It’s still pretty cool outside but I’m excited to start getting some engagement sessions on way before the busy wedding season! Here’s a pic of two of my favorite people! Still can’t believe we shot this epic photo on a parking ramp! #engagementphotos #engagementseason #engagedlife #spruitlovevang #engagedlife #fiance #gettingmarried #marryingmybestfriend #engagement #thisisus #pdxweddingphotographer #pdxweddings #pdxcouple (at Simple Joie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVlbTKPNNM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am so blessed to have been chosen to witness so many unique love stories in my lifetime. It has not only been a dream of mine to be to a photographer but to also be able to take care of myself and my family doing what I love. I cannot thank my clients and fans enough for supporting my small business dream. If it were not for love, I would not be here today – I am thankful for your love. Thank you to all the couples who shared their experiences on The Knot, it is a true honor to make The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame! #theknotbestofweddings #theknotbestofweddings2023 #theknotbestofweddingshalloffame #theknothalloffame #simplejoiephoto #portlandweddingphotographer #pdxweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #pnwweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #seattleweddingphotographer #lifeofaweddingphotographer (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnn9q9jLpgT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Still one of my favorite engagement sessions at Lover’s Lane! Day dreaming of spring sessions with couples! #engagedlife #engagedcouple #engagementphotos #loverslanetrail #loverslaneengagement #sanfranciscoengagement #sfengagementsession #engagedinsanfrancisco #bayareaweddingphotographer #thisisus #theknothalloffame #loveissimple #gettingmarriedsoon #candidlove #howtheyasked (at Lover's Lane Trail Presidio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnm5cPHPi0V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Who else is joining the engaged life tonight?!!! Let’s pop some champagne and celebrate! #engagementring #engaged #engagedlife #fiance #gettingmarried #newyearseve #popthechampagne #popthequestion #pdxweddingphotographer #pnwweddingphotographer #seattleweddingphotographer (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3MV8drF57/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s sad to learn that the iconic willow tree at Cathedral Park has burned down in a recent windstorm. It served as a backdrop for so many weddings and photo sessions. Coordinator & Stylist: @jaime.ta Photographer: @simplejoiephoto Hair and Makeup: @theandycane @annychow Florals & Invitations: @gratecompany Cake: @sugarhousecake Dress: @shop.confete Jewelry: @emmabrookejewelry Table Rentals: @summerseventrentals Tablescape Rentals: @settingthetablerentals Models: @margaretalba @clarkejeffries #portlandweddingvendor #portlandweddingteam #pdxweddingvenue #pdxweddings #pdxweddingphotographer #portlandoregon #romanticelopement #modernweddingdress #simpleweddingdress #sparklingweddingdress #goldenhourlight #pdxengagementphotographer #pdxphotography #gettingmarried #microweddings #microweddinginspo #planningthroughapandemic #pandemicwedding #smallweddings #intimateweddingphotographer #covidweddingplanning #covidweddings #unconventionaltogs #communityovercompetition #bipocweddingvendors #representationmatters #bayareaweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer #eleopmentwedding (at Cathedral Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9NhvdvENO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mom told me a woman should never say she has turned older than 29… but I can’t lie, I love getting older, love making more memories, and I think every year - the lines on my face are more beautiful in their own way! So this is 38. I’m currently a mommy of two under two, probably have only gotten about 3-4 hours of sleep each night in the last month, stuck in an editing cave, had a wonder full wedding season after a couple years of pandemic postponements, and doing my best living that starving artist life running my own business but I can’t imagine it another way! As people come in and out of my life with each season, I can say I’m finally in a place where I’m surrounded by some of the best! Oh yeah, and the kids napped long enough today so that I could shower today so I can take this photo! So life is beautiful! Happy Birthday to me and all the December babies! We made it another year! #itsmybirthday #thisis38 #lifeofamommyphotographer #lifeofaphotographer #gettingolderandwiser #ilovemylife #olderwomen #older #pdxweddingphotographer (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClpO-yzPr9u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Recently engaged!?? It’s time to start vendor shopping this week! First things first… get your venue and your date but after that, what’s next? Here’s a couple of ideas in the order I think you should go looking: 1. Planner - because they will help with the next steps 2. Photographer - typically only one person in their team so if they’re booked, they’re booked ( unless you book a big company with lots of associates) 3. Rentals - to make sure they still have the inventory you need 4. Flowers - to figure out look and feel before moving onto other vendors 5. Catering - these guys can probably do multiple events in a day but also book up fast because food is very important 6. Attire - need time for alterations 7. Glam squad - schedule your engagement session on same day as makeup trial 8. Signs & Invites - now that you have idea of decor in the day, these pieces tie in the whole look 9. DJ - Figure songs and timeline with them now that most details are in place! 