“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!”
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We 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.
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Here in Oregon or the Pacific Northwest, the average wedding photographer is $2679 but of course depending on several factors, including where, when and how you tie the knot. A Saturday wedding in the middle of July in Portland, Oregon is going to cost you more than a Friday wedding in April in Independence, Oregon.
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I am refreshed to say the least at where the wedding industry is going. Taking egos out of the picture and putting ourselves out here to serve our clients the absolute best we can. I feel great for this path I have chosen, I love all my couples past and present and can’t wait to see who I will meet next.
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Researching 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!
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In 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!
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I 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!?!
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There 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!
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So I am sure you have heard the term “Boudoir Session”, but what exactly is a boudoir photography session? Should you get one done?
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Kaitlyn & F. Tyler married at Adeline Farms in Woodland Washington. The perfect rustic barn wedding!
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Before 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).
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Sheraya & Laremy got married and the beautiful McMenamins Hotel in McMinnville, Oregon in a truly relaxing day!
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I 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.
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The 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.
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Hannah, 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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On a day that did it’s best to threaten rain … Phillip & Emily lucked out and their beautiful creekside wedding at Hornings Hideout was filled with so many friends & family eager to see them tie the knot!
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I love First Looks. One of my favorite parts of the wedding day is when I get to watch the couple getting married see each other for the first time. Sometimes when they cry. I cry! First looks make this moment so emotional and so private.
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This beautiful couple were married in Dayton, Oregon at he beautiful Durant Vinyard in Dayton, Oregon and their reception followed the following day at the Bindery Event Space in McMinnville, Oregon.
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Wedding days go by FAST and as your wedding photographer, I know how important preserving memories is. And while you’ll have hundreds of beautiful images to remember your day by, I also want to ensure you savor the moments as they’re happening. It doesn’t need to be a total blur!
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From the moment we stepped out of our cars I felt like we had known each other!!! and no, I am not just saying that, they will totally tell you the same. But they had requested a kind of city vibe session near the water in Portland and then wanted to add some dramatic night shots with the city lights … well, “don’t threaten me with a good time” I thought …
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