Important to Note Many couples assume they can just show up and elope in a public park. However, the Portland city website explicitly states that a permit is legally required for any union ceremony where guests are invited. This includes any group larger than just the couple, officiant and two witnesses (i.e. any group of more than 5 people). Technically if it's just you an officiant and a photographer, you do not need a permit. However, the Photographer (if they're a le

I'm so excited to share that I just started a YouTube series called "Parks and Wed" (note the subtle yet intentional P & W...PnW...PNW), where I explore permitted locations for weddings and elopements at public parks throughout Portland and the greater PNW. The first episode I featured Washington Park's Hoyt Arboretum, which has four designated spots for permitted weddings: The Stevens Pavilion The Wedding Meadow The Redwood Deck The Stone Circle I filmed each spot (I'm a noo

I've been a member of the Sony Alpha Female community since 2019 and have drawn so much inspiration from the talent of so many incredible fellow women Sony photographers. I have periodically submitted images to their weekly Microgrant contest and, this summer, I had the honor of being selected as the "Pets" Microgrant theme winner! I'm so grateful - the winning image I shot was of our 12 year old beloved lab - my partner in adventure - Libby. The winning shot came with a $

Tay-Tay's tease of her upcoming album "Life of a Showgirl" inspired me to put on some sequins and take some creative self-portraits. When creative bursts of energy come knocking at 9pm on a Sunday, you gotta answer... I've included the full series of my favorite shots in my portfolio, but wanted to also share the behind-the-scenes! It's definitely do-able (albeit there might be some squeezing & ducking to get into your space!) to create fun portraits and art in small rooms.