Along the mesmerizing Oregon Coast, beachside elopements and micro weddings have become a popular choice for couples seeking a truly memorable and meaningful celebration. This trend has gained momentum in recent years, captivating hearts with its blend of natural beauty, intimate atmosphere, and unique charm.
Read MoreIf you're searching for a wedding photographer who can capture the true spirit of your big day, then look no further than EVOKE Wedding Photography! With my ability to capture emotion, tell a story, and be more personal and fun, candid photography is the best way to ensure that you'll have beautiful memories of your wedding day that you'll treasure for years to come.
Read MoreWe are now in 2021 and those who moved their events a full year later to this coming Spring/Summer here in Oregon are starting to second guess and question their new date. Will it be safe? Will I be allowed to have a big event? Will my family be safe? Will family and friends be able to travel here? Will my event get cancelled with short notice and will I lose money!?!
Read MoreEmbracing COVID restrictions and throwing a beautiful backyard wedding.
Read MoreEnjoy this beautiful and private flower garden elopement in Portland, Oregon.
Read MoreHere are my expert tips to keep in mind and ALWAYS plan ahead for when doing your engagement photos at the beach.
Read MoreThis past weekend I kicked off my 2020 wedding season with Hilary & Jamaal’s Big Fat Leap Wedding (#ourbigfatleapwedding) at the Jupiter Next Hotel in Portland Oregon. Amazing couple and a rad wedding venue right in the heart of Portland on the SE side of the Willamette River.
Read MoreAs an Oregon Wedding Photographer, I’ve been to my share of weddings of course. I shoot on average 20-25 weddings per year and I wanted to chat a little bit about wedding guests and how you can be the absolute BEST guest!
Read MoreThere are so many incredible venues here in Oregon and I often get asked “have you shot at this venue before?” when a client reaches out. I have had the pleasure of documenting so many weddings at different venues but one day I thought it would be fun to do some “market research” and pin down a few venues I would love to shoot at, venues that INSPIRE me!
Read More“We don't have a cutesie engagement story. Although it is very us. We'd been thinking about getting married for a while and one day just decided that we were now engaged!”
Read MoreWe live in one of the most magical locations in the world! The Pacific Northwest aka PNW is incredibly diverse with a little bit of everything to include phenomenal beach locations, lush forests, incredible mountain tops, beautiful high dessert and so much more.
Read MoreResearching and assembling your wedding vendors or wedding squad (as I like to say) can be an absolutely daunting start to wedding planning. You’ve never planned a wedding before and likely have never hired these type of vendors before so what the heck do you need to know besides price? What ACTUALLY matters? ALOT!
Read MoreIn true Oregon fashion, the rain came just in time for the original session but Norma & Cameron had their hearts set on stunning engagement portraits as Silver Falls in Silverton Oregon so we bumped the session to the next day and got everything they dreamed of!
Read MoreI have seen red wine poured over the bride before formal portraits (images included in this blog), I have seen rain spots all over bridesmaids dresses, buttons pop on wedding gowns (even really expensive wedding gowns), rings that didn’t make it to the ceremony … the list goes on and while I really hope you don’t have any emergencies, it’s better to be safe than sorry … right!?!
Read MoreThere is truly something magical about having a Winter Wedding here in Oregon, especially up at the absolutely STUNNING Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. Read here about this weekends wedding and then, after the pictures you will find some tips for planning a Winter wedding in Oregon!
Read MoreBefore you get too far in the planning process it’s important to take a second and read these tips about wedding day timelines from a photographers perspective (my perspective to be exact).
Read MoreSheraya & Laremy got married and the beautiful McMenamins Hotel in McMinnville, Oregon in a truly relaxing day!
Read MoreI am get so excited about engagement sessions! But doing Engagement Sessions in Oregon can be well … tricky depending on weather … you know! I know that the biggest stress for my couples is usually “WHAT THE HECK DO I WEAR?” so I wanted to highlight a few tips from my experience of how to pick the perfect engagement session outfit.
Read MoreThe weather so far this Fall has not been the easiest … definitely rainier than normal, but that didn’t stop this engagement session! Helen & Peter drove down from Portland to Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon. A a popular beach destination and absolutely breathtaking landscapes.
Read MoreHannah, Charley and I spoke several months ago and were set on each other for their beautiful wedding. It was to take place at St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church in Portland, Oregon followed by a fun reception at the Portland Yacht Club .. perfection! It’s been months in planning and the day was just as gorgeous as anyone could have imagined!
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