Personal Wedding Touches

Resort-at-the-Mountain-Wedding-Details

I always notice the personal touches at weddings. I found it so important when I got married, especially with an intimate wedding, for all the details to represent us. Karen and Drake had their wedding reception (and first look) at the Resort at the Mountain near Mt. Hood. They put up almost a wall of photos. They were casual snapshots of their life, times that were important to them, … [Read more...]

Oregon Ranch Wedding

Cake flowers by Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer Jessica Shepard

I admit that when Jaymie told me she was getting married at her family's ranch in Corbett, Oregon, I could not really imagine the venue. Back east in New Jersey, we just do not have the kind of land we do is here. I don't know anyone who has more than half an acre, and even that is very rare. After meeting Jaymie, I had to go home and ask my hubby what exactly a ranch is. Ranch verse farm? … [Read more...]

Planning Your Wedding Day

McMinnville Wedding Photojournalism by Portland Photographer Jessica Shepard

Planning the schedule of your wedding day is all about priorities.  As a wedding photographer, I often get asked "how much time do I need for photos?".  The answer to this depends on you, and the answer to this affects the schedule for the rest of your day. Think about what is important to you. Some brides want piles of bride and groom portraits, some want the majority of their photos to be … [Read more...]

First Look – Sarah & Drew

Groom First Sees Bride by McMinnville Wedding Photographer Jessica Shepard

Sarah and Drew had their wedding ceremony at the home of a family friend in McMinnville, Oregon. The groom grew up in McMinnville, and the couple now lives in Seattle. I have only been through McMinnville before on my way to Lincoln City, with beach on my mind and not thinking of much else. This trip as I drove through Newberg, sitting in stopped traffic on 99, I had lots of time to look around. … [Read more...]

Sarah & Drew – McMinnville Oregon Wedding

McMinnville Oregon Wedding Photos by Portland Photographer Jessica Shepard

A little peek at Sarah & Drew's amazing McMinnville wedding... more photos to come soon. … [Read more...]