Portland Wedding Photographer | Katie & Rob

I adore Katie and Rob. I got to know them a bit before the wedding, through shooting their engagement session, as well as Katie's boudoir session. They're so freaking adorable together! Their August wedding (yeah, I'm a little behind on blogging) was held at The Grotto, with the reception following at Embassy Suites. It was all gorgeous!

Having some fun in the limo, on the way to the wedding.

Walking down the aisle.

The reception.

Check out that look on his face. So in love!

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Salem Children's Photographer | My own.

My 9 year old recently got his hair cut and donated it to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Because it was such a change, I just had to take photos of him.

Here is a before shot, which was actually 

taken about four months before the cut.

And after....

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Salem Family Photographer | Feeling Blue

Okay, not really. This family was actually quite happy. 

They're just wearing blue 

(which I think looks great against the fall colors). 

Brother and sister!

I don't know if I've ever seen such a resemblance 

between father and son before!

Salem Portrait Photographer | Yes, I am addicted to hats.

Just a quick glance through my portfolio gives away my obsession wit hats! 

I also love hair accessories and textures. 

I was so excited when my friend, Laura, showed up for our session with 

both a hat and a great feathered headband. In addition to the great 

head pieces, she chose a fabulous outfit with layers 

(something I always tell my clients to wear), texture, and creativity!

Salem Portrait Photographer | What to Wear.

Whether you're casual or dressy, dressing in layers and adding accessories always make an outfit look more polished and makes for a better portrait. 

This look from polyvore.com is pink, pink, pink!

Choosing a bold color like this is ideal for this time of year since 

most of the outdoor scenery is brown and dead. Mixing a bold color with neutrals, like denim and black, is the perfect way to add color without going overboard. Jackets are a great way to add layers, as well 

as hide any trouble areas you may have. 

Salem Wedding Photographer | Not your typical backyard wedding!

I was so excited when Azure, of Azure Marie Photography, asked me to second shoot this wedding for her. Not only was it a gay wedding (yay!), but it was a gorgeous couple from New York! On top of that, they had one high class backyard wedding! 

They had SO many gorgeous details. 

They had so many things for kids to do, it was incredible. This was the puppet show area. They also had a bounce house and a craft table!

 Seriously, how gorgeous are these guys?!

Here are all of the girls in the wedding party...Yeah, can we say stunning?!

 There was an adorable couple taking film photos there too. I wish I could see the images, but I don't have their contact info. 

Just an intimate moment I caught between the formal portraits. I love it!