Right After the First Kiss – Portland Weddings
Some of my favorite wedding images are from the moments right after the first kiss when the bride and groom are announced as husband and wife for the first time. The first kiss is of course important...
View ArticleVintage Boudoir Marathon – Sneak Peek!
I've just got a little sneak peek into this week's vintage boudoir marathon... I loved getting the reaction from this woman! When she first saw her images she said, "This is crazy, I'm so happy! I feel...
View ArticleZenith Vineyards Wedding Album
I love it when I get wedding albums in the mail for my brides and grooms! Its like a mini present for me that I get to enjoy for a day or two. :) Chelsea and Sean's wedding at Zenith Vineyards was...
View ArticleTop Candid Wedding Moments of 2014
Today's post is dedicated to my favorite candid moments from weddings of 2014. If you know me, then you know I'm like an emotions junkie. If I see someone tearing up or double chin belly laughing, I...
View ArticleBest Bride and Groom Portraits of 2014
Today I have for your viewing pleasure all of my best bride and groom portraits. A lot of couples ask questions like, "What is your photography style?" or "We don't want any posed shots, you won't...
View ArticleDowntown Portland Engagement Session
I wanted to bring out a little bit of the glamour and lights that we've got going on downtown on Broadway. We started around the Park blocks and through the theater and art museum.
View ArticlePortland Art Museum Indian Wedding
I hadn't photographed a traditional Indian ceremony before, so I wasn't always sure what was going on, but I photographed it all and it was a lot of fun! Hindu ceremonies are much more active than...
View ArticleVintage Valentine’s Boudoir
Well, we can't spend an hour on our hair and makeup every day... but maybe every now and then its a good reminder that you don't have to be a movie star to feel like one!
View ArticlePrincess Bride meets Portland
Lora's floral crown was stunning of course, but even more impressive was the beautiful floral necklace she made for our handsome white stallion! The shoot started taking on a princess bride feeling...
View ArticleBlossoms and Booze with Rosemary Stafford Floral Design
Today only! Rosemary Stafford Floral Design will have a pop up shop at the River Pig Saloon. She'll be "Offering a bounty of bouquets" so you can stop by for a tasty Valentine's Day drink and pick up...
View ArticleCape Horn Estate Wedding
Laura's grandpa started Gifford's Flower Shop in 1938 in downtown Portland, just a few blocks from my studio! Her dad put up their gorgeous hop altar arrangement that was full of beautiful local...
View ArticleHillsboro Wedding Photography
Sheila and Luke exchanged vows in the beautiful sunlit Holy Trinity Catholic church in Beaverton. Sheila wore an adorable vintage dress altered to be tea length and Luke was his dapper self in a tux...
View ArticleIce Cream in the Rain – Portland Engagement Photography
After hanging out at Tanner Spring's park for a little while we had a bit of a downpour so we headed over to our second spot for ICE CREAM! What could be better than a little Salt N Straw deliciousness...
View ArticleLan Su Chinese Gardens Proposal
Of course she said YES! And we took a stroll around the Lan Su Chinese gardens and then down to the Portland waterfront when the trees were all in beautiful bloom!
View ArticleMcMenamins Edgefield Engagement Photography
I found out that somebody has a habit of sneaking into the soaking pool at Edgefield... I won't say who, but it gave me the idea to do our whole shoot there and then end in the soaking pool with the...
View ArticleDrop-dead gorgeous bridal Boudoir
But seriously ladies, don't you think your guy deserves to see you looking this hot? This bride-to-be made a beautiful album for her lucky groom. I'm positive he already knew how beautiful she was, but...
View ArticleGreen Villa Barn Wedding – Oregon Wedding Photographer
But the best part would have to be the dance floor. I don't think I've ever seen so much dancing fury as I saw that night. There were dirty dancing reenactments, giant wigs, a flying groom......
View ArticleWillamette Valley Engagement and Family Photo Sesssion
It was a perfect sunny spring afternoon. Since I knew Andrea and Joshua have a vintage aesthetic, I shot with both film and digital for their photoshoot. I love the tangibility of film, I wish it was a...
View ArticleWillmes Hop Farms – Aurora Oregon
This was a beautiful wedding, but more importantly everyone had a AMAZING time - including the bride and groom! From the moment I met these two, Amanda and John have been nothing but unapologetically...
View ArticleHug Point Oregon Coast Sunset Engagement
We traveled together to Hug Point to do a little hiking and enjoy the stunning sunset. The Oregon coast can be somewhat of an enigma - at least to me.
View ArticleVietnam Wedding – International Wedding Photographer
I'm so, so happy I had the opportunity to be their official "international wedding photographer." And even better, Jeff came with and excellently assisted me with lighting and equipment. The groom,...
View ArticleIntimate Wedding at Historic Deepwood Estate – Salem OR
Historic Deepwood Estate Wedding Andrea and Joshua had an intimate wedding ceremony with just their closest family and friends. It was beautiful and perfect. If I could photograph laid back, personal...
View ArticlePark Blocks and Council Crest Engagement Session
Oh my gosh, I had so much fun with these two during their engagement session! Laura and Joel were just ridiculous and goofy, having a good time together. I love getting to photograph couples who just...
View ArticleBest Backyard Wedding Ever! Bend, Oregon
What happens when you mix a gallon of vodka, sparklers and a pool with an awesome bride and groom? You get the best backyard wedding celebration ever! (For optimum results, it helps to have mostly 22...
View ArticlePacific NW Cinderella Wedding Inspiration
Cinderella Wedding Inspiration I photographed this fabulous wedding inspiration shoot with some amazingly talented vendors! It was all the brainchild of Rose, owner of Rosemary Stafford Floral Design....
