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The Highlight Reel: Looking for European wedding venues in Oregon? This guide covers top chateau-style locations including Chateau de Michellia, Chateau de Lis, and Villa Catalana Cellars. Learn about pricing, architectural styles, and how to book these elegant stone-and-garden backdrops for your next editorial session. Searching for European wedding venues in Oregon can feel like […]

If you are dreaming of an elopement that feels romantic, intentional, and quietly elevated, this Chateau de Michellia styled shoot offers a beautiful example of what that can look like. Set on a soft spring day in April, this editorial-inspired couple session blends vintage details, thoughtful styling, and the kind of atmosphere that allows a […]

Smith Rock State Park is one of the most iconic landscapes in Oregon—and for couples who want something bold, natural, and unforgettable, it delivers every single time. Anna and Artem’s couple portrait session was the perfect example of how light, location, and intention can come together effortlessly. As the sun began to dip behind the […]

If you’ve started researching photographers, you’ve probably seen these two words everywhere: editorial and documentary. Couples often feel like they have to choose between them. One style sounds like something out of Vogue—polished, artistic, fashion-inspired images where the couple looks incredible in every frame. If you open a Vogue Wedding Magazine or any Vogue magazine […]

There’s something about a fall wedding in Oregon’s Willamette Valley that feels cinematic—layered clouds, soft wind through the vines, and that golden light that shows up when you least expect it. This Youngberg Hill Inn & Vineyard wedding was exactly that kind of day. I had the honor of second shooting alongside Dan Rice Photography, […]

Is it possible to have a snowy engagement session in Oregon even when winter has been mild? Yes — if you know where to go. This Camp Sherman engagement session blended soft forest light, riverfront romance, and a short drive to nearby Suttle Lake for the snow photos Lexi and Mercer had been dreaming about. […]

A September wedding at West Haven Vineyard in Oregon wine country offers something unforgettable: fiery red and orange trees, golden vineyard light, and an atmosphere that feels both refined and relaxed. This intimate celebration was filled with laughter, quiet tears, and meaningful moments — beautifully captured on both film and digital. Stunning Portrait Photography is […]

A Chateau de Lis intimate wedding offers a refined, European-estate feel just outside Portland in Oregon City. Polished architecture and a calm, elegant setting give the venue a visually rich presence. For couples planning a celebration with their closest people, this space supports a slower, more intentional pace. Much of the beauty is already built in, which […]

Sentinel Hotel Wedding – Quick Summary This blog features an intimate Sentinel Hotel wedding in Portland, Oregon, with a ceremony in the historic library and a reception in the Billiard Room. Jenn and Ben traveled from the East Coast to host a destination wedding that blended classic American wedding traditions with meaningful Vietnamese attire changes, […]

If you’re planning a wedding and comparing photography styles, you’ve probably seen the phrase film vs digital wedding photography. It can sound like a debate. However, most couples don’t need to pick a side. Instead, it helps to understand what each option does well. Film brings softness, depth, and a timeless look. Digital brings flexibility, […]