Allie + John :: Pacific Northwest Outdoor Wedding :: Scappoose, OR

Allie and John, they are CUTE, they are sweet, and they were a joy follow around on their wedding day.  They got married on her Dad's houseboat property community in South Scappoose, Oregon. Rumor has it some were questioning Allie's vision when the entire venue was underwater month's prior to the big day. Thankfully she trusted her instincts, because this place was gorgeous. Tall, beautiful weeping trees, the Multnomah Channel, and the most perfect hazy weather on a warm Portland summer day. Basically, the perfect Pacific Northwest wedding. There were so many gorgeous details, stunning rainbow colored macaroons from Farina Bakery, and wonderful friends and family. Allie's Italian host family she lived with even made it! Thank you guys for trusting me to capture this day for you, it was an honor. Also, big thanks to my second shooter, Kat, who especially captured John getting ready at his parents house perfectly. And now I want to go live on a houseboat. 

• Wedding Coordination: Allison of Luxe Event Productions 
• Florals: Heirbloom Floral and Events 
• Rentals: Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals // Classic Vintage Rental // Barclay Event Rentals
• MUAH: Coreene Collins
• DJ: DJ Cotton Candy

Southeast industrial family session :: Portland, Oregon lifestyle photographer

My sister-in-law and her family were visiting Portland and they got to be my guinea pigs for this industrial photo session. I have been dreaming of doing family photos around City Liquidators and their festive flags for a very long time. It was a fun change of pass from my usual more natural environments I love to photograph in. Luci Glenn's "tree" also added a nice touch at the end of their documentary style family session. Photographing people I love in a fun new environment made for one of my favorite session to date. Now please, someone else book a photo session at City Liquidators with me! 

Ryan + Beth :: Latourell Falls Elopement :: Columbia River Gorge

This was my first elopement and all I can say is that I am hooked for good. It was pouring the whole time, which added to the excitement and sense of adventure this couple has built a relationship around. I am so grateful I got to witness such genuine sweet souls experience the exhilarating thrill of sharing vows right next to a waterfall. I drove away with a smile on my face and a natural high from a morning spent doing what I love, with such fun, genuine, and (so very) kind people. Thank you Beth and Ryan, I loved being a small part in your big adventure.