bondi family {portland lifestyle maternity + newborn photography}

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“beauty and grace are performed whether or not we will or sense them. the least we can do is try to be there.” - annie dillard

what a joy to photograph Zach and Shaina for their engagement + wedding, and, most recently, as they were awaiting the arrival of their first baby - and then to meet her a few months later!

it is never lost on me what an honor it is to glimpse a little twinkling of the precious lives of the humans i have the privilege to work with, to observe the beauty and depth in these moments and reflect them back.

kent + lizzy // indian beach elopement

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like most couples getting married in 2020, Kent and Lizzy had to make several changes in their wedding plans, and they rolled with the changes with grace and positivity. they were married on a beautiful fall day at Indian Beach in Ecola State Park, supported by loved ones and a few doggy friends as well.

i love the way the light changed during the afternoon - from cloudy to brilliant sun, shifting to golden hour and the dreamy colors of the sunset. it was such a pleasure to be part of their wedding!

mac + dylan // married {portland wedding photography}

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Mac and Dylan’s wedding was truly the dreamiest day… happy Wednesday everyone xx

Venue: Private Residence

Coordination: Your Perfect Bridesmaid

Catering: Valley Commissary

Videography: NW Creatives

Dessert: Scoop Handmade Ice Cream

Rentals: The Party Place

jason + mckensie // married | rebers riverside {oregon wedding photography}

Rebers Riverside
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Tomorrow is my first wedding of 2019 (yay!) and with that, I’m gonna share another of my favorite 2018 weddings!

Jason and McKensie’s wedding was truly magical! I’ve known Jace for quite awhile and have absolutely loved getting to know McKensie a little better in the last couple years - she has the best smile and most infectious laugh, and to see the way they look at each other makes me so happy!!

Jace’s brother performed their beautiful ceremony and the reception began with a mariachi band entrance, followed by an amazing barbecue dinner, dancing, and s’mores by the campfire!

Rebers Riverside is an awesome venue and made it possible for family and friends to camp overnight and keep the party going - it was SO much fun to celebrate with everyone.

Happy Friday! xo

rachel + michael // married | mt pisgah arboretum {oregon wedding photography}

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Rachel and Michael were married in the beautiful fairyland of Mt Pisgah Arboretum - one of my very favorite places. Needless to say the entire day was super dreamy… such a romantic, joyful, heartfelt wedding. And what a lively dance party! It was so fun to hear the revelry through the trees when we snuck away for a few more portraits after cake cutting and first dances. A definite highlight was Boka Marimba’s set at the end of the night - Michael and friends joined the band for a few songs and it was amazing!! xo

Venue: Mt Pisgah Arboretum, Eugene OR

Coordination: Your Perfect Bridesmaid

Florals: Julie Hopkins

Catering: Grit Catering

Cakes: Jodee Cakes

Band: Boka Marimba

gabby + alec // married | lakehouse at blue lake {portland wedding photography}

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Gabby and Alec’s wedding was absolutely breathtaking - with bright florals against the crisp white of the reception tent and the green of their venue, it was so elegant and thoughtfully planned. These two have so much fun together - their exuberance, sense of humor, and energy basically always make them the life of the party and their wedding was no exception!

Special thanks to my wonderful 2nd shooter, Sarah Valentine Photography - some of her images are mixed in below!

Venue: Lakehouse at Blue Lake

Coordination: Pearl and Roses

Rentals: Barclay Events

Florals: Thistle and Fern

Cakes: Papa Haydn