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A chic Monet Vineyard engagement session in Washington, just outside of Portland, Oregon with a special 1952 MGTD replica as the gateway car. Michelle came to me with an idea for her engagement session. She wanted a touch of retro, chic, and romance. I knew immediately this engagement session is going to be fun. My […]

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Engagements

Monet Vineyard Washington Chic Engagement Session

A chic Monet Vineyard engagement session in Washington, just outside of Portland, Oregon with a special 1952 MGTD replica as the gateway car. Michelle came to me with an idea for her engagement session. She wanted a touch of retro, chic, and romance. I knew immediately this engagement session is going to be fun. My […]

Wedding Tips

Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer

Every one of the vendors you hire for your wedding is important to the overall experience you are going to have. From finding the perfect wedding venue to set the scene and a great caterer to prepare a feast, to a florist who can transform a space and a DJ or band that will keep […]

Weddings

Plan the Perfect Fall Wedding in Oregon

After being an Oregon wedding photographer for 5 years, I can wholeheartedly say, Oregon and its multitude of picturesque landscapes hold some of the best wedding venues. With bountiful colors and lush forest, it can be the perfect place to plan a fall wedding. So if you’re looking for ideas on how to plan the […]

Wedding Tips

How to Pose for Wedding Photos

Your wedding photos are an heirloom you’ll treasure for the rest of your lives, but some couples worry about how they are going to turn out. Posing for wedding photos can be challenging. Feeling this way isn’t unusual and I completely understand where it comes from (even photographers can be hesitant to step in front […]

Los Cabo Wedding

Wedding Tips

A Destination Wedding in Cabo San Lucas

Choosing Cabo San Lucas as your destination wedding? There are multiple venues that offer all-inclusive options, and planning a visit to see these venues will need to be your first step. Imagine a warm sea breeze as you and your wedding party enjoy a beach rehearsal bonfire. Or make an entire vacation out of your […]

Outdoor Wedding Venue

Weddings

My Favorite Wedding Venues Near Portland

There are a few big decisions you have to make when planning your wedding. And, as much as I would like to say choosing the right wedding photographer is priority number 1, I’d be mistaken in doing so. That’s because choosing the perfect wedding venue actually is the most important thing—it impacts how every other […]

Best Tips for beautiful bridal portraits

Wedding Tips

5 Tips for Taking Beautiful Bridal Portraits

Are you on someone that thinks you’re awkward in front of a camera? Nervous about how your bridal photos will come out? No idea what to do with your hands? Fear not, here are 5 tips for taking beautiful bridal portraits. Weather you decide to spend an extra day for it, or have it done […]

Oregon Wedding Photographer

Weddings

Romantic Oregon Coast Elopement

A perfect setting for an Oregon Coast Elopement This intimate and romantic Oregon coast elopement is perfect for couples looking for inspiration for a coastal elopement. Inspired by their proposal location, this romantic couple requested to have their elopement on the Oregon Coast. They were surrounded by their trust companion, Hudson, their closest friends and […]

Cathedral Park Engagement Session

Engagements

Perfect Engagement at Cathedral Park, Oregon

Perfect Engagement at Cathedral Park for Kim and Jeremy There’s always something new to see at Cathedral Park. The park itself sits under the magnificent St. John’s Bridge. A location where many Portlanders tie the knot under the Gothic cathedral arches. So when Kim and Jeremy asked for this location for their perfect engagement at […]

Oregon Engagement Photos

Engagements

Oregon Engagement Photos at Hood River

Remote Hood River Oregon Engagement Photos with Sylvia & Jeffrey Sylvia and Jeffrey engagements was initially planned to take place at Painted Hills in eastern Oregon, but since it was closed to the public, we regrouped and shot their engagement here. This remote spot in Hood River was discovered after a scouting session a couple […]

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You deserve to feel serene, beautiful, and fully present on your special day. Allow me to capture the profound meaning of your moment, creating memories that stand out from the rest. 

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