V+M "Branscoli" Wedding

Congratulations to this super sweet duo!! I was overwhelmed with how heartfelt and sincere this wedding was. Their laid-back ceremony took place in the backyard of an old firehouse, and each guest stood and watched to see their union take place. As the bride read out her vows, the emotion and sweetness of her words nearly brought the entire crowd to tears. For a moment I wished I had been a videographer instead, only so that I could capture their beautiful words. Even having known the couple for only a short amount of time, I too had tears flooding down my face by the end of the ceremony. It is the kind of love you can feel just by being in the presence of it. Just like the newlywed couple, the whole wedding was joyous, fun, simple and sweet. Nowadays, so many weddings turn into over-the-top productions, but this minimalist couple brought weddings back to their roots and reminded us of what is truly important on a wedding day--the love of two individuals, and nothing else.

Congratulations Vince and Mallory! I feel so honored and blessed that I was there to witness your beautiful wedding! It is one I will always cherish and never forget.

And no Portland wedding is complete without some adorably unique cake toppers and an assortment of pies to eat!!! (For dinner and dessert!)

"Prince" Pottle

I recently got the chance to photograph this little cutie.  The story is...the Pottle's weren't sure what they were going to name their son until Wesley was born. So through out their pregnancy, the Pottle's simply referred to their son as "Prince Pottle." And without even knowing this, I had planned, and made, a prince's crown to use for their session! It was fate! Wesley was the most perfect, cooperative little man. I could have photographed him for hours!  

Thank you Pottle Family for letting me capture your beautiful little family! I feel so blessed to have met you! Sorry for making your decision process so difficult! There were just TOO many adorable images to show you! ;)