A few evening shots of Herban Feast - Sodo Park.

My wife Ashley and I were fortunate enough to live in the same building as Sarah years ago in Beverly Hills, CA. Sarah became a good friend and would even watch our little dog at the time when we would go out of town. Earlier this month, Ashley and I traveled to New York to shoot an engagement session for Alex and Sarah. It was finger-numbingly cold and windy on the water. We did a few sessions taking breaks in the car to warm our faces and hands. Ashley and I really enjoyed sharing meals and catching up with the two of them as well as seeing some old college friends out in New York. Boone and I are excited to shoot Sarah and Alex in Napa later this year!!

Boone and I are excited to showcase James and Allison’s wedding here on our blog. Earlier this month, their wedding images were featured in Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom magazine. We worked with an incredibly talented group of vendors, please check out their links below.

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION - The Annie Wright School
WEDDING DESIGNER AND FLOWERS - Steven Moore Designs
WEDDING PLANNER Married and More with Michelle
VIDEOGRAPHER - Edit 1 Media
INVITATIONS - Chris Griffith
CATERER - Gallucci’s Catering
CAKE - Celebrity Cake Studio
RENTALS - BBJ Linen, Pedersen’s Event Rentals
HAIR AND MAKEUP - Salon Maison
FORMAL WEAR - The Tuxedo Club
RINGS - Larkin Jewelers
RECEPTION MUSIC - Second Wind
HOTEL FOR GUESTS - Silver Cloud Inn, Hotel Murano
REHEARSAL DINER - C.I. Shenanigan’s

I was invited to attend a luncheon at UGM Portland’s LifeChange Center yesterday.  Chatting with so many people at UGM totally refueled me.  I was encouraged by hearing stories of lives completely transformed, and being in the presence of new and old friends who exhibit the most incredible faith.

This past summer I photographed a big party at the Portland Union Gospel Mission.  My friend Rob at UGM told me that it would be a time to honor their guests, the people they serve, and really enjoy life together.  Tillamook cheese donated 500 grilled cheese sandwiches in honor of their 100th anniversary.  The UGM wheeled in music and drinks.  It all went down right off Burnside and 3rd.  I love that these photos are in color.  That they show the joy and character of people who are too often avoided and forgotten about.