kittie + brian // vow renewal | horning's hideout {portland wedding photography}

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so many things to love about this day - the sweetest vow renewal with a laidback backyard party vibe. a day about family and good friends, a day about commitment. Kittie's first look with her dad, then her son, and then Brian... kids playing, guests laughing, ridiculously good food, tearful speeches, wedding donuts from Voodoo (and birthday candles!) - everything a celebration should be. it was truly a beautiful night! so many congratulations to Kittie & Brian and their family!

many thanks to my wonderful second shooter, Sarah Valentine! some of her images are mixed in below.

chow family {portland family photography}

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a few weeks before their vow renewal, i met Kittie, Brian, and Hazel at Council Crest, the spot where Brian proposed. we had had to reschedule the original session due to rain so it wasn't the whole family (Hazel's big brother Noah was out of town), but we got some sweet photos of the three of them that i wanted to share. Kittie and i originally met through a babywearing group and i was thrilled that we got some action shots with Hazel in one of her beautiful woven wraps. 

my blog post of their vow renewal is coming up tomorrow! <3 

erin + matt // married {portland wedding photography}

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west linn, oregon

a wedding is about love, above all. this is said often, but can never be said enough! family, friends, venue, decor, food, cake, music, dancing, speeches, the dresses, the suits, the jewelry - these things are icing. this one was no exception, it had the whole package! all on a beautiful sunny August afternoon, and with a super cute doggie ringbearer! but for me the highlight of this day was the first look - after spending the morning preparing for this moment, as soon as Erin saw Matt, she relaxed so completely. this is what it is all about - the two of you. your love, and the promise you make to each other to never forget that. take a deep breath, and soak it all in. 


daren + vanessa // engaged {portland engagement photography}

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to say it's been a long time since i've blogged would be such an understatement! this was my busiest wedding season yet and though i loved every minute of it, i'm only now catching my breath! 

i am so excited to begin sharing the engagement sessions for my 2016 couples as well as all the weddings i've photographed this summer. first up is this summer engagement session featuring two sweet friends of mine, Daren and Vanessa. they are seriously awesome and their wedding is going to be a dream, i can't wait!

i am accepting a limited number of 2016 weddings, but i do still have a few dates left - feel free to contact me if you are looking for a photographer!

sunny + austin // engaged {portland engagement photography}

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these fierce and stylish lovers are getting married tomorrow!! so excited to share their engagement photos - tomorrow is going to be an amazing day!