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Wedding at Abigail’s Garden

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Steady State Studios asked me to help photograph this wedding at Abigail’s Garden at Abernethy Center. I love to help other photographers document wedding days! I had the opportunity to capture some truly stunning moments and help make the day more special for the couple. From the moment I arrived at the venue, I knew […]

Wedding at Oswego Hills Vineyard

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I recently helped Lindsay Blair Photography photograph this gorgeous Persian wedding at Oswego Hills Vineyard. And I just had to share! Occasionally, when I have an open date here and there, I will work as a second shooter for other local photographers. Lindsay is one of my favorites to work with! I was so happy […]

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 […]

Cannon Beach Wedding at Surfsand Resort

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This Cannon Beach Wedding at Surfsand Resort was the sweetest! Who would have expected an 80-degree weekend with bluebird skies, in October? It was just the prettiest day, with amazing wedding details. Not only was purple the palette for the day (my favorite color, if you didn’t know), but some of the best vendors around […]

Colorful Fall Wedding Near Portland

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This was such a pretty and colorful fall wedding near Portland. It was at Weddings On The Hill, one of my favorite venues! The venue is in West Linn, just a short drive South of Portland. It is especially fun to work at this venue regularly, and get to see how the images change with […]

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 […]

Fun Wedding in West Linn

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This was such a fun wedding in West Linn, at Weddings on the Hill! If you’ve followed my blog for long, you know that I frequently photograph weddings at this great venue. It never disappoints, and I love the owners and staff! Weddings and Wildfires There are often wildfires in this part of the country, […]

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 […]

Vintage Cameo Wedding at Rossi Farms

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This vintage cameo wedding at Rossi Farms had the most thoughtful details. I also think it had the most details of any wedding I’ve ever photographed! Almost everything brought in was something the bride personally owns, made, or purchased for the wedding. They had a big vision and an amazing team of vendors, and I […]

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 […]

Wedding at the International Test Rose Garden

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This was the second weekend in a row that I photographed a wedding at the International Test Rose Garden! What are the chances?! It so happened that this ceremony took place in the Shakespeare Garden as well. Which I think is the best spot in the garden for a wedding! Wedding at the International Test […]

Creekside Wedding at Hornings Hideout

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This creekside wedding at Hornings Hideout in North Plains was a perfect venue for this nature-loving couple. Creekside Wedding at Hornings Hideout Hornings Hideout is one of my favorite wedding venues in the Portland area. This happened to be the first time I’ve photographed a wedding at the “Creekside” area of the venue, and I […]

Wedding at The Shakespeare Garden

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This wedding at the Shakespeare Garden in Portland, Oregon was a great way to kick off a busy July wedding season! Wedding at The Shakespeare Garden The Shakespeare Garden is located at the International Test Rose Garden in Washington Park. It is such a pretty little corner of the garden and makes a great place […]

Wedding at Cubanisimo Vineyards

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This wedding at Cubanisimo Vineyards in Salem, Oregon, was just gorgeous. No one expected a rainy and chilly June day. Regardless, we had just enough pockets of dry time for couples portraits, the ceremony, and the first dance! Wedding at Cubanisimo Vineyards As much as I love spending a free day in Oregon’s wine country, […]

Classic Wedding at Crowne Plaza Portland

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I had such a great time photographing this classic wedding at Crowne Plaza Portland. A model-esque couple, vintage Hollywood glam vibes, and a rooftop overlooking the city. What more could I ask for?! Classic Wedding at Crowne Plaza Portland This was my first time photographing at this hotel, and I was impressed! There were lots […]

Downtown Portland Minimony

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This Downtown Portland minimony was just adorable. They met under the cherry blossom trees at the waterfront for their first look. Afterward we headed to their intimate ceremony at Gallo Nero, a restaurant where they shared many meals while dating. The previous evening I photographed their Roce ceremony, where the groom was bathed in coconut […]

family pours the roce coconut milk over the groom's head

Indian Roce Ceremony in Vancouver

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This Indian Roce Ceremony in Vancouver was such a treat to photograph! These two are just the cutest and most thoughtful couple. I loved spending the evening with their friends and family to celebrate the groom before their wedding the following day. Indian Roce Ceremony in Vancouver The Roce is a ceremony that typically occurs […]

2-22-22 Twosday Wedding

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I was so excited to photograph this 2-22-22 Twosday wedding at Weddings On The Hill in West Linn, Oregon. I mean, is there even a more fun wedding date?! Maybe 11-11-11? Nah. I like this one more. Just a few days before these two reached out to me, I had been commenting to another photographer […]

Outdoor Oregon Wedding in January

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What a surprise to photograph this outdoor Oregon wedding in January! It was originally planned to happen all indoors, but once that Portland sunshine was on the forecast, plans changed! The wedding was at Weddings on the Hill in West Linn. If you follow my blog, you’ll know that I have photographed many weddings at […]

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 […]

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