Wedding at Abernethy Center — Brunch, Dancing & a Vietnamese Tea Ceremony
Vincent and Kelly's wedding day started with a gazebo ceremony at Abernethy Center's Abigail's Garden, moved into a sunny brunch reception with banana foster pancakes and Pip's Original doughnuts, a shoe game that had everyone hollering, and a dance floor that didn't quit — then ended with a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony and gift exchange at a family home, surrounded by generations of people who love them. It was a full, layered, beautiful day, and I was so honored to be there for all of it.
Firs, Ferns & Willamette Valley Wine: Wedding at Parrett Mountain Cellars
Kelsey and Jesse got married on a misty autumn day at Parrett Mountain Cellars in the Oregon wine country — a small, intimate ceremony on the lawn beneath tall firs, portraits winding through the forest paths, and a warm reception in the tasting room with Willamette Valley wine poured all evening. It was quiet, intentional, and completely lovely.
A Surprise Proposal at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Portland
Aidan thought she was getting family photos taken at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland. What she didn't know was that Richard had secretly flown in to surprise her with a proposal in front of her whole family. She said yes — and then they wandered one of Portland's most beautiful gardens as newly engaged, laughing and spinning under the trees.
A McMenamins Edgefield Wedding in Portland Under the St. Johns Bridge & the Power Station Lights | A Portland Wedding
A sun-drenched ceremony in Cathedral Park beneath the St. Johns Bridge, portraits along the Willamette waterfront, and a reception in the warmly lit Power Station at McMenamins Edgefield. Monika and Jake's Portland wedding was rooted in family, heritage, and a love that has only grown stronger since — Monika is officially cancer free after sixteen rounds of chemo and two surgeries, and she has always looked exactly like someone who was going to make it through.
A Wedding at Black Pearl on the Columbia | Washougal, Washington
A Darth Vader entrance, pink crutches, elderly dogs with pearl leashes, mini disco balls in the bouquet and the centerpieces, a neon sweetheart table, and Logan's mom performing Dancing Queen in a feather boa for the karaoke kickoff. Logan and Anthony's wedding at Black Pearl on the Columbia was joyful, unexpected, and completely one of a kind from the first bubble to the last song.
Electric, Joyful & Completely Unforgettable | A Wedding at Bloc15 | Oakland
A stunning ceremony in front of floor-to-ceiling colorful canvases, an epic outfit change to a sheer lace embroidered jumpsuit with gold glitter boots, Chef Marky D in attendance, Steve Kerr on the dance floor, and a crowd that came to celebrate and never stopped. Camille and Azkia's wedding at Bloc15 in Oakland was one for the books.
Vow Exchange in Seattle | Seattle Chinese Garden, Staple & Fancy, and Karaoke
A bridal jumpsuit, a secret vow exchange under a Chinese pavilion, dinner at one of Seattle's best restaurants, and late night karaoke that nobody wanted to end. Rachel and Andrew surprised their closest friends with a wedding weekend before their family ceremony at Salish Lodge — and it was one of the most joyful, perfectly curated evenings I've ever had the privilege of documenting.
Becoming | A Maternity Session at Camassia Natural Area | West Linn, Oregon
Some clients find you at the beginning of their story. Erin and LeFoster found me at one of the quietest chapters of theirs — a courthouse wedding, just the two of them making it official. Years later they reached out again. They were expecting. Photographing the same two people on the threshold of marriage and now on the edge of parenthood, at the stunning Camassia Natural Area in West Linn, was one of the real honors of this work.
Sweetgrass & Vows | A Wedding at Red Barn Villa | Oregon City, Oregon
A private vow exchange in the forest before the ceremony, braided sweetgrass bouquets, two Indigenous cultures honored with intention and pride, and a patio reception with tacos from Poblano Pepper PDX that nobody wanted to end. Celena and Tommy Ghost Dog's wedding at Red Barn Villa was layered, meaningful, and one of the most beautiful days I've had the privilege of documenting.
A Winery Wedding at Indian Creek | Kuna, Idaho
A stunning second-generation winery outside Boise, dahlias in every direction, two incredibly creative people completely in their element — and a Pulp Fiction first dance. Misty and Hudson's wedding at Indian Creek Winery was one of those days that reminded me exactly why I love this work.
