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This is where connection, light, and timeless storytelling meet. As a Portland family photographer, I craft images that reflect the beauty of your everyday moments—soft, sentimental, and full of heart.

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HEY!  It’s 2020!  2019 was a whirlwind of a year, and I’m so excited to see what 2020 will bring.  I remember planning out my goals when I first started this business in 2011 (because you know your Type A girl is listing out her 1, 3, 5, 9, and 10 year goals), and I […]

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Best of 2019 Weddings // Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

HEY!  It’s 2020!  2019 was a whirlwind of a year, and I’m so excited to see what 2020 will bring.  I remember planning out my goals when I first started this business in 2011 (because you know your Type A girl is listing out her 1, 3, 5, 9, and 10 year goals), and I […]

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North Plains, Oregon Wedding: Rachel and Justin // Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

Get ready, friends.  Rachel and Justin got married at Loch Lolly Tree Farm in North Plains, Oregon over the weekend, and it was ONE AMAZING PARTY!!  From the bride’s PERFECT style (lace!  cowgirl boots! pink crinoline!) to the heartfelt toasts and the mountaintop sunset photos, this day was a photographer’s DREAM! Rachel and Justin chose […]

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Logan and John’s McMenamin’s Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Wedding // Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

Six years ago, Logan and John met each other for coffee.  Logan thought it would be a quick coffee date, but it turned into a long dinner at McMenamin’s Imbrie Hall in Hillsboro.  Six years and a whole lot of fun later, they were hosting their McMenamin’s wedding in the very same place!  They said […]

McMenamin's Octagonal Barn Wedding | Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

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Vanessa and Spencer’s McMenamin’s Octagonal Barn Wedding | Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

I met Spencer and Vanessa last year, at their fall Champoeg Park session, and I couldn’t WAIT to photograph their wedding!  Their lives have taken them all over the country together, through grad school and several moves, but it’s only here and now that they’ve been able to get settled and plan a WEDDING!  Friends […]

McMenamins Grand Lodge Forest Grove Wedding | Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

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Mykael and Evan’s McMenamin’s Grand Lodge Wedding | Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

Mykael and Evan met in college at Oregon State University and immediately recognized each other as old souls, perfect for each other.  On Saturday they were married in a ceremony at Mykael’s grandparent’s property. They filled their day with so many important heirlooms and all kinds of vintage style! Then they headed for their Gatsby […]

Fall wedding at Children's Cottage at McMenamin's Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

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Shellie and Kevin’s McMenamin’s Grand Lodge Wedding | Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

Sorry, friends.  I obviously fell down on blogging this winter!  I tend to post weddings right away on Facebook and then dive into editing to get my couples their wedding photos back quickly, but I know they’re waiting for their blog posts too!  I’m doing some catching up this week, and I’m so excited to […]

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