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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 […]

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 […]

Sunflowers & a ski resort gave this summertime wedding on Mt. Hood lots of charm. I love Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, and have had the pleasure of photographing quite a few weddings there. Although it’s a decent size resort and hotel, weddings always feel so intimate there. Maybe it’s because you get the whole entire […]

This couple met on the Fourth of July, so it was only fitting that they plan a fun backyard fourth of July wedding as well!  I’ve been looking forward to their wedding for months now, and I’m so excited about the images!  I know the bride through a past roommate of mine and she’s one […]

When I looked up the venue that this couple had chosen for their wedding day, I think I squealed!  They had a Summer Camp Wedding at Camp Zanika Lache.  I love love love Summer camp venues, especially those in the Pacific Northwest, so I couldn’t have been more excited to photograph this day. Summer Camp […]

I had so much fun documenting this smoky summer wedding!  These guys are just the sweetest couple, and so relaxed.  Their main focus for not only their wedding day, but also for their images, was “fun”.  They really wanted everyone to have a great time and to have a fun party… and it was! Smoky […]

This colorful wedding at Cooper Spur Mountain resort was truly a beautiful event. This wedding took place outdoors. Artistic floral arrangements, vintage attire, and Bright colors decorated the ceremony. This outdoor event took place by a log cabin, overlooking large trees and a lively bed of grass. The reception included games, dancing, and lots of […]

These two live in Atlanta, Georgia, but were in Portland for a weekend visit and wanted to get some fun photos while they were on vacation.  We met up at Mary Caruther’s Park in SW Portland and had a fun time walking around the area.  They wanted something a little more shiny and modern mixed […]

There were sunflowers galore at this Aspen Lakes Wedding!  These two were married at the prettiest Golf Club I’ve ever seen, ASPEN LAKES GOLF COURSE IN SISTERS, OREGON.  Their wedding backdrop was the Sisters Peaks, and it was such a beautiful sunny day with perfect views!  I loved their sunny sunflower and purple decor, and the colors […]