Cheryle & David | Historic Estate Wedding

Green converse wedding

I met Cheryle and David in October 2010, on a rainy Portland morning for their engagement photos. We walked around Washington Park, and Cheryle braved the chilly damp weather in short sleeves and heels. I was all bundled up in a fleece, and surprised at the smile she kept as she stood by her fiance David. These photos are a result of a team effort between myself and Emily Hall … [Read more...]

Cheryle & David – Sneak Peek

Cheryle and David's Jenkins Estate Wedding in Beaverton Oregon

Cheryle and David got married on June 18th, at Jenkins Estate in Beaverton, Oregon. I used to live around the corner from this estate, owned by the parks department, and go there all the time. When Cheryle and David told me there were getting married there, I was so excited. They are an amazing fun laid back couple, and it's an incredible place. In December, when we decided to relocated to the … [Read more...]

Beaverton to Reston (part 1)

beaverton oregon to medford oregon road trip

Just over a month ago we left our home in Oregon. We started out two days behind schedule for our travel plans. Speaking of plans, we never got time to really plan our trip so did not have any hotels booked, except for our extended stay in Herndon, Virginia. It's amazing how many memories happen in a home in four years, especially considering we had our daughter there. Leaving was sad, … [Read more...]

Kelly & Eli | Young Nak Church Wedding

Getting Ready Wedding Photos by Beaverton Photographer Jessica Shepard

Kelly & Eli's wedding had almost 400 guests and was at their family's church, Young Nak in Beaverton. While the bride got ready, all her sisters surrounded her, and even more family would pop in for a quick hug. The wedding itself was in Korean. I could not understand the words but the emotion was still there. After the ceremony, Kelly changed into a traditional Korean wedding dress, something … [Read more...]

Cougar – Our newest family member

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Almost two months ago, we adopted a new cat, Cougar. We searched for weeks looking for our new family member. We visited Animal Aid in SW Portland a few times. It's an amazing free roaming shelter. We met so many wonderful cats but not one that was just the right for us. I was a bit scared to go to the Oregon Humane Society because I thought the choice would be too difficult. I am the type that … [Read more...]