Amanda and Bryan Photography: Blog

Blakes Portland Oregon Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:30:25 GMT

Blake is a 2025 senior graduating from Metro East Web Academy!

We were so happy to work with this family again, Blakes sister Alexis was in front of our camera for her Senior photo session a year and a half ago. These are a couple of great kids and some very proud parents!

We met Blake at the Powell Butte trail area in Portland on a rainy day this Spring. We love the view of these low trees, walking trails and the hills in the background.

Blake is really into cars so he brought his truck - a '97 Mazda B2300. The pickup is a gift from his parents which made it a special element to include in his session. As soon as we started to photograph with the truck the heavens started pouring rain on us! We had to take shelter inside the car until the rain let up a little and then resume pictures - a great memory for sure!

Wishing great things for Blake and his future! We know he has the support of a wonderful group of family and friends that will always be there for him to support him in reaching his goals.

Enjoy a handful of our favorites from Blakes Senior pictures!

Daniel & Sarai's Winter Wedding in Canby Oregon

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:18:27 GMT

What a gorgeous Winter day we had for Daniel & Sarai's wedding! It was sunny but cold and the lighting at Molalla River State Park was devine! It was just before sunset. Daniel and Sarai took a moment to share a first look together before we took the family and bridal party portraits. Afterwards we headed to the Kingdom Hall in Canby for their ceremony. It was a full house! Friends and family from all over the area were so happy so be there to celebrate love and new beginning. The ceremony was followed by some refreshments including sweets, cake, coffee, and champurrado! YUM!!

We absolutely loved getting to know Daniel & Sarai, they are authentic and genuine and have a great sense of humor - especially with each other. Their day was everything that they had hoped for, a relaxed and happy occasion shared with family and friends. There were smiles at every moment, from Sarai walking down the isle with both of her parents at her side until the kiss at the end of the ceremony!

Do you know what has me smiling? Their love story - it's so sweet and heartfelt and I just have to share it:

"We've been crossing paths since we were teens (his grandparents took my parents to their first meeting) but we each took different paths in our 20's and didn't see each other for a VERY long time but we were blessed to meet again at the 2023 regional convention and again in the fall at a circuit assembly where we had an awkward brief conversation. I added him on Instagram, he messaged me first (he'll probably say it's the other way around). We just clicked, since I knew him a bit, the friendship just happened naturally. Eventually we were texting each other every day, all day and Daniel invited me for coffee. At that point we knew we were ready to take the next step and Daniel secretly went to talk to my parents when I was away on vacation so he could surprise me when I got back. So the day that I flew back home Daniel called and asked about my trip etc. etc. and then he asks "where are you?" and I was like "at baggage claim" and he says "so am I but I don't see you". I thought he was just teasing me but then he video called me and sure enough, he was there at PDX waiting for me, I was so excited and couldn't wait to get through security to see him. He greeted me with flowers and a polaroid camera so we could capture our moments together from that day forward as a couple."

Daniel says - "Originally I wasn't looking for anything so we just started talking. We have similar humor but at the same time it is very different. We started talking all day every day and I started to realize that my days sort of felt empty unless I spoke to Sarai. Eventually we gave it a chance and started dating. At that moment in time it became clear to me how much I loved Sarai and how much she loved me back. I've never been taken care of so well by anyone. I found someone I truly wanted to spend all of my time with."

"I told Sarai that my brother in law wanted to take my sister to a really cool place that she had never been to and he invited us and another couple we are friends with. We took off mid afternoon together to go to the spot. Unfortunately the fires at the time put the visibility of the location in jeopardy as well as our safety. We changed the location last minute as we were driving. We ended up at little crater lake about an hour before the sunset. The 6 of us were admiring the beauty and when Sarai wasn't paying attention I dropped to one knee, and asked her to spend the rest of her life with me. She said yes (obviously.)"

I just love this so much! Hope you all enjoy reliving this beautiful day along with Daniel and Sarai. Let the warm smiles and happiness from these pictures warm you all on this cold snowy PNW day!

Hector & Ofelia's Yolo Fliers Club California Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:09:11 GMT

Hector & Ofelia celebrated a gorgeous sunny California wedding in mid January. We were overjoyed to be invited to serve them on this special occasion. In some ways it felt like going home; I was born and raised (until I was 12) in the little town of Woodland California and have kept many of my childhood friends over the years. Bryan and I love going for a visit any time we get the chance, there's always wine tasting, sightseeing and great company! - Including Ofelia and Hector! In a way we have watched their friendship develop through the years and we are so happy for them! This is their story:

"OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER BEGAN OVER A DECADE AGO WHEN WE MET THROUGH MUTUAL FRIENDS. LIFE TOOK US IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, AND WE LOST TOUCH FOR SEVERAL YEARS AS WE LIVED ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT TIME ZONES.

FIVE YEARS AGO, OUR THEOCRATIC MINISTRY BROUGHT US BACK TO THE SAME AREA. WE QUICKLY REKINDLED OUR FRIENDSHIP, BONDING OVER OUR SHARED LOVE FOR GOOD FRIENDS, DELICIOUS FOOD, FINE WINE, AND THE MUTUAL GOAL OF STAYING SANE DURING THE PANDEMIC.

THROUGHOUT OUR FRIENDSHIP, WE HAVE BOTH SERVED AS REGULAR PIONEERS IN OUR RESPECTIVE CONGREGATIONS. OUR TIME IN MINISTRY, ALONG WITH COUNTLESS EARLY MORNING COFFEE RUNS DURING PUBLIC WITNESSING, SLOWLY NOURISHED OUR LIVES AND TURNED OUR FRIENDSHIP INTO SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL.

IN THE PAST YEAR, OUR FRIENDSHIP BLOSSOMED INTO LOVE. WE DISCOVERED THAT OUR SHARED SENSE OF HUMOR, DEEP APPRECIATION FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, AND OUR DEVOTION TO JEHOVAH GOD HAVE MADE OUR BOND EVEN STRONGER. THESE ELEMENTS HAVE ENRICHED OUR LIVES AND STRENGTHENED OUR CONNECTION IN WAYS WE NEVER IMAGINED.

AND YES, IT TOOK HECTOR FOREVER TO ASK OFELIA OUT, BUT IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT! WE ARE EXCITED TO CONTINUE THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER AND ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS."

Hector also told us how he proposed to Ofelia: "I proposed at the place we had our first date, Morgan Mill coffee shop. Since the beginning it has been the place that we could meet in “private” and had our most meaningful conversations. We still meet every Tuesdays there for a coffee date! It is the place I fell in love with her. I always knew the proposal would be something small and very private. I sited her for coffee on a Friday because I wanted to do it before the weekend. We started writing letters for service and I wrote her a card in which I told her how much she ment for me and proposed. She thought I was writing a service card and did not want to read it when I gave it to her. She finally read it and I placed the ring box in front of her. It was simple, beautiful and very meaningful for both of us."

Yolo Fliers Club is a golf course located in the Sacramento Valley founded over a century ago by a group of aviation enthusiasts, the club was intended to be a haven for aerial enthusiasts and their families which would explain the attached private air field. We arrived in the afternoon and began with Hector and Ofelia's first look by the pool. It was private and sweet. They both cried. They said: "Our proposal was private; our first look also was. It was just us, now and forever." -and now I'm gonna cry too!
After that emotional introduction to the day, their wedding party and immediate family joined them for formal portraits at the edge of the golf course where we had a view of the beautiful specimen Valley Oaks. The Ceremony was held at the Yolo Kingdom Hall. Hector's brother officiated the ceremony and gave a wonderful Bible based marriage talk. The festivities continued at the Fliers Club classic ballroom where guests were welcomed to cocktail hour with a view of the golf course and pond, a Mariachi band, and a wine list hand picked by Hector and Ofelia themselves.

It was a laidback and fun celebration of Hector and Ofelia's union, their cultures, families, and friends all coming together. It was Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Californian, all jumbled together in a fun way! Priceless.

Venue & Catering: Yolo Fliers Club

Photographer: Amanda and Bryan Photography

Flowers, setup & Decor: @giftingsolutionzbycindy Cynthia Vazquez
Hair: Kasandra Vilchez @vee.styled

Makeup: @monce.fuentes

DJ: @jlbeats530 Jay Castaneda
Coordination: JOSE VALENCIA [email protected]
Cake: Timothy's Bakery

Gerardo & Ana's Oregon Waterfalls Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:22:40 GMT

This week we are featuring a beautiful late Fall engagement session on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.

Gerardo and Ana drove up all the way from California just for this! Ana has a special love for waterfalls which takes her back to a sentimental connection to her late grandmother, add that to a combined appreciation for nature and the outdoors moved them to choose this location to celebrate their engagement!

Gerardo and Ana met through mutual friends in Los Angeles during the pandemic. Gerardo tells me: "Ana was in the process of moving to Bakersfield at the time but we were able to become friends even after the move. After about a year and a half of knowing each other I started to develop feelings towards Ana. At the time, we were both going through tough times personally and we were good listeners to each other so that helped us become closer. One day I decided to let her know how I felt so I sent her a text message which was not the plan since I wanted to tell her face to face. It was a nervous situation but we both agreed to give it a try and I officially asked her to be my girlfriend on December 27, 2023.

We got engaged the following September at a winery in Lancaster, CA. Ana loves wine and we had talked about going to winery together with her brother and his wife as a double date. Her brother and his wife along with her best friends and family, all helped with surprising her that day. They formed a path for her to walk through as they gave her tulips (her favorite flower) and she made her way up to me where I got on one knee."

"We're planning on getting married on May 25, 2025 in Bakersfield, CA with Jehovah's blessing in a beautiful garden venue.

Even though we are in a long distance relationship, we have great communication and we have a strong sense of connection and understanding towards each other. We're both really giving, this makes every moment that we get feel special."

What a loving connection these two share! Bryan and I are so happy to have met Gerardo and Ana and to have experienced this adventure with them! What a treat to capture this happy occasion! We wish them both a lifetime of happiness and adventure!!

David & Johanna

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:26:31 GMT

This is David and Johanna. They celebrated a beautiful wedding in Vancouver Washington. It was one of those crisp cold November mornings that ended in a rainy afternoon, but these two only had eyes for each other!

This is their story...

David and Johanna met at a party hosted by mutual friends. David asked Johanna to dance to a song. Some time later David found Johanna on social media and added her. David would send messages every once in a while making small talk. In late 2023 Johanna went on vacation to Mexico and started noticing that David’s messages were more constant which made her curious about David. In March 2024 he asked Johanna to hang out with mutual friends to get to know her. Even though he lived a little over two hours away he was always there. Johanna always appreciated David being a thoughtful and attentive gentleman. He made Johanna his priority and gained her parents respect and love.

David had originally planned to propose to Johanna in February 2025. However, he received an amazing job offer he couldn’t turn down—but there was a catch: it was in another state, Arizona. This would change the dynamics of their relationship. As the situation evolved, David decided to propose to Johanna earlier, as a symbol of hope and commitment to their future.
With his new job starting in September, David knew he had to act quickly. He enlisted the help of his best man, Tony, a mutual friend Lizmarie, and Johanna’s mom to pull off the proposal in just one month. They found a beautiful winery, and luckily, Tony knew the owner, which made it possible for David to reserve the venue for August 17th—the day he would propose. As we can all guess she said yes!!

Bryan and I loved capturing these memories from David and Johanna's wedding. We got to meet their friends and family, some of them traveled from northern Washington, others came all the way from Arizona and even Mexico to support them and share in this happy occasion!

Enjoy some of our favorites from David and Johannas Fall wedding!

Tanner & Jazmine

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:34:10 GMT

(C) Amanda and Bryan Photography Today we're welcoming Tanner and Jazmine to our blog. They have the cutest little boy named Wesley and we just couldn't get enough of him!

Wesley just turned two years old and boy has he changed their lives! Jazmine says about his arrival "Honestly, I know it sounds cliche but it brings a whole new meaning to love. Seeing Tanner with our child made our relationship so much closer. And getting to see Wesley grow is such a joy for both of us. We both knew when we got married we wanted children, we promised to try and wait 5 years before we got pregnant to enjoy just being married. So when we did get pregnant it was just everything in our lives coming together."

Wesley is a typical boy. "Snips, snails, and puppy dog tails." He loves dinosaurs and sharks. And maybe after this session we can add frogs to the list?? At least maybe frogs will be on his top 5 list. We found frogs hiding around this brick wall and Wesley was so excited!

Enjoy these cute baby smiles and playful captures from Tanner and Jazmine's Fall family photo session!

Alex & Raquel's Lakewood Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:58:47 GMT

Alex and Raquel celebrated a beautiful November wedding in Lakewood Washington.

Even though Lakewood is known for its beautiful parks and lakes, and tree lined neighborhoods, Alex and Raquel chose to have their pictures taken at a location close to their hearts. Chambers Bay is where Alex asked Raquel to be his girlfriend. Chambers Bay has miles of walking trails, and a golf course, but most importantly a gorgeous view of the Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains. Since this was a typical Fall day here in the Pacific North West and it was threatening rain, we opted for this beautiful little spot with a view for their first look and portraits. When the rain began we were prepared with our trusty clear umbrellas and headed back to the Lakewood Kingdom Hall for their ceremony.

It was a beautiful ceremony. The wedding party mostly consisted of family - siblings and step siblings- which I thought was so special! Raquel's little niece was the flower girl and stole the show as she walked down the aisle all by herself! Raquel's brother gave her away in place of her father who was unable to travel to the wedding. But her dad did make his presence known, during the reception he surprised Raquel with a song for her brother to dance with her in his place. Another touching moment was a speech Alex made dedicated to his parents to show his appreciation for everything they've done for him.

So many other sweet moments were captured throughout this day! We loved that Alex and Rachel went to each table to greet their guests, and they danced to as many songs as they could! I also loved their smiles and how relaxed and happy they were; it was a true celebration!

Photography: Amanda and Bryan Photography

Bridal gown: Maggie Sottero

Florals: Janet @bouquetsbyJan

Hair: Rubi @ask4Rubi

Makeup: Tati

DJ: Sergio Ramirez @DJ_Srg

Other vendors such as catering, cake, reception venue, videography, & decor info not provided or performed by friends! Thank you for all your hard work!

