A Columbia River Morning

A year before Wayne and Claire met, Wayne had fallen from a cliff in Bend, Oregon, he was in the hospital fighting for his life. This event would bring them together. While their love story is non-traditional, the connection they share for the outdoors is inspiring, full of life and big hearts. I knew from the moment I met them, I had to select a special place for their engagement shoot, so there we ventured to the Columbia River Gorge at the light of dawn.

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3 Reasons to Visit Oregon!

My husband and I moved to the Pacific Northwest over a year ago and I am still constantly amazed by the unique, magnificent, and changing landscapes throughout. The mysterious fog, overcast mornings, dripping moss, and bounty of pines makes it the perfect setting for landscape and portrait photography. I wanted to share 3 reasons to visit Oregon, and some tips on magical places to see whether you are a local or planning a visit.

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