Wedding Advice

Western ideals around marriage traditions, aesthetics, and symbolism have long dominated the wedding industry. For many couples, these traditions fail to reflect their cultures, relationships, or families, which highlights the need for a more inclusive wedding approach. It’s time to explore what truly resonates with you as individuals and as a couple, free from the […]

Wedding days come and go, but photographs last a lifetime. As a wedding photographer in Portland, Oregon, my job is to capture those moments perfectly while making sure you feel at ease. Your vendors will work hard to turn your vision into reality, but it’s the photographer who will document everything as it unfolds. More […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]