Rudy & Lucrecia's Fall Family of 5 Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:35:51 GMT

Today we're sharing highlights from Rudy & Lucrecia's family session!

Fall is one of our most popular seasons for family sessions and I can see why. For all nature loving people Fall colors are unbeatable! For us here in the PNW, our Fall is always accompanied by rain. But, we always get those amazing sunny days in between the rainy days and this was one of those amazing sunny days!

Rudy and Lucrecia have a wonderful family - 3 beautiful children between the ages of 8 and 15. Even though their days may revolve around their children, I always love to get to know parents as a couple and feature just them in some pictures together. Rudy and Lucrecia met at a party and he asked her to dance - thus began their relationship. The arrival of their children gave them light and changed their dynamic on life. Their kids make them happy. As a family they enjoy hiking, travel, camping, family dinners, hosting, and laughing together!

Rudy and Lucrecia's kiddos are kind and have sweet personalities. Gianina loves to cook and experiment in the kitchen. Zuleyka keeps them all laughing, and Matthew loves soccer and hugs! I loved chatting and laughing with them too!

Enjoy some favorites from this beautiful Fall family photo session!

Jaz & Briana's Longview Fall family session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:11:55 GMT

We have been following Jaz & Briana's journey for quite a while. We've known them both since they were teenagers (in Briana's case, since before she was a teenager), and before they became an item. We watched their courtship blossom. Bryan officiated at their wedding, and now we have the pleasure of watching them experience parenthood! Luka will soon be two years old, and every time we see him he gets cuter!

Jaz and Briana have embraced the changes that come with becoming parents. Luka's needs always come first, and they couldn't be happier to provide for him. He has been a perfect addition to this couples adventures. Whether its having friends over for a dinner party, traveling to new places, going to the beach to play in the sand with Luka, or just trying new foods, they are always up for a good experience.

Luka is a sweet and loving baby who loves cuddling, he sometimes gets jealous when he sees mommy and daddy hugging without him. He loves Bluey, playing with cars, and kicking the ball with daddy. Luka makes them laugh a lot, with every new word he learns or naughty thing he does. Jaz says he's a perfect human being. They love him so much!

Since Fall season is also apple season, Briana wanted to included apples as an element (and a snack LOL!) in their pictures. Enjoy our favorites from Jaz and Brianas family session!

Jorge & Damariz's Very Fall Family Session Featuring their '68 Firebird

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:32:30 GMT

What an exciting session we're sharing today! When Damariz told me that her husband Jorge wanted to include his muscle car in their pictures, I immediately understood that this car was a special project. I began hunting for a location that would feature not only Fall colors but also a space for Jorge to park his Firebird and have it be a main element in their pictures. Don't think we could have done any better. What a way to showcase this beautiful family!

Jorge and Damariz have 4 gorgeous daughters, the youngest two being twins. I really loved getting to know these sweet girls and think I could have kept shooting for hours! They also brought the family pup along to be included in pictures.

We hope you all enjoy these captures as much as we do. But, do keep reading as Jorge shares his family's story with us!

"Damariz and I met at a time when we were both getting to know someone else, the next time we would see each other we were both free and became the best of friends, she went back to Mexico and it would be some time before we met again although we spoke daily and developed a special friendship. The next time we saw each other I asked her to be my wife not my girlfriend, she said yes and we married January 4th 2003.

We planned on using our youth to serve our Creator together, then three years later we had our first daughter Alondra she was so peaceful and quiet that we both took on pioneering again. Having our 4 girls has changed our lives, it changed the purpose of our path and gave us an incomparable joy.

The things our daughters have said since they were small has always made us laugh to our core. The way they see life has always brought us happiness.

Our biggest joy as a couple has always been helping others get to know our God and see how their relationship with him changes their lives.

As a family we love to travel and get to know new friends where we go, some of those trips are shorter and surrounded by the beautiful creation that surrounds us. Our family may not be very unique but I believe it’s very special as all 37 members serve Jehovah whole heartedly.

This picture I believe shows how our family has blossomed, we chose to include my car because I got it when Alondra was born and I have worked on this 1968 Firebird since then, with my dads and brothers help. More than a car, I see it as a time capsule since it reminds of the process and who has been part of it."

Jeffery & Zoe's Empress Estate Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:06:40 GMT

Jeff & Zoe celebrated the most beautiful Fall wedding at The Empress Estate located up in the hills of Woodland Washington. Bryan and I were thrilled to shoot a wedding in our own little home town! We toured this venue years ago just after they opened and we finally found our perfect couple to enjoy it with!

The estate house, floral details, pastel color palate, and especially the bridal gown gave us all Bridgerton vibes and we loved it!

Jeff and Zoe planned this day perfectly to make it their own. One of the most memorable moments of the day for Jeff and Zoe was their first look. It was perfectly orchestrated and we could just feel their excitement! Zoe also shared a first look with her dad, they had a really sweet moment!

A delightful ceremony followed which reflected their own beliefs and was officiated by a personal friend. They included an exchange of vows and wedding rings witnessed by loyal friends and most importantly - family. Even family who couldn't be there were included with a "wish you were here table" where they pictured relatives that had passed away but still wanted them to be a part of their day.

There are so many beautiful details and moments that we could describe, but as you know, a picture is worth a thousand words; so please enjoy some of our favorites from Jeff and Zoe's Empress Estate wedding!

Venue / Catering / Cake : The Empress Estate

Florist: Ridgefield Floral

Hair and Makeup: Heidi Artistry

DJ: DJ Melvin PDX

Photographer: Amanda and Bryan Photography

Sirenyti's Day Break Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:15:39 GMT

We are featuring Sirenyti on our blog today! Sirenyti is a Senior high school student in La Center Washington. This is an exciting year for Sirenyti, she is making the most of her last year in High School, enjoying her flexible schedule and making lasting memories with her friends.

Sirenyti is already working as a CNA but her overall career goal is to become an ultrasound technician. Sirenyti is excited to become a part of the medical field. If her main career goal ends up changing, Sirenyti has some other plans that will still keep her in the medical field. Other goals involve traveling with family and friends while she is still young and one day getting married and having a family of her own.

Sirenyti is a spiritual person, she believes the Bible is worth taking the time to understand. Her favorite quote is "With God all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26

Sirenyti is most proud of her mom! She wrote these wonderful words about her mom: "Not only is my mom just a mom to me, she is my best friend. I admire her and how hard she works and takes care of not only me but my family. She has a smile that lights up the room, a special personality that makes you become so attached to wanting to be with her all the time! Haha yes I am very attached to her. She is strong and courageous, she has so much love to always give and her heart is pure gold. I'm so lucky to have her as my mom. I don't know what I would do without her. She means so much to me."

What a sweetheart! I love this so much about Sirenyti!

Sirenyti is a country girl at heart. Country music, country vibes, living off the land, kindness, and being somewhere that matches her values - this is Sirenyti!

Enjoy our favorites from this senior girls Fall photo session!

Rodney and Caroline's La Center Family Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:52:54 GMT

Bryan and I had the best time getting to know and photographing Caroline's family this Fall! It ended up being a beautiful sunny day, and we had so much fun goofing off and laughing along with them! Since we all live in La Center it just made sense to meet at one of our beautiful park trails for their photo session.

Caroline sent me an email to tell me about her family. As I was reading it, I thought she described her family so beautifully that I didn't want to change any of it or put anything in my own words. If this was my family, I'd love to read my mom's thoughts and how she expressed her love for us!

Enjoy the Story of Rodney and Caroline's family as well as our favorite images from their session!

"Rodney and I met in Long Beach, WA. I was working at a local hospital and he was transporting a patient. It was love at first sight. We blended families, including myself with my two daughters and him and his two sons. It was challenging at first. But we just celebrated our 9 year wedding anniversary and almost 20 years together!

I love all of my family in different ways. They each have their own unique qualities and special talents. But I what I love most about all of them is their kind and caring hearts. They have grown into beautiful humans.

Our grandchildren are our pride and joy. Our oldest has such kind and tender heart. He loves playing football and ALL animals. Since he was a small boy, we would and still do go on nature walks. He loves and has true appreciation for nature. And he is a very talented artist!

Our youngest grandson is a happy, outgoing and funny little boy. He loves to read and learn and he is so smart! He keeps us on our toes and he loves Grandpa’s magic tricks.

I learn so much from both my grandsons. They are always teaching me something new.

My husband is the “funny guy”. I always tell him he was put on this earth to annoy me. He is my entertainment!

It’s very challenging to have all our family together in the same place at the same time. It’s very important to have all our kids together for the holidays, Mother’s/Father’s Day and birthdays. So just having them all together at the same time makes our hearts happy. It’s the best feeling in the world! As empty nesters, we enjoy spending time at home binge watching our favorite shows and working out in our garage restoring furniture. My husband is gone a lot, so we just cherish the time that we do get to spend together.

With most of our family being in Fire/EMS, I wouldn’t say it makes us different, but one of the most challenging things is finding the time to all be together. It’s very challenging to plan a summer family vacation with their unique and very busy schedules. We really cherish those moments that we do get to be together.

Family is important. We are a fun loving family that sticks together. And knowing how important this photo session was to me, my family made sacrifices and took time out of their busy lives to make it happen."

Zuri and Lupita's Sunrise Maternity Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:45:24 GMT

Zuri and Lupita are expecting!

If you haven't followed their love story, it's a very sweet one. In simplified terms, they went from occasional dance partners at random parties and weddings to inseparable friends, once they realized they couldn't stop talking to each other they decided to get married! Four years ago, a virus couldn't stop their wedding plans and we were privileged enough to photograph their happy day! You can see their wedding blog here.

Zuri and Lupita had the surprise of a lifetime when they discovered that Lupita was not just pregnant, but almost done with her first trimester! These two have completely embraced the roller coaster of emotions that come as expecting parents. As best friends, they have had a wonderful experience so far drawing even closer to each other and dreaming about what their future will look like with this little one soon to arrive. Lupita's heart is ready to melt just thinking about the bond her daughter will have with Zuri. They have so much love already for their baby girl!

We hope these dreamy, foggy images bring to mind not only the whimsical but also the joy and laughter that Lupita and Zuri enjoy in this season of life.

Ana & Bernabe's 20th Anniversary at Cape Kiwanda

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:12:31 GMT

What an adventure we had celebrating Ana and Bernabe's 20th wedding anniversary!

Anyone who knows Ana will tell you what a creative soul she is. Ana loves beautiful things and has a talent for creating, she makes a vision come to life! She successfully put together multiple looks for her anniversary session. And as the passionate florist that she is, Ana made two flower baskets and one bouquet to match her different outfits!

Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City Oregon had that spectacular, romantic vibe we were looking for. Just wait until you see the stunning locations we chose for her red and blue dresses.... you'll see what I mean! In fact, I'm not sure what's more stunning - the dresses or the background!

Ana and Bernabe honeymooned on the coast, coming to the beach always reminds them of their honeymoon. They met in Centralia at a party and were married after a three month long engagement. Fast forward 20 years and they are still in love, quoting dumb movie lines and laughing at them, getting takeout or cooking up a mean rib eye steak and watching a movie for date nights. These guys are polar opposites, but don't let that fool you, they both love to make each other happy; Bernabe is a very patient, reliable and considerate husband, and Ana loves him fiercely for it!

It was so hard to choose, but enjoy our favorites from this epic Anniversary session!

Marshall & Jenna's River View Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:20:51 GMT

We are so excited for all of our upcoming Fall sessions! Autumn is definitely a favorite for many of our clients and a popular season for photo sessions. The PNW has been blessed with amazing warm, sunny days this Fall and I'm already starting to feel spoiled!

Let's kick off the season with Marshall and Jenna's engagement session! You guys are sure to enjoy these scenic views and the warm energy from this lovely session.

Marshall and Jenna are High School sweethearts! They went to different schools but met in 5th grade when Marshall began going to running club at Jenna's school. They became friends in 6-7th grade and have been inseparable ever since!

This is a couple who love their two dogs, a good mini golf competition and arcade games, or just staying in for game night. They both laugh at witty humor, and love to do anything outdoors. Even though they differ in interests and personality as well as how they were raised, when it comes down to core values they are aligned. They understand each other and where they are coming from. This is the making of a great couple!

In May Marshall and Jenna went on a road trip through California. They stopped for a day at Lake Tahoe and went for a sunset walk. This dreamy day they will never forget, because on that peaceful quiet evening on the lake, Marshall proposed to Jenna!

Jenna and Marshall are planning a quiet elopement in Lake Tahoe next year! This time around they will be taking their dogs and just a few family members to spend a weekend on the lake and to witness their marriage vows. Afterwards, they plan on a big celebration with all of their family and friends in their hometown here in Washington followed by a tropical honeymoon.

We wish these two the best for their anticipated Lake Tahoe elopement and can't wait to hear all about it!

Kodiak Sisters Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:27:01 GMT

(C) Amanda and Bryan Photography "I love the nature - the vast mountains, boundless ocean view, and beautiful sky. It's something you can't forget when you travel to other places. Kodiak is an island made for adventure. It's a place where everyone is united by the beauty of it all. Kodiak has a strong community where we notify each other of potential danger, or something we're concerned about." - Natalie

"We're so unique because we have ocean, and mountains, grasslands and so much more! There is so much to explore on Kodiak Island... Growing up, I always loved coming to this beach, a lot of memories were made here, many camping trips! Also the scenery is stunning here! My favorite memory is when I went polar plunging with my friends, while it was hailing! It was a surreal experience." - Maribehet

But it's not just about the camping trips and wonderful views... We stayed in Kodiak for three weeks for a work project and we know for a fact that there's more to this island than meets the eye! A simple afternoon boat ride can take you to any tiny island nearby where you can picnic or just go fishing. We took evening walks to the boat docks and looked into the water for jellys and starfish. We got to see otters, seals and sea lion, we watched sea planes land and take off. On a wet rainy day we tagged along as the family went fishing at a popular fishing spot and spotted THREE Kodiak bears fishing for salmon on the riverbank - the closest we've ever been to bear in the wild!

