Archive for July, 2010

Young Biker!

We photographed one of the youngest bicyclist in Portland! Arthur’s dad is an avid bicyclist as well, and Arthur is following up on his father’s pedal steps! As a Portland portrait photographer, I love taking doing children’s portraits of them doing what they love!

Portland Children Bicycle

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Monica and Matt’s Mexico Wedding at Don Pedro’s Palapa

Their wedding was at Don Pedros palapa overlooking the Playa Los Muertos in Sayulita, Mexico.  After the ceremony the party began to kick off with tons of wild dancing, tequila, a pinata, tacos, and fireworks! Yazmin from Sea of Dreams Wedding did a great job! One of my favorite pictures is Matt seeing Monica in her dress for the first time. You can see it below!

Venue: Don Pedros palapa
Coordinator: Yazmin Gizeh Ramirez Camacho  (Sea of Dreams Wedding coordinator)

You can see the full set of  pictures here. Please ask for the password from the couple.

Here are some pictures from their amazing night:

Mexico Beach Wedding

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Michelle and Brian’s Elk Cove Vineyards Wedding (Associate)

Michelle and Brian started their day at McMenamins Grand Lodge for their getting ready moments.  Their hotels are great, you can spend hours at every McMenamins  studying every detail and not see everything.  Once we were finished we headed to Elk Cove Vineyards for the ceremony and reception.  One gift that the couple received was amazing, it was a family crest made from over 1000 hand folded cranes!

Getting Ready Venue: McMenamins Grand Lodge
Ceremony Venue:  Elk Cove Vineyards
Florist: A Floral Affair
Transportation: AAAA Limo
DJ: A Dancing Penguin
Baker: Perfection Bakery
Caterer: Voila Catering

You can see the full set of  pictures here. Please ask for the password from the couple.

 

elk cove vineyard wedding

Brian and His Grandmother Dance

 

 

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Kristen and June’s June Wedding!

Kristen and June’s wedding was tons of fun. It was held at Kristen’s family house on a beautiful sunny day and was a family affair!

Officiant: Colleen Dodson
Caterer: Catering By Laurie
Cake/Baker: Hank’s Perfection Bakery
Reception DJ: DJ Stacey Stacey Cooks
Florist: Ridgefield Floral
Hair and Make-Up : AJ’s Hair and Make Up

You can see the full set of  pictures here. Please ask for the password from the couple.

 Portland Same Sex Wedding

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Melissa and Joe’s Wedding at McMenamins Edgefield

Melissa and Joe had a splendid day of joy at their Edgefield wedding.   It was the perfect day, the sun was out and the grounds of Edgefield were in full bloom.

The excellent vendors we worked with were:

Cake: Helen Burnhardt
Officiant    Beautiful affair of the heart - Reverend Steve Sharp
Ceremony musician:    CME Events Inc
Reception DJ/Musicians:    A Sound Choice
Florist:    Stacey Young
Bride’s Dress : Mori Lee

You can see the full set of  pictures here. Please ask for the password from the couple.

Mcmenamins Edgefield Blackberry Hall Wedding

 

 

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Kristin and Mike’s Tequila Filled Wedding in Mexico

Kristin and Mike got married in beautiful Sayulita in Puerto Vallarta area. The wedding was at Don Pedros palapa overlooking the PLaya Los Muertos.  There were many great wedding details - for example, there was a stroller parking, a crab visiting the wedding reception, tequila shot glasses as place cards that needed to match the tequila on the table, al pastor tacos, and churros!

You can see the full set of  pictures here. Please ask for the password from the couple.

Here are some pictures from this amazing night:

Puerto Vallarta Wedding

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Riza and Wayne’s Engagement Photos at Tanner Springs Park

We had a lot of fun in Tanner Springs Park in Portland’s Pearl District.  It’s such a cool little park with a spring literally popping out of of the ground and meandering to a koi pond.

You can see the full set of  pictures here. Please ask for the password from the couple.

Portland Engagement Portrait Photography

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Wish Upon a Wedding

I was fortunate enough to shoot Wish Upon A Wedding’s Portland Chapter launch party. I love being a charity or fundraiser photographer at events like these!

This is from Wish Upon A Wedding’s website:

“As the World’s first nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, Wish Upon a Wedding provides weddings at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness. (Applicant must provide medical documentation stating a diagnosis of less than 3 years to live). It is a chance for couples to enjoy a very special day, without any thoughts of existing health issues, while surrounded by their closest family and friends.”

So if you want to donate your services, please contact Nadia Ly of Creations by Ly who was very instrumental in organizing this event.

EVENT SPONSORS:

Host:  Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center Catering: The Original {dinerant}

Dessert: Alotto Gelato and Cupcake Jones Beer: Widmer Brothers Brewing and Vinn Distillery

EmceeEvent Team Entertainment Floral: Blüm

Jazz/Swing Trio: Boy and Bean Lighting: Hollywood Lighting

Photography: Evrim Icoz Photography Handout Materials: Uncommon Invites and Signature Graphics

Caligraphy: Alesia Zorn Videography: Ambient Sky

The above vendors donated their time and materials and were wonderful. People

Here are some sample pictures. But if you want to see the whole set, please click on the link below:

http://www.evrimgallery.com/Galleries/Galleries/WishUponAWedding/

Portland Fundraiser and Charity Photography

Above is Nadia Ly of Creations by Ly, who is a local wedding coordinator and the Portland chapter president

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