Aquariva Wedding Favorites

AquaRiva_Wedding_Portland

I have a few more favorite photos from Sirius & Chris's Aquariva wedding to share. The Avalon Hotel is incredible, with suites with balconies overlooking trees along the water. I was stunned when I first walked into the AquaRiva to meet the couple for the first time. It's chic, like New York style (or maybe LA chic, since that is where Sirius is from), yet it's got this little bit of Portland … [Read more...]

Sirius & Chris Sneak Peek

Aquariva & Avalon Hotel Wedding by Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer Jessica Shepard

Here is a quick sneak peek from Sirius and Chris's wedding at the Aquariva in Portland. The Aquariva is right on the waterfront with a beautiful trail behind it. The bride, Sirius, is leaving her room at the Avalon Hotel and walking towards the riverfront, where Chris waits for her for their first look. … [Read more...]

Pre-client Wedding Photography Meetings

Oregon Bridal Portraits

I am sitting here at Ava Roasteria sipping a decaf vanilla latte. If you follow my tweets, you probably often see me say that I'm drinking tea and waiting for a client, or such. I had a friend tell me she thinks all I do is sit around coffee houses. I just met with a lovely bride and groom planning a 2010 wedding. I got to thinking that maybe my readers might be interested in what actually … [Read more...]