These girls have had a full life growing up in Kodiak Alaska! Maribehet and Natalie are twins and we really enjoyed getting to know them and their family while we were visiting. They are Seniors at the local High School in Kodiak and are in the graduating Class of 2025! They have one class together this year and have vastly different interests. Maribehet's favorite class is welding and she is in her fourth year. With an arsenal of welding certifications, she is currently working on a fabrication project of a lilac in her welding class! I hope I get to see it when she's done! Maribehet is passionate about always moving forward, she has big goals but takes things one day at a time. Her favorite quote is: "I do not, and will not fear tomorrow because I feel as though today has been enough." -Zack Bryan.

Natalie is passionate about art. It's the subject she enjoys the most and gets her through her day! Natalie is proud to have had her art in an auction in a museum! Personally as a fellow art enthusiast, I love watching Natalie's BeReal updates on some art projects she's been working on, so... keep posting!! Natalie's biggest hope for the future is a world without suffering, she is a big thinker and would love to do some traveling and volunteer work in the future! Natalie's favorite quote: "It is endless, the catalogue of attributes that make up who you are. The amount of things that are breathtakingly pretty. I've mentioned enough to rain a drop in the ocean." - Anonymous

These girls share a love for good food and outdoor adventures, they are both extremely kind, generous, easy to get along with, and they love their mom! They have an amazing community of supporters - the local congregation of friends, their parents, big brother, grandma, as well as an aunt and uncle who live close by and love them as their own!

Would it be okay to say that we are blessed to have come to know this beautiful family living in Kodiak Alaska, and how overjoyed we are to have received such warm hospitality and love!

Enjoy our favorites from Maribehet and Natalie's senior photo session!

Cameron & Savannah's Vineyard View Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:13:57 GMT

We were so excited to be back at Vineyard View at La Bastide in Scotts Mills Oregon for Cameron and Savannah's wedding! We love this venue - it's main attraction being beautiful views of Willamette Valley's Wine Country that bride and grooms always fall in love with. We also love the welcoming and accommodating spirit property owners Diana and her hubby show all their guests, they were so happy to have us back!

Cameron and Savannah are such a sweet couple! We have been looking forward to their wedding ever since we met them during their engagement session. It was a real treat to meet their wonderful family and close friends!

For a mid August wedding nobody was expecting thunderstorms to appear on the weather forecast. Thankfully tents were procured and set up in the morning. We felt rain drops starting just as portraits were finishing up. Heavy rain and thunder lasted throughout the ceremony and dinner but thankfully cleared up during the reception. What started out as a chaotic day prepping for uncertain weather quickly turned into calm and happiness. When the ceremony started and Cameron and Savannah saw all their loved ones, they said "all that stress went away and we just felt happiness. It truly ended up being one of the best days of our lives and honestly, the crazy weather just added to everything and made it even more memorable."

We must mention a couple special events that filled more hearts than one. Savannah's grandpa was one of the officiants at the wedding. He was also an officiant at Savannah's parents wedding and he was the one to baptize her as a baby. Another special moment was the father/daughter and mother/son dances. Cameron and Savannah did voice overs during the songs and talked about the reasons why they love their parents so much! What heartwarming moments!

Enjoy this handful of happy snippets from Cameron and Savannah's wedding day!

Venue: Vineyard View Celebrations at La Bastide

Photographer: Amanda and Bryan Photography

Coordinator: Daisy May Events LLC

DJ: Only the Best Sound

Catering: Famous Daves

Flowers: Flower Moxie

Bridal Dress: Lizluo

Hair & Makeup: Glam beauty bar

Bridesmaids dresses: Azazie in the color Matcha

Groom & Groomsmen attire: Men's Warehouse

Invitations: The Knot

Braeden & Alexis' Whipple Creek Family Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:05:58 GMT

Last week we went out with Braeden and Alexis and their two adorable boys for their family photo session. We went to Whipple Creek because Alexis wanted lots of green and loved the forest vibe for their pictures. Whipple Creek is a 300 acre regional park in Clark County Washington. It's mainly known for the over 4 miles of trails through impressive Douglas fir trees and beautiful sword ferns. We personally haven't walked all the trails here but its definitely a goal of ours!

Braeden and Alexis met in high school and reconnected during college. Alexis tells me that the arrival of their two boys made ordinary things in life exciting because they get to experience it again with the boys and everything is new and fun - for example running to the window to see the garbage truck!

Kayden is 4 years old and he loves everything about baseball and legos. He even brought his baseball and glove and I've gotta say - he can catch and throw better than me! Ashton is almost two and a huge ham! He loves trucks and hanging out with his brother.

Braeden and Alexis both work remote so they get to spend a lot of time as a family. And because they are also a screen free family, they spend a lot of time outside and finding things to do as a family like going on walks, playing at the park and going to the zoo.

Bryan and I loved getting to know this family of 4, these kiddos are kind and full of personality! Enjoy our favorites from their session!

Tyler & Alleigh's Ireland Anniversary Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:59:33 GMT

In case you don't already know this adorable couple allow me to introduce you to Tyler and Alleigh! Although this is not the first time they have been on our blog. We photographed their proposal, their engagement session at Smith Rock, as well as their wedding back in 2019. Therefore you can imagine how excited we were to photograph their 5 year anniversary session and in Ireland no less!! To make this doubly special for Bryan and I, this was our first trip to Europe and we got to spend three weeks traveling Europe with these special friends of ours! For the adventure photographers in us, it was an absolute dream to have a photo session at the famous Cliffs of Moher.

This was not Tyler and Alleigh's first time in Ireland. They love Ireland for the people - everyone is so nice and they just love to hear their accents. They also love Irelands scenery with its drastic cliffs and calming pastures spotted with sheep! We fell in love with the quaint towns and colorful seaside villages with pink, blue, yellow and green houses. We ate lots of fish and chips and enjoyed some good curry. Guinness and Kopparberg - these were the favored drinks from the week we were in Ireland!

What an awesome way to celebrate Tyler and Alleigh! We love having these two in our lives, whether its staying home playing board games, working alongside them at an LDC project, or having a grand adventure together!

O'Rian's Urban Waterfront Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 20 May 2024 23:37:45 GMT

We are so happy to be introducing O'Rian to the blog this afternoon. O'Rian is graduating from Penn Foster High School soon!

We had such a great time with O'Rian during his senior photo session, catching up with his parents was definitely a plus! We chose to shoot in Vancouver's urban area - first downtown and then we headed to the waterfront on the Columbia River.

Here are a few things about O'Rian: Math is his favorite subject in school because he finds solving problems fun and satisfying. He is contemplating the possibility of becoming an electrician like his father. On his off time, O'Rian likes hanging out with friends and chilling with his mom. He is also into sports and loves to play basketball as well as football, in fact, an exciting accomplishment of his was the time he beat his dad in a one on one basket ball game! Surely his super speed super power helped him out on that one!

O'Rian is active in Bible education and really enjoys field service. One of his favorite memories was having a share in seldom worked territory in South Dakota; O'Rian hopes to do more of this work as a full time evangelizer after graduation!

I know for sure his parents are so proud of the kind and spiritual person O'Rian is becoming!

Enjoy these favorites from O'Rians senior photo session!

Bianca's Cherry Blossom Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 06 May 2024 22:18:55 GMT

We are so excited to be sharing this session! The Springtime cherry blossoms are so anticipated here in the Pacific Northwest and it literally makes us so happy when we get to shoot under these trees!

Biancas mom reached out to me with this specific request, so we started scouting locations and scheduling drive by's to see for ourselves when the blossoms were at their peak!

Bianca is a high school senior student graduating from Oregon Charter Academy. She is passionate in the subject of health and participates in a medical science class which has helped her get her CPR, BLS, and CCMA certifications! Bianca is hoping to enter the medical field after graduation as a part time medical assistant.

Bianca is excited to finish her schooling to pursue other interests. She volunteers her time in Bible education and is interested in expanding her ministry. One of Bianca's favorite quotes taken from Matthew 6:22 is "The lamp of the body is the eye. If, then, your eye is focused, your whole body will be bright."

Bianca says: "I think it’s worth taking the time to understand more about what makes us happy. This sounds a little corny but I don’t think we can compare people’s lives to ours because nobody is going to have our exact same viewpoints on life. Once you realize what makes you happy I think it’s easier to enjoy life to it’s fullest extent."

Well, we know this for sure, were so happy for this girl and her accomplishments! Enjoy Bianca's gorgeous senior portraits under the cherry blossom trees!

Alexa's Spring Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 01 May 2024 17:54:18 GMT

Today we are welcoming Alexa to the blog!

Alexa is a high school student excited to graduate this year. She is working hard to finish the year off and enter the medical field as a medical assistant.

This is a girl who loves to crochet, listens to country music, and would binge watch Gilmore Girls on a rainy day. Alexa would love to spend a perfect day on the beach with a good book and and delicious food. No doubt she has a beautiful Mexican beach in mind and her family would be there with her.

Family is important to Alexa, her favorite memory is the day she met her baby brother. Alexa told me that her dad is an inspiration to her because he sets a good example by putting God first in his life above other things. Alexa is also a spiritual person and has dedicated her life to Jehovah, she describes this as one of her greatest accomplishments.

We loved getting to know Alexa and were really excited to shoot her senior session under these gorgeous cherry blossom trees!

We are so proud of Alexa just as her family is too!

Wen & Ling's Pre Wedding Session on Cannon Beach

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:52:21 GMT

We met Wen and Ling on the Oregon Coast, right in front of the famous Haystack Rock for a couples photo session. It doesn't matter how many times we come to this area, it's always the best! The coast is ever-changing, with weather and tide and passing time, you can't recreate the same conditions and its always a beautiful surprise to photograph in!

Wen and Ling were wonderful, I mean- just look at these portraits! We could tell from the beginning that they really love each other. These newlyweds are in the process of planning a wedding in the near future and we know by experience that they have so much to look forward to!

In the meantime, they're enjoying newlywed life; going out on dinner dates because they love to eat, or staying in to watch comedy movies because they love to laugh. Planning for the future (other than the wedding) includes hiking, traveling and seeing the world together! Now they can cross "Epic Oregon Coast photo session together" off their bucket list!

Enjoy some of our favorites from Wen and Ling's pre-wedding photo session. Hope you all love these as much as we do!

Sebastian's Battle Ground Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:37:14 GMT

(C) Amanda and Bryan Photography We had a great morning with Sebastian and his parents exploring this gorgeous area just outside of Battle Ground earlier this month.

Sebastian is a High School student who will be graduating very soon from River Homelink High here in Southwest Washington.

With only two classes this semester he is really enjoying some free time and focusing a little more on broadening his spiritual routine. Sebastian strives to be a good friend, to understand others, and wants to see them happy.

The eldest of two siblings, Sebastians family is very important to him. He is so appreciative of his mom and all that she does to help him and his brother succeed. Some things Sebastian is looking forward to are graduating, spending time outdoors with his family on sunny days, seeing his grandparents again who are far from home; and of course, basketball!

What a great kid! We hope you all enjoy our favorites from Sebastians senior photo session!

Francisco & Michelle's Snow Canyon Utah Family Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:37:48 GMT

We had a trip to Las Vegas planned in December for various reasons- one of those included visiting family. We were really glad to see them again and enjoyed our time there so much! We were determined this time around to get away from the city and see as much of the surrounding landscapes as we could. There really are so many beautiful places to visit - Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, and Mt Charleston are all a 45 min drive or less from Las Vegas. Because we love shooting in new and different places, we sent out an announcement to our social media followers to see if there was any interest in booking a session while we were there. Our friends Francisco and Michelle reached out to us right away which made us so happy because we hadn't seen them since they moved out of state. We had the honor of photographing their wedding here in Washington a few years ago (you can peek at their wedding blog here).

Francisco and Michelle live in St George Utah which is just 2 hours away from Las Vegas and on the way to Zion National Park. Since we had planned on spending a couple nights near Zion this worked out perfectly for us! We decided on taking their family pictures at Snow Canyon State Park which is just 10 minutes outside of St George - This worked out so much better than we could have planned on our own because I didn't even know Snow Canyon existed (never having been to St George myself) and it ended up being one of my favorite locations from this trip.

Another highlight of this session was finally getting to meet baby Silas! He was not quite one year old yet in December and as cute as can be! Silas was smiling and happy during the photo session, he was so proud to be standing and taking a few steps in his little cowboy boots! We really enjoyed our visit with Francisco and Michelle! Hope we can do it again soon!

We would love to schedule more sessions in this area of Utah and Nevada next time we make the trip to visit family. Please do keep us on your radar or reach out to us if your interested in having a session in any of these gorgeous landscapes!

Diego & Christianne's Abernethy Center Wedding in Oregon City

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:32:18 GMT

We were so grateful to be able to celebrate with Diego & Christianne on their festive wedding day! It followed a week of record low temperatures for the PNW, which included snow and an ice storm to top it off! Thankfully things warmed up enough by Saturday so that their day could go on as planned!

Abernethy Chapel was the setting for a classic ceremony followed by an elegant Ballroom reception at Abernethy Center in Oregon City. This was an ideal venue, not just because of its beauty and surrounding gardens but also because of the planning help and delicious dinner service provided.

We really enjoyed all the personal touches that Diego and Christianne included in their day which really made it unique to them! Formal vaquero attire predominated with cowboy boots and hats for the bridal party and the majority of guests dressed to match. Mexican pan dulce with hot chocolate and Mexican candies adorned the sweets table. Cute cacti of all sizes were sprinkled throughout the decor which reminds Christianne of her home in Mexico. Even the wedding colors tan and burgundy had meaning to them - burgundy being a mix of their favorite colors red and purple.

Christianne shared a very sweet first look with her bridesmaids. Afterwards she had a private first look with Diego under the gazebo in the veiled garden next to the chapel. We were a little concerned at first that we wouldn't be able to make it out there due to ice on the walkway, but we are so glad we did because the snow covered ground made their images so beautiful and memorable!

We were also surprised by some rain which had not been in the forecast, but all took it in good turn and it didn't dampen any spirits, on the contrary, the umbrellas were an added element to the portraits!

Their entire wedding was broadcasted via Zoom, mainly so that Diego's parents could feel present all the way from Mexico. The bride and groom took a moment during the reception to visit with them. Diegos parents were also formally dressed and even danced to a few songs at home! A live Tamborazo band arrived just as Diego and Christi finished their first dance to start the open dancing. Dancing was the main event of the reception, Christi got to dance with her mother, sister and grandmother; the band played a special song Christi's grandma requested and danced it with Diego; Diego's buddies threw him up in the air a few times - these and other moments they will always remember fondly!

