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...]
Father of the Bride {Portland Wedding Photography}
September 21, 2009 by
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}
September 20, 2009 by
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...]
Pass the Bacardi {Wedding Photojournalism}
September 17, 2009 by
The wedding cake has been cut, everyone is hanging out eating cupcakes and chatting, on a gorgeous, slightly stormy day in Longview Washington. A group is forming back in the field near the arch where the ceremony was held. The groom gets told to go out there for a surprise. As I follow Adam and Melanie across the field, I hear him tell her that it's something he started at his best man's … [Read more...]
The Lovely Couple {Wedding Photography}
September 16, 2009 by
A few more formals here, of the bride and groom. Melanie & Adam really seemed to forget I was there, except for an occasional blushing of the bride. The setting for their wedding was so amazing. Having grown up in New Jersey just outside New York City, I'm a city girl but just love the country too. When I was 20, I drove upstate New York for the first time to a small town, New Paltz, to … [Read more...]