02 Feb, 2018

Sydney + Jonathan’s Gorge Crest Wedding

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There were many amazing attributes to Sydney and Jonathan’s wedding: a stellar day with an incomparable view, the freshest produce we have ever tasted, and a vintage green volkswagen westfalia. Just one of those things would have made our day, but the highlight may have been when Sydney’s father got his first glimpse of his daughter in her wedding dress. It was certainly the most emotional father/daughter first-look that we have experienced.

It’s always beautiful to see how two families come together. Sydney & Jonathan have been dating since high-school and their relationship is mirrored in the closeness of their families, which both contributed a great deal to make this day a success.

Venue: Gorge Crest
Coordination: Heather Sullivan with Love Notes
Catering:Celilo
Music:
DMoeFunk

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25 Jan, 2018

Bridie + John / Mt. Hood Organic Farms Wedding

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How many couples do you know take the time to create hand-crafted papier-mâché animal masks for their wedding party and family? Before meeting Bridie & John, we would have had to answer “none”, even after working with hundreds of amazing couples over the years. They gifted these works of art to their loved ones before the wedding, and we had a great time photographing everyone from the fox & lion to numerous birds and a father-in-law as a cranky old goat. We were treated to even more surprises as we witnessed the groom’s family introduce everyone to their time-honored toasting tradition of swilling champagne from a steel bucket! This was an incredibly unique celebration for a wonderful couple, and we couldn’t have been happier to be a part of it and document all the joy and fun these two have together. Seeing the the sun set over the mountain at one of our favorite venues, Mt. Hood Organic Farms, wasn’t too bad either!

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27 Dec, 2017

Rebecca + Michael / Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding

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Rebecca & Michael had a touching ceremony, with a few non-traditional twists, on a gorgeous July day at Bridal Veil Lakes. They greeted guests with a cocktail hour as they arrived, and in-lieu of a wedding party, had three different couples share some words of wisdom during the ceremony. It was a beautiful start to this new stage in their relationship & the surroundings were equally amazing!

Venue: Bridal Veil Lakes
Coordination: Pearl + Roses
Catering: The Lamb’s Table

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30 Oct, 2017

Jen + Seth / Maple Leaf Events Wedding

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Jen & Seth are the perfect example of two creative individuals coming together to form one amazing couple. Building on their creative strengths, they brought many thoughtful touches to this endearing celebration. Jen is a talented graphic designer and designed all of the paper goods, from their save-the-dates to the menus for dinner. Seth is an industrial designer & engineering wizard who created and built one of the coolest features for a wedding that we have encountered in quite a while: a wooden geometric sculpture that served as the backdrop for their head table (as well as an excellent photo background). It was an honor to document the wedding of this dynamic duo in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge!

Venue: Maple Leaf Events
Coordination: Ginger + You

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25 Oct, 2017

Lindsay + Jake / Crag Rat Hut, Hood River Wedding

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Lindsay & Jake were married on a stunning September day, surrounded by friends, family, and orchards full of pears ready for harvest.

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05 May, 2017

Julie + Ben / Cape Horn Engagement

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Out soaking up the sun & exploring some of our favorite spots on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge.

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10 Feb, 2016

Jen + Seth / Latourell Falls Engagement

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A Texan girl meets a Northeast boy and they set out for a life of adventure together in the Pacific Northwest . . . Jen and Seth spend a lot of their free time exploring the mountains, beaches and forests of their new home, so it was a natural choice to head out to the Columbia River Gorge for their engagement photos. We visited some well-known landmarks, as well as a few off-the-beaten path favorites, and it was so much fun to share this unique landscape with these new friends!

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11 Sep, 2015

Kim + Luke / Gorge Crest Wedding

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Where to begin? It has been an absolute honor to get to know Kim & Luke. These are two seriously fun-loving, genuine, and caring people! With a great vendor team & a typically stunning summer day in the Gorge, being able to document their love for each other and their family and friends in such an amazing setting was a pleasure.

Venue:  Gorge Crest
Catering:  Celilo Restaurant
DJ:  DMoe Funk

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27 Feb, 2015

Kim + Luke / Oneonta Gorge Engagement Session

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I absolutely love it when couples are up for mixing a little adventure into their shoot! Kim & Luke had scoped out Oneonta Gorge as the location for their engagement session, which is always worth a visit. After shooting at the gorge and nearby tunnel, I suggested a nearby spot that I wanted to explore but didn’t have much experience with. These two were totally up for the adventure, and it turned out beautifully! At the end of our time at Oneonta the day turned dark & dreary, which had me a bit worried on the way to our next spot. Lucky for us, the sky parted on the horizon just before sunset and gave us some brilliant light. After this adventure, I’m super excited to document them as they embark on their next one this Summer!

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16 Jan, 2015

Erin + Brian / Crag Rats Hut Wedding

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The Crag Rats Hut is a wonderful place for an intimate wedding in Hood River, if you don’t mind being surrounded by orchards with an amazing view. On one of the hottest days of the year, Erin & Brian celebrated with their friends and family and danced the night away as the sun slowly sank behind Mt. Hood.

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