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I was back in West Linn for this legendary wedding at The Gathering Place, just a short drive from Portland. You might recognize this venue as one of my favorites, Weddings on the Hill. They recently rebranded as The Gathering Place. It remains the same beautiful venue as before, just with a new name! Wedding […]

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 […]

One of my team photogs recently photographed this Gray Gables Estate Wedding, and I’m just over the moon (and clouds) with how beautiful it all is! Gray Gables Estate Wedding This adorable and fashionable couple did not want to see each other prior to the ceremony. Therefore, the day started with some photos of the […]

This farm wedding in Canby Oregon, photographed by one of my fab associates, was just gorgeous! I love this venue, Lavender Owl Farm. There is so much variety for backdrops, and since it used to be a tree nursery, there are so many different kinds of trees in all different colors. Plus, there are always […]

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, […]

Anytime I get to photograph a Portland McMenamins Wedding I am excited! McMenamins is a PNW staple with vintage details and an intimate courtyard ceremony spot, it was the perfect venue for this non-traditional Portland couple. Portland McMenamins Wedding Venue If you’ve been to any McMenamins Hotel you know the rooms are interesting, this one […]

This intimate Mexiruvian wedding in Oregon was so special and had such classic details.  Their day was photographed by one of my talented associate photographers at one of my favorite venues!  Although I didn’t cover the wedding day, I had the pleasure of photographing their engagement session and I loved getting to spend the day […]

So excited to be back at one of my favorite Troutdale Oregon Wedding venues so soon!  The Troutdale House is such a delightful space, with so much variety, especially for indoor options.  And since this wedding was during our extreme July heat wave, we definitely spent as much time inside as possible! Troutdale Oregon Wedding […]

One of my favorite places for a wedding near Laurelhurst Park is at The Laurelhurst Club.  This was such a fun wedding and even included 3 different food trucks! The Laurelhurst Club is right across the street from the park, very close to the picturesque duck pond.  It is a very cute space, with a […]

I have been so excited to share more photos from this rainy Oregon wedding at Camp Westwind on the coast! This was a 3-day photo adventure for me, and I had such a great time documenting it all! This is also the biggest blog post I have ever made, and narrowing it down to just […]

I was back at one of my favorite venues earlier this month for a Troutdale Oregon Wedding! The Troutdale House is such a lovely space, with so much variety for photo ops. Troutdale Oregon Wedding I’m going to keep this short for the moment, since I’m trying to finish this post before I head out […]

Earlier this month I photographed the sweetest Airbnb elopement at the Oregon Coast for two of my good friends. They chose one of my favorite beach towns to tie the knot in, and they were lucky with sunny skies! Airbnb Elopement at the Oregon Coast Even though they had never visited the small town of […]

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, […]

I’m a big fan of photographing intimate gatherings, and this backyard wedding in Canby Oregon was one for the books! This sweet couple hired me just 2 days before their wedding day. And we even managed to squeeze in an engagement session on the day in between! Backyard Wedding in Canby Oregon They were originally […]

I have been dying to photograph a wedding at The Ruins at The Astor in Astoria, OR for at least 5 years now. My dreams finally came true a couple of weeks ago! This venue is truly one of a kind and has such a unique backdrop, perfect for a fall wedding. I had such […]

Last month I got to go on some Isla Mujeres and Cancun wedding adventures in Mexico! It was a fairly last-minute trip and aligned magically in the stars. This time of year I usually have ZERO free weekends, and barely any free days since everyone wants fall and holiday and family photos before Winter hits. […]

When this couple reached out to me about photographing their colorful wedding at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary, I was immediately excited! I mean, does anything sound cuter than a venue full of donkeys?! Colorful Wedding at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Although the sanctuary is not typically a wedding venue, these two are volunteers there and it is […]

My friends got married! I got to photograph their Blackberry Meadow Wedding at McMenamins Edgefield… and I also got to be a guest at the reception! It was a win-win for me to do both since it’s really hard for me to NOT have my camera at a wedding. Point in case, the couple told […]

This wedding at The Aerie at Eagle Landing in Happy Valley Oregon, was one of the sweetest all year! Wedding at The Aerie at Eagle Landing This was my first time photographing a wedding at this venue, and it did not disappoint! Plus, I got to work with one of the best wedding planners in […]