Wagner Family Portraits

As things have settled down a little with weddings I have some time to post a few pictures of the Wagner Family that I took a few weeks ago. Steve shoots with me at weddings sometimes and I've done quite a few weddings where Nicole has been the makeup artist. Besides working with them, the Wagners are just a fun (and photogenic) family! Here are a few of my favs.








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OSU vs. Arizona

I know that weddings and college football are worlds apart, but they might be my two favorite things in the world to shoot. I'm working on a project right now that focuses on showing fan reactions and the OSU stadium. Here are a few of my favorites.








It is SOOOOO hard to know that the Beavers are about to score a touchdown and turn my back to the field, but only then can you get the really emotional reaction shots.

I couldn't resist, so I did shoot a little of the action on the field too.

Angie and Jason's Wedding at Zenith Vineyard

Ok so if you've seen the last few weddings I'm kind of into the flowing dress thing. Can you blame me? Angie had the perfect dress for this shot too.


One thing I've been wanting to talk about is the importance of having a 2nd shooter. The following five photographs were all taken by my 2nd shooter Tino Zapien. Having a 2nd shooter is great because it allows for a more complete coverage of the wedding day.






I often have my 2nd shooters focus on detail shots, and reactions, things that may go unnoticed but can really round out the story of a wedding day.

Watch for a lot of detail shots in the slideshow below. We're hoping to submit Angie and Jason's wedding to Martha Stewart Magazine!

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Ericka and Andy's Wedding at Beckenridge Vineyard

As wedding season starts to wrap up here, I start getting all nostalgic thinking about all the great people I've met this year and how they invited me into their lives for one amazing day. It's something that I just never get tired of. Andy and Ericka's wedding was no exception. There were lot's of laughs and love and and since it rained in the morning, great clouds!

I'm pretty swamped right now so I"m going to get you straight to the slideshow. Enjoy!

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Dawn and Stormy's Wedding in Philomath, Oregon

Man do I love the Willamette Valley! Every summer I shoot at new places that I haven't shot at before. Each place is unique and beautiful. Dawn and Stormy's wedding was no exception. Their ceremony was in this beautiful setting tucked into a clearing with huge oak trees providing nice shade and perfect soft light.



Dawn found me through Shane and Danni whose wedding I shot 3 years ago. Shane and Danni were in the wedding party and it was really nice to see them again. I've been doing this long enough that sometimes when I go to a wedding I'll recognize 3-4 couples from other weddings I've shot. I think it really helps me blend in a little more like a friend with a nice camera rather than an intrusive photographer.





Enjoy the slideshow!

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Joanna and Jay's Wedding at the Portland Art Museum

Jay and Joanna's wedding was one I will not soon forget.




First, the beautiful bride was prepped by Baruk and Fong of the Dosha Salon and Spa. One thing I appreciate about shooting weddings is the chance to see other artists at work.





Voila!


While every one was busy getting ready, Mike and his team at An Affair to Remember not only set up the Portland Art Museum for a beautiful ceremony, they flipped the room during the cocktail hour to accommodate the guests while Vibrant Table served dinner.




Then the real party began. The Swinging Cubs (an eight piece band) were rocking! The dance floor was so crowded it was hard to maneuver around to take pictures.




At one point, one of the band's singers came down and led the party. By this time it was all I could do to keep from ditching my camera and joining in the fun.



Enjoy the slideshow below!

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