I set out in June of 2021 to work with some local vendors and put together a fun weeknight photoshoot. I wanted to create something simple, intimate, and fun to really prove that an elopement can be anything! It can be an evening of snacks and vows and dancing in the desert. It can be a simple hike ending in private sunset views.
Read MoreJenn + Brian found me long before the pandemic started, so we had lots of time to get to know each other and become friends before finally making it to their big day. They’re both smart, kind, and hilarious. Their day was filled with giggles, champagne, and happy tears. We started at their wedding venue, Mt. Bachelor Village in Bend, Oregon. They picked the coolest little spot for a first look, where the wedding party had a view from the balcony.
Read MoreWhen Tim proposed to Alex, they knew they wanted to have a destination wedding in Cannon Beach, OR. The two of them are from Kansas City, so it was quite the task to plan a destination wedding for their family and friends to attend, but after their first trip to the West Coast in 2018, they knew it would be worth it to get married somewhere special to them.
Read MoreI’ve been talking a lot about my passion for analog photography and shooting film for my couples, but I don’t just talk about film, I actually shoot it too. Kayla is one of my dear friends (and a fellow photographer!) who recently commissioned me for an all-film couples session with her and her partner. All-film means I didn’t even BRING my digital camera! Ooooof.
Read More“What is film? You mean like video? Wait like old school photos? They still make that stuff? Where do you even get it processed? What’s the value of that? How can you make sure it turns out properly and you don’t miss big moments?! Will it distract you from digital? How do you know how to do that??” I’m here to tell you: analog photography is still alive and well.
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