Armando asked if we’d like to photograph him when he proposed to Tara in Cathedral Park, and of course we said yes!
According to ABC News, it’s the new trend, documenting big events like proposals to share on social media, in wedding albums, and more. And we love it!
What an amazingly special day to be part of. Thank you Armando for asking us to be your proposal photographer, and for asking Tara to be your wife!
We get to be so sneaky sometimes….
She didn’t even know we were here, taking pictures.
And she didn’t see this coming.
Joy on his face, and surprise on hers.
And she said yes, sealing it with a kiss.
The best response of all: unmitigated joy.
What an absolute delight to get to be there when you proposed, Arvind. What an honor and a joy. Thanks for letting us be your proposal photographers, and help you remember this day for the rest of your lives.
I really like Jesse and Regina. A psychologist and yoga instructor respectively, they are thoughtful, intelligent, and a lot of fun. They laugh easily. And they really really like each other. It’s so obvious in the way they communicate, compliment each other, and laugh together. We had a great time photographing their engagement portraits at Jenkins Estate, in Beaverton, this spring. I’m so excited to photograph their wedding in just a couple of months….
Congratulations on your engagement, Regina and Jesse! We can’t wait to be your wedding photographers!
When you’re planning your wedding, there’s no question about whether or not you’ll have a wedding photographer there. You know you want every single moment captured forever. But what about your proposal? It’s an equally special and personal moment. While the wedding is often thought of as ‘the most important day ever’, the proposal is actually the one time when it’s just about you two, which makes it even more special.
We know how to be discreet, and to capture that catch-your-breath moment when someone drops down on one knee. And after your special someone says, “Yes!”, we’ll create some beautiful engagement portraits for you on the spot.
And that’s just what we did for Dio and his girlfriend. He called us from California, saying they were planning to spend a few days in Portland, and that he wanted to propose. We said yes!
A lot of planning goes in to proposal photography. We secretly arranged a location (Hoyt Arboretum) and time, and then it was go time!
As you can see in the photo essay below, she said yes!
In spite of the May rains, Bryan and Shashima’s wedding, at Bridal Veil Lakes, was an amazing day, filled with lots of laughter. Bryan and Shashima are both medical students, taking time out of their studies for the weekend to get married. Shashima’s laughter and Bryan’s gentle charm made for a beautiful day.
Before heading out to Bridal Veil Lakes for their wedding portrait photography, the groomsmen got ready in downtown Portland at The Nines, and the ladies at The Riverplace Hotel. Then we all drove out to the magnificent wedding venue in the Columbia River Gorge, and took some beautiful photographs.
Most of the time, couples like to have their wedding portrait photography down before the ceremony, so they can relax and enjoy the cocktail hour and reception without interruption. So we arrange for a First Look, where the couple gets to see each other in all their wedding glory for the first time. And Bridal Veil Lake gives us some stunning locations for this beautiful moment:
It was a misty day when we arrived at the Lakes, but soon it turned to rain. It was a good thing Shashima and her bridesmaids had brought along some red umbrellas!
We just have to give a shout-out to Whitney Werts, of Whitney Werts Events, for her awesome work on this wedding. With the onset of the rain, she was so on the ball: ordering tents and heaters, moving everything indoors, and having a great attitude all the while. We just loved working with Whitney and Stephanie, and their hard work made the day so much better, in spite of the rain!
A couple of other wedding vendors made this wedding extra special as well: The Lamb’s Table served up some of the best wedding food we’ve ever had. And that’s saying something. So tasty, so gourmet, and so pretty…what a treat.
And the music! Andrew Serino of John Ross Music didn’t just DJ the day, he played most of the music on-site, live. It was so beautiful.
Thank you, Bryan and Shashima, for letting us be your wedding photographers!
One of the best parts of being networked with other vendors in the wedding industry is getting to collaborate on fun photo shoots together! For this styled shoot, we worked with The Power of Love Rentals (http://www.powerofloverentals.com/) to add to our vintage citrus feel. Melanie Salazar at Delectable put together a “naked cake” for us to photograph, and I’ll admit we may have all sat down and ate it when the shoot was over. It looked so pretty, but it tasted amazing! We met out at Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint and all of our models did a fabulous job trucking through the tall grass in their fancy outfits! It is so much fun working with such great professionals!
When the Singhs contacted us about photographing their Indian Wedding Anniversary, we were so excited. There is just nothing like an Indian wedding or party for color, laughter, and excitement. And this was no exception! The photos convey it all: music, laughter, dancing, family, fun, and lots of love…it’s all there.
