Portland Wedding Photography: Collin and Addie

Collin and Addie were married last Saturday at a rustic, yet beautiful setting in Silverton, Oregon. It was such an honor for me to capture this special day.
Addie and Collin met in high school -- high school sweet hearts. While only twenty years old, they are so wise and ready to tie the knot! All of their family and friends were so supportive and I just enjoyed every moment of the day. Here are some of my favorites -- how does one even begin to choose favorites from hundreds of photos....



Collin and Addie chose to see one another before the ceremony (which I highly recommend for the sake of your photos...). These are some of their "first look" photos. I love the expressions we are able to capture here...













These photos were taken right after the ceremony, as the bridal party made it's way out to start the celebration! Collin's facial expression is perfect!



I love how excited and supportive their friends were!



I loved these dresses!




Some of the details -- which were very natural and classy...



This was a beautiful piece of artwork that Collin's Mom created for the side of the barn. Isn't it wonderful?...



Of course the Ringbearer and Flower Girl were as cute as could be...



The evening ended with some dancing...



At the end of the evening, I snuck away with the bride and groom to capture a few photos with the beautiful clouds, as the sun began to sink...



Congratulations Collin and Addie! Thank you for letting me capture this beautiful day!

Chico California Children's Photography: Caleb

These are just some lifestyle candids that I took last week in Portland -- nothing is posed and I simply shot as Caleb watched all of us visit.
We met Jeremy and Mari Lyn a couple of years ago and were able to celebrate with them when they shared they were pregnant. Unfortunately, we were not still in Portland when Caleb was born.
About twenty weeks into her pregnancy, Mari Lyn and Jeremy were told that Caleb had developed CCM -- which meant that a mass was growing in his lung. There are so many outcomes to this diagnosis, but none as beautiful as Caleb's story. He was carried to full term and then born naturally with absolutely no mass in his lung. The doctor's called it a true miracle! We were so excited to meet little Caleb last Sunday. Isn't he just amazing? So sweet!





Look at how little he is! His Daddy's hands hold him and protect him and I love that!

Chico California Wedding Photography: Bri and Jeff Engagement

They met while she was in beauty school and it is obvious that these two are in love! Jeff and Bri will be getting married in August and we had a beautiful night to capture some engagement photos.

Portland Oregon Wedding Photography: Collin and Addie Tease...

Collin and Addie were married this past Saturday in Oregon. It was a glorious celebration! Here is a tiny tease of the beautiful couple!



Oh yes, and I had to include this shot of the little flower girl! Many more to come from this wedding!

Chico California Event Photography: Published

This week, I had the honor of photographing the endorsement of a one million dollar endowment check to the Chico University Osher Reentry Scholarship Program.
Here is the press release and a more detailed publication will follow.
I am honored to photograph such an occasion and work with the University. It has been a huge blessing to me.

Chico California Wedding Photography: Bri and Jeff Engagement Tease...

Here's just a tease of my time with Bri and Jeff today. What a beautiful couple -- I can't wait to start editing all of their photos!

Chico California Event Photography: The Details

When I photograph a wedding or event or even a portrait session, it is so important for me to capture everything from the biggest moment to the smallest detail. Here are some of the details from the Lundberg Farm Dinner on Saturday. It was a beautiful party with so many little details...