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Jackie and Jordan
A Portland Rooftop Engagement

I had the best time photographing gorgeous couple Jackie and Jordan alongside their cute pup, Buddy! We captured stunning photos amidst the classic Portland sign and downtown along the Park Blocks. I love when the Portland Art Museum has epic displays that make for interesting and artistic backdrops. We then enjoyed some VIP access to gorgeous sun kissed rooms and an incredible rooftops inside a Portland high-rise. This was quite epic as I totally love photographing on rooftops and this rooftop was non-accessible to the public, so it made the experience quite incredible. Enjoying each other’s company high above the city as the sun set below Portland, Jackie and Jordan danced and laughed together as they toasted to a bright future. Wishing these two all the love and happiness and I’m so excited to be documenting their destination wedding in Napa coming this May. Jackie and Jordan- Thank you for choosing me to capture the undeniable love you two share!

Albums

Mailee and Robin’s Wedding Album Suite

Mailee and Robin’s wedding album suite is a timeless collection of gorgeous images in three albums, the 11*14” Heirloom album with a metal cover for Mailee and Robin and two 8*8” parent albums for each of their their respective sets of parents. This is a beautiful way to preserve all the memories and thoughts from your wedding day to be passed down from generation to generation. These archival books are handmade in New York and use the most impressive leathers and papers to achieve a gorgeous piece of art.

Engagement

Monica & Jeremy’s Engagement

I met up with Monica and Jeremy at the Broadway Bridge for the quintessential Portland backdrop. We started their engagement photoshoot there and finished at the beautiful Hoyt Arboretum on a perfect Autumn day. These two make a very kind and cute couple who exude fun! I love that they made their engagement photos into a save the date photo card to send to family and friends. How cute are their cut outs and pin-wheels that they made together 🙂

I can’t wait to be a part of their big day at the Portland Art Museum! Congratulations on your engagement Monica and Jeremy!

Engagement

Joanne and Cory
Rocky Butte Engagements

I recently met up with Joanne and Cory in NE Portland which is their old (and cute!) neighborhood. The two of them are very genuine, laid-back and fun and they make an adorable couple! We photographed their favorite theater, the Roseway, stopped for a tasty milkshake at the historic Fairley’s Pharmacy, and finished up their photoshoot with some great lighting at the Rocky Butte, which I had never been too before, so was blown away with the view and architecture. Joanne and Cory are getting married this September in Portland and we’re so excited for their wedding!

Engagement

Natalie and Josh
Portland Rose Garden Engagement

We met up with Natalie and Josh at the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park for their engagement photoshoot and it was a beautiful evening making the day even more special. Natalie and Josh are a sweet, kind and fun couple. They are getting married in Sunriver, Oregon later this month and are very excited for their wedding! We love their engagement photos and wish them the very best on their upcoming big day!

Albums

Callie and Andy and Parent Album

Callie and Andy’s incredible wedding albums, one for the couple and one for her parents, are amazing! The 11*14″ Heirloom album features 36 gorgeous pages and an upgraded metal cover, and a rich grey leather spine and back. Callie’s parent’s album is featured in a patterned black leather, looking like ostrich and features a fun cut out image on the cover of a good motto to have handy! The parent album is filled with incredible images and at 46 pages, it’s a novel of an album that every page relives the memories of their stylish wedding at Pure Space!

Destination

Courtney & Brad
Eleuthera Bahamas Wedding

Meet Brad and Courtney, an incredibly kind-hearted, fun and exuberant couple.

The rehearsal dinner was held at the beautiful Sky Beach Club. The night was filled with hip-shaking island music, a fish fry and good laughs and a hilarious toast given by Brad’s Dad.

This welcome bag was given to all the guests which had lots of thoughtful treats, a bottle of wine, a map of Eleuthera Island and the keepsake canvas beach bag, which replicated the artistic invite. This is just one example of how friendly and sweet B&C are.

Fun shots of the guys. Brad’s coat created by Portland’s own Este’s Men’s Store.

Courtney was a breathtaking bride, wearing a custom dress by Phillips Bridal, located in Portland.

The exquisite sunset ceremony was held on the Caribbean Sea. All the guests and couple were barefoot with their feet in the soft sand.

The centerpieces were created using vintage tea canisters, which Courtney had been collecting for the occasion. The flowers included a colorful array of roses, zinnias, mums and tropical greens.

The wedding took place Cocodimama, an elegant and charming beach resort with an Italian rustic menu. The rooms, service, food and atmosphere were beyond amazing.

The dancing, laughs and fun went on throughout the night.

Judith Arnell created the sophisticated custom wedding bands. Danae Hernandez with I Dream of Letters was the brilliant calligrapher behind the invite design.

A relaxing and yummy good bye brunch was held the next day at the Sky Beach Club.

As I start to reminisce about the beauty and power of Courtney and Brad’s Bahamian wedding I get goosebumps, as the memories of the sea, the vivid colors and the warm-hearted nature of everyone involved starts flooding back. This makes me so happy. Brad’s genuine and caring nature and Courtney’s fun-loving and compassionate personality welcomed us and showed us why their family and friends traveled to be near them on this day. Travis and I thank you for having us there on your remarkable day.

Wedding

Nicole & Beachum
West End Theater Wedding

My most favorite image of 2009 for all the right reasons.

Nicole’s amazing Prada shoes make my heart flutter.

Their lovely letter press invites and unique rings, alongside the stunning bride, whose makeup was in the good hands of Nicole Wagner… Ahhmazing!

Love this image~ Beachum looking dapper wearing Dolce&Gabbana and Nicole transcended “bride” in her silver Vera Wang with a backdrop of modern day graffiti in SE Portland.

Love that the tables were named after the Portland precincts, and their favors were customized jam jars, created by the couple from Beachum’s family recipe! The incredible Mandi Downs with Blush Bridal Consultation did an outstanding job making the day run smoothly.

The West End Theater fit their modern day vintage vibe perfectly.

Instead of the traditional cake cutting, the couple chose to break creme brule. (my personal favorite)

Considering this was our last wedding shoot of 2009, I can’t contain my excitement about how incredible and perfect this wedding was. From the super hot style, the gorgeous flowers (created by Nicole’s grandmother) to their first dance song by Neko Case, I couldn’t have planned a more perfect day for this artistic couple. Nicole and Beachum are filled with compassion, sincerity and kindness and I’m so so so honored to have been in the presence of their family and friends as we celebrated their palpable love. Thank you so much to Nicole and Beachum for sharing the perfect wedding to close out a wonderous year of weddings. Love you guys big.

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Happy 60th Anniversary!

My grandparents are incredible and I’m so blessed to have them in my life! Shirley and Doug (aka Grams and Gramps) are super active and love tennis, bridge, their Christmas tree farm and their mystery club, which is this cool club they belong to that holds their meetings at a mystery location each month! I recently discovered these photos of them and wanted to share in the bliss.I love the wedding pic on the doorstep- taken 60 years ago! This photo is a testament to my passion and mission as a wedding photographer… To document timeless and endless love that future generations will smile about, if only for a moment.