Newly wed couple at Deschutes Brewery in blue suit and heirloom dress

Second Shooting for Stevi Sayler Photo. Ally + Brent had a traditional service at the Historic Catholic Church in Downtown Bend on a blue bird fall day in October. The bride looked stunning in an heirloom dress; while the groom sported a bold blue suit. Everything about the wedding was colorful from Ally’s bouquet to…

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bride and groom walking down pond dock while smiling at each other

Second Shooting for Jessica of Lady J Memories. Private residence weddings can be extra special because everything, including the venue, is personal and holds nostalgic value. Sabra + Zayin tied the knot at her Aunt’s property outside Tumalo in Central Oregon. The whole day was a whirlwind of family, family, and more family. …here are…

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bride and groom portraits at top of misery ridge with monkey face in the background

Second Shooting for Andrew Paul Photography It was a scorching hot day for Hayley and Jordan’s intimate wedding. We started at Ranch at the Canyons for getting ready, reception prep, and family time. Usually the anticipation is the worst part of any wedding day, but H+J had something extra special up their sleeves for us……

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bride and groom laughing with their wedding party on vineyard deck

Second shooting for Stevi Sayler Photography. I love it when weddings share so much tradition and culture. Brandi & Reza had a blended American – Persian wedding at Zenith Vineyards on a cloudless summer day. Everything was rich with color, symbolism, and love as we explored and photographed the ceremony table. Most of the elements…

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bride and groom laughing and hugging next to the willamette river

Second shooting for Stevi Sayler Photography Working with my photo-wife, Stevi, is always the highlight of my summer… especially since that’s basically the only time we get to see each other during wedding season. Some folks might say that it’s impossible to have a romantic backyard wedding. Well those folks have clearly never been to…

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Second shooting for Gina Cholick. It’s that time of year where I get to share the photography from weddings that I was a second shooter for this past season. For those of you that aren’t familiar, it has become increasingly common for a wedding photographer to bring on another professional to assist them on a…

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Second Shooting for Stevi Sayler Photoraphy Two words: BREAKFAST WEDDING… It was a double-header weekend in Southern Oregon as Stevi and I second’ed for each other on back-to-back weddings. My wedding with Rosie + Greg at Buckhorn Springs was first with a full fiesta theme at the rustic yoga retreat lodge. After most of the…

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Second shooting for Stevi Sayler Photography One area of being a small business owner in a highly competitive field  is knowing that you won’t always win. …sometimes your photo-BFF will win and hire you as her second. Stevi and I each, along with a handful of other photographers, met with Azita + Evan while they…

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Second Shooting for Ashley Cook Photography Another Wedding Wednesday another beautiful couple on their very special day. Last summer I worked with a number of other photographers as their second shooter. It’s loads of fun, a great way to work at new venues, an opportunity to learn (there’s always more to learn) by watching another…

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