There is so much more to say about Diego and Christianne's beautiful wedding day, but for now, enjoy our favorites here on the blog!

Photographer: Amanda and Bryan Photography

Venue: Abernethy Center

Florist: Lings Moment

Bridal Hair: @stylesenvee

Cake: Rafaela Dzul @taffyta_sweets

Band: Tamorazo Sauceno

Groomsmens boots & hats: Boot Barn

Invitations: Martha.Estupinan@hotmail

Mexican Bread: @florentinaspanaderia

Wedding Arch: NK Party & Event Design Rental @natashakustar

DJ: Solo Eres. Solorzano.Agustin@yahoo

Brevin & Adaleni's Court House Square Wedding in Tacoma Wa

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:38:05 GMT

Brevin and Adaleni have been in a long distance relationship for some time. Brevin is from Vermont which is pretty much on the complete opposite side of the country. They met while Brevin was in Portland Oregon visiting his cousin and it just so happened that Adaleni and her family were visiting friends in Portland on the very same weekend. They attended a meeting where an Arabic speaking group meets - the very same meeting where Brevin's cousin was giving a public talk! The whole group went out to a Greek restaurant for dinner afterward and Brevin and Adaleni found themselves sitting next to each other and they hit it off.

These two thrived on face time dates, cooking nights, picnics, and lots of long distance calls. On one of the occasions Brevin and Adaleni got the chance of being together in Vermont, Brevin popped the question while they were sitting around a fire pit watching the sunset. No sooner did Adaleni accept his proposal than it started to rain and everybody had to run inside for cover!

I've been told that long distance wedding planning has its challenges. It was Brevin's first time seeing their wedding venue in person. The Court House Square in Tacoma has the best views of the city where Adaleni was born and raised. There is also an impressive view of Mt Rainier from the ballroom windows. This was the perfect location for these two to celebrate! Family and friends came from nearby, from Portland, California, the East Coast, and even via Zoom to witness Brevin and Adaleni's union. It was a happy joining of two very different families. The ceremony talk was given in two languages- English and Spanish. Brevin surprised Adaleni by learning and speaking his vows to her in Spanish!

Looking through their pictures you'd never be able to tell that we were having record low temperatures here in the PNW! Thankfully the days before the wedding there was no precipitation in Tacoma so we didn't have to battle icy conditions and most guests were able to arrive safely.

So happy for these two love birds! We will remember this beautiful wedding day for years to come!

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Erick's Senior Session in Winlock

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 03:37:06 GMT

Allow us to introduce to you all my nephew Erick! Please excuse me if I get emotional because wasn't it just yesterday that I was at the hospital with my sister holding him all wrapped up in his newborn blanket? I'm not a mom but my two nephews are the closest thing I've experienced to being one - babysitting them when they were babies, toddlers & young boys; watching them grow into adolescence and enjoying any time we could spend with them has been wonderful! I have enjoyed photographing Erick and his brother whenever I got the chance but it seems that these last 4 years or so have gone by extremely fast!

Erick is a senior this year at Winlock High School. Like most seniors he is excited to finish up this part of his life, and looking forward to getting into the job market. There are a few things I have recently learned about Erick - his favorite subject in school is public speaking, the person in his family who he is most proud of is his mom, and he is most likely to binge watch 'Young Sheldon'.

Erick is in the wrestling team which has taken him to compete at state level. He also enjoys welding. As a junior Erick won second place in a welding competition held at Lower Columbia College. However, his current project is working on and maintaining his F250 truck.

Erick is a kind and gentle person and we know that these qualities will take him far in life. We are so proud of Erick!

Enjoy our favorites from his senior session!

Chris & Stephanie's Fall Family Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:35:49 GMT

Bryan and I are very excited to introduce Chris and Stephanie on our blog today! This couple has a truly special story so I will just let Stephanie tell you in her own words.

"We met in 2005 when we were just teenagers. We met through mutual friends. We dated long distance from Portland, OR to Sutter, CA for several months when I turned 18, but we hated the long distance so Chris moved to California in March 2009. We got engaged in Fort Bragg, CA on the beach. Chris was so nervous to propose that the sun had completely set when he finally asked. We got married in November 2009 and we moved to the Seattle area for 2.5 years. We had lots of adventures in Washington State and Canada while living there. After that time there, we were homesick so we moved back to Gresham, OR and my immediate family moved from California to be close to us. We have been here since 2012.

Chris and I travelled a lot. We have been to England, Mexico, Canada, and Hawaii. We spent lots of time with friends and our dogs. I went back to school for a couple years. I pioneered during the pandemic. We stayed very busy but after 10+ years of marriage, we decided we wanted to have a baby.

We were trying to have a baby for 2 years after we lost our first pregnancy. I had a couple medical tests and procedures and it looked like none of it was working. We had finally given up and then I didn't feel well one day. I took two tests, a COVID test and a pregnancy test and they both came up positive on my 31st birthday. 😂

Caleb was the most wanted baby in the world. He was born in October 2022 and he is the best thing to ever happen to us. He loves being outside to play, he loves our cat Lucy and our dogs Penny and Lincoln. He is so smart, affectionate and funny. He can be stone faced with strangers but once he gets to know you his smile really comes out. He walked at 11 months and now he's already running. He is climbing and getting into all kinds of mischief 24/7. His favorite foods are pizza, tomatoes and eggs.

We like to camp, play with our dogs, go in service, go to Wallowa Lake every year, and spend time with family. We went through a lot the past 3.5 years to get to today but we finally feel whole with Caleb here. It's like the 13 years before him are a blur and this past year has been our greatest adventure yet."

Marisa's Woodland Fall Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:38:06 GMT

Marisa is a very sweet High School student from Vancouver WA. We spent an amazing afternoon with her this Fall taking her senior pictures! Starting in our back yard because we have access to a beautiful forest and that was one of her bucket list items for her photo backdrops. Afterwards we headed to one of Woodland's beautiful lakes and it ended up being just perfect for a moody session. If anyone here thinks that it has to be sunny in order to get good pictures outside - oh how wrong you are! It actually sprinkled on us during this session and even though we were ready with our umbrellas we didn't end up using them. Cloudy skies and fog over a body of water make the most breathtaking and unique pictures.

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory" - Dr. Seuss. I'm just borrowing Marisa's favorite quote here because it is so true! Marisa shared a couple of her favorite memories with me which by the way speak to how much she values her family and her parents specifically; but we don't always realize how much a moment can impact us until after its over.

I love the way Marisa describes her ideal day. It starts out with coffee and watching the sunrise, includes shopping at vintage stores, drawing, playing guitar, enjoying meals with her family, laughing with people she loves, and ends with a cup of tea. How perfect is that!

Enjoy our favorites from Marisa's senior session!

Jerry's Kelso Football Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:08:46 GMT

We are welcoming Jerry to the blog this week! Jerry is a Kelso High School senior who is on the football team.

This is a good year for Jerry because he is taking advanced courses in order to challenge himself for college. Some things he is enjoying this year are track, Chemistry, and creating projects in ceramics.

After he graduates High School, Jerry's goals to attend University of Washington and become a nurse. However, his goals don't stop there, living a peaceful and successful life are a top priority for him. One day, Jerry would like to travel to Japan to see the culture and technology firsthand. He'd also love to try Japan's different types of food and explore it's beautiful nature and landscapes.

Jerry believes that it is worth it to deeply understand life. Really admiring the beauty and privilege in it. Jerry is thankful for each day he gets to experience in this beautiful world; he says just getting up is a luxury we often take for granted.

He would like to be known as a very kind and helpful person, someone others can count on. Jerry really enjoys seeing his friends happy, laughing, and involved.

"Be the light in someone's life that they never had" - is Jerry's favorite quote.

There is a very important person in Jerry's life - he is most proud of his mom for always being there for him and for all the sacrifices she has made in her life for him.

Bryan and I really enjoyed getting to know Jerry and his mom during our photo session with him. He knew exactly what he wanted for his senior pictures and we absolutely loved that! We hope that we have captured Jerry's personality and all his good qualities during our time with him. Enjoy our favorites from Jerry's senior photo session!

Andrew's Fall Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 01:55:19 GMT

I am so happy to be introducing Andrew to you all! Andrew is a High School Senior who is also taking classes at Mt Hood Community College. I really had a great time getting to know him during our session this Fall!

I love getting to know the seniors that we photograph. I've started sending them some questions to that end and I'm so happy with the results! I learn lots of cool things about their personality and their aspirations for the future which makes me appreciate them even more! I love the challenge of photographing people when they get relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, then I feel like I really get to capture who they are!

Since Andrew is so good at expressing himself with the written word I am going to share what he wrote to me about himself and his senior year. Hope you all enjoy getting to know Andrew as much as I did. Enjoy some of my favorites from his senior photo session!

"In regards to school, I would say my favorite subjects are math and writing, and that my least favorite subject would be science. I really enjoy the challenge of solving complex math problems. As far as writing goes, I love to be able to tell a story through my writing.

I really like that I have been able to take American Sign Language. I learned a lot about the Deaf culture and have become a better signer.

I am Editor-in-Chief of my college newspaper. I have loved being able to build an amazing team of writers, photographers, graphic designers and people with many more talents. It has been really fun to learn new skills and be able to lead my team to success.

I want to be known for how I have helped my community thrive and in general I hope to be known for being a kind and empathetic person.

My favorite sport to watch is definitely basketball, especially the Portland Trail Blazers. My favorite sport to participate in has to be Snowboarding. I love the peaceful environment that being on the mountain brings, and the challenges of learning new tricks and skills while snowboarding.

If I could move anywhere in the world, I would move to Norway. I love the cold much more than I like the heat, so really anywhere cold would be great. Along with that, I am certainly a city person and would love to move to a bigger city."

Diego & Christi's PNW Engagement Adventure

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:17:41 GMT

We're welcoming Diego and Christi to the blog today! We absolutely loved getting to know them during their engagement session earlier this Fall. It really was the most beautiful day to be on an adventure with these two at the edge of the picturesque Columbia River Gorge!

If you don't already know this cute couple, heres a little bit about them. Diego and Christi met on social media! Their love story began when Diego hit up Christi on the DM’s and since then the communication never stopped. However, Christi was a little hard to get at first and made it difficult for Diego. But after 5 months Diego’s hard work paid off, and he conquered Christi’s heart and asked her to be his girlfriend,…and she said yes! Their love for each other has grown more and more each day.

7 months later this happened: What Christi thought was going to be a normal girls night out, turned out to be her engagement party! Diego planned a beautiful outdoor surprise engagement at Grateful Vineyard in Parkdale, OR. All of their closest family and friends were there to witness a surprise engagement go down! Diego made a “Will You Marry Me?” setup among the vineyards and with Mt Hood in the background, using flowers and Christi’s favorite color everywhere.

Everything seems to point to these two being made for each other! Christi tells me that they are very, very similar to each other! It’s more than just having things in common. They agree on so many things, if not, on most things.
These two are so much fun! Diego makes Christi laugh a lot, and memes make Diego laugh a lot. They love to eat, dance, see new places, try new cocktails, go to concerts, hiking, art galleries, and talk for hours and hours!

Enjoy our favorite portraits of this genuine couple!

Daniel & Karistionna's Carver Event Center Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:09:32 GMT

Daniel and Karistionna had a beautiful celebration last month legalizing their union as husband and wife! It was a perfect day in October at the Carver Event Center in Damascus Oregon. This venue was originally a school back in the 1930's, and we love it for its old charm feel and inviting grounds- particularly the willow trees!

Bryan and I loved that we were immediately welcomed in by Daniel and Karistionna's family and friends. It wasn't hard to get creative with their relaxed and go with the flow vibe!

One of the things you will immediately notice as you view these pictures is the most important thing in this couples lives - their daughter Wynry who quite often stole the show! Daniel and Karistionna each got to have a private first look with Wynry. It was just the cutest thing watching her run to each of her parents! We were also able to document Daniel and Karistionna's first look with each other. We love how these two make each other laugh! Karistionna's smile and laugh are one of the things I enjoyed the most while photographing her, she made it so easy for me!

Daniel and Karistionna really made this day true to them. They incorporated one of their leisure pursuits or shall I say passions into their day - Anime & video games. Their ceremony music was from Final Fantasy, and they had a Naruto cake topper (if you know, you know). Karistionna's mom lovingly walked her down the aisle. Instead of a ring exchange during the wedding ceremony, Daniel and Karistionna had a sand ceremony symbolizing their commitment and the joining of two lives. Their daughter Wynry couldn't help but want to take part in the ceremony and helped pour the sand!

One of the most memorable moments of the day was during the first dance as husband and wife - Wynry ran right up to her parents and wanted to dance with them! It touched everyones heart! What precious memories will be cherished from this day!

Photography: Amanda and Bryan Photography

Venue: Carver Event Center

Dinner: Thai Dish & Oswego Noodle House

Brides Bouquet: Jodi Iverson Florals

Florals: Brides Mother

Hair and Makeup: Tiffany Randolph

DJ: Melvin

Cake: Papa Hayden

Cupcakes: @salmssweets

Dress: Stella York

Nails by @nada_butnailss

Earrings by @handmadebykelseydawn

Photo Booth by @eventphotobooth

Cam & Savannah's Government Cove Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:00:10 GMT

We began our day by leaving the house while it was still dark out. Sunrise sessions are always worth it! The lighting can range from blue hour to golden hour and of course we usually get these great locations all to ourselves without the crowds! The Columbia River Gorge really is extensive and there are so many beautiful spots to choose from! Cam and Savannah chose this gem of a location which we absolutely love because of it's gorgeous diversity!

Cam and Savannah are engaged to be married! They met through mutual friends at a weekend at the beach and became good friends. They actually became roommates and lived together as friends for several months before Cam asked Savannah to be his girlfriend.

Cam proposed to Savannah at the Zoo - the same place they had their first date!

These two like to keep things simple, they love to relax together by watching a good movie at home or going out to dinner and the movie theater. They also enjoy working out together and taking their dogs for walks.

