The imaginary moving van is packed, the imaginary neighbors are standing outside to wave goodbye. Today we metaphorically drive off to our new home at Altura Studio. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been cross posting so that most of our new thoughts show up in both places. But as of today, we’re unpacking into...
Tag Archives: John Valls
Updated: Holly + Joel, Timberline Lodge, October 17, 2009
Timberline is a wonderfully cozy spot for a late autumn wedding on Mount Hood. On Saturday, October 17, we photographed Holly and Joel’s sweet wedding in the Raven’s Nest. It was a pleasure to meet their friends and family, most of who traveled long distances to join the celebrations. Family on both sides participated: Holly’s...
updated: Mollie and Ryan August 8th, 2009 at Garden Vineyards
A funny little secret about our work is that we fall a little bit in love with our clients as we photograph their weddings. Think about it, we are right there for these wonderfully emotional and epic moments. The excitement, the anticipation, the weepy happiness…and because we have to stay observant, we see and feel...
UPDATED: Rebecca + Matt, July 25 at Skamania Lodge
Days like this one remind me why we love our work. Because weddings are often unpredictable, it’s a real pleasure for us when a day unfolds as perfectly as Rebecca and Matt’s did a couple of weekends ago. Besides being knock-out gorgeous, Rebecca was calm and lovely. Matt seemed excited but steady. For John and...
updated: Vesna + Ratko, July 18, 2009 at The Aerie
Finally–all the ingredients for a perfect Saturday wedding came together for us two weeks ago with Vesna and Ratko at the Aerie. Nice weather, beautiful sunshine, gorgeous bride, handsome groom, agreeable families & friends, lovely venue. What more could a photographer ask for? It’s especially nice for John and I because each of our last...
Updated: Jill and Tom at Skamania Lodge
What a terrific day this turned out to be. Certainly, it was not the day we expected, but as with so much in life, real joy happens when you can’t predict it.
I bonded with Jill over the phone, since she engaged us from her hometown in Indiana. Together we envisioned the ceremony at Skamania’s gorgeous...
Updated: Emily + Colin, married june 13, 2009
The raindrops that threatened the morning of Emily and Colin’s wedding only served to make the day more exciting. The morning was warm but overcast, so prudent thinking called for a beautiful white tent. What a lovely setting for this scrumptious wedding.
Emily is graceful, lovely and gracious. Colin is warm, charming and handsome as all...
