Hi, come in. This is where I share the full stories behind the sessions, and if you read enough of them, you'll start to notice something: a lot of the same names keep showing up. Engagements turn into weddings turn into maternity sessions turn into family photos with three kids and a dog. After fifteen years of this work, my favorite thing is that I rarely get to say goodbye to anyone. I just get to see them again in a new chapter. These are those chapters.
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A Perfect Summer Day on Hood Canal — Wedding at Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Nichole and Ash got married on a sun-drenched summer day at Alderbrook Resort & Spa on Hood Canal, with the water and the Olympics stretching out behind them and every detail thoughtfully, personally theirs — including custom coloring pages of their cat for guests to fill in during cocktail hour. It was warm, elegant, and completely them.
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.
Love, Brunch & Voodoo Donuts: A McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Wedding
Jess and Tracy got married at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse on a bright, joyful day filled with a hallway ceremony, a Brandi Carlile processional, brunch catered by McMenamins, Voodoo Doughnut desserts, and enough kids to take down their photographer in a full dogpile. It was exactly as wonderful as it sounds.
Skamania Lodge Wedding in the Columbia River Gorge
Jillian and Ryan said "I do" at Skamania Lodge in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge — a day that started with private vows in the forest, moved to a sun-drenched ceremony with the Cascades as their backdrop, and ended with s'mores around the fire pit as the mountains faded into dusk. It was an intimate, joyful celebration filled with lawn games, heartfelt moments, and the kind of easy happiness that makes a wedding feel like the best party you've ever been to.
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.
A Rainy & Rowdy Wedding at Whispering Trees Manor | Edinboro, Pennsylvania
The ceremony was completely soaked. The bridal party handed out beers from buckets instead of flowers. The father of the bride played drums for the reception band. And somewhere in the middle of the night, the groom's brother appeared in a full Fireball whiskey suit. Jordan and Holly Rae's wedding at Whispering Trees Manor was rainy, rowdy, and one of the most joyful days I've ever photographed.
A Colorful, Joyful Wedding at The Troutdale House | Troutdale, Oregon
A custom floral embroidered suit, a locket tucked into the bouquet, disco ball cake toppers, a full tower of colorful donuts, and a dance floor that never quit. Megan and Chris's wedding at The Troutdale House in Troutdale, Oregon was colorful, inclusive, joyful, and completely, unapologetically themselves from the first frame to the last.
Pirate Punk & Peacock Feathers | A Music Festival Wedding in the Mendocino Woods
Ancient redwoods, black wedding gowns, dark cascading bouquets with peacock feathers, multiple live bands including the groom's own pirate punk folk band, and a campfire that lasted well into the night. Amy and John's gothic music festival wedding in the Mendocino woods was one of the most singular, joyful, completely unforgettable days I've ever had the privilege of photographing.
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.
I'll Keep Her Safe. I'll Keep Her Wild. | A Wedding at Red Sands Beach | Wisconsin Rapids
Embroidered initials for a late father, rainbow painted sneaker soles that read I'll keep her safe and I'll keep her wild, a private vow exchange outside their hotel, and an intimate ceremony on the red sand shores of Lake Wazeecha. Lindsay and Erin's Wisconsin Rapids wedding was full of the kind of details that make you stop mid-shoot and just feel it for a second.
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.
Natural Light & Vintage Velvet | A Wedding at The Lincoln Loft | Watertown, New York
A light-filled boho ceremony, a vintage velvet couch, couples portraits on the streets of downtown Watertown, and hangover kits that said but did you die? Samantha and Jason's wedding at The Lincoln Loft was warm, thoughtful, full of personality, and exactly the kind of day that reminds you why the details matter.