Five years ago today I married the most amazing, wise woman I've ever met. Two years ago today, Leah and I officially quit our jobs and dove full time into life as photographers, hopeful, and a little unsure if we'd be able to make it. Today I woke up next to Leah and our beautiful son Wellington, and I was extremely grateful. It's been an amazing year, an incredible one. We bought our first home, an old 1908 Farmhouse full of charm and especially full of quirks :). We had a beautiful baby boy who constantly fills us with joy and laughter, amazing us every single day.

This was the best year yet for our business, we photographed so many beautiful and meaningful weddings, family and portrait sessions. I grew to love what I do more than ever. My work is something deeply connected with me and who I am and I'm always working to make myself more free, both as a person and a photographer and I feel that this year I've had a lot of success. The voice that says "You're a wedding photographer, you should take this photo...", got at least a little bit quieter as I followed where I saw beauty and meaning and took photographs that I enjoyed more than ever. Of course that never ending journey continues....

Thank you so much to everyone who had me take photos of their wedding, family or event this year. It's been a more than amazing year. Ever since Leah and I got married we've dreamed of a certain life, and although we're not completely there yet, you all trusting us to take your photos has enabled us to step more fully into the life that we want to have and I can safely say it's so wonderful. You all have done more than support us though, you've inspired me. You've inspired me with your love, laughter and joy this year. You've given me something truly beautiful to take photos of, something real and meaningful, relationships, interactions. This is the inspiration that I bring home to Leah and Wellington after every shoot, and something that challenges me to be a better husband, father and person.

Leah I want to say thank you for everything. Thanks for being an amazing wife and an incredible mother. These five years have been so wonderful and I'm so excited for the future, I think our best years are to come. I've loved watching you this year, throughout your pregnancy, birth, and now in every moment with Wellington. Our family needs your love and wisdom, thank you for offering it so fully to us. Wellington and I both are forever better off for having you be such a huge part of our lives, and we're grateful to be your blonde haired, blue eyed boys :)

I head into the new year with so much excitement about the shoots that we have and the ways that I hope to grow as a photographer and a person. We've already got lots of amazing weddings booked that I can't wait to shoot!

I don't share much personal stuff on the blog, and I keep meaning to do it more and more, but here's some photos from our year that some of our incredible photographer friends took.

Photo Credit for the following four photos goes to the incredible Joel Bock.

Here's how what Wellington does first thing every morning...I love all his expressions.

The amazing Emily G did an incredible job photographing Wellington's Birth. This photo was taken moments after he was born. Heather Espana did an amazing job for our maternity photos...

Thank you to everyone who has supported, loved and befriended us. We've had a wonderful year and can't wait for what's to come!

Happy New Year!

Bryan

Renee & Joshua | NW Portland Engagment Photographs

grateful. (Happy New Year!)

Danielle & Corbin | Coming Soon