My trail runner, mountain climbing, and fellow yogi had a special bond with her dog, Bailey. It was a kind of friendship and bond that only one can understand if you are a pet parent. One filled with unconditional love, respect for one another, mountain hikes and adventures, and that quick look over and you know exactly what they are thinking. That kind of love. As a dog mom myself, it always hurts my heart to know that one-day these beautiful souls leave this planet. But they leave each one of us with memories, ones that we will hold in our hearts fur-ever and ever.

washington, pet portraits, family portraitsHelen SchuckersOctober 18, 2020portland photographer, family

A Washington Mountain Elopement

Tiffany and Colby moved to the Pacific Northwest over three years ago in search of the mountains. Their cross country move from West Virginia landed them in stunning state of Washington. As their love grew so did their love for the captivating peaks. Colby and Tiffany live a dynamic and adventurous life, spending most weekends in the backcountry with their samoyed pup, Romeo. They knew a mountain elopement is what they wanted.

Honoring Frontline Heroes

Every evening at 7pm, our neighborhood comes out with big smiles and optimism. We bring our dogs, partners, cute kiddos and sometimes some wine to help honor healthcare and frontline heroes ❤️ Without their sacrifices and dedication to help us fight this pandemic, we wouldn’t be able to conquer these scary and strange times.

Marina + Jeremy's Gorge Engagement

The Columbia River Gorge National is the 7th longest river in the US. It is over 1,200 miles long. The average width of the river is a mile long. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan established the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area..

portland oregon, photographyHelen SchuckersDecember 21, 2018engagement, portland photographer, engagement photos

A Mt Hood Elopement

Claire + John are a one-of-a-kind couple. When they emailed me about their elopement and said they wanted to head up to the mountains to shoot, I knew I had to be their photographer. While the wildfire smoke and haze has been unpredictable around Oregon, it was pure magic when it dissipated from the Mt Hood mountaintop for the evening during Claire + John's elopement shoot. Look at this stunning couple!

A Coastal Elopement

Kenton + Alexis travelled from Texas for their coastal elopement on the Oregon Coast. I have always wanted to capture an elopement at Ecola State Park this year, so when they reached out, I was ecstatic to hear their location choice. Ecola State Park is one of the most marvelous gems on the Oregon Coastline, and a must experience whether your a local or a visitor.

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