Exploring the Urban Jungle // Scott & Cassie
ANOTHER CITY EXPLORATION - CAPTURING LOVE IN AN URBAN JUNGLE!
As many of you know — I have an equal love for all things adventure in nature AND a love for the creativity a city photo shoot holds! So, exploring down town with these two was so fun. Every corner was a new adventure and challenge to create a meaningful image!
AND, a fun story from this shoot! After chatting a bit, we realized Scott is IN the band that did Josiah and I’s first dance song!!!!! WHAT THE HECK?! Basically, I met a celebrity and had a starstruck moment when I found out hehe. So, everyone should go check out @mybrothersandi and also go listen to the song Fly Away. K, that’s all. I adore these two.
I also found a list of the 50 most beautiful cities in the world, while that may be kind of subjective, I still found myself wanting to go to every single one of them! So, check them out and maybe we can go explore one of them while doing photos! ;)
Winter City Wedding // Portland, OR
THE DREAMIEST WINTER WEDDING IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, OR
This gorgeous city wedding at Castaway in downtown Portland, Oregon was the perfect way to wrap up 2019! A winter wedding in the urban scapes was all sorts of dreamy! And, a little extra snuggly! ;)
Allie and Andrew’s day was SO FUN! From giddy getting ready moments to the biggest dance party every! Their winter wedding was effortless and joy filled the whole day through!
Enjoy these moments from their day and scroll to the bottom to see the amazing team that put all these details together!
ENJOY!!
VENDORS //
VENUE // CASTAWAY, PORTLAND
STYLIST + PLANNER // RACHEL ROSE EVENT PLANNING
FLORIST // NOBLE FLORAL CO
DRESS // ESSENCE OF AUSTRALIA, ANIA BRIDAL
GROOM’S ATTIRE // MEN’S WEARHOUSE
DESSERT + CAKE // NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
DJ + VIDEO // 1859 ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
Engagement Photos in the City // Allison & Joey
LOVE THE CITY? OBSESSED WITH THOSE URBAN VIBES? LET’S GO EXPLORE THE CONCRETE JUNGLE FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!
There are so many incredible locations to head to for your engagement photos - and the CITY is one of those! We explored The Pearl district in Portland, OR for Joey and Allison’s engagement session!
I love all the dynamic lines and angles the city offers for photos — every corner is a new challenge and canvas to make a good photo. There is so much creativity to be had in urban-scapes, and I’m grateful to all my couples who trust me to co-create images with them in those kind of spaces!
Cathedral Park Intimate Wedding // Amanda & Paul
AN INTIMATE FALL WEDDING ALONG THE PORTLAND SKYLINE UNDER ST. JOHN’S BRIDGE.
Amanda and Paul travelled across many states to come to Portland and have their intimate wedding under the St. Johns bridge in Cathedral Park.
These two truly felt like friends from the very beginning. I loved getting to know them through the moments and details that were a part of their day — the game of thrones make up brushes, Frida Kahlo patterned robes, moody romantic fall colors, stories from their high school beginnings (including a prom pic, yep, pure GOLD), the vows they said to each other on this gorgeous autumn day, and the joy in the faces of their friends and family — all pieces to their story. It was nothing short of amazing to be a part of this day!
Every moment felt effortless, they truly chose to be present in EVERY moment. Even when we arrived at the park to ANOTHER WEDDING PARTY USING THEIR CEREMONY SET UP!!! I mean, if that doesn’t trigger stress, not sure what would! But, Amanda and Paul had so much peace and grace, they chose joy over stress. And it was beautiful to watch them soak up and love every second of their beautiful wedding day! From their first look under the bridge, to an emotion-filled ceremony, to waterfront photos with the Portland skyline, to a meal celebrating their love, to getting DOWN on the dance floor — these two were so present with each part of the day.
I’m honored to share these moments with you all!
AMAZING VENDORS FROM THE DAY //
DRESS // BHLDN
SUIT // MEN’S WEARHOUSE
FLORALS // LINDSAY HELZER
CEREMONY LOCATION // CATHEDRAL PARK
RECEPTION LOCATION // THE NIGHTWOOD
PNW Riverside Engagement Photos // Allie & Andrew
SOME PNW EXPLORING AT SUNRISE WITH THESE TWO LOVEBIRDS!
Why would you wake up at 3:00 am to drive east into the Columbia River Gorge, you ask? Well, let me tell ya, it was well worth waking up before the sun to explore the rugged pnw with these two babes! Also, coffee helps! ;)
You really can’t get much more Pacific Northwest than the Gorge — pine trees, moss covered boulders, foggy mountains, and windy rivers! It was a perfect morning to watch the sun rise!
There was lots of cuddling and snuggling up to keep work in the early dawn hours, but I think red noses and chilly cheeks are cute… right? ;) We had a blast exploring this secret Oregon cove, and soaking up having the WHOLE SPACE TO OURSELVES! It was a gorgeous morning together!
Baker Building, Portland Wedding // Jay & Meagan
A lovely Fall wedding at the beautiful Baker Building in Portland, OR.
I met Jay & Meagan for tea over a year before their wedding day — and I knew right from the start I wanted to capture their wedding day! The joy the carried was undeniable! I was immediately drawn to their vision of an intimate, October, city wedding in Portland — surrounded by a small group of their closest friends and family.
