December 2008

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 …

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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 …

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Nikki and Lynn’s Wedding at Playa de los Muertos

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 25, 2008

Nikki and Lynn had a very fun wedding at relaxed Sayulita. The night before everybody gathered at La Terrazola, a very relaxed atmosphere and I got to meet the bride and groom. I immediately knew this will be a very easy going, fun wedding full of nice people. The wedding ceremony itself was at sunset at Playa los Muertos, and the reception was immediately following …

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Associate Coverage: Jill and Brenden’s Beautiful Sayulita Mexico Wedding

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 24, 2008

Jill and Brenden were childhood sweethearts that decided to get married overlooking the great Pacific Ocean in Sayulita Mexico.  Their ceremony was held on Don Pedro’s Palapa on a hill overlooking both Sayulita and Playa de los Muertos.  Their Mexican wedding included a mariachi band and a cigar roller making handmade cigars during the reception that everyone enjoyed. Vendors: Coordinator: Mar Weddings Venue: Don Pedro’s …

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Amber and Matt at Mar Plata, San Pancho

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 24, 2008

Amber and Matt tied the knot at Villa de Roja, directly off the beach! The reception was at the beautifully decorated amazing Mar Plata Restaurant. In my opinion, Mar Plata is one of the best restaurants I have been to, so if you are in the Sayulita, Punta Mita, Bucerias, Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta area, make sure to visit them. It is worth a …

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Taylor and Nathan’s Fall Wedding at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse (Associate Coverage)

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 19, 2008

 Taylor and Nathan were married at the Cornelius Pass Roadhouse in Hillsboro.  I love shooting this area, it’s so woodsy and romantic!  They were married in the old octagonal barn nestled within the changing leaves of fall.  Their ceremony was overlooked by a wise old barn owl perched in the rafters above the couple.  Taylor and Nathan prepared all the decorations for the event.  I …

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Rachel and Andy at Acadian Ballroom!

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 13, 2008

Rachel and Andy tied the knot at the Acadian Ballroom, a classy ballroom for wedding receptions at Portland’s Alberta Arts District. Getting ready was at the Heathman Hotel, which provided some great window lighting for beautiful b&w pictures. We stopped by the Park Blocks for some portraits where Andy saw Rachel for the first time and could not hold back his tears. We got some …

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Lauren and Keith’s Wedding at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 11, 2008

We had a lot of fun at Lauren and Keith’s wedding! Cowboy boots and hats, mariachi band, gay and lesbian party going on upstairs! We started the day at Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop’s Close, a fantastic place! The ceremony was at the Christ Church Episcopal Parish in Lake Oswego, and then the reception was at the beautiful Portland Art Museum Fields Ballroom. The …

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Emily and Jason’s Fall Wedding at McMenamins Edgefield (Associate Coverage)

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 5, 2008

 We’ve known Jason and Emily for some time now, and it was an honor to shoot their Fall wedding.  We met up with Emily and her crew  at the Burnside Proper salon, and then we followed them to McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale.  They had a very unique ceremony where their friends and family were holding candles as they circled Emily and Jason.  Jason brought his …

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