I set out in June of 2021 to work with some local vendors and put together a fun weeknight photoshoot. I wanted to create something simple, intimate, and fun to really prove that an elopement can be anything! It can be an evening of snacks and vows and dancing in the desert. It can be a simple hike ending in private sunset views.
Read MoreJenn + Brian found me long before the pandemic started, so we had lots of time to get to know each other and become friends before finally making it to their big day. They’re both smart, kind, and hilarious. Their day was filled with giggles, champagne, and happy tears. We started at their wedding venue, Mt. Bachelor Village in Bend, Oregon. They picked the coolest little spot for a first look, where the wedding party had a view from the balcony.
Read MoreI’ve been talking a lot about my passion for analog photography and shooting film for my couples, but I don’t just talk about film, I actually shoot it too. Kayla is one of my dear friends (and a fellow photographer!) who recently commissioned me for an all-film couples session with her and her partner. All-film means I didn’t even BRING my digital camera! Ooooof.
Read MoreAshley’s parents own a gorgeous property in Central Oregon and it was the perfect space to host their little backyard wedding. They were all smiles and laughter despite the smoke, and it certainly made for some memorable photos.
Read MoreIf you’re a photographer and you need something to freshen up your creativity, I highly recommend finding two cuties who are super in love and letting them run wild in the desert. It was so refreshing to drop the expectations a little bit and mix it up, and naturally, Cecily and Gio picked out the perfect outfits for an easy, natural, desert photoshoot. We drank beers, lit some joints, ran around in the dirt, and jammed out to some good tunes.
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