Choosing the perfect Oregon Elopement photographer is a big deal—it’s basically picking the person who’ll freeze your big day in time (no pressure, right?). The right photographer will capture your love story and the stunning beauty of your elopement location. To help you make this decision a little easier (and maybe even fun!), here are […]
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The Essential Oregon Elopement Location Guide
Oregon is known for its breathtaking landscapes, and it’s no wonder that so many couples choose to elope in the state’s stunning natural settings. From towering mountains to serene beaches, Oregon offers a variety of elopement locations that provide the perfect backdrop for an intimate and unforgettable elopement. Whether you dream of a quiet forest […]
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Your Ultimate Elopement Planning Timeline
Planning an elopement can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. With the right timeline, you can ensure a smooth and stress-free journey from initial ideas to the big day. Whether you’re dreaming of a scenic mountaintop ceremony or an intimate city hall elopement, our detailed timeline will guide you through every step of the planning […]
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How to Plan a Ceremony with Two Wedding Officiants
As a Portland Wedding Photographer I’ve noticed an increasing number of couples opting for two wedding officiants during their ceremony. Typically, this involves two individuals—often siblings, close friends, or parents—who take turns greeting guests and sharing stories before and after the vows. Should You Have Two Wedding Officiants During Your Ceremony? In principle, having two […]
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Getting Ready On Your Wedding Day Activities
Getting ready on your wedding day doesn’t have to be all about doing your hair and makeup and putting on your clothes. Sometimes it’s fun to think a little outside the box to make the earlier parts of your wedding day extra special. You can plan a variety of activities or moments to liven up […]
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How To Plan A Surprise Proposal
For your surprise proposal, find a romantic, meaningful and beautiful location or one you’ve always wanted to visit together as a couple. It could be a romantic dinner location, a mountain lookout or the beach at sunset. It could be where you went on your first date or a place you love to frequent together. […]
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Moab Adventure Photography In Canyonlands National Park
A couple years back, my family took a vacation to Moab, Utah for Thanksgiving. My brother and I broke off from the pack to backpack through the labyrinthine landscape of Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Navigating the multi-layered plateaus of Needles can be especially disorienting because one plateau doesn’t always connect to the next. […]
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Adventurous Travel Photography In Chile
For this trip, my brother and I traveled to Chile for the better part of a month where we visited Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña Del Mar, Patagonia, and the Atacama Desert. It’s hard for me to say what I liked most about the trip. Chile is an incredible country, and there was so much interesting culture […]
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10 Reasons Why You Should Do An Engagement Session
10 Reasons Why You Should Do An Engagement Session So your partner recently popped the question and you enthusiastically said, “Yes!” Now you’re deep in the wedding planning process and you’re wondering if you need or even want an engagement photographer. Personally, I enjoy photographing engagements even more than weddings. I love getting a more […]
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How To Schedule A Wedding Photography Timeline
The wedding photography timeline is going to set the tone for your wedding. So establishing a smooth flow is extremely important. Below I’ve created a fairly comprehensive list of recommendations that I give to all of my clients. As a Portland Wedding Photographer I believe they make a wedding day run effortlessly. This post is […]
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Questions To Consider Before Booking Your Wedding Venue
Booking a wedding venue may be one of the biggest wedding planning decisions you make. There are a number of factors in play: location, price, easy of access, aesthetics, services offered, etc. It can be a lot to account for everything, and it can be easy to let important details fall through the cracks. For […]
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2018 Wedding And Engagement Favorites
Last year wrapped up my eighth year photographing weddings and engagements and it was a wild, rewarding ride. I kicked off the year with a few winter weddings in and around Portland before jetting off on a month-long trip to Europe to photograph an elopement in Switzerland and explore a few other countries that were […]
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