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This is where connection, light, and timeless storytelling meet. As a Portland family photographer, I craft images that reflect the beauty of your everyday moments—soft, sentimental, and full of heart.

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If you’ve been cruising the blog for a while, you know there is a special place in my heart for Oregon country weddings!  I love a good field, a barn, rolling hills with valley views, and plenty of space for a dance party!  Luckily, my couples are on the same page as me–they love venues […]

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Best Oregon Country Wedding Venues

If you’ve been cruising the blog for a while, you know there is a special place in my heart for Oregon country weddings!  I love a good field, a barn, rolling hills with valley views, and plenty of space for a dance party!  Luckily, my couples are on the same page as me–they love venues […]

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Best of 2019 Weddings // Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

HEY!  It’s 2020!  2019 was a whirlwind of a year, and I’m so excited to see what 2020 will bring.  I remember planning out my goals when I first started this business in 2011 (because you know your Type A girl is listing out her 1, 3, 5, 9, and 10 year goals), and I […]

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Kaitlin + Tylor’s Mt. Hood Wedding // Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

Years ago, at another wedding, a little flower girl and a ring bearer walked down the aisle.  A lot happened in between then and now, but those two sweet kids grew up, fell in love, and now shared their own wedding day nestled in the view of Mt. Hood!  Kaitlin and Tylor have known each […]

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Emily + Casey | A Willamette Valley Winery Wedding | McMinnville’s Maysara Winery

I’m so thrilled to share these images from Emily and Casey’s beautiful wedding last month at Maysara Winery!  Becky at Studio 623 Photography invited me to assist her on this wedding and I am so glad I was able to do it!  Emily and Casey were so sweet and their wedding was so much FUN! […]

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