The day Laura booked me she said, “it was always you,” and as the words came out of her mouth, I grabbed the closest piece of paper and wrote those words down, slanted sideways, over a utility bill statement. I’m a minimalist but you will never see that piece of paper go away.

I’m in awe of how things come together for a wedding day and it’s even better when your couple and the vendors supporting their day are kind and fun to spend time with. I showed up at Paige and Jesse’s airbnb at noon and before I knew it I was packing up and heading home. I didn’t want to leave or step away from the dance floor where you might have found me with my camera still in hand, long after my scheduled coverage was over.

Before I went full time as a wedding photographer I worked for the coolest company – The Gottman Institute. My daily tasks included creating marketing materials in Photoshop and Illustrator, photographing and working Gottman events and too many other fun and exciting projects to list. Started by renowned therapists John and Julie Gottman, this company’s mission is to help couples navigate perpetual issues, conflict and intimacy in their relationship with a research based approach. They offer private couples retreats, public workshops and professional training for therapists and as a perk, Evan and I had the opportunity to attend their infamous workshop – The Art and Science of Love, led by the Gottman’s themselves.

Tressa and Geoff came into my life through photography as complete strangers but in minutes felt like close friends. After an evening of having drinks and running around Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island well after sunset, I knew they were something special and we’d see each other again. We had all hyped up the […]

After 12 days of traveling through Ireland with their parents and immediate family, they surprised everyone and eloped at Loughcrew Estate, amongst the rolling hills of Meath. Amanda and Bradley are made for one another and their families and this experience will always hold a significant place in my heart. Venue: Loughcrew Estate Flowers: Anthesis Floral […]

Sunday afternoon I drove an hour to meet this family of 3 (soon to be 4) near Rowena Crest Viewpoint. It was cloudy in Portland and I was in a mood. About 20 minutes from the trailhead, the sun broke through the clouds and the temperature climbed. I put on some tunes and slowly tried […]

The Portland wedding industry is unique. There are so many talented individuals willing to come together to create pure art for their couples and clients. Thomas and Shea, newlyweds with a gentle kinda love, cuddling up in the best studio in town. The Portland Studio offers sublime natural light and muted backdrops – this spot […]

After running around in the crashing waves we had a chance to enjoy the sunset. Amanda and Danny kept me company during a branding shoot for my business a couple months ago. I hired Alayna Erhart to capture me in my element, photographing couples in love. She has such a unique eye and is a […]

It makes my heart happy to be doing more family work. It’s a refreshing change of pace from the work I do with my couples on their wedding day and I’ve noticed that broadening my workload keeps me on my toes creatively. Having some time alone with Sam before taking photos of her and Casey […]