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Leanne and Aaron’s Elegant Wedding at Portland Art Museum!

Portland Wedding Photographer - August 13, 2014

Leanne and Aaron had a very classy and elegant wedding at Portland Art Museum, one of my favorite Portland wedding venues! Vibrant Table did the catering and event design, and they outdid themselves in both! The Fields Sunken Ballroom was turned in to a beautiful set up with ghost chairs and mood lighting. The chuppah was amazing with flowers from Vibrant Flowers. I always love …

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Laurel and Gabe’s Wedding at Havurah Shalom and Portland City Grill

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 5, 2013

I loved working with Laurel and Gabe. They are a super sweet couple that was also relaxed and fun! We started the day at Laurel’s parent’s house. Laurel’s dad David proudly showcased probably the most impressive guy shoes I have seen at a wedding – they glow! We then moved the Havurah Shalom. The couple signed their ketubah and then the ceremony itself was fun …

Marissa and Daniel’s Skamania Lodge Wedding

Portland Wedding Photographer - September 9, 2010

Marissa and Daniel had their wedding at the stunning Skamania Lodge overlooking the scenic Columbia Gorge. I have always wanted to photograph a wedding at Skamania lodge as I have eaten their awesome Sunday brunch many times and have always been mesmerized by the location. This being a Jewish wedding, there were many Jewish traditions too, my favorite it is the hora (chair dance) of …

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Idil and Greg’s Wedding in NYC

Portland Wedding Photographer - June 30, 2010

Idil, a high school classmate of mine from Robert College got married to Greg in a New York wedding ceremony and reception. They had elements of Turkish and Jewish traditions. The ceremony was at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, and the reception was Pera Mediterranean Brasserie (which is run by another high school classmate of mine, Burak Karacam). Idil specializes in social media and has a …

Jamie and Jordan’s Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast Wedding

Portland Wedding Photographer - October 29, 2009

Jamie and Jordan’s Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast wedding was a relaxed and fun affair! The setting was beautiful, a typical Oregon setting with Mt. Hood at the background. Jamie’s dress was from Divine Designs Bridal and it was beautiful! Very elegant! After signing the ketubah at the ceremony, we did some beautiful bridal portraits featuring the beautiful bride and Mt Hood. The catering was …

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Wedding of Jessica and Timothy

Portland Wedding Photographer - October 15, 2009

Jessica and Timothy’s wedding started at the Avalon Hotel & Spa in the South Waterfront with Jessica getting ready with her bridesmaids. Jessica and all the girls then took a limousine to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens to finish getting ready for the wedding and meet the boys. The huppah (the canopy) that Jessica had chosen to cover the two during the ceremony was actually …

Preview – Jamie and Jordan at Mount Hood Bed and Breakfast

Portland Wedding Photographer - September 11, 2009

Here are some quick pictures as a preview for Jamie and Jordan’s wedding at the gorgeous Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast. The catering was by Simpatica and they did a great job. One of the highlights was the amazing pie’s. Serving pie instead of cake is becoming more popular, and from what I tasted so far, I have no problem with that!

Niran and Gary at Casa Las Palmas II, Punta Mita

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 25, 2008

As soon as I met Niran and Gary, I knew we would have a great time and that we would have some amazing photos! I met them for the first time at Calypso Restaurant for the rehearsal dinner. At the rehearsal dinner, there was an AMAZING animated video done by one of their friend’s that detailed their relationship. It was funn, and romantic, and brought …

Amy and Larry’s Wedding at The Tides, Zihuatanejo

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 25, 2008

Amy and Larry’s The Tides Hotel wedding at Zihuatanejo was my 3rd wedding of this Mexico trip – I flew in from Puerto Vallarta and joined them at The Tides Hotel. As a Zihuatanejo wedding photographer, I love shooting at the Playa Ropa beach. The boys were hanging out, drinking some Johnny Walker Blue Label, and having a great time in general. I then went …

Lindsy and Aaron’s Fabulous Wedding

Portland Wedding Photographer - May 13, 2008

Lindsy and Aaron transformed the Hilton Hotel Vancouver’s Ballroom into a fantastic wedding environment – everyting from the decroations, flowers, settings to food was gorgeous. Dynamic Events outdid themselves this time with the execution and created a fantastic look. Lindsy’s dress was also so beautiful – very flowy. Aaron had a GQ look and everybody at the wedding had a great time! We had a …