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Coopers Hall Wedding Portland, Oregon Venue Coopers Hall is an urban winery with old industrial charm and one of my favorite wedding venues in Portland. A perfect blend of old world romance and modern urban flair. This unique Portland wedding venue is conveniently located in the heart of SE Portland. Making it a great location […]

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There is no question that Oregon is best known for their natural features, with evergreen-covered hills and towering mountains. Okay, and maybe Darth-Vader-dressed-unicyclers and micro breweries. It’s no surprise that so many couples prioritize getting married in an outdoor wedding venue in Portland.

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List of the Top Indoor Wedding Venues in Portland, Oregon Being engaged is such a sweet and exciting time in your life, while planning a wedding can sometimes be stressful. One of the hardest parts is nailing down the best wedding venue for you and your fiancee! Do you go for an indoor wedding venue […]

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Portland Engagement Photographer

Vania & Warren’s engagement photos shot on 35mm film in Portland, OR. I’m so excited to share these 35mm film engagement photos taken in a studio in NW Portland. Vania and Warren wanted engagement photos that felt editorial, timeless and minimal. I knew immediately that I wanted to rent Daylight Creative Space in NW Portland, […]

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Where do we even begin with this dreamy Oregon coast elopement! Morgan and Dan reached out to me knowing they wanted to elope on the coast. They just weren’t set on a location so I sent them a list of some of my favorite spots. After checking out some of Oregons greatest gems they landed […]

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Katy & Keegans Cape Horn Estate wedding was one for the books. Tucked in the Columbia River Gorge, surrounded by pine trees with sweeping views of the Oregon side of the Gorge, it’s breathtaking. That is to say, it’s a great venue to show off all the beauty the PNW has to offer to out […]

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Trillium Lake Elopement Andreia Claro Photography

The summer sun setting on Trillium Lake during Brad & Eliza’s elopement did not disappoint. With breath taking views of Mt. Hood and

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Domaine de Broglie Vineyard

It’s safe to say, both of their individual style shone bright on their wedding day. Oregon’s wine country is a beautiful backdrop for a wedding, so when Sam and Kevin told me they chose Domaine de Broglie winery for their wedding, I was so excited. A vineyard wedding was the perfect location for their unstuffy, […]

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Oregon Coast Engagement Photos at Oceanside Beach

Oceanside beach state park is one of the best beaches on the Oregon coast for engagement photos, anniversary photos, and even wedding portraits. Lizzie & Jake reached out to me while they were planning their honeymoon in the Oregon Coast and wanted to have photos to document this exciting new chapter in their lives as […]

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Downtown Portland Engagement Session

Sam and Kevin decided to embrace the romance of the city for their downtown Portland engagement session A lot of my clients are drawn to locations outside of the city for their engagement sessions. It’s no surprise to anyone that Oregon is FILLED with breathtaking views. We have mountain tops, wild flowers, rivers and waterfalls. […]

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Intimate Wedding at the Redwood Deck in Portland Oregon. The Redwood Deck is such a magical ceremony venue tucked away in the trees at Hoyt Arboretum.

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