Things I love: camping

mount saint helens in washington

About a year ago I started a things I love series, which I have neglected lately. So I thought a personal post was overdue. Camping.  Since having my daughter, over four years ago, we have only gone camping once.  I used to camp in primitive campsites, or on rare occasion, backpack overnight.  Having a baby just changes everything, but as she is getting older I really want to share some … [Read more...]

Love Point at Kent Island

Love Point at Kent Island - Annapolis Wedding Venue

I need to gush for a moment about this incredible wedding venue I photographed at this weekend.  It's a brand new Annapolis wedding venue.  It used to be a private mansion, and now it is available for weddings.   Visit Love Point at Kent Island to learn more. I crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for the first time on my way to Love Point. … [Read more...]

Make your own Wedding Rings

Ballard Beach - Golden Gardens Park, Seattle

One of my wedding photography clients told me about this really neat idea. Make your own wedding rings! It's with an organization called Wedding Ring Workshop. You still end up with a professional wedding ring, as you are guided through the entire process. The closest one to Portland is in Seattle. It just sounds like such a sweet romantic thing to do. Book a fabulous B&B, stay in the … [Read more...]

Daughter of the Bride and Groom

Baby and Wedding Guest - Portland Wedding Photography

As I mentioned last week, I'm in the process of going through photos and adding them to my new portfolio website. After a wedding I tend to have a selection of photos that I consider the best. When I go back through the entire set later I sometimes find what I call sleepers. Somehow these photos didn't really catch my eye earlier and suddenly I love them. Here is a photo of one of the wedding … [Read more...]

One more peak {Longview Wedding Photography}

Father Daughter Dance - Longview Wedding

The groom and his men seemed to have extra fun smoking cigars, late in the reception, at Melanie & Adam's wedding. And what a hug Dad gives to his daughter after their dance! … [Read more...]