Mallory’s senior session took place in Salem, Oregon on a hot summer night. She was so much fun to get to know and was down with whatever prompts I threw her way which only benefited her as her gallery was full of different looks to choose from. We started at Deepwood Estates where we roamed around and found a ton of good spots and ended with our field location. I love photographing seniors so much as our time is so focused and relaxed, they are just so much fun!
Max is a senior I won’t soon forget, his most memorable quality? His contagious positive spirit. Max was such a joy to photograph for his senior pictures, he was so excited for his senior year and all the fun that was to come. I photographed Max as we walked through downtown Salem, OR. Not too often to I meet such an ambitious and hopeful senior, it was so refreshing to talk with such a joyful soul :)
Why do I love senior pictures so much?! Because of seniors like Anna. Anna was so fun to get to know, chat it up with, and she made taking her senior pictures so easy…she made it look effortless! The outfits were youthful and fit Anna’s personality beautiful, every weird prompt I gave her or angle I put her in…she rocked! Taking senior pictures to me is like one giant conversation, I am so curious about my seniors I just LOVE getting to know them…and taking their picture of course :)
Best.Party.Ever.
I think that pretty much sums up Angel & Dulce’s wedding day. From the enthusiastic guests to all the dancing (like real dancing…like men not shy about moving their body dancing, ya know like they know what they’re doing). The food was delicious, the guests were fantastic, the décor was on point (Dulce’s your girl if you need help planning a wedding). Another thing I loved about A&D’s wedding is they didn’t do a first look, I just love how they saved this special moment for their ceremony, making their ceremony even more special. The groomsmen and bridesmaids were long time friends of the couple making their love and support of the bride and groom so rich and authentic.
Venue - Bravo Ranch
Florist - Distinctive Designs
Make-Up - Beautylashandmakeup_byyurig
Hair - Hair by Alla Pavlov
Rings - Kay Jewelers
Rings - Harry Ritchies
Dress - Bridal Exclusives
Rental - For the Love of Pete
Senior pictures are an absolute favorite session of mine. I can’t believe how much I love getting to know this younger generation. Every senior session, I love chat with them, what they do, what they love, where they’re going…but mostly we joke around and have a good time. I really love that my seniors laugh at my jokes and silly prompts which totally fills my bucket up!
What can I say about the Small family, they are always just so natural and so fun. I love that they let me see them as the family they are at home. I always leave wanting to be a part of their family, ha! I loved that Courtney reached out for styling advice, she did a wonderful job creating a look the coordinated but didn’t match. Her clothing choices didn’t distract from the purpose of the images but complimented. It was an overcast fall day, we had a lot of fun, catching spiders, jumping on rocks and laughing a lot!
April & Gabe had a picturesque summer country wedding. Their day was full of beautiful florals, personal touches, and stunning country views. The best thing about April and Gabe’s wedding? The huge guest list of adoring family and friends, all present to support and encourage April and Gabe as they start their beautiful life together.
Coordinator - Anisa Troyer
Bridal Dress - Chicee Chicee Bridal Boutiquee
Videographer - Brett Willyard
Hair/Make-Up - Sophia Reed
Florals - Theresa Mishler
Stephanie & Scott's Backyard Wedding was as beautiful as weddings get. The outstanding backyard was provided by Stephanie’s cousin, in Salem, OR. June 4th by all means should have been a beautiful mild summer day but not in Salem…the forecast was set for showers all day! Luckily the only part of the wedding scheduled to be completely outside was the ceremony, following a hunch and an hour-by-hour forecast, Stephanie moved the ceremony portion of the wedding up 1.5 hours and because her guest list was 40-50 guests she had no problem communicating the change. Good thing she did, because the ceremony was completely dry! It was a miracle and only performed by God’s grace! Other memorable features of this wedding were the coordinated guest outfits, light saber war, and the breathtaking florals and water features.
Cater - Wild Pear
Floral - Distinctive Designs by Denise
Rentals - For the Love of Pete & AtoZ Rentals
Cake - Brandy’s All City Sweets
Had a great time running around with Ella during her Senior Graduation session called a “Cap & Gown Mini Session”. We used Deepwood Estates in Salem, OR to photograph her in many different beautiful scenes. Salem in May is such a beautiful place to be, with all our rain we got the flowers were out in full force which was so fun to photograph with.
Let’s hear for the baby booooom going on!! I’m loving all the newborn sessions I’ve been doing and it’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Newborn photography can capture some of the sweetest raw moments of a family expanding. I love the excitement and joy a newborn brings to a family, it will never get old! Courtney and Drew recently welcomed baby Lucy…she has twin big brothers that I know will show her the ropes :)
Haley & Karl’s wedding was a winter dream, everything down to the finer details was so beautiful and so well put together. Haley chose to wear a dress that her grandmother and mother wore for their wedding, how cool is that? Their January wedding took place at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, OR. The large windows and weathered brick worked together so beautifully in this location. I loved working with Haley & Karl’s wedding party, they were so fun and down for anything I was going to make them do, ha!
