What an incredible day this was. Incredible people, incredible weather, incredible locations. October in Western Oregon is always a guess, it could be amazing and beautiful, or you could find yourself outside in the rain, crying, wondering what happened to the sunshine :).
Luckily Amy Ruth and Sam’s wedding was the earlier, I don’t think the day could’ve been any more beautiful, the temperature was perfect, Mt Hood was looming gorgeously in the distance and the light was as pretty as can be (and I’ve seen a lot of light in my days as a photographer :)).
This was my first time ever photographing a wedding at The Black Pearl on the Columbia, a new venue to the greater Portland area, and wow, it was impressive and beautiful. I loved the architecture, the way it sits high above the river, the HUGE windows that showcase the pacific northwest and let that pretty light I was talking about inside.
Of all of this, the thing that made the day, and these photos the best, was Amy Ruth and Sam, their relationship and connection with each other and their relationship with their community. I really struggled to narrow the photos down for this post, and there’s still 250 photos here, and that’s mostly because Amy Ruth and Sam interact in such a beautiful way, so there’s so many moments from this wedding that could’ve just been people walking, but instead they show a beautiful connection and love.
Wow, guess I’m feeling wordy today, here’s the photos…
Amy Ruth and Sam, thank you so much for hiring me and for all of your kindness throughout the entire process. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Bryan
Vendors:
Venue: Black Pearl on the Columbia
Make Up Artist: Anisa Marie
Coordinator: Natalie Truong
Wedding Dress: L'amour by Calla Blanche
Wedding Dress Boutique: A and Bé Bridal
Florist: Makinna Wagner w/ Wild Bee Floral
Officiants: Nick and Johannah Dalgardno
Videographer: Michael Petriyenko
Caterer: Signature Affair Inc.
