What Goes Into the Cost of Wedding Photography?
Once you start planning a wedding, you may have been surprised at what adds up where. Depending on your budget, you might be wanting to cut costs, or you might be starting out wanting to save as much as you can! I know that everyone’s situation is different, and I wanted to educate as many couples as I can about what goes into the cost of wedding photography, especially if you’re curious about the backend of running a successful photography business. There are a few misconceptions about this, so let’s get into it!
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How to Choose an Oregon Wedding Photographer
Choosing the perfect wedding photographer is no easy task. Between photography style, wedding experience, and overall personality, there are a lot of things to consider when booking one! To help ya out a bit, I put together a list of things to think about to assist you in choosing the perfect Oregon wedding photographer.
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How to Elope in San Francisco
Outside of the PNW, there are so many beautiful destinations to elope within the United States. I consider myself somewhat of an encyclopedia for elopements, so you’ll always catch me brainstorming different ideas for my couples. One of my favorite spots to suggest is the infamous NorCal city of San Francisco, so I wanted to put together a guide on exactly how to elope here!
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Morada Joshua Tree Micro Wedding
On a warm April day in Joshua Tree, California, Giulia and Anthony got married. An intimate guest list, The perfect desert airbnb, & the beauty of Joshua Tree made this day the dreamiest. I flew down to the desert from the cold and drizzly Oregon spring, and had the honor of not only photographing their beautiful day, but provide a super 8mm video as well.
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Florence, OR Elopement
Travia & Jarell flew all the way from Atlanta to have a magical elopement on the Oregon Coast. I brought them to my favorite childhood play spot on the coast in Florence, and I just had the best evening with them.
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How & Where to Elope in Portland, Oregon
Portland, arguably the hub of the PNW (along with Seattle) is probably one of the number one spots in America to elope. It’s in the middle of a wonderland of photogenic outdoor spots to say your vows or go for a wedding day adventure at. The dramatic Oregon coast, Mt. Hood, waterfalls in the Gorge, alpine lakes, and not to mention stunning city scenery.
In this blog I’ll break down how to plan an elopement in or nearby Portland, OR.
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Detroit Rooftop Wedding
This wedding was such a dream to photograph, not only because their day was so beautiful, but Dani and Ryan were some of the best people I’ve ever met. They originally hired me to photograph their elopement in Scotland, but covid had other plans. So they pivoted to a wedding in Detroit, and I flew out there to join them! It couldn’t have been a more perfect day.
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Palm Springs, CA Desert Elopement
An October elopement day featuring the cutest Palm Springs hotel, a vintage car, and In-N’-Out for dinner.
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Mount Rainier National Park Elopement
I will always feel ecstatic to photograph a wedding in the mountains of Washington. This particular day is one for the books, and I’m so excited to finally share these photos, along with a short story from their day.
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Wedding at Coopers Hall - Portland, Oregon
Winery & Taproom Wedding held in The Industrial District in Portland, Oregon. Katie and Joseph had the most beautiful of days. They overcame planning a wedding during a pandemic only to find out that come the weekend of their wedding, Portland would hit record high temperatures…
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How to Plan an Oregon Engagement Session
Even though my engagement sessions are relaxed, I still think it’s beneficial to go over everything from outfits, Location, Weather, & When to Schedule! All of these factors really will help with the photo outcome!
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Portland Cathedral Park Wedding
…and it was an evening that started with the most magical ceremony, then a dinner all underneath my favorite bridge in Portland, St. Johns Bridge. Could you imagine getting married at this spot?
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Couple Photos Alongside Their VW Bus
Dakota and myself drove out to me them on a (very cold) Saturday morning outside of Eugene, and the scenery was PERFECT! Fog everywhere (my favorite) and then as the morning went on the sun rose and brought some warmth to the photos but not much to our freezing hands. They made some coffee and sipped it for warmth, and it was just a lovely morning. I love photographing milestones and life’s little adventures. It’s easy to skip through moments that you’ll one day look back on, and so providing some colors to those memories are my favorite.
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Best Wedding Florists in Oregon
After many weddings, elopements, and editorial shoots, I’ve met some pretty creative florists! Here’s a list of the top florists I’ve had the pleasure of working with, with photos of their stellar floral work!
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Define Eloping & How To Make It You
Elopements can be calm & intimate in the middle of the woods, elopements can be a rockin city ceremony with pub crawling afterwards, elopements can be your most special humans by your side, and elopements can also be just the two of you.
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Elopement at Smith Rock, Oregon
What’s better than an October Elopement? A Bend, Oregon October Elopement. Hands down Bend & Central Oregon in general turns into a gold mine of colorful trees, crisp fall weather, and paired with the already stunning elopement locations, it makes for a magical wedding.
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Mount Rainier, Sunrise Trail Elopement
They spent the early afternoon getting ready - It was just Kelsey’s parents and sister, and JJ’s parents. Months later I would fly to shoot their big reception party in downtown Seattle - but for now, it was just their closest family to share in this beautiful day. My favorite kind of day.
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Beautiful Small Businesses in Oregon
It’s no mystery that many small businesses are facing an extremely difficult time due to Covid-19. Although, if it’s brought any silver lining at all, I believe that would be to bring greater awareness too all these gems in the community that are locally owned!
Discount Codes for every featured shop on here!!!
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The Lords Mansion in Olympia, Washington Wedding
A handmade cake from grandma, chocolate bars with their last name on them, a mansion in the most Christmasy town I’ve ever seen (seriously some hallmark stuff) and an incredibly uplifting day.
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Autumn Couple Shoot in Munich, Germany
So, after I finished my breakfast on a sunny autumn morning in Munich, Germany, Lisa and Marlon swung by to pick me up for our photo shoot…
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