We love how quiet and content Savannah's personality is, she smiled throughout the whole session and I literally couldn't get her to stop! And well, we couldn't get Cam to stop looking at Savannah!

Hope you all enjoy our favorites from these cuties and their awesome engagement session! We can't wait until their Summer Wedding!

Lexi's Nature Park Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:10:33 GMT

Lexi is a High school student from MEWA (Metro East Web Academy) and will be graduating in January 2024! Her family is so proud of her and all her hard work, she is almost done!

I enjoyed my evening with Lexi and her mom earlier this month, we strolled through a beautiful area of Ridgefield Washington. The weather was great for a photo session, and turned a little golden just as the sun started setting!

Something I like about Lexi is that she told me "no matter how hard something is or if you feel like giving up, just keep pushing because on a deeper level you will be glad and appreciate the hard work you put into it." I'm sure this has been true in her life as she has pushed passed obstacles and is about to reach a very important goal - graduating high school! This mentality will keep serving her over and over for years to come!

What Lexi is loving about school this year is how flexible her schedule is and that she is not stuck sitting at her computer all day. Her favorite subject at the moment is financial math.

A perfect day for Lexi is hanging out with her family and there's got to be food involved! Lexi's favorite quote is found in the Bible: "Love never fails". She would like to be known for her caring and loving personality. She is grateful for just being alive and is proud of everyone in her family - including her brother - even though he occasionally annoys her.

This country girl loves Montana, highland cows & Country Music. I love that Lexi incorporated her favorite colors black and teal into her outfits!

Join me in wishing this sweet girl the best for the present and for her future!

Gabe & Jolene's Battle Ground Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:02:03 GMT

Gabe & Jolene had a beautiful wedding in Battle Ground Washington. It was our last Summer wedding this year and the portraits at Lewisville Park couldn't have been prettier. Under the shade of a row of weeping willow trees Gabe and Jolene shared their first look. We just loved the bright, romantic, glowy vibe that followed throughout the day.

Gabe and Jolene have known each other since they were young and Jolene always viewed Gabe as a little pest growing up, but somewhere along the line things began to change! These two love spending time together doing outdoor activities such as dirt bike riding, fishing, crabbing, camping, and boating... lots of boating! In fact, it was on a dirt bike riding trip in China Hut that Gabe pulled off the track and surprised Jolene with a marriage proposal! He planned it so that the whole family could ride up the hill and watch as he proposed.

Did you notice the miniature antler boutonniere worn by Gabe and his groomsmen? This was so original to Gabe and Jolene and a great way to incorporate their passion for the outdoors and hunting. This theme was also integrated in some of the decor elements of their reception; but what caught my eye as I entered the wedding venue was the arrangement of florals, and candles on the mantlepiece. What a gorgeous backdrop for a romantic ceremony!

The most exciting element that wowed Gabe and Jolene's guests must have been the Bread Bar! Not only was it perfectly decorated with the most delicious spreads but paired fabulously with their Italian inspired dinner - pasta! Shout out to all the family who made this wonderful dinner feast!

We hope you enjoy viewing our favorite highlights from Gabe and Jolene's special day!

Vendors

Photography: Amanda and Bryan Photography

Venue: Battle Ground Community Center

Florals: Sweet Styles Company

Catering: Family!!

Ian's Kalama Waterfront Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:56:51 GMT

Ian is the first of our Fall seniors this season and we're excited to be featuring him on our blog today!

Ian is a graduate from Penn Foster Online High School. His favorite subject in school was math. But if he could, Ian would eat and breeth basketball! Although there are other things he enjoys like chilling, snacking on M&M's and watching the Office, basketball is the one thing Ian wakes up looking forward to whether it be playing, watching, or going to a game, it makes him happy!

Ian is already finished with High school and has a job working in the family business roofing, so as you can see from a couple of his pictures, Ian is definitely not afraid of heights! He has grown up in a wonderful family that we've personally known for many years so were very proud of this young man! Ian told us that the family member he is most proud of is his sister - I'm sure this will touch her heart so I just had to share it on here!

Love this guys grungy carefree vibe and we're sure you will too!

Jonathan & Angela's Mountain View Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 01:26:20 GMT

Jonathan and Angela were married at Mountain View Weddings located in Sandy Oregon - gateway to the Mt Hood corridor. This venue on the foothills of the Cascade Range is exactly what Angela and Jon were looking for. They wanted their wedding location to be peaceful and open, with fresh air and trees, a combination that only the PNW Summer can offer.

You may remember Jon and Angela and their pup Kobe from their snowy engagement photo session on Mt Hood.

Jon and Angela made this day their very own by incorporating only traditional wedding items that made sense to them. The main goal was to have fun and for everyone to enjoy themselves. We just loved that the atmosphere of the day was more like that of a family gathering. They opted for open ceremony seating and their pup Kobe served as ring bearer and dog of honor. One of the things we thought was so unique and true to this couple were the shoes. These guys are really into shoes! They got matching Nike's for the whole wedding party and their parents. Angela's mom Lisa custom painted each pair of Nike which made them even more special! Lisa also created the florals for this special event! I love how timeless the greenery and white flowers look, especially paired next to the dusty blue bridesmaids dresses and table runners. Gold accents elevated the overall look throughout the events of the day.

Angela told me that one of the most special moments was having her maid of honor Caitlin by her side. They met when Caitlin came to stay with her family on a student exchange program and became like sisters. Angela always told Caitlin that she wouldn't get married without her there and she wasn't kidding! Jon and Angela were High School sweethearts and had been together for 11 years prior to the wedding, so Caitlin had time to emigrate to the states and settle down herself - Angela was in her wedding and now the circle is complete! We also have to mention Austin, Jon's best man, who played a special roll this day and gave heartfelt speech to the couple.

Enjoy these lovely images from Jonathan and Angelas beautiful wedding day!

Special vendors on this day:

Venue: Mountain View Weddings

Photographers: Amanda and Bryan Photography

DJ: The PDX DJ's

Dinner: Bad Bones BBQ

Cake: Sugar Cubed Cakes

Gown: Blue Sky Bridal

Hair & Makeup: PDX Glam Squad

Bridesmaids and groomsmen attire: JJ's House & Generation Tux

Alexis & Gianella's Oswego Hills Winery Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:49:36 GMT

Alexis and Gianella celebrated a gorgeous late August wedding day at Oswego Hills Winery in West Linn Oregon.

Alexis and Gianella are a super kind and solid couple. You can read all about their love story on this post from their engagement session.

Their wedding was beautiful. I just loved all their choices and little details- blushing pink with dusty blue and grey accents. Everything was so elegant yet simple, minimalistic and heavy on the romantic!

Allow me to share some of the moments that stood out to us as photographers and visual artists of this day. The brides getting ready area had an enormous window with glorious light pouring into the room. It was so inspiring to photograph Gianella's mom and sister helping her get into her gown and get ready for the day. Alexis and Gianella had a private vow exchange during their first look - it was a truly meaningful moment that we were honored to observe that they will always remember and cherish.

We can't say enough about this tight knit set of family and friends. During the reception while we witnessed one of the most beautiful Summer sunsets, we listened to heartfelt speeches from both sets of parents, each sibling and best friends. I'm sure we would have heard more kind words and well wishes if there were time for it! One that was especially moving was Gianella's little brother, his words were touching and straight from his heart. We can't finish without mentioning their super fun send off at the end of the night - a bubble exit!

We hope you enjoy a handful of these special moments from Alexis and Gianella wedding day!

Venue: Oswego Hills Winery

Photography: Amanda and Bryan Photography

Videography: Mac Wedding Films

Dress: True Society Bridal Shop

Cake: Tous Les Jours

Dinner: Tasty Corner PDX

Grooms apparel: Suit Shop & Generation Tux

Bridesmaids dresses: Azazie.com

Daniel & Jennifer's Quailhurst Vineyard Estate Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:54:45 GMT

Danny & Jenny celebrated a beautiful August wedding in Sherwood Oregon at Willamette Valley wine country's Quailhurst Vineyard Estate. It was our first time at the estate and we fell in love with this venue just like Danny and Jenny did. The beautiful restored manor house and horse stables boast of renowned traditional style Japanese gardens on one side, a ceremony lawn lined with numerous varieties of roses and fruit trees, all of which are surrounded by pristine Pinot Noir vineyards facing Mt Hood and the Cascade range. What does all this mean? For us it means an abundance of photo locations- so many that we literally could not use them all, and because of the size limit on this blog I had to delete soooo many images! If you want to see more you will have to ask Danny and Jenny to show them to you!

What was the rest of the day like? Airy, sweet, and personal is the way Jenny would describe it, which is exactly like her- sweet and personal! They included cultural aspects to their day- Mexican street tacos, Mexican fruit popsicles (perfect on this HOT day!), and a personalized gift bag for each family which contained cantarito (Mexican clay) napkin holders! Jenny's family pup Mochi made an appearance and was even included in family portraits!

Danny's dad Ernesto gave a heartfelt marriage talk which incorporated spiritually encouraging Bible passages for the couple. Jennys Dad gave her away, and all present were witnesses to their vow and ring exchange. A moment that Danny and Jenny will never forget is walking down the isle and seeing all their favorite people together, celebrating alongside them! Another memorable moment was the father daughter dance, Jenny and her dad started dancing to the song that he used to put her to sleep with when she was little - what a sweet memory! And true to the Ito boys wedding custom, the Mother son dance started out slow and ended on a fast, fun note!

It was a perfect day! The sunset was gorgeous, and the party dancing was fire!

All images Copyrighted Amanda and Bryan Photography

Flowers: Nayeli Francisco

Catering: Daniela Ramirez @vidaramirez22

Cake: Jorge's Bakery @jorgesbakeryllc

Cupcakes: Ana Pena

DJ: Sergio Ramirez @official_dj_srj

Bridal hair: Ruby @ask4rubi

Bridesmaids dresses: Birdy Grey www.birdygrey.com

Brides dress: Davids Bridal

Makeup: Glam Beauty Bar

Invitations: Etsy.com

Dulce's Mexican Inspired Senior Session at Okeefe Flower Farm

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:41:12 GMT

Today we are introducing Dulce to the blog! Dulce is a senior in the 2024 graduating class at La Center High School.

You may have noticed that Dulce has chosen to honor her Mexican heritage with her Senior pictures! This is something that is very much a part of her. Dulce was raised in a bilingual family. Her parents both originally from Oaxaca grew up speaking their native language Mixteco at home and also Spanish, the official language of Mexico. Her parents later emigrated to the U.S. where Dulce was born and this trilingual beauty is thriving!

We have known Dulce for many years and can say with certainty that she is one of the sweetest persons we know. Dulce is very content and usually smiling and loves to laugh! She has curious mind and loves to learn and read. Her favorite subject is History because she likes to learn about the past and how the world has changed over the course of time. Another of Dulces interests are animals, she would love the opportunity to volunteer at an animal shelter some day.

A perfect day for Dulce would be to enjoy nature with friends and family. On a rainy day she loves to read a good book and eat tamales. Tamales would make any day a perfect day - she just really loves tamales!

Dulce is most excited to start Cascadia Tech this year, she can't wait to begin the teaching program because she really enjoys working with little kids. Dulce would love to pursue a career in teaching where she can spend time with younger ones - to have a small impact in their lives, to be a part of their younger years, to encourage them to reach their goals, and to know that someone really cared about them is what Dulce would like to be known for.

One of Dulce's favorite quotes is:

"There is freedom waiting for you, on the breezes of the sky,

and you ask, "What if I fall?"

Oh, but my darling, What if you fly? "

-Erin Hanson

Location venue: Okeefe Flower Farm

Flower Crown Designer: Ana Pena

Westin & Hilbana's Ethiopian Inspired Summer Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:42:53 GMT

Westin & Hilbana traveled from their home in Las Vegas to Oregon where Westin grew up to celebrate their wedding!

Summer here in the beautiful PNW is much milder than Las Vegas so we can't blame them for coming to Oregon for the special event, especially when most of his family is still here.

Hilbana's wonderful family and close friends were happy to come along and share in the festivities. Her Ethiopian roots were a big part of the day! Ethiopian wedding tradition and culture is one of the richest in the African continent. Westin and Hilbana chose to have a modern wedding but still incorporated some traditional flair to their special day.

The arrival of the groom is an integral part of the Ethiopian wedding ceremony. On the morning of the wedding, the groom prepared himself in the company of his groomsmen. In the meantime, the bridesmaids together with the bride, her mother and aunts got ready for the wedding. When the groom and his entourage arrive at the bride’s location, they find everyone, including the bride, ready and waiting for him. This was a joyous and fun moment, with music and dancing. Afterwards the groom leads the bride and all the wedding party to their awaiting vehicles.

The get away limos drove us all to the beautiful Commonwealth Lake Park in Cedar Hills where we took all of the formal portraits of the wedding party, family, and of course- of Westin and Hilbana.

After a spiritually upbuilding talk at the local Kingdom Hall, Westin and Hilbana recited vows and exchanged rings which concluded their wedding ceremony.

A beautifully decorated reception for the newlyweds was held at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg Oregon.

To kick off the reception festivities, the bridal party entered dancing to a special song followed by the newlyweds grand entrance, they all danced together for a moment before taking their seats for a delicious dinner. Traditional first dances and cake cutting followed. Once general dancing opened up to the rest of the guests, let me tell you, the dance floor was not empty at all until the call for the bride and grooms exit was announced.

Westin and Hilbana wore a "Kaba" which is a traditional Ethiopian embroidered cape embellished with gold trimmings for their reception exit.

What a beautiful day! We are more than excited to have been a part of such an awesome wedding!

Daniel & Karistionna's Riverside Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:09:33 GMT

This gorgeous riverside session at sunset with Daniel & Karistionna was so much fun!

Daniel & Karistionna met at work. They worked in the same building, just for different companies(it was a call center). Their two companies got moved next to each other, which had Daniel sitting across from her. He was in charge of the safety committee and had to make sure everyone followed the rules. Karistionna was working three jobs at the time so she took naps on breaks and lunch instead of eating. She ate at her desk and Daniel would always tell her that she wasn't allowed to eat or drink at her desk. Karistionna told him to mind his business.. He kept getting after her, she would give him snide comments back, it was fun. They got each other's number and got to know each other and it was history from there.

