Welcome to the journal — where art, intention, and experience come together. This is where I share everything I’ve learned behind the lens so you can feel confident, inspired, and fully present in every moment we capture.
Here, you’ll find thoughtful resources, creative ideas, and heartfelt stories — from wedding planning tips and engagement session guides to behind-the-scenes insights and real love stories I’ve had the honor to photograph.
Whether you’re newly engaged, deep into planning your wedding, or celebrating a new season of life, this is your space to learn, dream, and get inspired for what’s ahead.

A Destinatiton Engagement Filled with Rain, Fog, and Love The Appalachian Mountains have a way of holding stories inside their mist — quiet, sacred, and cinematic. Cece and Stockton’s North Carolina engagement session was exactly that kind of story. I flew in from Oregon to capture their destination engagement session, part of their Ultimate Wedding […]

A guide to the most romantic, scenic, and timeless places to say “I do” in and around Portland Oregon. When you’re planning a wedding in the Pacific Northwest, one of the most exciting (and overwhelming) parts is choosing your venue. Portland and the surrounding area are home to some of the most breathtaking spaces, from […]

Some love stories unfold in chapters — and Danielle and John’s was one of those beautifully layered celebrations. Instead of following tradition, they crafted their own path: beginning with an intimate elopement on the beaches of Hawaii, then later gathering loved ones for a sun-soaked summer reception in Washington. Captured through a blend of editorial […]

See Julie & Titus’ joyful Villa Ragalie wedding in Corbett, Oregon. Intimate outdoor celebration with cars, laughter, and cinematic wedding photography. Some weddings just feel different—not because of the flowers or the décor (although, let’s be real, this one had both), but because of the people. The wedding photography at Villa Ragalie in Corbett, Oregon […]