Fast forward to a year + a couple months later, their day was just as dreamy as I imaged it when they described their vision the summer before. Fall colors, moody Oregon skies, a minimalistic industrial space, earthy tones, decor that was unique and special to them and who they are, and an intimate setting to make their promises to one another. It was beautiful.
The Portland Baker Building is STUNNING. The space is full of warm woods and white walls, with soft window light — it’s a creatives’ dream for urban, minimalism!
I was blown away by the love these two share! Every piece of the day was meaningful, everything had a purpose or was special to them. The gifts — their wedding song lyrics, an “inside joke” shirt, and a pair of dream shoes. The decor — old, collected books, intricate beer steins, and posters with poems. Dinner — the BEST pizza (that’s their thing — see engagement photos hehe).
And, the most emotional moment, the last few pictures of this day…
Jay had written Meagan a song, a secret song. As the night drew to an end, he pulled her into a side room and sat her down. When he started singing, I think we all had goosebumps and tears. These two truly cherish one another, deeply. Those last photos remind me why I do what I do… it’s not about the perfect room, or the most aesthetic space… it’s about those moments. The ones that wreck you and remind you that you’re capturing a small piece of a much bigger story. And that, is an incredible honor.
TIPS FROM THIS DAY…
I. MAKE IT YOU. Like Meagan and Jay did, bring in little details that speak to you and your relationship — wear sneakers, bring old books, eat some pizza — you do you.
II. LOOK AT EACH OTHER A LOT. These two had the most in love looks, even across the room. Remember to take time to soak it up, stare into each others eyes, get all mushy gushy, this is your day!
III. GO SOMEWHERE SPECIAL. They really wanted to walk across the street and do photos in a coffee shop they loved! That’s awesome! Somewhere you really want to do photos?! Let’s do it! There is no “normal.”
VENUE SPACE: Baker Building, Portland Oregon
FLORALS: Sammy’s Flowers
Makers & Movers // Bend, Oregon 2019
Sunrise Engagement Session on the Columbia River Gorge // Sam & Kaylee
THIS COLUMBIA GORGE ENGAGEMENT SESSION WAS WORTH THE 3:00 AM WAKE UP FOR THIS GLOWING, GOLDEN SUNRISE!
November in the PNW is always hit or miss for weather (usually a miss haha), but Kaylee and Sam had the most BEAUTIFUL sunrise in the Columbia River Gorge for their engagement session! One might even say it was GORGE-ous… ha… ha. Too much? K done with puns.
We all stood in awe as the fog flowed over the hills and became illuminated by the sun. Everything felt as though it had been painted in gold, and the light was absolutely stunning!
I love doing couple photos in the Gorge, and Rowena Crest is up there on my list! It always looks different depending on the season you go. The fall colors were in full saturation this time, and those earthy tones stole my heart right away!
I had such a blast hanging out with these two wonderful people! We met as strangers, but left feeling like friends. I’m so grateful for this job — the stories I get to hear and moments I get to be a part of! It was seriously such an honor to savor this season of life for these two, and soak up all the beauty of an Oregon fall sunrise!
So, make some coffee, curl up, and enjoy the moments below (without having to get up at 3 am haha).
PLANNING YOU’RE OWN ENGAGEMENT SESSION AND NOT SURE WHERE TO GO OR EVEN WHERE TO START? WELL, CHECK OUT MY OREGON LOCATION GUIDE FOR THE BEST PLACES TO DO ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!
Vintage Meets Modern City Wedding // Portland, OR // Emily & Johnny
THE TIMELESS VINTAGE DECOR MIXED WITH A MODERN SETTING IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND — IT WAS A DREAMY DAY!
This urban wedding at the Castaway in downtown Portland was the perfect blend of vintage meets modern. Every aspect was timeless and each detail was creatively and beautifully thought through! I mean, just scroll down and check out the GORGEOUS whimsical arch that they built themselves for the ceremony! I want it in my house!
Castaway is a rad urban venue with a clean slate for all your creative ideas! Every time I shoot there, I find new spaces to photograph and explore. This time, it was a modern white brick building on the corner — a stunning, minimalistic backdrop for their first look and other wedding party photos! There’s something that seems to fit every couple there!
All the tables were set with books, handmade bowls (that Johnny created himself, AMAZING), and vintage Portland postcards with table letters for seating. For the Love of Floral also created STUNNING florals for the entire space, with colors that made everything come to life and glow in the late afternoon sun.
Emily & Johnny’s day was incredible, full of so much love and life — not to mention vows that made me sob behind the camera! It’s an honor to capture a love story that is so so so drenched in pure love and commitment to the journey together. Emily and Johnny have such sweet and gentle spirits, yet their love is fierce for one another.
I’m so excited to share these few highlighted moments throughout their day!
VENDORS //
DRESS // A&BE
FLORALS // FOR THE LOVE OF FLORAL
VENUE // CASTAWAY, PORTLAND
WEDDING PLANNER + STYLIST // POP FIZZ CLINK
HAIR + MUA // BLOSSOM & BEAUTY
DJ // JOHN ROSS MUSIC
