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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How to Plan a More Inclusive Wedding
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 […]
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Scholls Valley Lodge Wedding: Kennedy & David
Kennedy and David have the kind of easy chemistry that you see in couples who’ve been together a long time. I got to know the couple a year before while shooting their engagement photos at Government Cove and was excited for the opportunity to capture the next chapter of their journey. It helps everyone feel […]
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Best Locations for Your PNW Adventure Engagement Session
The Pacific Northwest (PNW) has become one of the biggest wilderness adventure hotspots on the planet. With its varied landscapes―beaches, mountains, old-growth forests, and deserts―there’s no shortage of terrain to explore. It’s the perfect setting for an adventure engagement session, offering countless opportunities for breathtaking and unique photos. Whether at a place that holds significance […]
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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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How To Plan Your Cape Kiwanda Engagement Session
Cape Kiwanda has long been one of my favorite Oregon coastline views. This golden sandstone headland, flanked by sprawling beaches and dramatic cliffs, makes for an enchanting view. There are abundant opportunities for gorgeous photographs, including “the other” Haystack Rock, miles of rugged coastline, and the drama of the Pacific ocean. When I met Courtney […]
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Choose Your Own Wilderness Adventure Elopement
Wilderness adventure elopement are breathing new life into traditional wedding culture. To be fair, it has long been a romantic fantasy for couples to throw caution to the wind and run away together in order to flee disapproving family and friends. However, couples today are being a bit more intentional than those opting for the […]
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