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.
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 photos from the wedding weekend, enjoy!
I’m a little biased because Holden’s mom is a very close friend of mine, but they don’t come much cuter than this. This face makes me happy beyond words.
I knew I would love Leslie when on our first Skype date she told me two things…one, to be prepared for a weekend of partying and two, that the only thing she was super picky about was the alcohol served at the wedding. What I didn’t realize is how much fun Amanda and I were about to have with not only Leslie and Joey, but also their amazingly sweet, welcoming, and fun families. From the moment I stepped onto the bus for the rehearsal dinner at Mi Casa (the BEST) to the last day of my trip when I would see a guest in the lobby, I felt like I had made some new southern friends.
Here are some favorites from the first part of the wedding day, isn’t the venue to die for?
Beautiful.
My second photographer Jerome Diego hung with the guys.
Getting ready for the first look…
Ketubah time!
It was a bit windy, but the ceremony site was breathtaking. I want to be back there!
- Emily- I love them! They are stunning! Thank you and I can't wait to see more!!!June 21, 2011 - 11:14 am
- These are //// AMAZING \\\\ Em. Another outstanding job!!!!!June 21, 2011 - 8:45 pm
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 as the ceremony started, perfect timing!
How cute are these two?
The bridal party rocked it. I love the photos of the guys that Christine took.
Love!!!
There are lots more to come very soon.
- What a beautiful wedding. Really nice job! that little boy and the little flower girl are the cutest! Again, really nice job! love your processing.December 1, 2011 - 7:20 pm
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…
by Emily
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