Daniel proposed on Karistionna’s 28th birthday by having her close her eyes and led her to their daughter's room (she was 28 weeks pregnant at the time) when he said open there was a sticker on the wall that asked her to turn around. When she did, Daniel was on his knee. He proposed with his grandma's ring and she loved it!

Daniel and Karistionna are planning a fall wedding in Oregon and we can’t wait to be apart of it!

Enjoy our favorites from Daniel & Karisionna's engagement session!

Ricardo & Rebeca's Cannon Beach Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:54:01 GMT

It was one of the most gorgeous days ever on Oregons famous coast - Cannon Beach to be exact.

We went with Ricardo and Rebeca to celebrate their engagement! Their story started out as nothing more than friendship. Some time later they began to develop feelings for each other but neither of them said anything because the timing just wasn't right and they didn't want to ruin their friendship. Everything changed when they finally saw each other again for the first time after COVID. Ricardo was the first one to speak up about his feelings for Rebeca and since then they both knew that they wanted to be together and that one day they would be marrying their best friend!

This adorable couple is planning a Fall wedding in Oregon later on this year. I can just see them now... dancing the night away to merengue music, smiling and laughing together with their friends and family! Can't wait!

Ashley's Wildflower Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:47:48 GMT

We're so happy to welcome Ashley to the blog this week! Ashley is in the graduating class of 2024 here in Woodland Washington!

Ashley is a beautiful young woman who has a passion for art. She draws and paints and has a knack for color matching. Her favorite color is purple, which I only mention because her choice in photo location really fits her vibe well!

Ashley is looking forward to her senior year in high school. She is in the National Honor Society and is excited about her upcoming schedule because she will be spending a lot of time at Cascadia Technical Academy in the cosmetology program. Her hope is to become a successful hairstylist!

A perfect day for Ashley is hanging out with her family and curling up to a good movie with her cat Jupiter while snacking on Lindor white chocolates! Anyone who knows Ashley knows that she loves listening to K-Pop. Her current playlist includes but is not limited to: Seventeen, BTS, Le Sserafim, Twice & Xikers.

Family means a lot to Ashley, she is grateful for having great parents. Ashley is so proud of her mom for the hard working example she is putting into chasing her dream of starting a cake business. We know how inspiring this will be for Ashley as she navigates the challenges she may encounter while pursuing her future goals and dreams!

Enjoy our favorites from Ashleys senior photo session!!

Gerry & Amy's Summer Session in Vancouver

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:30:00 GMT

I loved our time with Gerry and Amy and their daughter. They contacted me wanting to update their family portraits and I'm so glad we got to meet! We spent most of the evening laughing and just enjoying this landscape. We saw a couple wild bunny rabbits on the trail who ran to hide from us as we approached. And I'm embarrassed to say I almost didn't see this patch of dried up thistles in the field next to us - I'm so glad Gerry and Amy were up for a little treck into the brush because these ended up being some of my favorite images from their photo session!

I love Summers here in the Pacific Northwest. We've been taking advantage of the weather to get outside and enjoy these long warm evenings. When we get to share them with our clients it's a real treat because there's nothing we like more than capturing that golden light!

Hope you all enjoy our faves from this fun family session!

Kevin & Kayla Cascade Locks Family Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:33:33 GMT

We're so happy to welcome Kevin and Kayla to our blog again! Every year it's been a wonderful experience photographing their family. The girls are growing so fast and have a special bond with each other, so it's a real treat to be able to capture these genuine moments. They will be able to look back on their memories from year to year and treasure them always.

For this year's session we had a true adventure! Since they are moving out of state they really wanted something to remind them of their home in the Pacific Northwest. The Columbia River Gorge is a perfect area for that, with waterfalls and gorgeous views of the river and distant mountains, we couldn't have done better!

We wish Kevin and Kayla the best in their new home, but we know it won't be the last time we see them. Until next time!

Alexis & Gianella's Rowena Crest Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:04:34 GMT

When every single picture reminds you of a dramatic movie trailer you spend a lot of time gazing longingly at them, edit them all, and over deliver! I don't usually use descriptive words like swoon worthy very often but these really are! It must have been a combination of this epic location, golden lighting, fresh breeze, and a couple in love.

So what's the story? Here it goes:

Alexis and Gianella have known each other since childhood and grew up in the same church. Both of their families are very close with each other; however, growing up they didn't interact as much.

Fast forward to the Spring of 2019, that's where everything began for these two. On May 13th, Alex (Alexis' brother) and Gianella were out eating when Alexis came up in their conversation. After talking about Alexis for awhile, Alex grabbed Gianella's phone and texted Alexis. That simple "Hey" text to Alexis ignited the beginning of their story.

As they began to reconnect and discover common interests and goals, they began to develop feelings for one another. After months of talking, Alexis was certain that Gianella was the one for him. Even though he was still shy, he found the courage to ask Gianella to be his girlfriend.

After almost two years of building a relationship, getting to know each other more and growing more in love, Alexis began planning to propose. Saturday May 15th, 2021, Alexis and Gianella flew out to San Francisco to the Palace of Fine Arts. Even though Gianella had a feeling of what was to come, Alexis’ proposal was much more special and romantic than she could have ever dreamed of.

What's next? Their story will continue this Summer so stay tuned for the grand event!

Cindy's Senior Session in the Lupine

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:53:37 GMT

Cindy is a 2023 senior and graduated last week from Woodland High School! Finishing school was a little bittersweet for her, she is happy to reach this accomplishment and move on but will miss this part of her life.

Cindy is a sweet soul with big personality! She's outgoing and friendly and loves to laugh! She is definitely a people person who believes that getting too know personalities is something worth understanding.

Cindy is excited to see where the future will take her and is up to exploring career options. Her favorite subject in school was science and I personally know she really enjoys nature - as is quite obvious from her choice of picture location. We waited until the lupine were just right for her senior session. There's just something special about wading through a field of purple flowers, its peaceful and energizing and beautiful!

We are so happy for this gorgeous girl and look forward to seeing the future she makes for herself. Enjoy our faves from Cindy's senior session in the lupine!

Isaac's Lewisville Park Senior session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:46:32 GMT

We have another 2023 graduate to feature on our blog this season. Allow us to introduce you to Isaac! Isaac is a High School student who has been enjoying all the perks of his senior year and is very excited to graduate!

Here's a little about Isaac: he loves computer programming, he also enjoys metal working, and chess. In fact, Isaac is currently working on a project to make a chess set out of metal! We'd love to see how that turns out!

Rock climbing is a sport that Isaac enjoys because he has an appreciation for nature and an interest in geology. When he goes outside he likes to sit down in the woods and listen to the leaves blow in the wind and the birds chirp. Its relaxing to him as long as its not hot! No wonder Isaac chose to have his pictures taken at Lewisville Park - it was a perfect fit! We were able to climb down to the river edge and we found some really interesting tree trunks and rocks. I believe standing next to the tallest tree makes us feel so small and really gives a good perspective as to where our place is in the world.

Isaac has a strong sense of religion and to him, theology is something worth understanding on a deeper level. He would like to be known for having a love for God so that his actions will give glory to Him. Isaac also debates for or against different points of view in theology and politics, they both interest him a bit and he believes they often meet.

You might notice Isaac's dog Cody in some of the pictures. Cody is a Border Collie and was given to him as a gift from his parents. Cody is full of energy and spunk, a wonderful match for Isaac!

Enjoy some of our favorites from Isaac's senior photo session!

Paisley's Tulip Farm Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:42:12 GMT

Bryan and I are so excited to share this session with everyone! For only a few weeks of the year in our town of Woodland Wa the demonstration gardens are blooming with tulips at Holland America Flowers. It's true that the tulip fields aren't what they used to be some years ago, especially with all the new homes being built in the fields that used to be full of rows and rows of a variety of tulips, but we really only needed this little patch of flowers to make Paisley's senior photo session spectacular! I'm so glad that she requested this location, even though it meant we had to wake up before daylight to beat the crowds to this popular spot.

For our second location we took a short drive to the river. There was a tree with low hanging branches full of beautiful blossoms that we just had to take advantage of.

Paisley is enjoying her last year in High School! She was happy to be able to choose the classes she is most interested in this year. She loves her human anatomy class and is in the yearbook club. Paisley is most excited to graduate this year because she is ready to find a career that she loves.

Paisley can't wait to start traveling. Waking up to the sun shinning is her favorite kind of day. Paisley loves the PNW for its green and great hiking but the rain not so much, so if you know of anywhere green like Oregon but not so wet please let her know! Exploring the Oregon Coast's hidden beaches and rewarding hikes with friends is a perfect day in Paisley's opinion - especially if it ends relaxing to some old school R&B and soul or binge-watching Parks and Rec.

Paisley is such a sweet person with a strong sense of spirituality, she admires those with good morals who stick to their guns. We sure love this girl and we know that she's on the right track to a happy and successful life!

Enjoy our favorites from her session!

Sydney's Beaverton Senior Photo Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 29 May 2023 17:56:37 GMT

Sydney senior session in Beaverton was so much fun! We really got to know her and just love how she really knows who she is and what her passions are. Sydney is really athletic and has some great goals for her future! I usually like to sum up our sessions here on the blog and talk about our experience with our clients but this time I'll let Sydney tell you in her own words because I couldn't do a better job of it than she has already.

"Writing is probably my least favorite subject because it takes a lot of focus/attention and a certain kind of ‘mental effort’ that I rarely obtain. My favorite subject would have to be P.E.. I think I really just like moving around or something because if it were up to me, all my classes would be in phys ed. It’s also why I’m really into sports. I’m always playing basketball at any chance I get. It’s my favorite sport to play, however, (American) football is my favorite to watch.

Something in my schedule that I’m enjoying right now is Japanese. Even though it also takes a lot of focus and effort too, it feels more like the effort you put into a puzzle or connect the dots, which is why I don’t mind it much. But I do want to get close to fluency. I don’t know if I’d 100% move there but someday I want to visit Japan for a while. Mostly to visit congregations and help in the preaching work. But right now I’m starting small with learning the language. I guess that my current project is simply trying to reach that goal. I could say that’s what I want to be known for, (that, or my awesome basketball skills) but I want to be known for my passionate spirit.

My interests and hobbies are a part of my life, however it’s my attitude and enthusiasm toward those things that define me as a person and is the driving force behind everything I say and do. It is my passion that lead me to my greatest accomplishment (so far) of dedicating myself to Jehovah.
Anyway, I’ll get back on track here haha: Music is also a huge passion of mine. Not only do I love listening to it but I love playing instruments like the drums and guitar. So I don’t necessarily have a favorite genre, it’s just whatever my ears like the sound of. "

Enjoy these favorites of ours from Sydneys senior session!

Zane's Senior Session in the Woods

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 24 May 2023 04:41:18 GMT

Zane is graduating this year! She has been enjoying her senior year because it's kept her busy and on the go - always having something to do. Zane loves the outdoors, she is happiest while horseback riding, and also enjoys hunting and fishing. Learning as much as possible about plants is a hobby she is passionate about and its been her favorite project this Spring. A perfect day for this girl would be just spending time with friends, whether it's camping or shopping or just hanging out!

Zane is planning a future career in cosmetology. Our hope is that she can be successful in all her goals and that she accomplishes everything she sets her heart on!

She returned to Woodland where her family used to live (they moved out of state a few years ago) to have her Senior pictures taken in this specific location. She remembers her dad driving her up this mountain to the spot where he'd been coming since he was a teenager. Since we're nature lovers as well, I can see why this area draws people - the emerald colored trees, the smell of fresh forest, and the view of low clouds resting in the valley - its like an invitation to stay awhile.

Hope you all stay awhile and enjoy our favorites from Zane's senior photo session!

The Brien's Sacramento Family Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 09 May 2023 17:35:10 GMT

Our trip to California earlier this month wasn't only for wine tasting in Napa (although it was definitely a highlight), we also had a long overdue visit to family. How is it possible that our last visit was back in 2019?! Little Anderson was just born and we went to visit them at the hospital, now he's a big boy full of energy and doing all the big boy things. Elliot is so helpful and an awesome big brother, while Oliver is the sweetest and gives great hugs. I can't say enough good things about these parents, their hands are definitely full but they make raising three energetic boys look like a breeze!

We came to their favorite spot on the river where they love to play, throw rocks into the water, climb the big tree roots and find cool looking sticks. We look forward to coming back to this spot with them on our next visit even if its just for play time and a picnic - hopefully sooner this time!

Hope you all enjoy these favorites from the Brien's family photo session at the river.

Tracy & Kera's Marriage Celebration

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 03 May 2023 00:14:58 GMT

They waited three years for this! Believe it or not we're still witnessing COVID affected couples finally see their wedding day dreams come true!

For Tracy and Kera their plans for a Summer 2020 wedding had to change abruptly just like so many others did that year.

These two have a love at first sight story which started at the Portland Airport. Once they met they were definitely hooked! Figuring our where and how they were going to make a future together during a whirlwind romance was a challenge. Due to Kera's family circumstances Tracy decided that he would move to Oregon. He quickly found a job and planned to move into an RV for a few months and settle into the area while preparing for their Summer wedding.

As Tracy was driving across the country, about 1000 miles from home, he got a call from his new employer - due to COVID they had a hiring freeze. Being so far from home with all his belongings in a truck and trailer, and no job to go back to Tracy decided there was nothing he could do but keep driving to Portland. Due to the new situation they decided to elope at the courthouse and got married in April 2020. Because they were not able to have the wedding they had planned on with their loved ones present, Kera and Tracy decided to postpone the celebration until this year. What better way to celebrate 3 years of marriage!

Family and friends came all the way to Oregon for the reception. The whole day was celebrated in true wedding fashion complete with separate getting ready rooms, a first look, first dance, cake cutting, formal family portraits and Bride and groom portraits at the beautiful Jenkins Estate in Beaverton Oregon. It was a beautiful day!

Daniel & Jenny's Downtown Spring Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:36:14 GMT

Meet Daniel and Jenny! This cute Vancouver couple will be getting married later this Summer, and we're so excited to share their engagement session on the blog today!

We strategically planned their session around our weird Spring this year and waited until the cherry blossoms were at full bloom. Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland Oregon is such a beautiful place to view these light pink Springs Blooms. The park is right along the Willamette river and has city views in every direction. So, after admiring the cherry blossoms we strolled down a few downtown streets to explore some of Portlands cool architecture.

