A New Beginning

When the wheat fields are at their highest in Western Oregon, sometime in early August, they make a fantastic setting; especially at sunset. I really like the juxtaposition of the rustic with the formal.

Don’t Look!

The fellow wearing the kilt is the bride’s brother, who flew in from England. One of the groomsmen wanted to see if the kilt wearer was ‘accurately’ dressed… 🙂 Groomsmen do all kinds of funny things but this was one of the funnier ones!

Go ahead, jump!

This wedding party was quite large; they were also very willing to do whatever I asked of them 🙂 Since most of the bridesmaids were on dance team together, I knew this shot was going to be fun.

Light it up

When Megan and Kenji walked past this old barn I saw their shadows on the wall and thought, what a fun portrait that would be! This was taken at Whisper’n’Oaks.  

A brief interlude

My stepfather, Chris Clark, passed away this morning after a 2 year battle with cancer. He and my mother were married in 1978. He was an amazing man, one of the world’s leading Alzheimer’s researchers, and just the strongest person I’ve ever met. This is his CV. More wedding images tomorrow.

Attention to Details

It’s always nice to have a helpful Maid of Honor. In this Broken Top wedding, shot in Bend, the MOH maid sure the bride’s dress was going to look perfect as her father escorted her down the aisle.

A recent ad campaign

This was the ad I ran for the early bookings of 2012.

A Toast to the Future, A King Estate Wedding

There are many reasons to have your wedding at King Estate Vineyards, not the least of which is their great wine! Every couple I’ve worked with at King Estate has taken full advantage of not just the vineyard itself but also of the varietals it produces. My favorite is the King Estate 2006 Domaine Pinot Noir. The Domaine name simply means that 100% of…

Giving her away

I never know how the bride’s parents are going to react while the vows are being said. These parents were torn between happiness for their little girl and the knowledge that she had, indeed, grown up. This image was taken at Whisper’n’Oaks near Eugene, OR.  

Bridal Veil Lakes wedding

Since I have this image as part of my collage (above post), I figured I may as well say a little more about it. Ashley & Chris were married at Bridal Veil Lakes, located 50 miles or so east of Portland. While the venue is somewhat remote, it’s definitely worth the drive! If you’re thinking of visiting the area, I would recommend staying at…