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 […]

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 […]

As seen on Style Me Pretty Creating a space and an environment like this romantic and empowering bridal editorial I’m going to share with you, takes a lot of planning and collaboration, but if I can do then so can you! As a Portland Wedding Photographer, I work knowing there are many talented photographers in […]

Some couples prefer a wedding venue with a sense of sophistication and historical charm. The Heathman Hotel in Portland makes for a perfect quaint, yet romantic Portland wedding venue. Heathman Hotel Wedding The Heathman Hotel first opened in 1927 and is an ideal Portland wedding venue for smaller wedding parties. With an extraordinary library, impressive […]

Film is Alive You hear that a lot right? Film is alive. I use to wonder what people meant by that and I realized that as an Oregon Wedding Photographer, it’s just one of those things you have to experience in order to understand. Seeing Photography in a complete different light Shooting film photograph as […]

Also featured in Inspired By This Chyra and Phong’s Columbia River Gorge elopement took place on a semi-private island in Cascade Locks, Oregon. It was a romantic, scenic, late August day, with the couple surrounded by striking mountains and calming rivers. The scenery set the mood for the entire shoot. As evidenced by the photos, […]