Posted on June 23, 2010

The rains again held off and it was a beautiful afternoon for Mandy and Brad’s wedding. The day was full of sweet, meaningful moments – from Mandy’s father officiating the ceremony at their church in Portland, to hearing details of how Nebraska-raised Brad fell for good country girl Mandy. A pilot, Brad has a great love for old airplanes, so the Pearson Air Museum in Ft. Vancouver, the oldest operating air field in the U.S., was a perfect choice for their reception.

One of my favorite bridal portraits…

Brad’s Dad was convinced to showcase some accordion stylings!

I’m continually drawn to children at weddings…they have a beautiful sense of awe and wonder for the bride and the groom. The kids at this event definitely thought Mandy looked like a princess.

The look on this little boy’s face just kills me…how adorable!

That’s an airplane engine!





Posted on June 17, 2010

Bride and Groom portraits are always one of my favorite parts about any wedding. The setting around the Crag Rats Hut in Hood River was just breathtaking, and we set off for the nearby orchards, Hasselblad in tow.





Posted on June 15, 2010

Alexis and Jon are one of my practical couples, and I love them for it. Their wedding, despite being somewhat of a ‘destination wedding’ for just about everyone involved (okay, so Hood River is only an hour out of Portland, but still), managed to be relaxed and casual, just like they wanted. They chose the Crag Rats Hut, home to the group of the same name that serves Mt. Hood and the Gorge as a volunteer search rescue agency. The views from the panoramic hut are just gorgeous, even though the clouds never did quite clear around Mt. Hood.

I should also mention…I have a serious crush on their dog, Leroy. Just like in their engagement session, Leroy did his best to steal the show throughout the ceremony.

I love Alexis’ expression here…these two are seriously so giddy in love.

Alexis hired a fantastic alt-country band out of Hood River, and this kid had some unstoppable moves…

Stay tuned, I’ll be posting the couple’s portraits on Thursday!





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