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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 […]

Hillsboro wedding details - Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Oregon

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4 Tips for Beautiful Getting Ready Photos

I love that I get to start wedding days off in the bridal suite as the bride and her besties are getting ready! Anticipation and emotions are running high, all the beautiful bridal details are there, and there is a ton of opportunity for beautiful getting ready photos!  This is always a favorite time in […]

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FAQ Friday: Greeting Your Guests

Happy Friday, friends!  We’re ramping up into wedding season–I’m deep in timelines and wedding logistics on my desk.  So today, I thought I’d chat about a big choice my couples make during their wedding planning that can effect their whole reception timeline–the receiving line! High up on many of my couples’ priority lists for their […]

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How to Get MORE Portraits on Your Wedding Day! // Why A First Look is a Great Choice

If you’ve been planning your wedding for a while, you’ve probably heard about a first look!  It’s a great option that about half of my couples decide to do, so I thought I’d chat about some of the pros and cons for it today! So what exactly IS a first look?  Well, picture this: the […]

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