Daniel and Jenny's families have known each other since they were kids when Jenny's family moved into the area. They were able to share an amazing experience together when they traveled to South Korea for an International convention in 2019! They started dating a year later. Daniel and Jenny's relationship truly started from friendship and now they are so much more!

Hope you guys love every one of these images just like I do!

Jon & Angela's Snowy Mt Hood Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:45:23 GMT

We knew it would be snowy on Mt Hood but we didn't know it would be THIS snowy! It is after all April, but then again this whole year has been quite unpredictable weather wise. It didn't seem to bother these two, they have eyes for each other!

Jon and Angela are High School sweethearts! Even though they had already known about each other and grew up a block away from each other, they officially met at the lunch table in high school through mutual friends. What started out as friendship turned into more after Jon asked Angela to be his girlfriend the Summer before his senior year. Now, ten years later- after moving around for college, jobs, and following each other through life, here they are planing their wedding! Their fur baby Kobe was only too happy to be sharing this snowy day with them, and I'm sure he will be at their wedding this Summer too.

Enjoy our favorites from Jon and Angelas Mt Hood engagement session!

Brysa's Class of '23 Lewis River Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:13:45 GMT

Allow me to introduce you to Brysa! Brysa is a lovely Senior in the graduating class of 2023 at Kelso High School.

Brysa loves nature and really wanted to get her pictures taken in an area that reflects her love for Washington State. We were so grateful to get some sun for her photo session with all this crazy weather we've had this year. And the river was so calm and peaceful, it was a gorgeous day!

After graduating, Brysa plans on attending Lower Columbia College for her general associates degree with the plan of transferring afterwards to Washington State University in Vancouver. Her ultimate dream would be to open her own bakery one day right here in Washington! I sure hope she does! I know she'd have the support of her family who are the most important thing in the world to her.

Wishing you the best in all our endeavors Brysa!

Baby Luka's at Home Newborn Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:45:22 GMT

It's our privilege to introduce you to baby Luka!

Luka was born to Jaz and Briana at the end of December, weighing 6 pounds 10oz and measuring 19.5 inches long. Bryan and I went to meet him and take his pictures when he was just a week old. He was so content and didn't mind at all being the center of everyones attention for the afternoon!

I love how Briana decorated Luka's nursery with neutral tan and grey, baby animals, bold blue, and a bright pop of yellow. It's just a perfect little room!

I was so happy that we were able to capture some sweet intimate moments for this family of three. But I think I'm even more excited to start working on a short family film with the video clips that we took during the session! That will be a first for us- a newborn lifestyle short film!

Can't wait to squeeze sweet Luka again and see his smiling face and hear his baby coos!

Erick and Adriana's Vancouver Lake Fall Family Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:30:27 GMT

What a lovely family we had the privilege of meeting a few weeks ago! They came from California to vacation and visit friends in Portland and Vancouver. I've gotta say, I'm so grateful to whoever recommended them to us, during our session we felt like we've known them forever!

Erick and Adriana's children are 15 and 8 years old and they warmed up to us so nicely. Jacob's laughter is so contagious and he has a great personality! I was so pleased to learn that Kayla, who loves to read got to explore Powell's Books the worlds largest (and quite legendary) independent bookstore while they were in Portland. I'm sure that will be on the top of her list whenever they come back for future visits to the PNW.

I really just love everything about this session... The colors, those amazing trees lining the walkway, the glowing sunlight filtering through the yellow leaves, the outfits, the poses, but most of all the people - the family's dynamic and their smiles and laughter!

Enjoy our favorites from this family session!

Jaziel & Briana's Yale Lake Maternity Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:04:22 GMT

We're so happy for these sweet friends of ours who are going to become first time parents very soon! Jaziel and Briana are just about the nicest couple on the planet. I have known Briana since she was a girl and Bryan officiated their wedding 6 years ago. If any of you know these two, then you know how hospitable and giving they are... we never go to their house without a wonderfully delicious meal and boy can this girl bake! Briana makes amazing deserts and she is so creative - although she'd never say so herself. And we can always count on Jaz to whip up a great cocktail! We love being their guinea pigs for whatever new drink or desert they're trying out.

For their maternity session we drove to Yale Lake just outside of Woodland Washington. It was such a beautiful crisp Fall day, they sky was clear and we could see Mt St Helens light up as the sun was setting.

Jaz and Briana are going to be great parents and we'll have a new little baby in our lives to squeeze! Can't wait to meet their baby boy!

The Olson's Fall Family Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:24:56 GMT

We enjoy this family more every single time we get to photograph them! For this year's photo session we decided on going to Ridgefield's Wildlife Refuge where even in the middle of Fall the trees and the atmosphere are welcoming. We were fortunate that the date we chose was gorgeous and sunny. It felt great to get out and walk the trails.

These two kiddos have great personality and it's awesome how they really get into the session. Also, it's quite evident how much they love each other and their parents. I just love that when I said the words "tickle fight!" they all went in to tickle mom! That's the real secret to a great family photo session - just have fun!

Sofia's Urban Fall Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:38:33 GMT

Don't even know how it's possible that all the factors were in our favor at our senior photo session with Sofia. The weather was perfect for a Fall day here in Vancouver Washington. No rain, perfect lighting, just a little chilly, gorgeous yellow, orange and red leaves on the trees and only a few pedestrians walking the streets of Downtown Vancouver on a Saturday... when does this happen!?

Sofia is a High School student in Portland Oregon and will be graduating with the Class of 2023. She has such a cool vibe and was so easy to work with, posing was a breeze with this girl!

In this Urban photo session you'll find a variety of background locations that we absolutely took advantage of- yellow tree lined sidewalks, stairways, black brick buildings, wall art murals, and little hidden plazas with the prettiest trees! Hope this post inspires you all to admire the cool nooks and crannies of your own city next time you go for a downtown stroll!

Brigette's Cedar Mill Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:46:20 GMT

Today's post is all about Brigette! Brigette is a Class of 2023 High School Senior in Vancouver Washington. She is currently taking a forensics class that she finds fascinating, especially because her future career choice will be in phlebotomy.

Brigette has a passion for art in many forms and she finds it fun and expressive. She enjoys sketching, crafts, listening to music and baking. Brigette also loves the outdoors which includes analyzing rocks and interesting looking sticks. She goes camping and mushroom picking with her family whenever they get the chance to go. (One of theses days Bryan and I will get to go mushroom picking with them... we've never been!)

Knowing all of this about Brigette, it seems only fitting that she should choose her portrait location to be at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill. This is one of the beautiful attractions in Woodland and we love it too. We've been visiting it regularly ever since we moved to this area well over a decade ago. Here's some info about the Mill that I found on the Mill's website:

"The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is a working museum, showing visitors the inside workings of a grist mill of that time period.... The Mill rests on a steep and rocky slope at the bottom of the narrow gorge of Cedar Creek. It is the only grist mill in Washington that has maintained its original structural integrity, mills with stones, and is water powered. A covered bridge spanning Cedar Creek was completed in 1994 and continues to draw visitors from all over the United States."

We have known Brigette since she was a little girl and we've known her mother since she was Brigettes age! So of course, Bryan and I were very exited for this session. This girl is amazing. We love the young lady she's turning into and we just know she has a wonderful future in store!

Emmanuel & Claudia's Chambers Bay Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:37:06 GMT

Claudia and Emmanuel's wedding day was so beautiful! They got married on one of the most gorgeous days in October at the Environmental Services Building on Chambers Bay in University Place.

After a busy morning with her sister, cousins, and family, Claudia was ready for her first look with Emmanuel. She walked to side of the building where there is a tree lined bridge where Emmanuel was waiting. He was so happy to see her, and was quite taken aback when she called his name and he turned around! We took advantage of just about every beautiful spot on the premises for the bride and groom, bridal party and family portraits.

This ceremony location had breathtaking views overlooking Washington's Puget Sound. It's got to be one of the prettiest spots around to say "I Do" to your best friend!

I loved Claudia's choice of blue hydrangeas in her bridal and bridesmaids bouquets which overflowed onto the table centerpieces for the reception. The blue paired nicely with gold charger plates and other gold accents in the decor.

This couple has the sweetest family, they were so kind and generous to their guests. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves during the reception. Emmanuel and Claudia are a couple who LOVE to dance! They danced to almost every song, including the songs played by the Banda. We practically had to peel them away from the dance floor to capture their husband and wife portraits before it got too late. We just had to take advantage of the beautiful light that was setting on these fall colored trees on the opposite side of the building. 100% worth it!

Hope you enjoy our highlights from this wonderful day!

Alondra's Vancouver Lake Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:28:09 GMT

Introducing: Alondra! A lovely senior High School student in Vancouver Washington. This girl is more than just beautiful, she is sweet, goal oriented, hard working, and thinks of others more than herself.

Alondra is really enjoying the schooling she is receiving to be a certified nursing assistant, she loves learning new skills every time she gets to interact with people who need help. The medical field is something she is passionate about, but she also has other goals that will allow her to serve others. As a Jehovah's Witness she wants to make herself available as much as she can in the Ministry and LDC (local design and construction) work!

When Alondra isn't busy with these things she spends time with her sister, her family and her friends. She also plays the violin, and loves reading books and enjoying the beautiful fall colors, it's her favorite time of year!

Kevin & Kayla's Pacific Coast Vow Renewal

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:14:18 GMT

We've been photographing Kevin and Kayla and their sweet girls for some years now, so we were so happy to capture their 10 year vow renewal this Summer! Kevin and Kayla got married on Cannon beach in the Summer of 2012 so this area in the Pacific Coast is very special to them. They wanted to return with their daughters to celebrate the occasion with a simple and fun private backyard ceremony.

The girls opened the ceremony by spreading flower petals down the aisle in whimsical ballerina style. Kayla then met Kevin at the end of the aisle and the whole family participated in a Unity Sand Ceremony where they each had a vessel with colored sand and combined the grains into one representing the union of their family. Vows were exchanged, Kallie read a poem and Katie had some words that she wanted to share. They ended with music and a fun bubble exit which was definitely a hit! No celebration is complete without pizza from Fultanos and delicious cake!

The evening came to a close with a stroll on the beach. Even though it was too foggy to see Haystack Rock on Cannon Beach, Kevin and Kayla were happy to spend this day on the same sands that they were on 10 years ago, to just be grateful for the life they have had together and ready for whatever the future will bring!

Zander's Urban Vancouver Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:18:15 GMT

Meet Zander, a High school senior from the Class of 2023.

He requested an urban setting for his senior photo session and since Zander goes to a Vancouver Washington High School, Downtown Vancouver seemed like a perfect fit!

Bryan and I had so much fun scouting the streets and looking at all the cool wall art before his photo shoot. Zander had his pick of awesome backgrounds and we loved every one that he chose!

Apparently there are over 40 murals in Downtown Vancouver, so if you ever want to take a walking tour or want more information about them head over to Clark County Mural Society. They are on a mission to transform public spaces by keeping Vancouver beautiful and vibrant, all while creating an appreciation for historical roots, landmarks and events. It's wonderful if you ask me!

Hope you all enjoy scrolling through the highlights from our session with Zander, he is a really cool guy and we are now suggesting he take up modeling as a career choice! ...or at least embrace the fact that he rocked his session!!

Lizmarie & Edward's Moulton Falls Maternity Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 23:54:17 GMT

This Moulton Falls maternity session was so dreamy! Bryan and I have scouted out this location a few times for possible sessions and we finally got to shoot here! We had so much fun adventuring with Edward and Lizmarie climbing up these smooth rocks and around the small pools on Moulton Falls located along the Lewis River near Yacolt Washington. It was so calming watching the powerful water flowing through the tree lined canyon.

This sweet couple is expecting their first baby soon and they are so excited for her to come! We can already see how much love they have towards their baby girl! Lizmarie is wearing a gorgeous pink gown that somehow perfectly compliments and yet contrasts the grey volcanic rock formations. What a romantic and whimsical maternity session... I just love everything about it!

Gerardo & Adriana's September Wedding in Vancouver

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:31:45 GMT

Gerardo and Adriana got married in early September and their day was absolutely perfect! I just love all the pinks and blush colored details that were featured throughout the day, not to mention the elegant bridesmaids dresses!

Adriana got ready in her apartment with her sister who did the honors of buttoning up her wedding dress. What a beautiful bride Adriana made! Afterwards, we headed to Officers Row near Fort Vancouver where we met up with an only mildly nervous groom. Gerardo and Adriana shared their first look and were mostly smiles for the rest of the day! These grand Victorian homes with their old world elegance and tree-lined sidewalks made for the most romantic portrait location!

Gerardo and Adriana were joined in matrimony after a spiritual talk and ceremony at their local Kingdom Hall. They signed the marriage certificate in front of family and friends - all who were present to witness this special occasion. In true Mexican fashion, the day wasn't over without a hearty traditional meal of birria and dancing to your hearts content!

Don't forget to scroll to the end - the sunset was GLOWING as we took Gerardo and Adriana's first portraits as husband and wife!

Cosette's Class of 2023 PNW Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:58:57 GMT

This was an epic session to end the Summer with. Cosette is enjoying her Senior year in High School and she is a lovely young woman!

She came to our little town of Woodland Washington for her photo session. We started out in Ridgefield where we just love these overgrown open fields dried out by the lack of rain in the Summer. The Queen Anns Lace and pink wild flowers were blooming and made for a dreamy foreground in Cosette's pictures!

Because Cosette loves the water and walking on sandy beaches we next headed to the Columbia River beach front here in Woodland to finish up her session. It turned out to be an amazing sunset with yummy pastel shades of blue and pinky-orange!

Wishing this girl the best and most amazing senior year! Hop you all enjoy these gorgeous images of Cosette's Class of 2023 Senior Session!

Emmanuel & Claudia's Rose Garden Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:25:44 GMT

Today we are sharing a bloom filled engagement session that we shot in Tacoma a couple weeks ago. Claudia and Emmanuel are getting married next month and we're so excited to be there on their special day! Even though we already knew Claudia from her senior graduation pictures a few years ago, we were really looking forward to meeting Emmanuel in person and shooting them together for this special occasion!

