Happily Ever After: Megan & Max's Oregon Coast Elopement

July 06, 2015 by Ara R. in Elopements, Weddings

I love tiny weddings. Megan & Max flew out from Minnesota and hosted close friends and family at a big beach house in Lincoln City. They were married on the sand of Road's End Beach. I spent two wonderful, happy and amazingly-calm hours with them. The clouds were gloriously reflected on the beach, a gentle breeze wafted through the air, and everything was absolutely perfect. Love.

Fairytale Princess | "Trash the Dress" in the Columbia River Gorge

April 25, 2015 by Ara R. in Bridal Portraits, Portraits

While Celeste had no desire to keep her dress clean as we adventured through the Columbia River Gorge for her Trash the Dress session, my favorite photos are these two. Latourell Falls and The Old Columbia River Gorge Highway were the perfect place to transform her into a fairytale princess.

Happily Ever After: Amber & Aaron's Mt. Hood Bed & Breakfast Wedding

September 04, 2014 by Ara R. in Weddings

Amber & Aaron were married in July at the Mt. Hood Bed & Breakfast in Hood River, Oregon. I always love returning to this venue--the views are exquisite, the owners are welcoming, and the atmosphere can't be beat if you're a lover of the outdoors...