I love this early fall wedding at Summit Grove Lodge! Megan is maybe the twelfth co-worker whose wedding I photographed from my old restaurant job, and it was so nice to keep up the tradition, catch up with some old friends, and get to meet her lovely new husband and their families! I love all the personal touches, the tons of laughter and happy tears, and the beautiful setting at the Summit Grove Lodge. Add in good food, yard games, and lots of fun dancing, and you get just a fantastic wedding celebration. . .
So many truly gorgeous weddings this summer! This Artillery Barracks wedding had it all - smiling friends and family, thoughtful details, heartfelt speeches, ridiculously fun dancing - the list goes on. And of course, a beautiful bride and groom celebrating their love with the people they love. . .
Oh man, do I love it when artists ask me to photograph their weddings! Just endless thoughtful, unique, colorful details to capture! From the beautiful Mandala backdrop for their ceremony to the one-of-a-kind rings the couple made themselves (with the help of their sister-in-law’s very cool wedding ring workshop), weddings don’t get more personal than this one. The bride’s dress even had a light-up surprise for the bubble-filled dance party at the end of the night. . .
These two lovely people got married during the pandemic but waited until this summer to celebrate with their friends and family. It was a beautiful, relaxed afternoon with vegan soul food, lawn games, and LOTS of catching up, and it was a delight to celebrate with them! Congratulations, Toni + Xander!
Another wedding, another sweet couple and their lovely family! St. Mary’s in NW Portland is a beautiful setting for a wedding ceremony, and afterwards we went to Hoyt Arboretum, one of the couple’s favorite spots in Portland, for some family and bridal party photos. Then we finished our day with delicious food, laughter, celebration at Brix Tavern in the Pearl. . .
I had been looking forward to Ian and Rebecca’s lovely backyard wedding ever since my engagement session with them and their adorable baby this spring, and it was such a delight. These two did an astounding amount of work to transform their yard into a beautiful ceremony and reception site, and with a new baby in the mix, no less. It was really SUCH an accomplishment. And I definitely need to shout out Rebecca’s amazing brother, who not only prepared most of the food (with the help of his partner), but also officiated! What an MVP! And Rebecca’s cousin, who put together their gorgeous floral arrangements, and their bridal party, who set up all their tables and decorations. I love it when family and friends come together to make a beautiful, memorable day for my couples. . .
This tiny church is one of my favorite places in Portland for a tiny wedding. It’s super small and intimate, but the stained glass, big chandeliers, and beautiful light streaming through the big windows make it feel very stately and grand. And Sellwood Park, only a short block away, always provides beautiful opportunities for lovely photos with the happy couple. So I was delighted when Aaron and Kacie called about photography for their small autumn wedding. . .
I’m delighted to share another beautiful, tiny Portland wedding - this time on the Redwood Observation Deck in Forest Park. 2021 has been a great year for lovers of very intimate weddings - I love ceremonies that include all of the wedding guests and just feel really personal and special. And despite its size, this tiny wedding felt really grand, with a setting of giant Redwoods, all the separate pieces of a traditional Jewish ceremony, and music by a three-piece klezmer band! It was such a privilege to be a part of it.
