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Dustin and Julianne’s Wedding – Haceta Lighthouse, Oregon Coast
Dustin and Julianne are a class act – energetic, fun and gracious in every way. Their wedding near the Haceta Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast was quaint and beautiful. Somehow nature provided one of the few sunny and warm days on the coast blessing them with good weather! The details impeccable, the ceremony sweet, the sunset spectacular – what more could you ask for? Some of the favorites below were taken when I snuck off with the bride and groom after the ceremony down to the beach near some tide pools that had formed. More to come on these two as this is part one of two posts. The next will feature the sassy downtown shots and reception details of their Tetherow (Bend, Oregon) gathering. Stay tuned…
-Byron
Angie & Travis Wedding at K&K Gardens in Bend, Oregon
Right as Angie slipped into her cowboy boots, below her beautiful wedding dress, I knew it was going to be a fun day. Two young, fun and energetic people joined together with their friends and family out at K&K Gardens on the outskirts of Bend, Oregon for a great celebration. The gardens were in full bloom and the beautiful bridge and pond lay as a backdrop to their charming vows. After the ceremony, the wedding party portraits where a sight to be seen as everyone was enjoying the moment – taking to a new level every suggestion we had. The sunset was spectacular, lending color to all the outdoor shots. Thank you Angie and Travis, we had such a great time capturing your special day!
Central Oregon Wedding Of Denise & Jimmer At Aspen Hall In Bend, Oregon
What an amazing day this was! Family and friends all turned out to wish Denise and Jimmer a happy life together as they took the big leap. An extra special guest that created quite a stir was an osprey that decided to go fishing in the pond right before the ceremony. Everyone agreed it was a good sign as the huge bird of prey flew off with dinner, (or a snack, since the osprey caught another fish during the reception and I had some time to capture images of the action. By the way, one of the photos I added today is of the osprey flying off with the prize above the water and what you’re seeing is the reflection of the trees, etc below). The couple decided to see each other prior to the ceremony so Wendy and I staged a meeting across the street in Shevlin Park. This turned out to be lots of fun as it was a nice way for Denise and Jimmer to unwind and have a moment to themselves prior to the ceremony.
Denise warned me that I should be ready for the dancing mayhem to commence after dinner was finished. Well, she wasn’t kidding! You could tell everyone wanted to get on the dancefloor ASAP and skip all the other formal “stuff” and when they did get it going I’ve never had such a fun time taking photos. All the love and happiness to you both for lifetimes to come.
Taron & Ben’s Engagement Photo Session At Todd Lake In Central Oregon
Taron and Ben are real troopers! They told me they liked water and the outdoors so…with them willing, we went up to Todd Lake along the Cascade Lakes Highway for their engagement photos. We’ve got a bit of mosquitoes (read, LOTS) up at the lakes by Mt Batchelor right now and from the start they never missed a step having fun with us. The light was amazing during our time up there and the alpenglow was beginning to make the air all pinkish and sureal during our last shots looking towards Mt Batchelor in the background. No bugs were deliberately harmed during this photo session. Enjoy!
Shelly & Kevin Enjoy Their Central Oregon Wedding At Aspen Hall
Shelly and Kevin had a beautiful wedding day with the focus on enjoying their special day with family and friends. I love a wedding that starts out with the men toasting the groom before the ceremony (only one of course!) and with the pink parasol and beautiful eyes of Shelly the images could not have turned out better. The children at weddings are always fun to photograph and we all had a great time rolling on the grass that day. Congratulations to Shelly and Kevin. Eternal bliss to you both.
Engagement Photoshoot For A Central Oregon Wedding With Angela And Travis
Angela and Travis brought their dog Hickory to the photo shoot and that turned out to be a great way to spice up some romantic moments that Wendy and I captured down in Bend, Oregon at Tumalo State Park. Not that the two love birds had a hard time laughing and kissing for my lens! Angie and I had the same idea of incorporating the river into a shot and the light ended up spilling perfectly into only the middle of the river…..so after a change of clothes and me testing the waters (literally) they made their way into the middle of the stream. I give both of them alot of credit as the rocks were a bit slippery underneath but really that made for some fun “almost in the drink” shots. The colors were amazing that day, especially these bushes that were deep red. Hickory was such a blast (OK, as you know I LOVE dogs) and I think my dog Miles might have some competition from now on in the “good looks” dept. Playing with dogs in the water, hanging with couples in love, working with my lovely wife and all the while capturing moments in time….did I forget to mention how lucky I am to have a job that I absolutely love!!
