A relaxed summer engagement session beneath a willow tree in Battle Ground, Washington, with practical tips for choosing the right time, clothing, and outdoor location near Vancouver.

See a summer family photo session with the Highland cows at Gather and Feast Farm in La Center, Washington, photographed by Kassi Irelan.

Looking for small wedding reception ideas that feel intentional? Learn how to create an intimate wedding reception with meaningful details, elevated guest experience, and a celebration that feels true to your relationship.

Wondering what to expect from an intimate wedding photographer? Learn how the right photographer helps shape your wedding day, protect meaningful moments, and create a calm, intentional experience for your small wedding.

Planning a backyard micro wedding in Oregon or Washington? Learn how to make your intimate wedding feel elevated, intentional, and beautifully designed with thoughtful details, guest experience, and meaningful styling.

Trying to decide between a Portland courthouse wedding and an Oregon elopement? Learn the biggest differences in experience, cost, guest count, and photography so you can choose the wedding day that fits you best.

Not sure how many hours of photography you need for your micro wedding? Learn how to choose the right coverage for courthouse weddings, intimate weddings, Oregon Coast weddings, and full micro wedding weekends.

Planning a courthouse wedding in Oregon, Portland, or Vancouver WA? Learn about marriage licenses, witnesses, civil ceremonies, timelines, and courthouse wedding photography coverage.

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift that feels meaningful instead of last-minute? From moms with young kids to moms with teenagers and sports moms, here are thoughtful gift ideas she’ll actually love, including Mother’s Day mini sessions, family photo sessions, and photography gift certificates for moms who deserve to be in the memories too.

Looking for the best small wedding venues near Portland, Oregon? This guide covers intimate wedding venues, micro wedding spaces, and how to choose the right location for a meaningful wedding day.

Trying to decide if a second photographer is worth it for your small wedding? This guide explains when a second photographer adds value, when one photographer may be enough, and how to decide based on your timeline, guest count, locations, ceremony setup, and coverage priorities.

Wondering what is actually included in a wedding photography package? This guide explains coverage hours, timeline support, editing, online galleries, print rights, engagement sessions, second photographers, travel, and other details couples should compare before booking.

Not sure how wedding photography coverage hours affect your day? This guide explains what 2, 4, 6, 8, and full-day coverage can include so you can build a wedding timeline that feels relaxed, intentional, and fully documented.

Trying to decide between elopement photography and intimate wedding photography coverage? This guide explains the difference between elopements, intimate weddings, and micro weddings so you can choose the package that fits your day best.

Planning a courthouse wedding or civil ceremony? This guide explains how much photography coverage you may need for the ceremony, family photos, couple portraits, downtown locations, and small celebrations afterward.

Not sure how many hours of wedding photography you need? This guide breaks down what 2, 4, 6, 8, and full-day coverage can include so you can choose the right wedding photography package for your courthouse wedding, elopement, intimate wedding, or full wedding day.

Professional headshots help you show up online with confidence, consistency, and credibility. Learn why they matter, how often to update them, and when it is time to invest in new images.

Planning an intimate wedding in Oregon? From courthouse weddings and micro weddings to coastal ceremonies and private celebrations, this guide walks you through how to plan an intentional, meaningful wedding day that feels true to you.

Choosing what to wear for an adventure elopement is about more than style. This guide covers practical outfit tips for dresses, suits, shoes, and layering so your Oregon elopement feels beautiful, comfortable, and effortless.

Not sure if you want an elopement or a micro wedding? This guide breaks down the real differences so you can choose the wedding day experience that fits your priorities best.