Ring - Helzberg Diamonds (wedding bands) Elegant Jewelers (engagement ring)
Cater - Heidi Woodworth
Wedding Planner - Lorie Ramey
Videographer - Cascara Films
Rentals - For the Love of Pete
Invitations - Shutterfly
MakeUp/Hair - Alison Mora
Donuts - Krispy Kreme
I was so excited when Shaylee contacted me to do a photograph baby Peter’s newborn session in their beautiful home. Newborn photography session’s are some of the sweetest moments to capture. Capturing how Peter’s brothers loved on him, got excited to hold him and couldn’t wait to play with him were so adorable! Newborn sessions are quickly becoming a favorite!
February is a great time for indoor photography here in Salem, Oregon at The Gray Lab. I had a wonderful time with Courtney, Drew and their two adorable twin boys as they anticipate the birth of their third baby….a girl!!! The studio was a perfect, warm backdrop that also helped to wrangle two energetic boys. I think I could photograph Finn and Jack all day, their eyes were soo incredible!
Last month I had the wonderful opportunity to do a brand shoot for The Physical Therapy Project. They are a Salem, Oregon based physical therapy clinic specializing in sports performance and injury recovery. This was a different sort of photography session then I was used to and I loved it! Sometimes variety can freshen up your perspectives in a way you never thought possible. Loved the models I got to work with and the different type of creativity I got to tap into for this shoot.
In the day and age of Covid restrictions, travel hassles and everything else brides and grooms have to face while planning a wedding, many may consider a backyard wedding as a last resort. But lemme tell you, they can be incredible! Here are 3 reasons a backyard wedding is the way to go!
While we would all love to party down with our freshman year college roommate or a co-worker you used to work with a few jobs back, a smaller guest list will magnify who IS attending your wedding. Those in your inner circle of family and friends will stand out, they’ll interact with YOU more, and you know there is nothing but love they are wishing you and your soul mate.
This one is a bit obvious, your budget can pack quite the punch with a smaller guest list and a backyard venue. You may even have enough in your budget to afford that giant light up “Just Married” sign, to rent a Karaoke machine, or rent the extended table so all your guests can dine together to really make your guests feel they are attending a very special event.
You are required to use our in-house caterer. No alcohol. Wedding must end by 9:00pm. Venue must be cleaned and cleared out by 10:00pm. Event insurance required. Extra rental fee to decorate early. No confetti allowed. And the list goes on. Now don’t get me wrong, there are great reasons venue’s have their own restrictions but if you’re considering a backyard wedding the added benefit is that you set the rules…if any!
And there you have it! 3 great reasons why a backyard wedding can exceed your expectations and truly make a memorable day you can look back on and be proud of. For more pictures of this fun backyard wedding, check out my blog post full of fun images!
Meekoh and Chandler’s wedding was straight perfection. Their wedding had style written all over it, on trend florals, stylish centerpieces, neon accents, mood lighting….every detail was planned out according to M&C’s vision and executed perfectly. Set at Running Y Ranch Resort in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the location had a chic, desert vibe with all the amenities for guests to be entertained and comfortable during their stay for the wedding.
Dress: David’s Bridal
Ring: Burbank Jewelry Outlet
DJ: Casey Vann Pure Pulse Entertainment
Cater: Running Y Ranch
Florist: Fry Family Farms
Wedding Coordinator: Angelica (simply elegant seating)
Videographer: Nick Alexander Films
Rentals: Motif Event Rentals and Party Time
Invitations: Minted
Hair: Kristen Kurey
Makeup: Kristen Kurey and Chandler
Dessert: Haley Sobotta (cynder desserts)
Linens: Angelica (Simply Elegant Seating)
Venue: Running Y Ranch
Kevin and Kaylie had the most beautiful backyard wedding in Beaverton, OR last month. They invited 20-30 of their closest friends and family to share in their special day. They made the day theirs with customized signs, favors, cake and dessert station did I mention a giant light up Just Married sign? Kevin’s parent’s backyard had a beautiful long table that all guests were able to gather around, their dance floor was the back patio and their ceremony took place at the neighborhood park and gazebo that they rented! Their wedding was so special and I am so honored that they chose me to be their wedding photographer!
Dress - BHLDN Whispers , Echoes Milano Gown
Ring - Shane Co.
Cater - QDOBA
Videographer - Richardson Media
Rentals - Lily & Cane / The Party Pros
Invitations - Minted
Other - Cake It
Christine and Taylor’s wedding was so much fun and so full of heart. I love to photograph weddings, especially because you see love on full display everywhere you look. Ron’s Pond was a wonderful back drop for Taylor and Christine, you felt like you were in the middle of forest, which is right where they both love to be!
Ohh man where do I begin. I knew from our first phone consult that Ally’s wedding was going to be special. Ally’s attention to detail, organization, the way she added special moments into her timeline made her wedding day gorgeous and so fun for all involved. Eola Hills was the perfect backdrop to Ally and Spencer’s special day. I love it when my bride’s and groom’s embrace their wedding day to make it a truly special experience!
Dress - Bridal Gallery
Rings - Shane Co
DJ - Audio To Go
Cater - Divine Catering
Cupcakes - Sweetly Baked
Rentals - For the love of Pete
Invitations - Made by the bride!
MakeUp/Hair - Hair - Bel Salone, Meg Harris.
Other - Coordinator, Events by Lisa Marie - She is in fact an angel on earth.
