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...]

Wedding Website Cards

Wedding Website Cards

A little something I like to do for my wedding photography clients is create these  little cards.  Every bride and groom gets their own personal website, complete with a password, showing the photos from their wedding day.  Last summer I started taking a couple images from the engagement session to make what I call url cards.  (I'm open to suggestions for a better name!) I use Mini Moo … [Read more...]

Offbeat Bride & Offbeat Mama

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I want a girl who gets up early I want a girl who stays up late I want a girl with uninterrupted prosperity Who uses a machete to cut through red tape When I was first dating my husband, Short Skirt/ Long Jacket by Cake was popular.  Dan said this last line reminded him of me.  I understand the need for rules and have a great respect for tradition, but I don't believe in blindly doing … [Read more...]

Bridal Veil Lakes – Portland Wedding Venues

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One of the weddings I am photographing this coming summer is at Bridal Veil Lakes. It looks like such an amazing place to get married and just so uniquely Oregon. When the bride told me they included canoes as part of the wedding venue, I was astounded. This venue is only 30 minutes outside of downtown Portland, in the heart of the Gorge. It has over 40 acres of land, including a big lake and … [Read more...]