On the morning of Allison and Michael’s wedding I got a call from Allison. She said they were going to be late, and I could hear in her voice that she was a little upset. The plan was to meet at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral before the ceremony for portraits. However, the night before during the rehearsal dinner, Michael’s wedding ring and Allison’s shoes were stolen out of a bridesmaid’s car. Luckily her dress was left untouched, but they had to make a last-minute run to the department store to find replacements. Fortunately, the good folks at Nordstrom, after hearing Allison’s story, hooked her up with a free pair of shoes.
Low and behold, the bride and groom were only a few minutes behind and they were in great spirits! Given the potential stress that can be caused by theft, especially in regards to a wedding, I was incredibly impressed by Allison and Michael’s cheerfulness as we started shooting their portraits. I nearly forgot about the phone call I’d had with Allison earlier. I’d say it speaks a great deal about their character to remain so positive given the circumstance so that they could enjoy and be in the moment at hand.
By the time the reception rolled around you would have never known anything had gone awry if you had seen the newlyweds holding hands with their friends and family, laughing euphorically, as they whirled around in a large circle during a traditional Greek dance while their parents showered them with dollar bills.
Many thanks to all those who made this wedding so beautiful! If you’re looking for the best in Portland Wedding Photography, call us today!
Thank you Kyle, you did an amazing job capturing our day and we are so happy that you were with us. Both of our wedding rings in addition to my wedding earings, shoes, overnight bags and camera were all stolen. Everyone really pulled together to help us through the day. Big shout out to David at Malka Diamonds & Jewelry for hustling to re-create my ring that day so that Michael could surpise me. xx
Julia is a high school senior from Lake Oswego, and we had a great time photographing her senior photos together! We photographed at the beautiful Jenkins Estate in Beaverton, enjoying a surprisingly warm day for late winter. Check out some of the beautiful photos we created together!
Julia is a twin, and her brother Daniel came along for some senior photos as well. He’s the coolest older brother: this big, strong, sweet guy actually carried his sister around (which he says he does often) when she had some shoe problems…. What a great big brother!
She wended her way up the trail toward the bridge at Multnomah Falls, her yellow umbrella guiding her way like a beacon. I watched and waited, pretending to be a tourist. Arvind stood nearby, a ring in his pocket….
When she arrived, he bent down on one knee, sharing his heart with her.
And she said yes. Yes!
Multnomah Falls is such an amazing location for proposing. Even in the rain! I loved being the one to photograph Arvind’s proposal, and that magical kiss. Afterward, we photographed some engagement portraits with Multnomah Falls in the background, to commemorate this amazing day.
Congratulations, you two! We’re so excited to have been with you on one of the most important days of your lives!
Proposal photography is a special occasion. If you’re thinking of proposing at Multnomah Falls, let us help you plan out the perfect proposal! As professional proposal photographers, in Portland and abroad, we can help you make this the most memorable event in your life. Just ask. We’re here to help.
What better place to photograph engagement photos in Portland in the fall than at Hoyt Arboretum? With so many beautiful trees to choose from…it makes for a great venue for portrait photography. So I traipsed around the park with Whitney and Paul, as we talked about their lives, their busy schedules, how they met, and their plans for their wedding. It’s coming up in October, at the lovely Ainsworth House in Oregon City. We love wedding photography at Ainsworth House, and can’t wait!
In spite of telling me that they feel awkward when being photographed, I couldn’t tell. They’re a lot of fun, and I think it shows in the photos.
Whitney and Paul thought long and hard about who to hire for their wedding photographer. They wanted a photographer that is affordable, yet artistic and experienced, whose wedding photography stands out from the crowd. (And there’s a real crowd of wedding photographers in Portland!) So we were really honored when they finally decided to ask us to be their wedding photographers!
Are you looking for an Ainsworth House Wedding Photographer? As one of their preferred photographers, we’d love to photograph your wedding at Ainsworth House–storm or no storm! Contact us today to learn more!
SHE SAID YES!!
For the fourth time this winter, we’ve had the privilege of sneaking around and photographing couples while they propose. Thankfully, all of the girls have said yes, including Aman’s new fiance!
After a trek in to Wahclella Falls, in the Columbia River Gorge (as we secretly followed them), Aman proposed. Congratulations!
If you’re looking for spectacular engagement portrait photography in Portland, or photojournalistic proposal photography, give us a call! We love to tell love stories!
