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Styled shoots are one of the best ways to explore a wedding venue and create meaningful portfolio content – and this September styled shoot at Ainsworth House & Gardens was absolutely stunning. Located in Oregon City, Oregon, just outside Portland, this historic estate offers multiple ceremony locations, lush gardens, and elegant indoor spaces that make […]

Elopements, Portland Locations, Weddings

January 1, 2026

Ainsworth House & Gardens Wedding in Oregon City, Oregon

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Earlier this year, a couple I’d done an engagement session for in Portland asked if I’d shoot their wedding. I was so touched—and honestly, a little nervous! I only officially started my Portland photography business in July 2024, and I had no idea what I was doing when it came to Oregon weddings. I had […]

Behind The Scenes, Couples, Elopements

July 12, 2025

My First Oregon Coast Styled Shoot: Growing as a Portland Wedding Photographer

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I officially launched my photography business in July 2024, but photography has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From growing up with a darkroom in the basement to always having a camera in my hand, storytelling through photos has always felt natural to me. As a wife and […]

Couples, Engagement, Weddings

May 30, 2025

Why I’m Expanding Into Wedding Photography

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