was so fun to photograph this wedding at Chapel Hill Country Club. I started my photography career in NC almost 20 years ago, but I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest for the last 12 of those. While I used to travel back to NC regularly for weddings that had found me via word of […]

I recently got to do some wedding photography in Bucharest Romania! It’s always amazing to have my work take me to new and faraway places. I’ve been all over the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and now Romania to photograph love in many corners of the world! This was a whirlwind trip… I was only in […]

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 returned to one of my favorite venues for this Troutdale, Oregon DIY Wedding: The Troutdale House. This venue not only offers the perfect setting for couples who want a wedding that truly reflects their personalities, but it also stands out as a year-round destination for hosting some of the most memorable weddings. Ultimately, the […]

Capturing a wedding in the Cascades is always an adventure. And a recent one at Timberline Lodge was nothing short of magical! Nestled high on the slopes of Mount Hood, this venue offers breathtaking views. It helped turn the couple’s special day into a fairytale. It is an absolute joy to witness and immortalize candid […]

I headed down to Canby for this Lavender Owl Farm Wedding last month. Every time I’ve photographed here, I thoroughly enjoyed the venue. Not only does the large farm embody everything you would expect from a rustic setting, but it also offers a unique and upscale experience. Lavender Owl Farm Wedding This couple chose to […]