Scott & Erica’s wedding

How have you been enjoying the steady stream of blog posts? I know I’ve loved sharing all these photos. Now on to some of my favorite posts: weddings! Typical of the Northwest this time of year, we dodged showers for some beautiful outdoor photos on Erica and Scott’s wedding at the Oregon Garden. I adore this venue. It’s so crazy beautiful from every angle and if you have time to wander, there are a huge variety of locations and places to shoot. I was thankful we crossed an employee on the grounds who was able to take the bride and groom and I around on his golf cart. The locations made for some of my favorite shots of the day. I’m also thankful for unexpected moments. I love the unplanned. Those things you couldn’t set up, or wouldn’t ever think to. I loved seeing Erica’s veil blow around in the gusty wind and I was able to capture a photo of it as is passed all the way over her face. It shares the reality of the weather. I also love the curious and sweet expression on Scott’s face. Also, I must address the array of colors in the bridesmaid’s dresses and the groomsmen ties. How fun! I LOVE color. Love it. This couple, and all their friends were crazy fun to work with. I was happy to be a part of the mix.

I must give  shout out to one of my favorite wedding vendors who made the day run smooth. Shawn from Event Team Entertainment kept the ceremony running smoothly and the party going all night. Always love working with him and his team.

Congrats Erica and Scott. Heres to a lifetime of bliss!

Baby Natalie

Those eyes! I loved meeting and photographing baby Natalie a couple weeks back. She is the daughter of a couple of mine who were married in 2011. I was thrilled to find out they were pregnant and even more happy to meet this sweet little bundle. Natalie is so easily excitable and quick to have a giant smile on her face when you distract her from being inquisitive and thoughtful. What a fun little girl. I’m happy for these two. I love reuniting with couples and seeing their growing families. It’s a huge perk of this job. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and that you’re all ready to start off your week with this sweet little girl. 

Son & Leana’s engagement

Happy weekend everyone! I was away being a guest at a wedding this weekend for the first time ever! Crazy right? I’m always the photographer, or I’m in the wedding party as a bridesmaid. It was nice to get dressed up, mingle with guests and dance the night away with zero pressure. I guess “nice” is an understatement, it was quite awesome! While I was away I missed one of my 7 straight days of blogging. To make it up, I will continue blogging for the next 4 days, will that work for you? I thought so;)
I’ll wrap up this week of photos with Son an Leana’s engagement shoot at Zenith Vineyard. It was a stunning evening outside of Salem. Son and Leana are so chill and easy to hang out with. It made for a fun shoot. I especially liked the part where I asked if Son would jump and he went into a flying karate kick! I’m sure there is a way better, more technical way to describe it, but it was awesome none-the-less. I love surprises like that! See below for proof of that kick. They are only a month away from becoming husband and wife. They will be gracing this blog again soon as husband and wife.

Sanchez Family

I met with the Sanchez family at the International Test Rose Garden in Washington Park. If you have not been there, it is a must see location in the city. One of my favorite places to wander in Portland. Little “G” and his sister Rory were beyond cute. I always love photographing little boys because no matter what location we go to, they will always find a pile of dirt or a muddy puddle to splash in. Boys will be boys, they can’t resist.

eCom Merchant head shots

I was contacted by Kristie, the owner of eCom Merchant services to head out to her gorgeous property in Damascus Oregon to photograph her team. They had the always talented Nicole Wagner from Powder do everyone’s makeup for the shoot. I loved meeting and working with so many intelligent, driven, successful women.

Baby Adelyn

I was thrilled to show up to Cathedral Park in North Portland a couple weeks ago and meet this adorable little girl for her photo shoot. She was napping before the shoot and as I arrived, they opened the trunk of their car to gather things for the shoot. She slowly woke up and immediatly had a huge smile on her face. It melted my heart. She won me over instantly. Her parents clearly adore her and shower her with tons of love which makes for a super smiley, happy girl. I love meeting new people and being welcomed into their lives for a moment to see how they love each other and play. The shooting part of my work never feels like work, especially with cute kiddos like Adelyn.