James + Kimmie

A few weeks ago, on their trip home to visit Oregon, James and Kimmie invited me to take portraits of their little family and baby-to-be. Kimmie is the essence of a glowing momma who radiates happiness, and it’s clear that James is already an incredible father. I love maternity sessions because they’re so full of excitement and anticipation and wonder over what the new bundle of love will look like. It was such a joy spending the evening with these two as we talked about life with their future baby boy. It’s a truly exciting season and with parents like this, I cannot wait to see just how handsomely beautiful their little guy is! James and Kimmie, thank you for letting me be the first to take baby Liam's pictures. You are already absolutely amazing parents and I'm so excited to watch as you continue on this wonderful adventure of raising your son. Thank you for letting me spend the evening with you and for being so kind as to laugh at all my cheesy jokes. I'm now bound and determined to find a way to make it to Virginia for Baby's arrival just so that I can take his first (real) photos! I'll consider this fair warning that I may show up on your doorstep the day Liam is born?!

xoxo, M.

Matt + Jo An at Five Pines Lodge

It makes me so very happy to finally be sharing this beautiful couple's wedding! Matt and Jo An were married earlier this month in a ceremony at Sisters' Five Pine Lodge. With both the bride's and the groom's families traveling from out of town to attend the wedding, their day was truly a celebration amongst their closest friends and family. I first met these two when we took their engagement pictures in Southern California late last year. I remember spending the afternoon walking around San Juan Capistrano thinking about just how excited I was for their wedding in Oregon. Fast forward a few months and we had finally arrived at the day when, after nearly a decade of dating, Matt and Jo An said I Do. I know no bride dreams of rain on her wedding day, but when dramatic storms threatened to change Jo An's plans for an outdoor ceremony, this girl handled it with a smile. Together Matt + Jo An patiently waited for the fleeting Central Oregon thunderstorm to pass by before, determined to say their vows beneath the towering pines of Sisters, scurrying to dry chairs, move guests, and set up a ceremony in record time. And just as they began to walk down the aisle the sun peaked above the clouds and covered their wedding in the most beautiful rays of light. Their day was truly perfect and I felt so lucky to get to be the one photographing their story!

After the ceremony Matt + Jo An carved out a significant portion of time for us to travel to the mountains for photos. The storm clouds parted and provided the most stunning backdrop for pictures. Selfishly I couldn't have been more thrilled to have these two beautiful people, and those big gorgeous mountains, to myself for the evening!

Ty + Gina in Salem Oregon

I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a little bittersweet to be blogging Ty + Gina’s wedding today. Over the course of the past few months Colton has heard me say time and time (and time) again that I’ve loved working with these two. As far as clients go, I couldn’t ask for better people to get to spend my summer emailing and timeline writing and venue walk-though-ing with. Their wedding day and their vows and their friends, families and bridal party were all as good as it gets when it comes to weddings. Being completely honest, I’m at a little bit of a loss now that their wedding day is no longer triple-circled on my calendar, with hearts around it. Throughout the planning process Gina was so calm and relaxed and put together. Her wedding wasn’t full of frivolous details that held no meaning for her and Ty, but rather it was full of gorgeous flowers, good wine, and only her favorite people. It was set against an incredible backdrop of Oregon farmland and tall oak trees and it embodied everything a warm summer evening should.

Gina, please get married again. It’s the only way I can come to terms with the fact that you’re now officially Mrs. Levin and I can’t spend all summer dreaming of your wedding day. A thousand thank-you’s to you and Ty for letting me capture your day. From start to finish it was a dream and given the opportunity I wouldn’t change a single thing about it. You make a truly stunning couple and I’m over the moon with joy for you guys! Happy forever and eva and eva!

lovelovelove, M.

Purple Ribbon Ceremony Backdrop

Purple Ribbon Ceremony Backdrop

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Romantic Oregon Weddding in Salem

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Lavender Wedding in the Oregon Woods

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Lavender Bridesmaids at Oregon Wedding

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Natural Oregon Outdoor Wedding

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Outdoor Oregon Wedding Photographer

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Bridal Party in the Oregon Woods

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Oregon Wedding Photographer

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Colorful Outdoor Oregon Wedding in the Woods

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Romantic Oregon Wedding in the Woods-4

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Natural and Organic Oregon Wedding

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Purple Bridesmaids Dresses at Oregon Wedding

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Oregon Wedding Photos in the Woods

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Lavender and Gray Bridal Party

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Happy Bridal Party at Oregon Wedding

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This moment may take the cake for my very favorite father-daughter picture.

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Romantic Oregon Summer Wedding

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Romantic Oregon Wedding in the Woods-8

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Grey Suits at Oregon Wedding

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Colorful Outdoor Oregon Wedding-2

I think Noella had a little crush on the groomsmen...

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Long Bridesmaid Dresses at Oregon Outdoor Wedding

Long Bridesmaid Dresses at Oregon Outdoor Wedding

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Outdoor Oregon Summer Wedding

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Romantic Oregon Wedding in the Woods-19

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Oregon Wedding in the Woods of Salem

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After the reception Ty + Gina let me steal them away for a few last photos in the field. A gorgeous couple, a gorgeous sunset, and a gorgeous wedding made me wish this day never had to end...

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Venue :: Blackhawk Estates Catering :: Wild Pear Hair :: Ally Masten Makeup :: Mihja Swanson, NARS Videographer :: Niswender Films Florist :: Buena Vista Cake :: Anjali Wynkoop (at Culinary Institute of Portland) Dress :: Pronovias Bridesmaids Dress :: Forever 21 Tuxes :: Men’s Wearhouse Event Rental :: A-Z Rentals Stationery :: Etsy