Andrea and Jeff – Multnomah Athletic Club Reception
Andrea and Jeff were married this summer in beautiful St. Thomas, I got to photograph their stateside reception this past weekend at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Since the couple doesn’t live in Portland, I didn’t get a chance to meet them until the day of, but they could not have been more friendly and welcoming to my constant presence as they visited with friends and family. Andrea looked absolutely stunning in her lace wedding gown, and the ballroom at the MAC had been decorated in pink and white centerpieces that coordinated with Jeff’s tie and the bridesmaid’s beautiful pink dresses. While guests arrived, Andrea and Jeff spent some time together at MACtinis (a small bar in the club), and then made their grand entrance into the ballroom and walked straight onto the dance floor for their first dance.   The guests were all smiles throughout the night, it was the perfect atmosphere for celebration, and I was very happy to get to be a part of it.
Miles – Baby Portraits – Portland Oregon
I was so excited to get to take pictures of baby Miles with his family last weekend, Miles was sweet and mellow, and took a little nap during our session, but also gave us plenty of awake time to photograph those big brown eyes! Mom and Dad and great danes Blu and Tucker were great sports about hopping in some family photos. I loved the “Made in Oregon” sign that shows up in a few photos (that was Miles’ parents’ idea). Mom and Dad and Grandma were all wonderful helpers keeping Miles happy and helping keep Blu and Tucker occupied with lots of treats (although both pups were very curious about all the photo action).
Gracie – Newborn Photos – Portland
I was very lucky to spend the morning with baby Gracie and her mom and dad. Little Gracie is the baby Emily and Marcus (remember their wedding from a few years back?), and she is just one week old today! She was a great sport during all our moving about in the photo session, and even let us pose her near some of the colorful cranes that were part of her parents’ wedding decor. I’m including a couple pictures of her nursery because I just loved how Emily uses so much color for that cheery room, her uncle even made a really cool narwhale piece or art for her wall (and it isn’t pictured but there is an octopus to match). I also loved the little stuffed animal monsters that were made by her grandma. All in all, a really great way to spend the morning!
Kelly and Kyle’s Wedding – Jenkins Estate – Beaverton Oregon
Kelly and Kyle were married at the Jenkins Estate in Beaverton on a sunny August Morning. Since I had already had lots of fun getting to know kelly and kyle during their engagement session in Seattle last February, it was exciting for me to get to see them again on their wedding day. The grassy meadow at the Jenkins Estate was an absolutely beautiful spot for their ceremony, and the outdoor porches around the main house made for a great spot for guests to eat and visit. Some of my favorite parts of this wedding included the giant donut they shared in lieu of a cake (and I’m still kicking myself for not grabbing a donut while I was there), and the gorgeous wedding dress kelly picked to wear (look for the tiny polka dot details in the fabric), the wedding party was full of energy and fun, and the groomsmen even had some suggestions of their own for picture poses (you’ll notice one below of them showing off kelly’s strength), I loved that they brought in a few gold fish (as a tribute to the last name that the couple now shares), and the song that Kyle’s sister wrote and sang for them was really touching and beautiful (and left very few dry eyes in the room). I loved the sporty little car they used as their getaway, and the bubbles that guests blew for them as they left the reception! I had a great time spending the day with these two! Below are some of my favorite photos.
Jennifer and Josh – Wedding at a Private Home in Portland, OR
Jenn and Josh were married at his parent’s beautiful property just outside of Portland, OR. There were so many lovely details to photograph in this wedding, the coconut and pineapple cupcakes, the custom tropical drinks, the centerpieces on each table that were a different from one another, the home-made jars of jam for guests to take home, the pig that the groomsmen had spent all day cooking for the reception, and much more. I loved the beautiful matching fabric that made up Jenn’s halter dress and also Josh’s shirt (not to mention the matching orange flowered fabric that was used for the bridal party and close family outfits). And the flowers in all the girls’ hair smelled amazing (and looked absolutely stunning in Jenn’s beautiful curly hair). I’m told that the groomsmen spent the few days leading up to the wedding camped out at this beautiful site and getting everything ready for the wedding (they even converted the barn on site into an area for dancing and for another bar during the reception). It was a lovely and very intimate setting for their celebration (and because we were surrounded by trees, it stayed the perfect temperature even though it was a warm summer day). I had a wonderful time photographing these two, and below are some of my favorite pictures from the day.
Maxamilia Two-Month Baby Photos – Vancouver, WA
- At August 18, 2013
- By Haley Lovett
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I was very excited to get to do a photo session with baby Maxamilia this past weekend. I already know her mom and dad, but this was the very first time I got to meet her, and it was a delight! She is a very happy little girl and surrounded by lots of love! A couple of her stuffed animals made some guest appearances in the pictures, including her stuffed bear and stuffed elephant, and even the family cat stopped by to get a quick solo picture during our session. She was a really good sport during our photo shoot and let us take her to the park for some more photos when we finished at home. At the park we snapped a couple shots of her getting taken down the slide by her dad, and she got held on the swings (but it still too little to do any swinging – maybe next time!). All in all, it was a really fun way for me to spend an afternoon.
Sarah and Michael Marriage Celebration at Blue Sky Gallery, Portland, OR
I was lucky to get to spend the day with Sarah and Michael for the second half of their wedding celebrations. The two actually were married in Sydney, Australia and were in Portland to have another party! They had a blessing service at First United Methodist Church followed by a lovely reception at Blue Sky Photography Gallery in downtown Portland (my first time at Blue Sky for a private event!). Both spaces were perfect for the occasion, filled with light and lots of smiles and laughter from friends and family. Sarah and Michael were just a delight and I was so happy to get to be a part of their day. There were a lot of hand-made details that made the day memorable to me, I really loved the bouquets and flower arrangements, put together by friends with flowers picked up just that morning at the farmer’s market, and the jars of curry powder Sarah put together for guests to take home were made using Michael’s secret family recipe, the cloth that was at the front of the blessing ceremony and on the guest book table was also hand embroidered. It was so wonderful to see this group of friends and family gather together (from all over the country, and all over the world as well) and share in the love and marriage of these two.
  