View ArticleGrossen Peaches Farm Wedding Photography
Wow! Cindy and Seth’s wedding at Grossen Peaches was so beautiful down to every last detail. From the outside of this wedding, I just wouldn’t think it could also be super fun and laid back. Sometimes...
View ArticleOregon Trail Wedding Inspiration – Newell House Museum
Gaaahh! I love everything about this shoot! Its so much fun to get to work with such talented wedding vendors. The style and design of this wedding inspiration photoshoot was the brainchild of...
View ArticleSexy mom! Portland Boudoir Photography
to preach to myself and all of the other moms out there, there is hope! After your body has gone through all of that craziness, its easy to feel like you kind of lose yourself to your new role as...
View ArticlePonzi Vineyard Wedding
They got married at the Ponzi Historic Estate in Beaverton and then had their gorgeous reception at the new Ponzi Winery in Sherwood. Wow, if you haven't been to their new winery, you really need to...
View ArticleWillamette Valley Vineyard Proposal
Ahhh! Yes, I love photographing proposals. Seriously. Its so exciting. ¬And a little nerve wracking. Of course you assume she’s going to say yes, but who knows? Thankfully, yes, Hailey did say yes to...
View ArticleMaroon Lace and Gold Sequin Boudoir!
I am absolutely and totally in love with her gold sequin dress! Seriously guys, check out that stunning dress! This shoot was done at my new studio in Portland. I love having that rich black wall and...
View ArticleCanoes and Fire Dance Wedding at Bridal Veil Lakes
After the ceremony they canoed across the lake to their reception full of family, food, hilarious toasts and fire dancing! I feel so lucky to be able to hang out with awesome brides and grooms on one...
View ArticlePortland Garden Proposal Photography
Matt kept texting me about how anxious he was, and asking if all the people were out yet. I drew him a diagram of exactly where he should stop so I could hide in the bushes and get a good view.
View ArticleSilcox Hut Wedding
Yes! I've been waiting and hoping for 5 years to get to go back to photograph a wedding at the Silcox Hut! And it finally happened! Callie and Matt's wedding was just an amazing adventure. There was no...
View ArticleIntimate Oregon Coast Wedding
I love smaller weddings like this, because you really focus in on the things that are important and don't have to be bothered with all of the extras that you don't care about. Holly and Ethan's three...
View ArticleExtravagant Black Butte Ranch Wedding
So... this was a WOW wedding. Seriously, do you see that over the top insane botanical wedding arch? Roger and his team at Haute Flowers did an amazing job with everything. Botanical was definitely the...
View ArticleCalifornia Beach Wedding
After the ceremony we went down to the beach and took a stroll under the pier. The concrete pillars made for some pretty sweet visuals. And then they entered the reception through a sword arch, it was...
View ArticleBridal Veil Lakes Wedding
I loved the deep maroon antique vibe throughout the wedding. Everything was just so classy and looked amazing with Austin's gorgeous red hair! They even had Something Borrowed bring in antique love...
View ArticleSkamania Lodge Wedding
Um, yes please to more weddings at Skamania Lodge! Melisa and Sal got married on a clear and windy day in front of the amazing view of the Gorge in Stevenson Washington.
View ArticleTulip Festival Bridal Shoot
I just went to the Woodburn Tulip for the first time and it was gorgeous! I got to photograph Billy and Karen for their pre-wedding bridal shoot.
View ArticlePortland Boudoir – Surprise Birthday Present!
Um, wow. This gorgeous woman was so much fun getting to know and photograph boudoir. She came to me wanting to make a special gift for her husband's birthday. So she kept the whole thing a secret (some...
View ArticleWine Country Proposal – She Said YES!
Proposals are seriously the best! And I have a great track record. So far, all YESES! (Is that how you spell that? Yes's?)
View ArticleEmpress Estate Vancouver Wedding
It was a perfect backdrop for all of their gorgeous details. I loved Brittany's wedding dress blowing in the wind, the guys with their cocktails on the balcony, and of course their first look on the...
View ArticleBackyard Country Wedding – Sandy Oregon
They had a beautiful Catholic wedding and then a blowout wedding reception in Kelsi's parent's backyard. I love backyard weddings because they're so much more personal and everyone is a little more...
View ArticleNew Studio – Same Sexy Boudoir
I finally did it! I have my own studio! Oh my gosh, its so nice to have my own space again. We converted our garage into my perfect space. I have a huge glass garage door for all the natural light I...
View ArticleChehalem Cultural Center Winter Wedding
Their wedding day started out on a crisp sunny day in January. Cate was more concerned with making sure all of her bridesmaids were comfortable and feeling beautiful than I think she was with herself....
View ArticlePrivate Property Wedding
Oh my gosh, Marea and Travis are just so good together! They got married in her parent's "backyard" in Washougal Washington. This was definitely one of those warm and fuzzy feel good weddings. Their...
View ArticleLangdon Farms Wedding
Oh man, where to start with these two? They’re just the type of people who make me so thankful for my job. They were so easy going, happy, and in love. What more can I say? Emma and Ethan’s wedding day...
View ArticleWater Oasis Wedding
Josh and Leslie’s wedding was bursting with love and joy! All of their friends and family were so happy and encouraging. They had three pastors that were part of their ceremony. It was wonderful to see...
View ArticleShower boudoir? Yes please!
We'll start your bathroom boudoir shoot with makeup by one of my wonderfully talented makeup artists, along with some bubbly of course. And then you'll do a hot luxurious bubble bath where you can...
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