Here in the Northwest, one comes to expect rainy weather. Moving here almost 15 years ago it was hard to get used to the Spring weather here. I've done one Engagement Session where it was sunny,hailed, rained, snowed, sunny, hail. Dustin and Jennie's session wasn't that extreme but it was definitely a soggy one. We started out at the West End Theater to wait out the rain then crossed our fingers and headed out into the fray. We decided to do the session at Forest Park. On our way over, we couldn't help but notice the ominous clouds overhead taunting us with their rain filled puffs of darkness. Miraculously, the skies opened up and we started off with blue skies and radiant sunshine. We had a good time walking along a running path, stopping to take advantage of the surroundings. At one point, Dustin decided that it would be a good idea to pick up Jennie in his arms and stand on a log in the middle of a stream. My motto, "If you are willing to do it, I'm willing to shoot it". Walking back towards the parking lot, the glutinous clouds above could no longer hold it's wet cargo and it starting raining like crazy. Not willing to admit defeat we took refuge under a bridge and I decided to shoot a couple more shots. Although wet, it was an awesome session.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Meghan and Sean's Engagement Session
I had such a blast photographing this couple. Luckily, the Saturday we picked turned out to be beautiful and starting on NW 23rd worked out great. Even though the road was destroyed, we took advantage of that and all the other spots in our general vicinity. It felt like a group of friends hanging out rather than a photographic shoot. We even, kind of sort of got into trouble, maybe...but there weren't any witnesses, well except my camera! Meghan and Sean were up for anything and I took full advantage of that. After a couple of hours of shooting, we wrapped it up on the Eastbank Esplanade with a few sunset shots. I really can't wait for their wedding, if the Engagement Session is any indication of how the wedding would be, I'm in for a hilarious time!




Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Natalie and Nick - Engagement Session
Met up with Natalie and Nick for their engagement session at Bethany Vineyards in Ridgefield, WA. Turns out the weather worked perfectly for the early evening shoot. The vineyard pretty much had everything one could hope for in an engagement shoot out in the country: a pond and pier, bridge, tall grass, rows of vines... and a fork lift.
Natalie and Nick have such great chemistry together, I'm really looking forward to their wedding later this year!








Natalie and Nick have such great chemistry together, I'm really looking forward to their wedding later this year!








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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Terah and Casey - Lewis & Clark State Park
This afternoon I worked with Terah and Casey. We visited a number of great locations in Lewis and Clark State Park near the Sandy and Columbia rivers. It was such a great day to be outside and out of the city!
Terah and Casey are getting married at a families ranch in Nevada later this year


Meghan & Curran's Engagement Session
Meghan and Curran are getting married in Italy in 2011 and chose Powers to document their celebration. Today I was lucky to get some time with these two while covering their engagement session here in Downtown Portland.
We had a great time walking the streets of Downtown. The light was great and the weather nearly perfect.






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Sunday, March 28, 2010
3/27 Willamette Riverside Wedding
Tonight I documented an intimate wedding along the Willamette River. The ceremony was just before sunset... very beautiful! With the temperature near 67 degrees this was the perfect late March day to celebrate.
My clients were so welcoming and enjoyable to work with! What a memorable day!!













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