November 2015

Swing 500 at Crystal Ballroom

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 21, 2015

Portland swing dance scene used to bring 1000 dancers to the Crystal Ballroom during the swing dance boom era. Larry Peacock put on a dance couple days ago to bring back swing dancing to Crystal Ballroom and it was fantastic. Portland Rhythm Shakers performed wonderful routines. I went for dancing but brought my camera to take some non flash pictures. Enjoy!    

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Kelsey and Lee’s Skamania Lodge Wedding

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 12, 2015

Kelsey and Lee were married at the beautiful Skamania Lodge along the Columbia River Gorge in Washington. The bride wore a romantic ballgown with a beaded bodice from Bridal Exclusives in Tigard, Oregon. Flowers were arranged by Artistic Flowers and makeup was done by Leslie Woods at Individual Creations. Through a light mist of rain and with dramatic clouds rolling through the Columbia River Gorge …

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Britain and Betsy’s Exchange Ballroom Wedding!

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 6, 2015

Britain and Betsy chose one of Portland’s newest venues, Exchange Ballroom for it’s understated elegance and access to a beautiful rooftop view. They had some top notch vendors as well! Molli with Bon Soiree events was the amazing planner. I have worked with Molli many times over the last decade and her experience and planning really helped things go on schedule! Couple’s friend Stephanie was …

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Liselle and Edgar’s Portland Art Museum Wedding!

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 3, 2015

Liselle and Edgar were married at St. Mary’s Cathedral with a reception at the Portland Art Museum. This was such a fun wedding with a bridal party that wasn’t afraid to let loose and a lot of laughter and smiles from the couple and all of the guests. Before the ceremony, the bridal parties got ready in separate suites at The Nines Hotel in Downtown …

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