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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Taking engagement photos is often your first opportunity to take professional, romantic photos as a couple. It can be a learning experience — from how to pose, how to work with a photographer and of course, what to wear for engagement photos! Here are some engagement outfit ideas and general guidelines to help you […]