The CGP Blog

This was my first time shooting a Wedding at the Columbia Gorge Hotel and Spa. I can not wait to go back. It has already become one of my favorite venues! The Columbia Gorge Hotel is perched above the Columbia River in Hood River, Oregon. It has some of the best views the gorge has […]

This Vintage Gardens Rustic Events wedding in Washington was a stunning blend of garden elegance and rustic charm. It was my first time photographing at this venue, and I am already hoping to return soon. Everywhere I turned, there was another beautifully maintained backdrop waiting for its moment. Vintage Gardens Rustic Events Wedding Nicole Issler […]

This Moonlight Events wedding in Vancouver, Washington was elegant, emotional, and full of personality. I had been looking forward to it since photographing their engagement session last winter. That session took us across four locations, including a basketball court to celebrate Leslie’s time in the WNBA. From the very start, I knew this love story […]

This Tiny Creekside Retreat wedding in Washington was one of the most laid back and unique celebrations I have photographed. The venue sits along Abernathy Creek in Longview, Washington, and it was the perfect match for this sweet, intimate day. A Hidden Gem Along the Creek I have known the owner of My Tiny Creekside […]

This grand celebration in historic Troutdale was one of the largest weddings I have ever photographed at this venue. The day was full of movement, energy, and joy. It reminded me how much fun it is to photograph a big wedding! Grand Celebration in Historic Troutdale This adorable couple originally married in India, surrounded by […]

This colorful celebration in Troutdale was filled with bold style, emotional moments, and some of the best dance floor energy I have ever seen. From laughter and tears to vibrant details, this day had everything. A Ceremony Overflowing With Emotion The couple planned a heartfelt ceremony surrounded by family and friends. The bride carried a […]

This historic Portland hotel celebration at McMenamin’s Kennedy School was a blast! It was one of the larger weddings I have photographed at this property. The day was colorful, full of tradition, and bursting with energy. Getting Ready Beside the Courtyard The couple’s hotel room was directly off the courtyard where the ceremony would be […]

This Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden wedding was so sweet, intimate, and full of natural beauty. It was my first time photographing a wedding there, and my first visit back since before the pandemic. I used to shoot family sessions at this garden all the time, back when it was open until dusk. Although the hours […]

This Gold Medal Garden wedding was full of laughter, color, and intimate family moments. The Gold Medal Garden is within the International Rose Test Garden in Portland. It was such a beautiful day. Getting Ready Time I began the day at the bride’s mother’s home. Natural light filled every corner, and the space was full […]

This particular celebration I’m calling the sunflower and cheese wedding! I think I photograph at the Troutdale House more than anywhere else, and it is always a joy to return. This one was full of personality, color, and an incredible amount of love. From start to finish, the day felt vibrant and personal, with every […]

This wedding at Hoyt Arboretum had everything: laughter, sentiment, runners mid-ceremony, bubble guns, and a laminated photo of a pooping dog. It was one of the most heartfelt and memorable celebrations I’ve photographed. Portraits at Cathedral Park We started the day at Cathedral Park, a spot the couple originally considered for their ceremony. The groom […]

This sweet and adventurous wedding aboard the Portland Spirit was such a fun one to photograph. The couple planned an intimate celebration with family. The entire day had the perfect mix of relaxed joy and Portland charm. Portraits at the RiverPlace Hotel We started the day downtown at the RiverPlace Hotel, right along the waterfront. […]

14 Days to Camera-Ready Skin When I was recently gearing up for a big school reunion, which I also happened to be planning (because apparently I enjoy stress), I realized I needed new foundation. I had run out, and after 20 years my brand had discontinued my specific color (how they choose which ones go, […]

Weddings at Redland Family Farm are always the best. This venue is such a dreamy spot tucked just 30 minutes outside Portland in Oregon City. It’s a working Christmas tree farm with so many unique and magical spaces spread across the 50-acre property. There’s an olive grove, a plum orchard, a gorgeous barn, a vintage […]

Ultimate Packing List for Oregon Weddings: Essentials for Every Wild, Wonderful Venue Planning a wedding (or attending one) in Oregon… here’s the ultimate packing list for Oregon Weddings. Welcome to the land of waterfalls, volcanoes, forests, vineyards, beaches… and wildly unpredictable weather. As a longtime wedding photographer who’s worked at venues from the Columbia River […]

Instead of sunshine and warmth, this rainy wedding at Mt. Tabor delivered a steady, chilly drizzle from morning ‘til night… almost unheard of for late June. It may have been the day after summer solstice, but Portland had other plans. But for this adventurous couple and their fellowship of loved ones, the unexpected weather only […]

I had the pleasure of returning to one of my favorite venues for this sweet and romantic June wedding. It was at the Troutdale House in Troutdale, Oregon. This venue always brings a warm, nostalgic charm to wedding days. It never fails to deliver a cozy and welcoming space for love stories to unfold. This […]

This purple and blue wedding at Troutdale House was so lovely. The colors were perfect for a May wedding, with the ceremony in the wisteria courtyard, and the reception in the enchanted ballroom. Purple and Blue Wedding This romantic wedding at The Troutdale House was bursting with purples, soft blues, and the kind of magic […]

This is one of my favorite portrait locations in all of Portland, so when I was asked to photograph this micro wedding at Peninsula Park, I was thrilled! It makes for such great backdrops and has so much variety. And even though it’s May, there’s already enough color popping to give those floral springtime vibes. […]

Tucked away in the middle of Portland’s industrial NW neighborhood is one of the city’s best-kept secrets: The Orangerie, a greenhouse nestled inside Pomarius Nursery, perfect for a dreamy greenhouse wedding. With frosty floor-to-ceiling walls, greenery in every direction, and soft natural light pouring in, it’s like stepping into a hidden garden oasis — no […]

Weddings at Arc Light are always a hit plus it is one of my favorite hidden gems in Oregon City. Originally built in 1922, this historic ballroom has been beautifully reimagined into a stylish and versatile venue. The space includes a grand ballroom, cocktail lounge, two fully furnished getting ready suites, and some of the […]