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Everything You Need to Know About Tide Pooling on the Oregon Coast

How to find the best tide pools, what tides are good, what animals you’re seeing, and so much more about tide pooling from an Oregon Coast local. I’m like really into tide pooling. I always struggle on how to convey that to people in casual conversations or when I try to explain tide pool things […]

May 25, 2023

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Why You Should Hire an Officiant for Your Elopement – Oregon Officiant

The reasons why hiring a professional officiant for your elopement can make all the difference. Should you hire an officiant for your elopement? Our on staff officiant, Bob, is here to answer just that: I know, you’re eloping because you don’t want to be stuck with any of the trappings of a traditional wedding. Why […]

May 9, 2023

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Everything You Need to Know About Eloping – Oregon Coast Elopement Photographer

All the information you need about eloping from what is an elopement to where can you elope to can you invite guests and so much more. Eloping has become a cool trendy word floating around the wedding industry. We’re also seeing new definitions coming up like minomies, micro-weddings, intimate weddings, and endless others. What even […]

April 15, 2023

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Elopements on 35mm Film – Oregon Coast Film Photographer

A collection of elopement and intimate wedding photos captured on film. The 2022 wedding season was the year of film. While I’m predominately a digital photographer, adding film to each elopement day has been such a game changer. There’s something captured in the film photos that simply can’t be captured on digital. The mentality when […]

March 23, 2023

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Oregon Coast and Redwood National Park Vow Renewal

A gorgeous vow renewal featuring the towering Redwoods and the epic cliffs of Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor on the Oregon Coast. Buckle up because you’re going to want to read these two’s story. Lydia reached out to me and told me about how her and her wife had a simple courthouse wedding amidst COVID. […]

March 21, 2023

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Southern Oregon Coast Elopement – Pacific Northwest Photographer

Oregon forests and Oregon Coast elopement in Brookings, OR on the Southern Oregon Coast. So many parts of this elopement day was complete magic. Starting with that crazy light in the photo above! These two put so much thought and effort into each part of their day. They are fellow photographers which made their day […]

March 19, 2023

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A-Frame Cabin Elopement in the Pacific Northwest – Washington Photographer

An A-frame cabin intimate wedding in the mountains of Washington featuring Mt. Rainier. One of the best things you can do for your elopement or intimate wedding is rent an adorable vacation rental. That’s exactly what these two did when they rented an A-frame cabin in Washington State for their intimate wedding. It gave them […]

March 16, 2023

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Olympic National Park Elopement – Washington State Photographer

A stunning Olympic National Park elopement featuring Hurricane Ridge, Ruby Beach, and the Hoh Rainforest. Let me tell ya, there’s something so magical about Olympic National Park. It has a bit of everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. There’s towering mountains, blue lakes, roaring waterfalls, rugged coastline, and literal rainforest. If you can’t decide […]

March 15, 2023

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Moab, UT National Park Elopement – Utah Photographer

A beautiful desert elopement featuring Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. The epic desert landscapes of Utah are tough to beat. The expansive area has so many options for privacy, incredible vistas, and hike lengths for any comfort level. If you’re up for extreme adventures, you can even rent a Jeep or […]

March 15, 2023

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Mt. Hood Elopement – Northwest Oregon and Portland, OR Photographer

A winter elopement featuring an A-frame cabin and the snow capped Mt. Hood just east of Portland, OR. Don’t forget winter when you’re trying to pick when you’re going to elope! Vendors are less busy so you’re more likely to be able to book your dream team, locations tend to be less busy, and it […]

March 15, 2023

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