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Wedding at The Ruins at The Astor

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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 […]

Wedding at The Aerie at Eagle Landing

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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 […]

Groovy Disco Wedding at Blockhouse Portland

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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 […]

Wedding at The Loft at The Red Building

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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 […]

Wedding at Lavender Owl Farm

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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 […]

Colorful Wedding at Black Pearl on the Columbia

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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 […]

Wedding at Eminent Domaine Winery

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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 […]

Autumn Wedding at Ainsworth House

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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 […]

Wedding Photography at The Griffin House

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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 […]

Wedding Photography at Ironlight Lake Oswego

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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

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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 […]

Wedding at Weddings on the Hill

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I found myself photographing another wedding at Weddings on the Hill last weekend. If you’ve followed my blog for long, you’ll know that Weddings on the Hill 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 […]

Get Married in West Linn

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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 […]

Wedding Photography at Easton Broad

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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 […]

Best Wedding at The Troutdale House

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Although this was my first time photographing at this venue, I have to say I think it was the best wedding at The Troutdale House there could have been! I loved everything about this wedding venue! Not only that, I loved everything about this couple! The bride’s sister was actually my office intern a couple […]

Photography at Black Pearl on the Columbia

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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 […]

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Top 22 Most Unique Wedding Venues in Oregon

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This is a list of my top 22 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 […]

bride and groom kiss on the end of a dock at hornings hideout

36 Most Unique Wedding Venues in Portland

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This is a list of my top 36 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 […]

The Evergreen & Voysey Wedding

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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 […]

Abigail’s Hideaway Wedding at The Duniway Hotel

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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 […]

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