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Marshall House Wedding

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This Marshall House wedding, on Officer’s Row by Fort Vancouver, was a great way to kick off my Summer wedding season! The couple and their families started the day by getting ready at the Marshall House. Afterward, we headed to the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater in downtown Vancouver for the wedding ceremony. Then, […]

Wedding at Wind Mountain Ranch

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This wedding at Wind Mountain Ranch was an extra special occasion! When I moved to Portland, the groom had two open rooms in his home that my friend and I rented. We lived there for an entire year. We were there when he got back from his very first date with his now bride. He […]

bride and groom laugh as brides veil blows in the wind

Brush Prairie Backyard Wedding

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I adored this Brush Prairie backyard wedding! I mean, if you have access to a beautiful piece of private property, why NOT have a backyard wedding?! Plus, this wedding included purple as a main color, and we should all know that purple is my favorite color! Brush Prairie Backyard Wedding I met this fun couple […]

mom and dad swing a little girl in the air by her arms by the river at cottonwood beach

Family Photos Along the Columbia River in Washougal

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Check out these fun family photos along the Columbia River in Washougal Washington!  Isn’t this family model-esque? Oh how I love this sweet family! I photographed Alice & Mike’s wedding shortly after moving to Portland many years ago. It’s been wonderful getting to continue working with them throughout the years.  They also run Camas Life […]

a bride holds a purple and lavender bouquet and sits on a moss covered tree log in the forest kissing her groom

A Magical Elopement in the Forest at Wallace Falls State Park

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These two had a magical elopement in the forest at Wallace Falls State Park. The park is in Gold Bar, Washington,  just a bit north of Seattle.  About a year before their elopement, I took photos of them for their 3 year anniversary of dating. Although they were engaged at that time, they only had […]

a bride and groom lay in the grass on a colorful bright green quilt

Fun Backyard Fourth of July Wedding in Vancouver WA

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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 […]

a bride and groom sit on the end of a dock looking out at lake wenatchee on a smoky day that fills the air with fog at their summer camp wedding at camp zanika lache

Summer Camp Wedding at Camp Zanika Lache

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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 […]

wedding guests mingle outside of the tin roof barn

Romantic and Rustic Tin Roof Barn Wedding

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This was such a romantic and rustic Tin Roof Barn wedding.  I love this venue in White Salmon Washington, overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.  Evrim Icoz contracted me to photograph this wedding.  He is another amazing wedding photographer in Portland!  I can’t wait to work at this venue again! Romantic And Rustic Tin Roof Barn […]

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