Ceremony Candid

Candid photo at wedding ceremony by NOVA wedding photographer Jessie Mary

Here is another favorite photo from last summer. This was the first wedding I have been to with the Jewish tradition of breaking the glass. This little boy, the bride's nephew, brought up the bag to the groom. He was really shy about walking down the aisle. He's got such a great expression as he almost runs … [Read more...]

Young Nak Church Wedding

Korean Church Wedding in Beaverton, Oregon by Portland Photographer Jessica Shepard

I have never before been to a Korean wedding, or photographed a wedding in another language. Watching the wedding, completely in Korean, and not understanding a word of it was quite a different experience. Every wedding ceremony has common elements but different cultures all have their own rituals. About ten minutes into the ceremony, terror hit me. I realized I had no way of knowing when the … [Read more...]

Summer Weddings

Bride and Groom - Portland Oregon Wedding Photography

The peak of nice weather we had last week has me thinking about summer. This wedding is just so Oregon summer to me, though it actually took place in Longview Washington. I thought I'd do a photo recap of it just for fun. … [Read more...]

Lake Oswego Bride Peak {Portland Wedding Photography}

Portland Wedding Photographer captures bride getting ready

On Saturday, Katy and Aaron got married at Hope Community Church in Lake Oswego. It's a beautiful church that resembles a ski lodge on the outside, and is surrounded by trees. Here is a sneak peak of the bride getting ready for the wedding ceremony. … [Read more...]

Shelby & Tim {Portland Oregon Wedding Photography}

Portland Wedding Photojournalism - Bride & Groom Hugging

Here are some ceremony highlights from Shelby & Tim's wedding at The Aerie. … [Read more...]