Getting Ready {Portland Wedding Photography}

Brides typically ask me how early they should plan on having their wedding photographer arrive.  To me, the sooner the better. It gives the wedding party time to get used to me being around, and to relax in front of the camera. It's also an incredibly fun and emotional time. Some brides are hesitant about having the photography start too soon because they don't want to feel bothered during … [Read more...]

Portland Ecotrust Wedding

Bride getting ready at hotel lucia

This past Saturday Becca and Eric got married at the Portland Ecotrust building.  It's an amazing venue with a rooftop terrace, an outdoor fireplace, and an indoor room for the reception.  The room inside has exposed brick walls and beams on the ceiling. Becca is the first bride I have photographed without ever meeting first.  She trusted her fiance's opinion of me, and welcomed me into her … [Read more...]

Wedding Photography at the Acadian

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As I am about halfway through processing Kellie & Bart's wedding photos, I thought I'd post another little sneak peak. Their wedding was at the Acadian, close-in to downtown Portland, during the big snow storm. They had Christmas trees decorating the wedding venue. The snow piling down outside just seemed appropriate to their wedding celebration. One thing neat about this wedding venue was … [Read more...]