It's possible I went a little JJ Abrams on this one, but that lens flare is just so pretty, I couldn't help myself. Getting close to being able to share Melissa + Sam's gorgeous Bridal Veil Lakes wedding photography -- Can't wait!
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Just got home from my first Pennsylvania wedding, and I can't wait to show off these beautiful photos! Signe and Aaron had me photograph their engagement session while they were at U of O last year, and then flew me out to Philly to photograph their beautiful wedding. They got married just outside of Philadelphia in North Wales, PA this weekend at the beautiful Joseph Ambler Inn. And they're still every bit as cute as they were at their engagement session.
I was so excited to be a part of Amity + John's intimiate springtime wedding at the lovely Elder Hall (Ned Ludd's event space) in N Portland, Oregon. I especially love working with out-of-town brides and grooms as they put together their wedding plans, and as I scoped out their Airbnb and the neighborhood surrounding their venue so that I could make suggestions for photo locations and offer guidance about their schedule, I was already thrilled about the possibilities. As they planned their big day, a sort of bright floral theme appeared, with a gorgeous floral sash on the mantle behind their ceremony, a lovely flower crown headpiece for the bride, amazing acrylic flower earrings, and lots of other pops of springtime color
I am so excited to share Kendra + Mero’s beautiful Silcox Hut Wedding photography. It was such an amazing day, from climbing into the snowcat at Timberline Lodge and ascending Mt. Hood to this amazing little wood and stone hut, to braving the cold and blowing snow to take mountaintop photos of the bridal party, to the gorgeous ceremony and reception.
First wedding of the new year, and it’s a two-parter: yesterday morning I met Kendra and Mero and their families at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral for their wedding ceremony, and tomorrow we head up to the Silcox Hut above Timberline Lodge for their wedding reception! It was a blustery but lovely morning for their church ceremony (which just happened to be in my neighborhood!), and it was great fun to see some new wedding traditions and meet some of the happy couple’s family. Looking forward to their big day tomorrow!
I knew from my very first contact with Joelle that I was going to be absolutely delighted to photograph her winter wedding at Union/Pine in SE Portland. For one thing, my portfolio was filled with her friends and neighbors – a friend from high school, her former across-the-street neighbors, her godson, and several colleagues – not only is it super fun when that happens (Portland can feel like such a small town at times!), but it’s also always nice to see old photography clients all dressed up for wedding festivities. Also, I was super taken with her story – she told me that she and her fiancé James had been together for many years, but were consciously waiting until all their friends could be legally married before making it official. Once the supreme court’s decision legalized gay marriage earlier this year, they set about tying the knot!
I couldn’t have been more delighted to spend Sarah and Becca’s big day with them. These two lovely ladies met in elementary school, so it was fitting that they should tie the knot at McMenamins Kennedy School, a converted elementary school in NE Portland, Oregon. After a beautiful wedding ceremony in the courtyard (during which – I admit it – I joined in on some of the happy tears), the celebration in the school gym was lively and fun, filled with laughter, love, beautiful people and beautiful things. As a side note, this was only my second time photographing a gay wedding (and my first here in Portland) but I hope to photograph many more in the years to come!
Meagan and Cody are from the Seattle area, but decided to make Portland, Oregon their “destination wedding” – and I’m so glad they did! They got married in a beautiful ceremony at McMenamins Edgefield’s Blackberry Meadow and followed with a lovely and fun reception at Blackberry Hall. I think my favorite part was when we stole away during dinner to take some photos with just the happy couple in the Edgefield vineyards during the last, golden light of the day (though the amazing, colorful Voodoo Doughnuts display was pretty awesome – and a very Portland touch!).