Once upon a time
Back in the days of film, we wedding photographers would sometimes carry multiple cameras to get the desired effect of our vision. We would also carry a multitude of film choices to use in all these cameras. It was actually fun thinking on the fly what would look good for this or that shot. These days we now sit in front of the computer after the wedding to conceive these images we had in our mind. Well at least I do. I don’t miss carrying all the equipment but the process of these images I do miss. To see the image you had envisioned come back as print was mesmerizing.
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I love shooting in various destinations! This wedding was in the Puerto Vallarta area, a place I visit very often. I love shooting using the long shutter speeds to give the water a dreamy effect!
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Groomsmen
There is nothing like pulling a great image out of a turn of events. During the session with the groom and his groomsmen at Edgefield, a blast of rain sent us into the Distillery. The guys took advantage of a little time to relax and I got one of my all time favorite groomsmen images. We ended up finishing up the session in that hallway, which opened up time for a Hammerhead at the bar, which made for very happy groomsmen. All in day’s work.
AJ’s Studio – The Art of Joy
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Location Portraits at McMenamin’s Edgefield
Location portrait photography is a passion of mine. I love the challenge of working with different people in different places with different types of light. From Bangkok to Paris to Portland, creating stunning portraits is one of the loves of my life.
McMenamin’s Edgefield is one of the most enjoyable wedding venues in the Portland area for location portraits. Their attention to beauty and detail in the design of their grounds is wonderful.
Visit our website, and see more of our portrait and wedding photography.
At Fritz Photography, we love to tell love stories. We’d love to tell yours.
All the emotions
One of the best parts of my job is being there to capture a moment like this.
Happiness, love and laughter found at Jasmine Photography.
Traditions
The garter tradition originated back to the 14th century. In parts of Europe the guests of the bride and groom believed having a piece of the bride’s clothing was thought to bring good luck. They would actually destroy the brides dress by ripping off pieces of fabric. Obviously, this tradition did not sit well with the bride, so she began throwing various items to the guests – the garter being one of them. It became customary for the bride to toss the garter to the men. But this also caused a great problem for the bride….sometimes the men would get drunk, become impatient and try to remove the garter ahead of time. Therefore, the custom derived at having the groom remove and toss the garter to the men. With this change, the bride began to toss the bridal boutique to the unwed girls who were eligible for marriage.
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First Look
I LOVE Jayson’s reaction to seeing his beautiful bride Sarah for the first time on their wedding day! Many couples opt to take care of formal portraits before the wedding, so we set up a “First Look” which results in priceless images such as this one. To see more of this gorgeous couple, have a look at Sarah and Jayson’s Wedding Day Slideshow.
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Hurry up and wait
That was my mantra as a newspaper photographer, and it often pops in to my head at weddings when I am waiting for all the elements in a photograph to come together. I saw this nice light on the doors of the church after the ceremony, and was just waiting for the bride to walk out. But it took her a lot longer then I thought, and was afraid the light would be gone. She came out just as the last sliver was on the door making the time spent well worth my time. To see more of my work go to KarlMaasdam.com
Flower Petals
I have to admit… each wedding we photograph captivates me in some unique way. Name a couple, and I can name a moment or experience that occurred on that specific wedding day — be it a wedding from a year ago or 10 years ago. They all leave an impression on me.
Sarah and Cosmin’s wedding was particularly unique for me in that Sarah is deaf. To guide our communication she brought an interpreter to assist us throughout the day. What I learned very quickly is that Sarah is a highly visual person — a trait that we share in common — and while looking through her wedding photos, I recognized that this is how she experiences her day — without any sound. Experiences like these transcend the picture-taking process and make what I do a true passion.
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1997 was a very good year…
I know it was a great year because these two are still madly in love… partners for life. These are the people who make my working life worth living.
There are some weddings I remember with absolute clarity and it’s not the venue or the food or the sword dancing… it’s the emotional intensity that brings it back for me. To be part of the crowd invited to witness that level of love is so special… the world could use a lot more of that.
Bring your love to the beach or bring it to the vineyards, but bring it no matter what else you do.
The Game of Life
Since 1860, people have enjoyed playing the Game of Life. The metaphors are all there on the board. College, marriage, children and all the ups and downs in-beween.
This wedding was held at the beautiful historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. Much like the Game of Life, the unpredictable happened. A forest fire broke out across the highway where another wedding was taking place. They evacuated the park and everyone descended on the hotel. My bride offered the displaced bride the use of the ceremony site. That has to be great karma, right?
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The Getaway
Michele and Michael leave the wedding in style.
Wedding photography with style, by Rebekah Johnson
Style Your Wedding…
Destination: Bahamas
An Eleuthera Island, Bahamas destination wedding. Courtney and Brad live in Portland but wanted their family from all over the country to join them in the festivities. Thinking Portland would be considered a destination wedding for most, they opted for the beautiful islands of the Bahamas.
To view more unique perspectives and locations, check out destination photographer, Jessica Hill.
A Sweet Little Wedding at Silcox Hut
I loved this quirky wedding at Silcox Hut. It was fun, charming, cute and intimate. Connie is the first bride we’ve photographed to wear rubber wellies with her gown. New Yorkers, Connie and Stewart tied the knot at Silcox Hut by the roaring fire halfway up the slopes of Mt. Hood.
Silcox Hut is a gorgeous stone “hut” (it’s a tiny lodge, really) perched just below the Palmer lift on the mountain. The staff at Timberline do an amazing job of ferrying everything and everyone up the mountain to enjoy the rustic beauty. Cakes, couples, flowers and aunties. The whole kit and caboodle rides up the mountain in the giant snow cats. The food and hospitality are always topnotch, and I’d say that choosing Timberline or Silcox Hut as your venue is the best first step in planning a beautiful and stress-free wedding.
I’ve just posted Connie and Stewart’s cute little wedding album at our blog. If you’re considering Timberline or Silcox Hut as your venue, drop me a line and we can talk pros and cons of this gorgeous venue.
Cheers
We are very lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest. There are too many reasons to list here, but one of them is our world-class wine making. The Willamette valley has an embarrassing abundance of wineries that not only supply us with delicious Pinot’s, but also with beautiful locations to get married.
I’ll raise a glass to that.
A Moment Away
Claire + Patrick and I snuck away from their reception for a moment of quite in the light of the late summer sunset.
Ata Vista Farm photography by Studio Coburg
Ata Vista Farm
Waiting to Exhale
This is Emily on her wedding day about 30 seconds before she walked down the aisle to be married to Ross. I chose to post this image because it represents one of my very favorite moments at any wedding: the last few seconds before the bride walks down the aisle. I like this moment because it is full of excitement and anticipation. It carries the weight of all of the dreaming, arranging, designing, and organizing that goes into planning a wedding. It is the precursor to, what I believe is the most important part of the wedding day, the wedding ceremony.
To view more images from Ross and Emily’s beautiful wedding day, please visit our blog.
Beach Wedding
I love shooting at the beach and the beach is a great place for a wedding! This photo is from a great wedding last summer in Seaside.
Is it beach weather yet?
Craig Mitchelldyer
Portland Wedding Photographer
Before We Met
I love this time of the evening when couples put together a slide show of images before they met. Some of my favorite images are full of the tears and laughter.
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I do Hair do
On the day of their wedding, most couples really want to look their best. Be it clean shaven or stylish hair treatments, a professional stylist fits the bill for this big day.
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