I would have to say the big highlight of my summer was hiking South Sister. People have been telling me for your years to do this hike, and I’m stoked to finally tick it off my bucket list. It sure did impress. Two of my friends and I summited together. This was our third attempt, […]
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Mt Thielsen Adventure Photography
Over the past couple days, three friends, two pups, and I road tripped out to Central Oregon to tackle Mt Thielsen. It is perhaps one of the lesser known mountains in the Cascades range, but its unique features make it an exhilarating climb and a solid hike to check off the bucket list. The first […]
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Mt Shasta Adventure Photography
Over Memorial Day weekend, two of my friends, Karl and Corey, and I had an amazing time camping and exploring the forests and craggy peaks surrounding Mount Shasta. However, that was not the original plan. It’s not uncommon for me to be photographing a wedding or two over Memorial Day weekend, so I often don’t […]
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27 Tips For a Smooth Wedding Day
Welcome to the ultimate guide for wedding day preparation! We’ve got a ton of tips to make your day stress-free, all while ensuring your photos turn out fabulous. If the list looks long, don’t worry. Just skim through the titles and dive into what interests you. Remember, the goal is to keep you relaxed and […]
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Mount St. Helens Adventure Photography
Last year was super busy and because of that I never got around to blogging any of my personal adventures. Amid all of my summer weddings, I managed to sneak in a mid-week hike up to the summit of Mount St. Helens with my friends James and Robert, who were gracious enough to invite me […]
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15 Reasons Why You Should Order A Wedding Album
1) You Can’t Tell Your Full Wedding Day Story With Just A Few Photos On The Wall. 2) Most Couples Don’t Get Around To Making One themselves. 3) Your Photographer Has Lots Of Experience Designing Albums. 4) It Will Save You Time And Stress. 5) The Wedding Album Is the Culmination Of All The Planning. […]
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New Zealand Road Trip Adventure Photography
Last February, I went on an epic New Zealand road trip adventure with my two good friends, Gabe and Andrew. We spent a full month making a big loop around the north and south islands squeezed tightly into our trusty Nissan Wingroad hatchback. We slept in Airbnb rentals on the beach, tents at roadside holiday […]
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Backing Up Your Wedding Photographs
Should I Back Up My Wedding Photographs? Absolutely, yes, back up your wedding photographs! I can’t stress the importance of this more. This topic can admittedly be a bit tiresome but I really encourage reading on for more information and best practices to back up your wedding photographs. This advice can really apply to the […]
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Outdoor Portland Engagement Session Locations
Need Outdoor Location Ideas For Your Engagement Session Near Portland, Oregon? Great, you’ve decided to do an engagement session in or around Portland and now you need to decide on a location. However, you’re unsure about where you’d like to do them. First off, I encourage you to think about any potentially special places that […]
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