When Shar reached out to me to schedule her engagement session, I know they were the perfect couple to work with. We met up at Heathen for a beer and then went over to Tap Union for even more beers and the fire pit. We automatically hit it off and knew that their...
When I met Megan and Taylor, I was hanging out in a parking lot with a friend and pretended that we had no idea what was about to happen. After a steep hike (where Taylor would randomly yell encouragement to me like I was a stranger), my friend (who is also a...
Sometimes the "venue" is owned by a friend or family member. I can come to the rehearsal to see how everything is laid out and get an idea for some images. Wendi and John's friend had this awesome bridge that we got to play on!
There are a lot of wedding websites out there aimed to make your wedding planning easier. They also give multiple lists to bring along when you meet up with potential vendors. I have seen a lot of them and thought it might be easier for me to do a FAQ to help you...
If you’ve followed me for a time, you’ve probably learned that I love the craft beer community up here in the Pacific Northwest. So when Kristen and Alex said something about meeting at their favorite pub to kick off their engagement session, how could I...
The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens in Portland are always gorgeous, but add in Amanda and Y-ee, and you have a great way to spend a fall day. When you first walk in the garden, you can go a few ways, but I love this little waterfall they have there, plus there...
Tegan and Justin are so amazing; I brought an entire team with me for their gorgeous wedding at the Victorian Belle. Not only did I have my associate Bill with me, but I also brought my assistant Ellie and a fantastic videographer, Cassandra, with One Bloom. This is...
Sometimes electronic mapping systems aren’t very helpful. I may of gotten a little lost finding the hotel, BUT my assistant Ellie and circled around the shopping center a few times before we spotted the buildings hiding behind where Haley and her family were...
When a sweet family schedules a portrait session in the fall, why NOT head on over to the pumpkin patch and have some fun! Luckily, Joe’s Place Farms is the perfect spot. With lined orchards, a corn maze, and of course the pumpkin patch. With the sun high in the...
It was another one of those typical Pacific Northwest days. Gray and rain. We had already postponed one session due to the weather, so Kelsey, Tyler, and I decided to head out and see if the weather would give us a little tiny break. It did. For my first time ever at...
Congratulations to the class of 2020! I have had the great honor of working with some amazing seniors this year! I know that they are going to go out there and do some great things. It’s never too early to schedule your senior’s session. I am currently...
