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JOURNAL

AN ARCHIVE OF love stories

Being invited into the the lives of extraordinary people is an incredible privilege. The stories I adorn through my imagery capture the true essence of the human spirit and the art of being in love.

I am excited to share Sara and Brian’s engagement session in Portland, Oregon on the blog today! This sweet couple is getting married next month at the Lewis and Clark College in Portland where they met in Law school.  I am so honored and excited to document their upcoming nuptials! Enjoy!  

“To love someone fiercely, to believe in something with your whole heart, to celebrate a fleeting moment in time, to fully engage in a life that doesn’t come with guarantees-these are risks that involve vulnerability and often pain.  When we lose tolerance for discomfort, we lose JOY. ” – Brene´Brown   I just wanted to […]

With all the travel lately, I have had some time to truly think, as well as “listen” to my heart.  It’s a welcome opportunity to be free from all the visual influences in my daily routine.  You know…Instagram, Pinterest, Wedding Blogs, Facebook..emails..and on and on and on.   Those who are fortunate to call WEDDINGS […]

Heather and Jarrod’s rustic outdoor Five Pine Lodge wedding was the perfect mix of modern black and white details contrasted with the Pacific Northwest beautiful nature backdrop. Here’s Heather’s inspiration for her wedding day and how they decided to get married at Five Pine Lodge: “I love how clean black and white is, and I […]

Nghia and Vincent’s film Oregon engagement session is on the blog today! I just photographed their elopement and cannot wait to share it with all of you! Enjoy! Lab: Photovision Prints Gown: BHLDN Film: Fuji 400H