Walking to the Courthouse | An Intimate Wedding in Downtown Portland
Getting ready at The Porter with the Portland skyline pouring through the windows, walking together through downtown to the Multnomah County Courthouse for an intimate ceremony with the people who mattered most, and ending the night with tacos at a beloved Portland restaurant that has since closed its doors. Erin and LeFoster's wedding day was simple, intentional, and completely perfect.
Culture, Golden Hour & a Dance Floor | A Wedding at Easton Broad | Portland, Oregon
Getting ready in the historic Sentinel Hotel, a Chuukese wedding hula that stopped the room, golden hour portraits on the streets of Portland, and a dance floor at Easton Broad that nobody wanted to leave. Layla and Eric's wedding was cultural, joyful, and completely, beautifully theirs.
A Sunny Day in March | An Intimate Wedding at Opal 28 | Portland, Oregon
Portland in March doesn't usually look like this — sunny skies, a private patio in the warmth, and a pale blue dress catching the afternoon light. Bill and Eve's intimate wedding at Opal 28 was warm, thoughtful, and full of the kind of details that stay with you — including custom ceramic dumpling chopstick holders with tiny painted faces, every single one unique. The city showed up for them. So did everyone else.
An Intimate Wedding at Salish Lodge & Spa | Snoqualmie Falls, Washington
A small circle of loved ones, a lace dress with pockets, and the roar of Snoqualmie Falls as the ceremony soundtrack. Rachel and Andrew's intimate wedding at the Hidden Terrace at Salish Lodge & Spa was quiet, beautiful, and completely everything it needed to be. A small circle of loved ones, a lace dress with pockets, and the roar of Snoqualmie Falls as the ceremony soundtrack. Rachel and Andrew's intimate wedding at the Hidden Terrace at Salish Lodge & Spa was quiet, beautiful, and completely everything it needed to be.
Making It Official | A Wedding at Grand Island Mansion | Walnut Grove, California
Jessy and Anna have been together for years — and when they finally decided to make it official, they did it right. A stunning Filipino lesbian wedding at the Grand Island Mansion in Walnut Grove, California — lush gardens, cascading fountains, extraordinary florals, and a dance floor full of people who had been waiting a long time to celebrate these two. Worth every single second of the wait.
A Wedding at the Fremont Foundry | Seattle, Washington
A rooftop wedding ceremony at the Fremont Foundry in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood — sweeping city views, a sky-lit atrium, late night dancing, and a love story that started in South Korea. Kristen and Brian's wedding was industrial, warm, joyful, and completely unforgettable from the rooftop to the dance floor.
A Wedding at Mt. Hood Meadows | Mt. Hood, Oregon
Some days the mountain is out and the whole world feels like it was built for exactly this moment. Jason and Ploy's wedding at Mt. Hood Meadows was one of those days — a radiant bride, Mt. Hood doing its most majestic thing, and an old college friend officiating the ceremony who I hadn't seen in years. The mountain delivered. So did everyone else.
A Destination Wedding in Vietnam Coming Home | Ho Chi Minh City
Linh didn't just choose a destination for her wedding — she brought the people she loves most into the world that made her. A traditional Vietnamese morning ceremony in a stunning red dress, a sophisticated evening wedding on the Ho Chi Minh City riverfront, and two cultures woven together with intention and love. This one was something else entirely.
A Wedding on the Oregon Coast | Inn at Spanish Head | Lincoln City, Oregon
Nearly twenty years ago I shared a tiny dorm apartment with some of the most remarkable women I've ever known. One by one I've photographed each of their weddings. Terralyn was there for all of them — and before she even found her person, she told me I'd be her photographer when the day came. That day came. And it was everything.
Australia meets Oregon - Two Hemispheres, One Orchard | A Hood River Wedding at Mt. View Orchards
Two people who flew from Australia to Oregon to get married in an apple orchard under the shadow of Mt. Hood — with a party bus, karaoke, Voodoo Donuts, and an after-party that turned into a full-on concert. Shelby and Damien's Hood River wedding was chaotic, joyful, and completely unforgettable. Some weddings you photograph. Some you live.