Swing 500 at Crystal Ballroom
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!
Continue readingKelsey and Lee’s Skamania Lodge Wedding
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!
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!
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 …
Continue readingMadisen and Joshua’s OakView Acres Wedding!
Madisen and Joshua were married on a sunny day at OakView Acres in Canby, Oregon. Madisen’s bridesmaids helped her with her beautiful gown from Bridal Exclusives before she headed to a first look with her father. The bride and groom also shared a private first look at the top of the aisle, with a stunning view of Mount Hood in the background. The groomsmen accessorized …
Continue readingRyann and Augusto at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse!
Ryann and Augusto met in Brazil where she was teaching and quickly fell in love! They met in Salvador, Brazil while she was teaching there. She says that she saw him while out with friends and asked him if he spoke English. He didn’t 🙂 Well, they found a way to communicate! Their wedding was at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, a place I love and …
Continue readingTresa and Taylor at Exchange Ballroom!
I had the pleasure of photographing Taylor and Tresa’s wedding at the Exchange Ballroom in Portland. According to Tresa, they had the wedding of their dreams, surrounded by friends, family and endless love and support. Since Taylor is a professional hockey player, they often spend time apart, but this summer they were able to spend a long stretch this summer planning their wedding with their …
Continue readingStephanie and James’ Waverley Country Club Wedding
Stephanie and James were married at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church with a beautiful reception at Waverley Country Club in Portland, Oregon. The couple met about five years ago through friends in Portland, though it wasn’t until a year later that James first asked Stephanie out on a date. The two have been inseparable since. Stephanie wore a romantic gown from Charlotte’s Weddings, accessorized with …
Continue readingNathalie and Michael’s Opal 28 Wedding
Nathalie and Michael had an intimate wedding at the historic Madeleine Parish in Portland. Light streamed through the beautiful stained glass windows of the church as the two were married before close family and friends. Following the ceremony, they hosted their wedding reception at Opal 28 vintage hotel in Northeast Portland, where guests enjoyed drinks and food from the private bar and patio while listening …
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