Kaylen + Jon married a year ago and we were lucky enough to document that day. This year they picked up and headed West (like we're about to do) and have been exploring the peaks and valleys of Oregon + beyond. It just so happened to be just about their one year anniversary when we were in town and by some random stroke of kismet they were free for this super spontaneous Mirror Lake adventure.
The hour long hike was as glorious and moss covered as we imagined an Oregon hike to be but the best part was walking into the Mirror Lake clearing to see a glorious and snowcapped Mount Hood in the distance. We hiked around the lake, down onto the shore and spent as much time in the pine forest as we could until that last little bit of light sunk below the horizon. Then we hiked back to the car.
We truly love these kinds of sessions, like more than anything else. The intimacy, the meaning, the adventure...the obvious beauty and the memories made by all. Not a contrived for the camera set of images but a story that all involved were completely present for.
Downtown Portland Couples Session
These Portland models showed us the best of the city back in July! Their chemistry is obvious and we had a great time exploring the city with them!
Meet Malaika & Denio!
Becca + Vic | Oregon Coast Adventure Session
The Oregon Coast is majestic. It's rough and dark and scary. It's serene and massive...and all at the same time the most beautiful place I've ever seen. Becca + Vic just moved to the Manzanita area and it just so happened that we were in the neighborhood. You may recognize these two from their wedding earlier this year.
We loved that just a few weeks after they settled in we were able to document a piece of their hearts here in Oregon, on their latest adventure! We hiked, stood on cliffs and in the cold salt water. They showed us a secret trail to a cliff edge hundreds of feet above the most emerald water and crashing waves. It was unforgettable. If you can stand at the edge of the earth and be insignificant and everything all at once then you'll be as changed by Oregon as we all have been.
Becca + Vic | Lake Erie Building Wedding
Becca and Vic are adventurers. They met and fell in love on independent adventures in the magical mountains of Slovenia. These two wild spirits couldn't have been a better fit for us. Meeting them in New York City in December just reaffirmed what we already knew. After an hours long brunch and too much coffee we wanted around a Christmas market getting to know each other but it truly felt like we were already old friends.
Venue: The Lake Erie Building | Screw Factory
Floral: Arte Di Fiori / Rosado Event and Design
Catering: Phuel Cafe
Band: The Sunrise Jones Band
Dress: Allure Bridal
Invitation Suite, Fabric Installations & Table Decor Handmade by the Bride