Jumping for joy over this collaboration! Holly and I had chatting briefly about an urban rustic concept idea, but I had no idea it would be this amazing! As soon as she told me it would be at Irving Street Kitchen, I knew I would be in for a treat! All the talented artistic wedding vendors made this one very cool, from the caramel apple treats to the stunning jeweled headdress, and the unique paper flowers and every detail there! I loved this fun day, as it was fashion focused and a little edgy. Also check out this concept shoot feature on the well known national blog, Elizabeth Ann Designs!

Location: Irving Street Kitchen
Stylist/Coordination: Hitched Weddings & Events
Photographer: Jessica Hill Photography
Rentals: West Coast Event Productions
Floral: Petalos Floral Design
Wedding Gowns: Divine Designs Bridal Boutique
3/4 Length sleeve gown: Monique Lhuillier
Silk gown with flowers: Elizabeth Fillmore
Empire waist gown with pleating: Elizabeth Fillmore
Jewelry: Meridith Griffin Jewelry
Accessories/details: Pottery Barn, NW 23rd
Hair/Makeup: KSNMakeup
Dessert Table: One Divine Party
Video: Ambient Sky Studios
Model: the lovely, Alix Gombos

thank you all!

The foundation of a wedding is love, and the foundation of the wedding industry is community. That's why I love concept shoots! It's a great way to create a specific style for a wedding idea and have fun with other wedding professionals. Portland has an incredibly talented and hip wedding community and I couldn't have been happier or more blessed to collaborate with the following vendors for this inspired spring wedding photo shoot at the Lan Su Chinese Gardens. I can't thank all of you enough for your hard work!

Venue: Lan Su Chinese Garden
Flowers and Styling: Punch Portland
Day Of Coordination: Kimberly for Bridal Bliss
Event Rentals: The Party Place
Umbrella Rental: Bella Umbrella
Dress: Reverie by Melissa Sweet from Annas Bridal
Shoes: Nina Electra Macy's
Jewelry: Grayling
Hairpieces: Austie Eckley
Makeup & Hair: Shannon for Austie Eckley Makeup
Three Piece Suit/Tie/Pocket square: Duchess Clothier
Cufflinks/Tie clip: Vintage sold at Duchess Clothier
Models: Meghan & Tim (I'm lucky enough to be photographing their wedding on Aug. 6th this year, so this was great practice for the big day!)
thank you all!

Kirstie Wight is a super talented makeup artist who I highly recommend! We recently met up for a new head shot for her business bio page, and her Facebook fan page. Her makeup is clean, natural and modern. Check out her darling new website: http://www.kwmakeupartist.com/

Kate Davis and I go way back to when I first moved into Union Station and saw her perform at Wilf's Restaurant. Travis and I couldn't believe that a voice like her's and base skill that she was only 16! Now in college at the Manhattan School of Music, her career is about to explode! I've been photographing her for her albums and professional head shots for a while! Check her out on March 5th in Portland! http://www.katedavismusic.com/

Holly Jarvis is an incredible wedding coordintor and I had the awesome pleasure of working with her on a Portland winter wedding! Her style is fun, professional and timely! (the best traits in a wedding coordinator, right!?) Check out her elegant website! http://hitchedevents.com/


Thanks to Kirstie, Kate and Holly for choosing me to document your fun, yet professional head shots! I'm offering special packages starting at $150 for small business owners, so please e-mail me if you're interested!

this is what I did....


firework love.

so very happy for my newly engaged friends Evan and Suzy.

view from the top of angels rest hike in the Gorge.