10. Cake - last but not least! Go cake tasting!! #justengaged #engagedovertheholidays #shesaidyes #theysaidyes #sayido #weddingplanning #weddingplanninginspiration #engagementphotos #engaged #engagedlife #gettingmarried #fiance #loveissimple #lakesideengagement #weregettingmarried #meettheparents #homefortheholidays #howtheyasked #weddingvendors Workshop Host: @seanthomasphoto Design, Creative Direction and Floral: @charming_peony_studio Planner: @indigoeventdesign MUAH: @beautybespoken Video Team: @cobblestoneproductions Model: @biljana.cvijetinovic (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cle7Hyfv_1c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Thanksgiving! #weddingtablesetting #tablescape #tabledesign #kingstable #celebratelove (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClWcCyZJ9Z8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Anniversary to Nicole + Brad! It was such a fun idea to have all guests wear black while our couple stood out in white during this candlelit ceremony wedding against the San Francisco city skyline! Planner @heartandarrowweddings Venue @uclubsf.events HMUA @jacqueline_banuelos Paper @mintedweddings Florals @pairs.and.pieces Entertainment @amospro #sanfranciscowedding #universityclubwedding #sanfranciscouniversityclub #blackandwhitewedding #winterweddinginspiration #newyearsevecocktaildress #candlelitweddingceremony #candlelitwedding #whitesuit #groominspiration #mermaiddress #sanfranciscocityskyline #skylinewedding #bayareaweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer (at University Club of San Francisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMnWh5ydkp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Love is the thing that makes the life worthwhile. #loveyou #soinlovewithyou #lifeisworthwhile #ourstoryismyfavorite #weddinginspiration #gettingmarried #blendedbliss #pdxweddingphotographer #capturinglovestories #weddingphotography #weddinginspo #bridalportraitposes #bridalportrait #brideandgroom #tobelove_wedding #loveissimple #luxurylifestyle #fiance #engagedlife Photographer @simplejoiephoto Host @styledshootsacrossamerica Concept & Planning @heatherbengeofficial Venue @wadleyfarms Hair & Makeup @sunkissedandmadeup Floral Design @m.floral Men’s Wear @themoderngroom_ Gowns @styled.gowns Models @lavulo_era @blairmjones #styledshootsacrossamerica #SSAAshootcrawl (at Wadley Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjzhdYuu6n9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In the quiet moments, I love capturing imagery that help paint the bigger picture of the day, from photos of the venue to the surrounding landscape and vegetation. Although these images are sometimes overlooked at first glance because everyone wants to share the photos of smiling family and friends, these images end up in a lot of my couples’ albums because it ties in the look and feel for the day! #someofmyfavoritethings #landscapephotography #weddingvenues #weddingdetails #weddingday #pdxweddingphotographer #pnwweddings #pnwweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer (at Oswego Hills Vineyard & Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjwFxRFvvhk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A simple table setup with pops of fall for inspiration this season! Design + Planning @prim_event_studio Floral Design @twfloraldesignco Rentals @theonicollection @standardpartyrentals Linens @latavolalinen #weddingtabledecor #simplejoie #gatherings #timeforgettogethers #fallisforfamilies #loveissimple #weddingplanner #weddingplanning #planning #sanfranciscoweddings #microweddings #smallweddingideas #elopementwedding #makeyourbigdaystandout #smallreception #loveoutloud #intimateweddingphotographer #detailsmatter #pdxweddingphotographer #pdxweddings #bayareaweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjkW6qzu5PB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Anniversary to Caitlin + Gregory!! @generalsdaughtersonoma is one of our favorite Sonoma wedding venues! Still can’t get over this intimate celebration! Planning @oohlalaweddings Floral @lavenderfloraldesign Venue @generalsdaughtersonoma HMUA @dreamcatcherartistry Dress @bhldn #sonomawedding #undertheveil #bridalportraits #sonomaweddingphotographer #thegeneralsdaughterwedding #thegeneralsdaughter #loveissimple #signaturedrinks #bayareaweddingphotographer #justforamomentletsbestill #happyanniversary #weddinganniversary #nowthisislove #simplejoiephoto #destinationweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #pdxweddingphotographer (at The Generals Daughter) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjXJiVTOq6X/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thinking about doing this for photos? The perfect dip kiss takes practice!!! #dipkiss #thedipkiss #kissme #marryme #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #destionationweddingphotographer #loveissimple #kissmelikeyoumeanit #pdxweddingphotographer #lakesidewedding #bridalveil #luxuryweddingphotographer (at Wolf Lakes Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSEKBGugN_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inquiries coming in hot for 2023! We’re going back to the bay area many many more times next year! How could we ever let this beautiful city go!!! #bayareaweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #ileftmyheartinsanfrancisco #viewfromfairmonthotel #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscocityskyline (at Fairmont San Francisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjB82F4Jp2V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Friday! #fallishere #watchthecolorschange #autumnvibes #autumnweddinginspiration #yellowweddingdress #septemberweddings #pdxweddingphotographer #pdxweddings #weddinginspiration (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci2t8-jJe_w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

legacy: /ˈleɡəsē/ noun 1. something (such as property or money) that is received from someone who has died 2. of, relating to, associated with, or carried over from an earlier time What are you leaving behind? In this digital age, it’s so important that you get these details captured so you’ll have them to look back on as well as pass along to your children and theirs! It’s also so important that you print your pictures! It’s crazy how priceless photos become once the people who’ve danced in them are no longer here! I’m truly honored to have created so many photos for people to continue to share for many years to come! #yourlegacywillliveon #captureyourlegacy #preservingyourlegacy #photospreservememories #flatlaystyle #weddingflatlay #weddinginvations #thesearethemomentsilivefor #pdxweddingphotographer #weddinginvitationsuite #fineartcalligraphy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cispi_GhUHM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=