madeline + trevor | married at two rivers farm | portland oregon wedding photographers

One of my favourite parts of the summer was getting to second shoot more than I have in the past. I have been second shooting on and off since the beginning of my career, but since I'm still new to Portland, I wanted to gain as much local experience as I could. Second shooting provides such a lovely chance to change perspective, to capture a wedding day without the pressure of being the primary.

Madeline and Trevor were married at the incredible Two Rivers Farm, on a hot, hot July day last summer. These two are such a beautiful couple, and were so genuinely thrilled to be getting married. Plus, that moment during their vows, that the bride and groom (and everyone present) got so emotional that their dog came racing up front to comfort them pretty much made my heart explode.

Shot with June Lion Photography. 

cadence + rob | married at oaks pioneer church and opal 28 | portland photojournalist wedding photographers

Cadence + Rob hold the distinction of being my very first solo wedding since our move to Portland. They were married last March (almost a year ago now), and are just about the loveliest people you'll ever meet. Their Oaks Pioneer Church ceremony was such a warm affair, with such deliciously moody light. Afterward, they headed over to the incomparable Opal 28 for a reception with some of their closest friends.

The emotion and genuine affection, not only between Cadence and Rob (as is evidenced in the photos), but between every human present at this wedding still warms my heart today as I look back at these. Moving my wedding photography to Portland has been a challenge, to say the least, but I am excited to see what 2018 brings. 

Getting married? Looking for a rad wedding photographer that knows what moments to look for, can capture real, raw emotion without being intrusive, and is generally a hoot to be around? That's right, I'm talking about myself like I'm the coolest thing since sliced bread. Gluten free sliced bread, of course.

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emilie + ronald | married at port gamble pavilion | portland wedding photographers

At last, a moment to breathe, and to work on the blog.

Between traveling for the holidays and surfing the joyous, chaotic, ever changing waves of toddlerhood with L, I feel as though I haven't had a chance to do a lot of non-absolutely-essential work of late. In a quiet moment this morning, I realize that I haven't actually blogged a few full weddings from this summer. What a shame! Here we go, the remedy.

Emilie and Ronald were married at Port Gamble Pavilion in... you guessed it, Port Gamble. It was a gorgeous sunny day, made brighter by Emilie's incredible purple hair.

Flowers: An Occasion Flowers

Catering: Essence of Thymes

DJ: Sounds Unlimited

Venue: Port Gamble Pavilion

Cake: Ellen's Cakes and Catering

Hair and Makeup: Rogue Styling

Up next on the blog, Cadence + Rob's super intimate Portland wedding.