Brianna + Matt | Portland courthouse wedding & MT Hood backyard bash

It rained non-stop on the day of Brianna & Matt's wedding but never once did I hear either of them (or their guests) complain. Through the ceremony and portraits everyone just laughed and threw on a rain jacket. The reception got moved inside, which included Matt & Brianna's much-rehearsed Dirty Dancing routine. (She even had her dress custom made to replicate the swingy, pink one worn by "Baby" in the movie's epic final scene.) It was in this cramped living room of a vacation rental home near Mt. Hood that they drank cider, shared homemade pie, let the dogs loose on the dance floor, and ate their first meal (burgers & hot dogs) as man and wife for the first time. It was casual. It was fun. It was wet. It was so, so perfect. It was why I love small weddings at home because they are less about perfection and more about the heart. I often become friends with my couples, and with these two it's been no exception. Matt & Brianna are so much more than my friends though, they are role models for what I want to have with a partner. They are eachothers' best friend and have an easiness about they way they communicate and share their life that I admire so damn much. Happy anniversary you two. I'm so happy for you.  xoxo

 

 

The day before their wedding, Brianna & Matt had a courthouse ceremony and asked me to come along instead of photographing their rehearsal that night. I LOVE courthouse ceremonies and loved the extra opportunity to get a few portraits of them outside of their wedding day. If you are planning your wedding consider this an option!

 

 

Shannon + Justin | Andrews Lake | Durango, CO. Wedding

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I was so lucky when Shannon and Justin came into my life. I knew from the very beginning that they didn't do anything according to expectations from anyone else. Because of this, their relationship and their wedding day was one-of-a-kind. There was no fuss over picky details or a rigid schedule. In fact, the day was so relaxed we had time to order a pizza and leisurely eat a couple slices before heading to the lake. If you're a wedding photographer you know how rare and amazing this is! In short, Shannon and Justin really just wanted a pretty mountain view and to drink beer with their closest, dearest friends and family. That is exactly what they got.

Shannon and Justin are the kind of couple I love to photograph because they treat me like family and also fully trust my vision. So much so that Shannon asked me to ride along with her two days before the wedding to pick out a spot for the ceremony at Andrews Lake. Shannon and Justin are also awesome because they had not one but two "rehearsal" dinners that weren't really rehearsals at all, but rather an excuse to drink beer. If you remember, this is the same couple that brought beer on their engagement shoot. Are you sensing a theme here? I like these guys. I am so happy for them!

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Shannon & Justin's Animas Mountain Engagement Pictures Hair & Makeup: Lemon Head Salon Getting Ready: Leeland House & Rochester Hotel Ceremony: Andrews Lake Flowers: April's Garden Reception: The Lost Dog (unfortunately closed it's doors shortly after this wedding) ...