Emily and Mike and their friends and family gave me an incredible day to photograph. I'll let the pictures do the explaining since Leah and I are off to the park to eat a piece of boysenberry pie we bought at the Newberg farmers market! As you can see it was a beautiful day and lots of fun. Thanks so much for letting me capture your wedding day Emily and Mike, I had a great time! Bryan
Mollie and Shaun are world travelers and have already done so many fun things together. I can only imagine all the adventures that their married life will involve. When it came time to choose a place for their engagement pictures, they looked through our post about fun locations and chose to go to the beach. I think it is perfect for them, because it was a place where they could play and laugh, and even have a little excitement when the tide came in faster than we expected. We wanted to be sure and tell you about the two rings pictured below. One is Mollie's actual engagement ring, purchased here in the U.S. and the other is the original one that Shaun used to propose while they were in Cambodia. I love the idea they had to take some pictures with both. I think it really shows the different parts of their life together. Although they're not even sure what part of the world we will be living in next year, we know that Molly and Shaun will take good care of each other and find ways to make everything fun. Even in the small things, like braving the cold, or running through the waves, they were always looking out for the other person and finding ways to connect. We're so happy we got to spend an evening at the beach with them. Thanks so much Mollie and Shaun! We're so happy for you and we know your future is going to be a great journey! Leah
Michelle and Eric will agree that getting these maternity photos taken was definitely an adventure! From the minute we started talking to them in the parking lot, we started laughing and I don't think we stopped the whole time. They are just one of those couples that you want to beg to be your friends in real life. So M & E, this is me shamelessly begging on the internet.Anyway, this session actually took place in two parts, so enjoy!
Part I: We went to Powell Butte and on our way up the hill we were warned by a storybook-like-captain-man about the "squall" that was coming up over the ridge. Apparently the captain knew something about weather because we ended up caught in a serious downpour involving lots of water and hail. However, we got some great shots in the fifteen minutes or so before the rain, and it was worth it all for these priceless ones of M & E dancing in the rain. They were such great sports!
Part II: By this time, Michelle was getting very close to labor, so we opted for the easier terrain at Cooper Mtn. Nature Reserve. We got some absolutely gorgeous sunshine, which is apparently rare these days. We love the way these two care for each other. They are so connected and playful. Can't wait to meet their darling baby girl when she gets here (if she hasn't already).
Michelle and Eric, thanks for an awesome time!
Leah
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