Kristen and Matt – Wedding at Rogue Hop Farm in Independence, OR
Kristen and Matt were married on a bright and sunny day in Independence, OR at the Rogue Hop Farms. If you haven’t had a chance to check this place out, you should definitely go! They have a tasting room open to the public, as well as a lovely venue for weddings.
Kristen looked absolutely gorgeous in a dress that had some custom additions by a close family friend, and her bouquet with mixed flowers (and that beautiful sunflower) and the mixed wild flowers in the mason jars on each table was a perfect compliment to the summery feel of the day.
I loved the chandelier that they hung from the trees during the ceremony, and the ice cream sundae bar that they had in lieu of a traditional cake (perfect for a warm day!).
Some of my favorite pictures happened just before sunset when we were able to sneak away and pose a bit in between the rows of hops, they made a really striking background for a really sweet and wonderful couple!
   
 
 
   
 
Chrys and Nate – Hotel DeLuxe Wedding – Portland Oregon
I’ve been meaning to post pictures from Chrys and Nate’s wedding for almost four months, so please pardon the extreme tardiness (there are a few more weddings that I should be blogging about in the next couple months). Nate and Chrys were married at the Hotel Deluxe in downtown Portland in March. The luxurious vintage details of the Hotel Deluxe made for the perfect setting for their intimate ceremony and reception, I loved the lush drapes in the Screening Room where they were married, and the vintage-looking chandeliers, and the gentle Alice in Wonderland theme of their wedding could be found in little details throughout the day.
I loved Chrys’ vintage silver dress, and her blue high heels added a wonderful burst of color. They had friends play guitar and sing as they walked down the aisle, and Chrys’ sister officiated the wedding (and included an aptly placed quote from the Princess Bride).  The friendly dog you’ll see in a few pictures walked the rings down the aisle (and was a great sport!).
After the ceremony, guests gathered in the gorgeous lobby for a few signature cocktails while I stole the couple for a few minutes to take some pictures around downtown, then everyone gathered in the Screening Room for dinner, ice cream from Salt N Straw, and lots of dancing (but not before a series of very touching, and a few hilarious, toasts).
Since Nate and Chrys are friends of mine, it was especially meaningful for me to get to be a part of their wedding day. A few of my favorite pictures are below.
 
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Jesikah and Jon – Wedding at Alderbrook Park, Brush Prairie, Washington
Jesikah and Jon got married on their anniversary at the beautiful Alderbrook Park in Washington. The deep reds of Jesikah’s bridal bouquet and the rich black of the bridesmaids’ dresses were a wonderful compliment to the lush green of the wedding site near the lake at Alderbrook. The wedding had a subtle Snow White theme (notice the rich color scheme and the apples), which really fit in with the surrounding scenery (the little cottage seemed right out of a fairy tale). The sky threatened to rain all day, but the clouds cleared up momentarily for the ceremony (we even saw a bit of sun), and even though it rained a bit during the family photos and the portraits, Jesikah and Jon were great sports about it (and I thought it had a wonderfully romantic feel about it), you can even see the tiny specks of rain in some of the portraits. The rain also gave me a great chance to see how very loving this group was, Jon was always willing to hold an umbrella, lend his jacket, or let Jesikah sit on his lap to keep her out of the rain as much as possible, and Jesikah was always checking to make sure everyone else (including her very sweet daughter) was warm and comfortable during the day. One of the groomsmen even made a makeshift rain cover for the littler kids using a tablecloth (which they thought was lots of fun to hide under and peek out of). A few of my favorite photos below are the pictures of Jon with Jesikah’s daughter walking up the aisle to give him a hug and kiss, and the photo of Jesikah taking a quick break from the rain during our portraits by sitting on Jon’s lap, the picture of the little ones hiding from the rain, and the close up of Jesikah’s bouquet, where you can see the lovely rain drops.
