THE BLOG

Hi friend! Welcome to my blog! I absolutely LOVE the sweet people I get to work with and documenting their time with me is SO much fun.

Take a look at a full wedding day or an engagement session start to finish. Find wedding planning tips and recommendations of local wedding vendors. Plus you can also see portrait sessions!

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WEDDINGS

ENGAGEMENTS

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Kristen + Garrett: A Wedding in Carlton

When you grow up in a gorgeous woodsy, creek-lined, adventure-having wonderland, why wouldn’t you spend the happiest day of your life there?! This incredible setting along the creek just so happens to sit right behind the house of the bride’s father, a backyard unlike any other. This created the PERFECT backdrop for Kristen and Garrett’s […]

The First Look – Why It’s Worth It

I have expressed my deep love for “First Looks” and there’s a reason for this. They’re AWESOME! However, not everyone is aware of how awesome they are, because they get caught up in how “non-traditional” it is and immediately write it off. After experiencing my own wedding and shooting others, I’ve come to this conclusion. […]

5 Tips For a Smoother Wedding Day

There is so much that goes into planning and organizing your perfect wedding day! While it’s one of the most exciting and special days of your life, all the details can seem overwhelming at times. Here are a few wedding day tips to help your day run smoother and to help you feel calmer and […]

Featured Friday: The Griffin House

Have you ever dreamed of expressing your vows up on the cliffs with the wind in your hair and the gorgeous Columbia River as your backdrop? Then you do not want to miss seeing this venue! The Griffin House, located in Hood River, is a one of a kind venue. They that will cater to […]

Featured Friday: Ainsworth House + Gardens

If you love a historic, romantic, and dreamy wedding venue, then look no further than Ainsworth House + Gardens in Oregon City! This gorgeous two story historic home sits nestled on over two acres in the heart of Oregon City. Though once you step foot onto this property it’s as if you’ve stepped into another […]

Featured Friday: Arrowhead Golf Club

I’ve driven the back road in Molalla that passes the Arrowhead Golf Club countless times before my photography days. I always thought this place looked so serene with it’s vast and gorgeous greens. Little did I know I would get the chance to tour the entire grounds on a golf cart with their awesome wedding […]

Jon + Emily: A Wedding in Rochester, Washington

Sometimes things don’t always go according to plan. We can make plans and prepare. We can set out for what we want. But ultimately, it’s God that determines our steps. He will decide what happens and how it happens and every single time I’ve ever witnessed it, it’s been better. His ways are always better. […]

Behind the Scenes: A Boulder, Colorado Engagement Session

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE being able to see behind-the-scenes, whether it’s bloopers of my favorite shows or movies or how others acheive what the amazing things they do. So I thought it would be fun to share all the behind-the-scenes that were captured during our time at this amazing Boulder, Colorado […]

Zach + Weslie: A Colorado Engagement Session

Visiting Colorado has been a dream of mine for a while. So I was ecstatic when the opportunity presented itself to do a Colorado engagement session! In my wildest dreams I could never anticipate the beauty I would witness first-hand on this trip. I have never had my breath taken away so many times in […]