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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 […]

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  

Vendors Include:   Venue: Deepwood Museum, Salem OR Hair and Make-up :  Beth Level  Creative Direction: Ashley Spence of J29 Events Florals: Swoon Floral Design Gown: Chaviano Couture Veil: Annie Ekstrom Bridal Paper Suite: Wedding Paper Diva’s Calligraphy: Kelsey Malie Calligraphy Cake: Dream Cakes PDX  Jewelry: By Angeline Rentals: Rosewood Vintage Lab: Photovision Prints

A Romantic California Elopement Session   It was an honor to mentor Mache of Bellini Art for this romantic California elopement session. She traveled all the way from Virginia to attend my Capturing the Art of Love workshop, and I’m so glad she did! We captured this elopement in Tilden with the Berkeley and Oakland […]