This beautiful elopement took place at the Nines in downtown Portland. Sammie & Brady wanted to celebrate their love in a elegant and modern way, surrounded by just their closest friends and family. The Nines is vibrant and artsy in every way -- the perfect setting for their urban, downtown wedding. Sammie got ready in the morning in one of their beautiful suites with her best friend, Andrea, by her side. We met up with Brady for their first look and then continued around the hotel for some portraits before their ceremony. The highlight for portraits though, was definitely getting to shoot at Departure Lounge, the Nines' rooftop restaurant balcony. Located on the 15th-floor in the middle of downtown, we had a gorgeous view of the city as the backdrop for their portraits. A special treat, indeed.
Thank you Sammie and Brady for letting me be a part of your wedding day! I had so much fun with you two!
Tanya & Warren - The Empress Estates Wedding - Sneak Peek
Portland Newborn Photography - Baby June
Meet baby June. This little girl was just 12 days old when we photographed her and her parents in my home studio in NE Portland. Every session is different and we always go at baby's pace, doing only what he/she will allow us to do, and never forcing a baby into a position it doesn't feel comfortable in. Little June let us move her all over, swaddling her in lace, dressing her in tutus and headbands, and even posing her in several different baskets and positions. I think my favorite, though, was watching her snuggle all cuddled up with her dad. We placed little June on her daddy's chest and immediately you could tell she felt right at home. Her cheeks squished up, her bum stuck out, baby snores ensued, and we all couldn't help but smile at such a sweet bundle of cuteness.
