Lisa & Jarred – Oregon Coast
We feel so lucky to see life evolve with the couples we get to know. From adventurous lifestyle excursions, weddings, maternity photos, and more our passion is to tell stories. Becoming "life photographers" is the best. This past week we were invited by Lisa and Jarred to the Oregon Coast to celebrate their pregnancy. It was so fun to continue photographing their lives after photographing their wedding. During their fun weekend getaway with their adorable Airstream trailer, we ventured to...
Daidri & Michael – Portland
If you're looking for a fun and easy way to get married in Portland, check out the surrounding areas in downtown near the Multnomah County Courthouse. Portland is full of entertainment and everything is in walking distance or easily accessible by an Uber or Lyft. Daidri and Michael enjoyed a lovely Portland elopement with 2 best friends at the Multnomah County Courthouse. They got ready at The Nines Hotel and lounged in Urban Farmers Restaurant followed by a walk through the Portland Pioneer...
Thyanna & Dylan – Portland White House
The Portland White House is an incredibly intimate wedding venue with historic architecture and charm. It's located in the North East Historic Irvington District. It's the perfect Bed and Breakfast for a wedding couple and family to stay in Luxurious guest rooms and enjoy a few days together. On the wedding day guests can enjoy the outside courtyard ceremony, lounging cocktail spaces and banquet dining room downstairs. What's so great about a setting like this is everyone can enjoy ebbing and...
Ashley & Steve – Sunriver Resort
Ashley and Steven were blessed with mild temps and blue sky for their wedding at Sunriver Resort. Both Ashley and Steven marvel at the outdoors, especially during wintertime. After seeing the Great Hall in person they decided it was no brainer, and that their life together should begin with a long trip to the snowy cascades. For Ashley, every part of the day was her favorite. She said, “Everything about it was just so incredible and each smaller part had its own place within the whole day....
Best of 2019
2019 was another year of extensive discovery we never could have anticipated. Everyone we met opened our eyes to new ways of seeing. Our adventures this year took us through an extraordinary tour of backdrops and cultures. We adventured through Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Navada, Chicago, London, Germany, Italy, and Bali. From the very special 16 weddings we photographed we took 190,315 images and provided 10,515 finished photographs to our fabulous couples. Our year began with...
Taylor & Jackson – Timberline
Born in two different countries on two different continents, 9,000 miles apart, from Rwanda to Oregon, Taylor and Jackson found each other. Finding a needle in a haystack IS possible. A special alchemy of friendship in the most unusual combinations united these two. Only something outside of logic could write a story like this. Who would know that in 2009 in Northern Rwanda, at a school Jackson wasn't initially assigned to, he would find his best friends who would help shape the rest of his...
Heather & Krishna – Sunriver Resort
Heather and Krishna welcomed 125 guests into a gorgeous Pacific Northwest experience among tall pine trees and distant Cascade Mountains. Sunriver Resort is nestled in the high desert in Bend Oregon and invites some of the best feelings of freedom and relaxation you can find. Perhaps its the vanilla or butterscotch fragrance from the ponderosa pines, the spectacular views, or simply the calm flow of the nearby river. Friendly faces show up at every corner of this resort. Heather and Krishna...
Emily & Travis – Lost Lake
Lost Lake is a hidden jewel for a romantic getaway. It's an incredibly gorgeous seasonal alpine lake spanning about 79 acres near Santiam Pass Highway. No motorized boats allowed making for tranquil waters. Every time we visit Lost Lake we experience a deep sense of peace and quiet. The lake beautifully mirrors Mt Hood in the distance and is surrounded by beautiful wildflowers, old-growth forests, and wildlife. This is the perfect spot for a fun easy swim, walking around the lake, and camping...
Beth & Tony – First Presbyterian Church
Beth and Tony optimize their Portland wedding in all the right ways. Beth got ready at Hotel DeLuxe and Tony got ready at the Crystal Hotel both just a few blocks away from the 1st Presbyterian Church where they got married. They rode in a gorgeous classic car to the Crystal Ballroom where 100 of their guests joined them for their reception. Beth and Tony are incredibly fun, check out their fantastically choreographed dance with a finishing jiu-jitsu move! The Crystal Ballroom has the perfect...
Stephanie & Lew – Villa Tre Grazie
Adventure weddings with a tight group of best friends and family spread out over several days are truly some of the most meaningful experiences we've seen. With the right location, you can have a celebration that can be mind-blowingly unique, adventurous, and life-changing. And with smart planning, it can be financially possible. Stephanie and Lew invited 20 of their best friends and close family to one of the most gorgeous and charming hidden countryside villas called Villa Tre Grazie. They...