anders + brie // short sands beach

“being rock, being gas, being mist, being Mind, being the particles traveling among the galaxies at the speed of light, you have come here, my beloved. and your blue eyes shine, so beautiful, so deep. you have taken the path traced for you from the non-beginning and the never-ending. you say that on your way here you have gone through many millions of births and deaths. innumerable times you have been transformed into firestorms in outer space. you have used your own body to measure the age of the mountains and rivers. you have manifested yourself as trees, grass, butterflies, single-celled beings, and as chrysanthemums. but the eyes with which you look at me this morning tell me that you have never died. your smile invites me into the game whose beginning no one knows, the game of hide-and-seek.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

gabby + alec // engaged {portland engagement photography}

Gabby and Alec's session was so perfect for them - we spent the time on their boat, exploring the river and their neighborhood of floating homes. gold light, beautiful couple, and the most beautiful sunset... such a fun, laid back evening. seriously can't wait for their wedding this summer!

mike + meg // engaged | powell butte {portland engagement photography}

my new years resolution for like, the last three years, has been to be better about blogging on time. 2018 is my year, i can feel it!! ;) almost caught up with sharing my last few 2017 couples... i love getting to relive the season through these images! 

so first up - a beautiful evening engagement session at Powell Butte with Mike, Meg, and their puppy! and next, their wedding!!