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A little about me...

When it comes to my art, emotions are my inspiration. And when I capture a wedding in pictures, I’m inspired by every single moment. The drama and power of photography has captivated me all my life. From the first moment I explored Portland’s monthly gallery exhibits to the first time I developed prints myself, I knew my future was carving its space: I would be a professional photographer.


In 2007, I began shooting weddings. The excitement and energy of each event is intoxicating—and when I know I’ve captured the emotion of the moment, there’s no better feeling in the world. To get to that point, I start my journey with the bride and groom before I even pick up the camera. I’m inquisitive by nature, and understanding the details, design and style of a couple’s wedding can transform the tone of my images from beautiful to breathtaking. 


I shoot a full range of photos, but “portraits” hold a special place in my heart. Portraits are intensely personal and can be incredibly rewarding for a photographer. When a mother looks at a portrait of her daughter and says “oh, that’s so her” with the slightest smile on her face, I know I’ve given them something special. When I shoot portraits of family and guests, I hope that they’ll feel amazing when they see themselves in print. To deliver such emotion is a gift for me, and if I’m doing my job right, it’s a gift to my clients, as well. 


What I want for my clients is to bring every moment to life, to shape the story of their special day through my lens. I hope I can do exactly that for you.

Category Archives: Wedding Photography

Leslie & Joey’s Destination Wedding Photos Part 2 – Los Cabos, Mexico

I’m still blown away by Leslie and Joey’s Cabo wedding venue, Cabo Del Sol. I miss that place like crazy!
I want to send a huge thanks to Jerome of Mango Weddings for shooting with me. He is local to Cabo and is an amazing shooter and person.
Here are the rest of my favorite...

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Kenisha and Dahrik Wedding Photos Part 1 – Los Angeles, CA

Amanda, Christine, and I had a blast with Kenisha and Dahrik’s friends and family at their LAX Radisson wedding. I’m super excited to finally post Part 1 of my favorite photos from the day. Enjoy!
A few detail photos by Christine Smith :)I’m in love with Kenisha’s dress!The sun literally came out right...

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Kenisha and Dahrik Wedding Photos Sneak – Los Angeles

I’m loving this photo from Kenisha and Dahrik’s wedding a few weeks ago in Los Angeles. More from their wedding to come very soon…

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Leslie & Joey’s Destination Wedding Photos – Los Cabos, Mexico

Leslie and Joey’s wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico was truly epic! Part 1 is coming very soon, but in the meantime here’s a quick sneak peek…

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Somer & Andrew – Vero Beach, FL Wedding Photos – Quail Valley Golf Club

Somer interviewed me for my first job out of college, but because the interview process was a first for both of us, it ended up being a conversation that started our now seven plus year friendship.
Once I moved down to LA from Portland, I was living with three other people in a one bedroom so...

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