Labish Gardens Wedding: Sara + Jered

I loved Labish Gardens. It was a cooker of a day, but it was SO beautiful and every guest was so happy to be there, no one seemed to mind the heat (and a great whiskey sour sure doesn't hurt ;)
Located just outside Salem Oregon, Labish Gardens is surrounded by rolling farm fields and boasts a golden hour sunset that is hard to beat. 

 Sara and Jered have special ties to the property as her father owns and cultivates the site and while familiar, it holds special memories. For us as photographers, it was so precious to see family from both sides come together and support the couple all on family property where love and sweat went into all the wedding details. 

Other vendors we love: 

Hair/Makeup: Face Body Beauty
Bridal Gown: Ania Bridal, Watters
Venue: Labish Gardens Wedding

Persimmon Golf Club Wedding: Tim + Ana

Persimmon Golf club is a gem of a venue tucked away in outer Gresham with a spectacular view of Mt Hood. Suffused with bright sunlight, it was the welcome host to this multi-cultural, love-filled wedding. Ana and Tim met overseas, and slowly built a sweet friendship of trust and mutual faith. Over time, with the help of a few friends ;), Tim and Ana saw each other as more than just companions and opened their hearts to what God had in store for them in each other. It is so obvious to everyone around them, this couple fits likes a glove.  

  It was with such great delight that I witnessed their love culminate in this beautiful wedding ceremony. I have never heard so many different accents all at one event! I wish you could have heard the British, Portugese, Chinese, Northern Ireland, Indian... you name it. It really gave me a glimpse of what heaven might be like when every nation and tongue come together as one family. 

  Ana and Tim, you both are a beautiful reflection of your faith in God and his transforming power. Thank you Tim for singing that beautiful song to your bride during the reception, it has stuck with me since and brings tears to my eyes. 

  These images below are just a tiny smattering of my favorites- enjoy! 

Persimmon Golf Club Wedding by Portland Wedding Photographer Christa Taylor. 

Cannon Beach Elopement: Capture the Love

Cannon Beach was the backdrop to this simple elopement and will always be remembered as the beginning of John and Rachael's journey together. There's something about the way John looks at his bride that gives me tingles. He's proud of her, desires her, protective of her...try to capture all of that in a photo. Gee.  Here's my small attempt in 30 minutes to capture the love of a lifetime. 

  I love shooting at Cannon Beach, or any beach really, because the wind brings a ton of energy to the photo and hooks you in. Give me a flowey dress and some wind and I am one happy photographer.  It's hard not to take a beautiful photograph when the wind, weather and wardrobe are all working in my favor. Course, John and Rachael weren't bad looking either ;) 

Fuji Film, developed by Photovision Prints

  Cannon Beach wedding and Cannon Beach elopement photos by Portland wedding photographer, Christa Taylor.