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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.

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July 06, 2015 /Ara R.
lincoln city, oregon, elope, tiny wedding, beach, oregon coast
Elopements, Weddings
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Adventure Report: Vail, Rocky Mountain National Park & Colorado Springs

July 03, 2015 by Ara R. in Adventure Reports, Personal

Late-spring adventures are often my favorite.  There's still snow on the peaks, but the green is rampant.  It's perfect for portraits and landscapes alike, and seeing a new national park for the very first time.

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July 03, 2015 /Ara R.
colorado, trip, rockies, travel
Adventure Reports, Personal
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"Unphotogenic"

June 13, 2015 by Ara R. in Photography Essays

We were standing on the beach, sand between our toes, the wind ripping at her hair--she, a beautiful accomplished woman, rueful smile tugging at her lips, dress dancing in the wind.  Unmistakable, raw beauty is exuding from every pore of her being, and yet she believes, like many of us do, that she isn't photogenic.

Gaaaahahhhhhh.  I feel you, girl.

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June 13, 2015 /Ara R.
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Aralani Photography
Portland Wedding Photographer
(503) 539-7299 | dreams @ aralani.com
2574 NW Thurman Street - Portland, OR 97210

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