2019 was a whirlwind year. It was a year filled with many new adventures, friends and community building, and photoshoots in stunning places. This year, I was honored to photograph over 25 shoots, which exceeded my goal. As someone who works full-time, balancing a creative side business can be tough sometimes.
Read MoreAdrienne + Nate’s redwood deck wedding was one of a kind. I first stumbled across the redwood deck when I first moved here a couple years ago. I always envisioned this being a perfect place to say your vows. In partnership with Portland Parks and Rec, the redwood deck is located in Hoyt Arboretum - Portland, OR. This area was founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate the community.
Read MoreChelsea and Morgan were the sweetest couple to work with and was ecstatic when I found out their wedding was taking place in the Cannon Beach area. The stretches of coastlines are some of the most picturesque in the Pacific Northwest. It is also one of my favorite places to go on the weekend due to its’ public access, stretches of beautiful tide pools, rocky beaches and Jurassic Park-like forests.
Read MoreThis post is near and dear to my heart. Months ago, my best friend’s boyfriend, Billy reached out to me. He wanted to surprise my best friend with a mountaintop proposal during their annual 4th of July trip to Durango Colorado. Without hesitation, I knew I wanted to be there to see my childhood best friend get engaged! Snapping a few photos was just a bonus.
Read MoreSallie + Aaron’s spring wedding on the snowy slopes of Mount Hood could take your breath away. Their intimate wedding was held at the historic Silcox Hut in Timberline Lodge. The day was truly a dream. Many mountaineers know that the weather on Mount Hood can be temperamental and can change very quickly.
Read MoreRebecca + Aaron’s Columbia River Gorge elopement was one for the books. The couple shared a small ceremony overlooking the Columbia River on the Rowena Plateau Trail at Tom McCall Preserve just over an hour outside of Portland, Oregon. The Rowena Plateau is a piece of majestic public land is managed by the Nature Conservancy, Mayer State Park and the forestry service.
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