Andrea and Jeff – Multnomah Athletic Club Reception
Andrea and Jeff were married this summer in beautiful St. Thomas, I got to photograph their stateside reception this past weekend at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Since the couple doesn’t live in Portland, I didn’t get a chance to meet them until the day of, but they could not have been more friendly and welcoming to my constant presence as they visited with friends and family. Andrea looked absolutely stunning in her lace wedding gown, and the ballroom at the MAC had been decorated in pink and white centerpieces that coordinated with Jeff’s tie and the bridesmaid’s beautiful pink dresses. While guests arrived, Andrea and Jeff spent some time together at MACtinis (a small bar in the club), and then made their grand entrance into the ballroom and walked straight onto the dance floor for their first dance.   The guests were all smiles throughout the night, it was the perfect atmosphere for celebration, and I was very happy to get to be a part of it.
Miles – Baby Portraits – Portland Oregon
I was so excited to get to take pictures of baby Miles with his family last weekend, Miles was sweet and mellow, and took a little nap during our session, but also gave us plenty of awake time to photograph those big brown eyes! Mom and Dad and great danes Blu and Tucker were great sports about hopping in some family photos. I loved the “Made in Oregon” sign that shows up in a few photos (that was Miles’ parents’ idea). Mom and Dad and Grandma were all wonderful helpers keeping Miles happy and helping keep Blu and Tucker occupied with lots of treats (although both pups were very curious about all the photo action).
Gracie – Newborn Photos – Portland
I was very lucky to spend the morning with baby Gracie and her mom and dad. Little Gracie is the baby Emily and Marcus (remember their wedding from a few years back?), and she is just one week old today! She was a great sport during all our moving about in the photo session, and even let us pose her near some of the colorful cranes that were part of her parents’ wedding decor. I’m including a couple pictures of her nursery because I just loved how Emily uses so much color for that cheery room, her uncle even made a really cool narwhale piece or art for her wall (and it isn’t pictured but there is an octopus to match). I also loved the little stuffed animal monsters that were made by her grandma. All in all, a really great way to spend the morning!
Kelly and Kyle’s Wedding – Jenkins Estate – Beaverton Oregon
Kelly and Kyle were married at the Jenkins Estate in Beaverton on a sunny August Morning. Since I had already had lots of fun getting to know kelly and kyle during their engagement session in Seattle last February, it was exciting for me to get to see them again on their wedding day. The grassy meadow at the Jenkins Estate was an absolutely beautiful spot for their ceremony, and the outdoor porches around the main house made for a great spot for guests to eat and visit. Some of my favorite parts of this wedding included the giant donut they shared in lieu of a cake (and I’m still kicking myself for not grabbing a donut while I was there), and the gorgeous wedding dress kelly picked to wear (look for the tiny polka dot details in the fabric), the wedding party was full of energy and fun, and the groomsmen even had some suggestions of their own for picture poses (you’ll notice one below of them showing off kelly’s strength), I loved that they brought in a few gold fish (as a tribute to the last name that the couple now shares), and the song that Kyle’s sister wrote and sang for them was really touching and beautiful (and left very few dry eyes in the room). I loved the sporty little car they used as their getaway, and the bubbles that guests blew for them as they left the reception! I had a great time spending the day with these two! Below are some of my favorite photos.
Jennifer and Josh – Wedding at a Private Home in Portland, OR
Jenn and Josh were married at his parent’s beautiful property just outside of Portland, OR. There were so many lovely details to photograph in this wedding, the coconut and pineapple cupcakes, the custom tropical drinks, the centerpieces on each table that were a different from one another, the home-made jars of jam for guests to take home, the pig that the groomsmen had spent all day cooking for the reception, and much more. I loved the beautiful matching fabric that made up Jenn’s halter dress and also Josh’s shirt (not to mention the matching orange flowered fabric that was used for the bridal party and close family outfits). And the flowers in all the girls’ hair smelled amazing (and looked absolutely stunning in Jenn’s beautiful curly hair). I’m told that the groomsmen spent the few days leading up to the wedding camped out at this beautiful site and getting everything ready for the wedding (they even converted the barn on site into an area for dancing and for another bar during the reception). It was a lovely and very intimate setting for their celebration (and because we were surrounded by trees, it stayed the perfect temperature even though it was a warm summer day). I had a wonderful time photographing these two, and below are some of my favorite pictures from the day.
