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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

This groovy disco wedding at Blockhouse Portland, and Pomarius Nursery was a perfect way to kick off my 2023 wedding season! Seriously, this wedding is basically what my wedding dreams are made of. You may recognize this couple from their mini-mony in Downtown Portland last April. Or their Indian Roce ceremony, also last April. This […]

I loved photographing this wedding at The Loft at The Red Building in Astoria, Oregon. This was my last wedding of 2022, and it couldn’t have been a prettier day! November weather can really go either way, probably more often than not, it is gray and rainy, especially at the coast. Just a beautiful blue […]

I have been dreaming of photographing a wedding at Lavender Owl Farm in Canby, since they opened a few years ago. And that dream finally came true this past weekend! Wedding at Lavender Owl Farm Lavender Owl Farm is a gorgeous 20-acre farm in the heart of the Willamette Valley. They also happen to have […]

I was so excited to photograph this colorful wedding at Black Pearl on the Columbia in Washougal, Washington. Not only did the couple plan to incorporate lots of purple and other colors, but they also included a llama & an alpaca! Plus, Black Pearl is such a gorgeous venue that overlooks the Columbia River. What’s […]

Wow, talk about a gorgeous location, this wedding at Eminent Domaine Winery was one for the books! I can’t stop thinking about how perfect everything was. Wedding at Eminent Domaine Winery I was so excited when these two reached out for me to shoot their wedding. As much as I love to spend a day […]

I loved photographing this autumn wedding at Ainsworth House in Oregon City. If you’ve followed my blog for long, you probably know that the Ainsworth House is one of my favorite places to work. It is such a great venue, with lots of variety in the gardens, and always has the prettiest light. Autumn Wedding […]

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 […]

I found myself photographing another wedding at The Gathering Place last weekend. If you’ve followed my blog for long, you’ll know that The Gathering Place is one of my favorite venues in the Portland area! It’s actually in West Linn, but that’s close enough. I love how I can photograph multiple weddings at the same […]

Wondering if you should get married in West Linn? This past weekend I had the chance to shoot another wedding at one of my favorite venues, Weddings On The Hill. It’s located in West Linn, which is just a bit south of Portland, and directly south of Lake Oswego. It is such a cute little […]