First Look {Portland Wedding Photography}

Bride and her Daughter - The Aerie at Eagle Landing

When I meet with brides for the first time, I ask how they feel about seeing the groom before the wedding. Most have a very strong opinion on this. Shelby & Tim were no exception. They did not want to see each other first. So when ten days before the wedding I got an email talking about First Look, I was surprised. One thing I have learned as a wedding photographer, is that plans change. … [Read more...]

Father of the Bride {Portland Wedding Photography}

Portland Oregon Weddings - Father of the Bride

The expression on Jennifer's dad's face just says it all. This is one of those shots, where at first I look at and say "oh but I should have opened up the lens more for background blur" or such. Then I just look at the moment, and realize it just doesn't matter. No one else was around this corner, where he was sitting. It's a chance for the bride to see her dad looking so happy and yet … [Read more...]

Jennifer & Chris {Portland Oregon Wedding Photography}

Portland Oregon Wedding Photography

Jennifer & Chris got married last weekend in Portland, at their family's home. Chris told me that a month before the wedding, the backyard did not look in anyway like a place to get married. Last weekend, it was just beautiful. They created an upscale wedding venue out of their parent's yard, just awesome, and such a personal touch! The colors were apple green and an outdoorsy slightly … [Read more...]