I hate to play favorites, because it’s kind of like asking a parent who their favorite kid is. It can’t be done! But I’ve picked out a handful that truly do stand out from the rest…After all there are so many gorgeous wedding venues in the Portland Metro and surrounding areas. First on the list… […]

Everyone loves a First Dance! Sometimes serious… sometimes goofy… always beautiful! And while some couples get to this moment without a minute of rehearsal (how often do you slow dance together anyways?), some couples take this moment very seriously and it is obvious that they have given it some serious thought and practice!

Every guest looks forward to this moment… there’s nothing else quite like wedding cake! Those sweet layers of soft deliciousness! And then there’s the anticipation of ‘will they or won’t they’? The great cake-face-smash…. The guests lay bets and wait and urge them on… As a wedding photographer, it’s always a big question. But I […]

This moment. It’s one of my favorites from each wedding I shoot. Finally! The wedding ceremony is done! They’re husband and wife! All the anxiety and nervousness for the day is done and gone… it’s time to truly enjoy the rest of the day, relax and have fun! Congratulations of all of my 2019 couples! […]

Simple can be so beautiful. And who doesn’t want a beautiful wedding? Cady and Jon planned a day full of personal touches and meaningful moments. Cady started the day by getting ready at the gorgeous Bridal Veil Lodge, just down the hill from her venue, Bridal Veil Lakes. Her room faced the forest, which made […]

They’re always fun… They’re always fabulous… Bridal parties! Here’s a few favorites from 2017.

2017… Wow! Thanks for being such a great year! I thoroughly enjoyed all the amazing couples I worked with. What an honor to witness and capture their most important day. Each of them hold a special place in my heart!

Kristen and David’s day came together beautifully… the details just fell into place, and an amazing day unfolded before their eyes. The weather could not have been more perfect and the guests loved exploring the beauty that is Bridal Vail Lakes ! Kristen started her day getting ready at the charming Bridal Veil Bed and […]

Wow! Where did the year go? Twenty five weddings… twenty five amazing couples! I loved each and everyone of these amazing days! From the sweltering July heat to a frigid blizzard wedding on the side of a mountain…. from the county courthouse to a century old octagon barn… from a frigid mountain lake to an […]

I have fallen WAY behind on blogging… who has time for it? But wanted to share a quick snapshot of my 2015 couples…. So, here are Sarah & Luke, Debbie & Chris, Sarah & James, Niyousha & Ash, Bethany & Todd, Sydney & Connor, Brittany & Gavin, Casey & Lukas, Kari & Andy, Kelsi & […]