We met at Point Defiance, a beautiful 760 acre Park in Tacoma that we are very fond of especially in the Springtime. A special treat was in store because even though it's already September, the rose garden and the fuchsia garden were both in full bloom! After strolling through the gardens we visited the nearby ponds and then headed to the Pagoda. On the way to the car we were forced to bring the cameras back out when we saw a group of deer grazing in the lawn! It was a spectacular experience for Claudia and Emmanuel to be so close to wildlife, and for us to include them in their engagement pictures!

Enjoy these beautiful blooms and this lovely couple!

Rony & Jany's Family Beach Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:36:52 GMT

Rony and Jany have the most squishable little boys! They had so much fun playing in the sand and they love each other so much! We've been planning this beach session since their baby was just a couple weeks old. So glad we waited until August and got to have a perfect summer day on the Oregon Coast.

Rony & Jany are celebrating 5 years of marriage this Summer! They welcomed their first born in 2020 during the pandemic and now have a second happy baby boy to complete their puzzle. Jany and Rony feel so blessed and thankful for their little family! Cant wait to watch these little ones grow up!

Mike & Jhoanna's Maui Maternity Announcement

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:35:05 GMT

Mike and Jhoanna are expecting!!

We just love these two! They are the happiest and most easygoing couple. I think Bryan and I have discovered their passion: Hawaii. Although they live in Cali, some very exciting things in their lives have happened in Hawaii. They got engaged in Hawaii, they got married in Hawaii almost 5 years ago now, and they visit Hawaii just about every year. Guess its only natural that they announce the next biggest chapter in their lives in a place they love so much!

We met Mike a few years ago at a wedding in Oahu that we were invited to photograph and Mike was the videographer! It was an awesome experience working with Mike and his team, we hit it off! Here's some of his work on his website and travel vlog on his YouTube channel, once you're on the vlog, look for their 'through the years' compilation to get a glimpse into Mike and Jhoanna's story!

For this special occasion we chose a location on Maui that featured some iconic tropical vibes and of course we had to go to the beach afterwards to catch the sunset!

Congratulations again you two, can't wait to meet that little one!

Gerardo & Adriana's Pacific City Coast Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:49:16 GMT

Gerardo and Adriana are engaged! This is that shy cute couple (you know the type) that has known each other ever since they were about 13, who have had an ongoing crush on one another without the other knowing but too nervous to say anything when they were together. This is the guy who remembers the moment he first clapped eyes on her and every detail about it... even what she was wearing! Were so happy for them!

Side note: You might recognize this beauty from her Senior session a few years ago.

Gerardo and Adriana recommended we go to a place that they love visiting to take their engagement pictures - Pacific City on the Oregon Coast. It ended up being a perfect oasis to escape the heat of a 90 degree day in Portland. We were welcomed by a cloudy mist right on the cape, covering the distant rock formations and creating a moody backdrop between us and the horizon. Even so, it was such a breathtaking view! Another thing that took our breath away was the strenuous hike up the steep sand dune to reach the very top of this sandstone headland. We were absolutely rewarded with the views of how the powerful waves pummeling the rocks have carved out and sculpted the entire scene before us!

Don't know about you guys, but we're in love with these! Hope you enjoy our faves from this Oregon coast engagement session.

Steven & Ciny's Lakeside Gardens Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:10:57 GMT

We are so excited to share Steven and Ciny's elegant wedding day!

Lakeside Gardens located just outside the city of Portland Oregon was the perfect location for this dreamy event. With tall cedars, weeping willows, lakes, islands and bridges there is gorgeous scenery at every turn! Steven shared a private first look with his bride on the island with a beautiful grand water fountain on the lake beyond. We were all wowed by Ciny's epic bouquet featuring the prettiest blush colored florals and cascading orchids!

Their outdoor wedding ceremony in front of the Upper Gazebo was beautifully decorated with drapery and floral arrangements. The bridal party entered through a pergola tunneled with hanging wisteria and walked down the isle, lined with flower petals. Ciny's mother placed her daughters hand into Stevens in front of a wonderful group of family and friends that came to share this moment with them!

Steven and Ciny made their grand entrance into the reception hall followed by the White Lotus lion dance team. The traditional lion dance is performed at weddings to bless the couple in order for them to have a long and happy marriage. It was definitely epic and an exciting highlight of the evening! There were so many wonderfully thought out details in their reception decor, and a deliciously elegant dinner spread! The couple, along with their parents greeted each table of guests and toasts were shared with all in attendance. But, the evening didn't stop there, as soon as the DJ opened up the dance floor it was a non stop party until the last song! If anyone there didn't already know, it quickly became clear that Steven is a breakdancing master! Not only did he wow the crowd but inspired others to break out their dance moves as well. This party was not complete without a proper send off!

Wishing these two the best! Hope you enjoy this beautiful wedding day as much as we did!

Venue, Coordinator & Catering: Lakeside Gardens Events

Flowers: Silk and Blossom

DJ Joshua Fields

Cake: Fat Cupcake

Daniel & Aly's Vineyard View Wedding in Scott Mills Oregon

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:46:17 GMT

When we met Daniel and Aly last year they told us what their ideal vision was for their wedding day: a big and romantic celebration; an elegant backyard event based around laughter and dancing. Well Daniel and Aly, I believe that's exactly what you got and so much more! What a beautiful day it turned out to be. The warmest day in June with a delicious golden sunset sendoff with views of the Willamette Valley!

Vineyard View Celebrations was the ideal setting for Daniel and Aly's wedding vision, with forested pathways, cascading ponds beneath a canopy of evergreen, views of Oregon Wine Country and a relaxed atmosphere.

Highlights for the guests were hands down the Giddy Up Mobile Bar cart with personalized drink creations, and catering by Sanchos Tacos and Grill taco truck!

To describe this wedding day we'd say it was a perfect fusion of culture & family, of laughter and romance! Even we felt the support of their family in so many different ways. Aly's sister officiated their union. Daniels parents were the last to linger after the ceremony ended and shared a touching embrace. As Aly's mother helped her get ready, I witnessed a most beautiful, raw, emotional moment pass between the two of them. And I can't leave out mentioning their first dance which made me feel like I was on a Disney movie set! I could go on, but see for yourself!

Enjoy our favorites from Daniel & Aly's Wedding day!

Venue: Vineyard View Celebrations at La Bastide

Planner: Debbie at Events Planned Perfectly

Catering: Sanchos Tacos and Grill

Drink Cart: The Giddy Up, Mobile Bar co.

Cake: Helen Bernhard Bakery

Hair & Makeup: Blossom and Beauty

Evan & Kassandra. A Creekside Estate Spring Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:13:41 GMT

We've had this one in the books for almost a year now and couldn't wait for their day to arrive! Evan and Kassandra are a fun, loving and adventurous couple who love running and the outdoors. Evan and Kassandra both compete in triathlons and from what I gathered during speeches, Evan is Kasandra's trainer. I guess what they say is true - a couple that train together stay together!

We got to know these two a little during their engagement session last Summer at the Columbia River Gorge - where we discovered that we both have the same fondness for the color blue, the Gorge, and we just can't resist those mountain views! You can check out their engagement session here.

Evan and Kassandra got married at Creekside Estate, a family owned boutique style garden venue in Washougal Wa. It was the last Spring wedding of this year, and turned out to be wet with passing rain clouds throughout the day. Somehow though, it stopped raining particularly when we wanted it to - during portrait time and during the ceremony! We even got a peek at some patches of blue sky.

My favorite part of the day was the first look. After seeing each other for the first time in their wedding attire, Evan and Kassandra recited their vows to each other in private. They read their love letter full of promises to each other and then sealed it with a kiss and an embrace. What a brilliant way to add intimacy to this special moment!

There were so many other things that made this day special and unique - One of the most entertaining and well thought out ceremony speeches I've heard, which catered exactly to Evan and Kassandra; gorgeous florals created by a close family friend, beautiful speeches, and so much more. It was not just the family and friends that came to support them, but also the things they did and the words they said that made these two feel so loved!

Enjoy our favorites from Evan and Kassandras wedding day!

Vendors that helped make this day a success:

Planner: Kirsten Pfeifer [email protected]
Catering: Its Party Time Catering

Cake: Simply Sweets

DJ: Cliff Stanford [email protected]

HMU: Alex & Meaghan from Glam Beauty Bar

Dress: BHLDN Anthropology

Daniel & Katrina Columbia River Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 02:25:05 GMT

We absolutely loved our time with Daniel and Katrina last week.

We had so much fun exploring the Historic Columbia River Highway together. We stopped at three different locations for their engagement session. Even though the Highway is littered with incredible waterfalls, we only took pictures at one of them because our focus was to get those river and mountain views! Most of you will recognize Vista House at Crown Point in the first set of images. We love stopping at Vista House any time we get the chance to because it is the best view of the Gorge in either direction.

When you have backgrounds like these, there's no need to overthink anything else for your photo session. In fact, that's one of our tips for making your engagement session memorable:

Take Full Advantage of Your Location

- Instead of planning several different props, consider what you’ll already have available to you based on your location. For example, if you’ve chosen an outdoor location, consider all the backdrops you’ll be able to use and decide whether you really need anything extra to bring your photos to life. There may be some details at the location that will provide you with all you need.

Hope you all enjoy these views as well as Daniel and Katrina's adorable smiles!

Josue & Mariel's Vancouver Backyard Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:36:26 GMT

Bryan and I are so happy to have been a part of Jose and Mariel's journey. We've known Josue and his family since they moved into the area almost 20 years ago! Mariel was a bridesmaid in Josue's brothers wedding years 5 ago (before these two were an item). It brings us so much joy to see Josue and Mariel join their lives together and in our opinion their wedding was absolutely beautiful!

Let me just point out some of the days highlights. Mariel had four bridesmaids, her sisters and her cousins. She chose to have someone special to her - her twin sister - in the getting ready room to help her prep and step into her dress. Josue's two brothers along with a couple of friends joined him in getting ready for the big day.

Josue and Mariel shared an affectionate moment to themselves when they saw each other for the first time. It was in front of an epic field of tall green grass and white daisies, with puffy blue grey clouds above that went farther than the tree-line in the horizon.

The wedding ceremony was held at their local Kingdom Hall. Mariel's close family friend gave a beautiful spiritual marriage talk. Josue's dad performed the vow ceremony, pronounced them husband and wife and gave a heartfelt closing prayer.

Afterwards, they joined their guests in a private backyard reception beautifully decorated with fresh white flowers and royal blue accents. The florals and decor were put together by Mariel's mom, sisters and other members of her family. A gorgeous dance floor built out of reclaimed wood from a school gymnasium featured their monogrammed initials hand painted by Josue's uncle. And, of course we can't forget to mention the sweets table and Lego cake!

This backyard reception really did come together by a labor of love. After the weather forecast and previous week (or should I say month) of almost nonstop rain forced them to change their original plans, both families and many friends arrived the day before to set up a giant tent in the pouring rain. It ended up being a gorgeous day! By the time DJ SRG turned up the music, everyone was ready to party the night away! Even Bryan and I jumped on the dance floor after we put our cameras down. What a day to remember!

Alvaro & Kaileen's Micro Spring Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:44:22 GMT

Alvaro and Kaileen's tiny backyard wedding was perfect! I just loved their choice of bright colors that complimented the surrounding greenery made even more radiant by Spring showers.

With close members of their family and less than a handful of friends present, we felt so privileged to capture their special day. I'll still call it a "micro wedding" even though there were well over 100 joined in via Zoom to witness the ceremony.

Kaileen got ready at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver with her mom and grandma at hand, helping her slip into that beautiful dress and perfecting all the little details of her wardrobe. Meanwhile, Alvaro was overseeing the rest of the set up and decor for the Ceremony. Alvaros dad got him into his suit jacket
just in time for Kaileen's arrival. Tucked away from the rain and from everyone else, under the porch, they shared a very sweet first look.

The ceremony - the whole day in fact - was just as it should be, an honest reflection of their love for each other and their family.

A quick bite of cake later and these two were ready to be off! But not before a proper sendoff - a sparkler exit!

I've never seen these two happier! Just look at their smiles when they're together! Alvaro will keep Kaileen smiling and laughing for all time- I just know it!

Arturo & Leticia' Bellevue Wedding at the Hilton

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 27 May 2022 00:16:59 GMT

Wow! What a special beginning to our Spring/Summer wedding season this year! We had the honor to Photograph Arturo and Leticia's wedding on Saturday. It was the most beautiful Spring day we've had so far.

I joined Lety in her room at the Hilton in Bellevue where she was getting ready with her mom and her two sisters. After capturing her details and bridal portraits, we went to the nearby gardens where Arturo and Lety shared their First Look and took their first portraits together. We barely got to scratch the surface of this beautiful 53 acre botanical garden located in the heart of Bellevue before heading back to the Hilton for the most important part of the day: the ceremony!

It was decorated to perfection with elegant draping and burgundy, white, and blush florals. After a nice Bible based talk, Arturo and Leticia exchanged marriage vows in the presence of their family and friends. The rest of the day was spent with those friends sharing a meal and dancing- a true celebration of love!

We hope you enjoy seeing their day through our eyes!

Florist: Dreyer House Florals

Cake: Lydias Cakes and Confections

DJ Entertainment: DJ SRG Sergio Ramirez

Venue & Catering: Hilton Bellevue Hotel

Coordinator: Lisa

Dress: Davids Bridal

Dani & June's In Home Newborn Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:22:03 GMT

Dani & June invited us into their home a couple weeks ago to photograph their new baby boy Jenoah Ulises! He was born on March 4th which made him 4 weeks new at that time of our visit. He weighed 6.5 lbs and measured 21 inches in length when he was born. Jenoah slept though the whole session and opened his eyes once to look at his Dad. What a precious little bundle of joy!

We are so happy for Dani and June, It was almost 6 years ago that we photographed their wedding in Hood River Oregon.
This is a wonderful new chapter in their lives and we could tell at a glance how much in love they are with their new baby boy! June tells me that Jenoah has a big appetite. He loves to sleep and to be warm and toasty snuggled up in a blanket. He gets cranky if he is woken up and doesn't like diaper changes or the cold. Jenoah loves listening to music records with Dani (who has quite a nice collection of vinyl). Dani says he loves the sound of Jenoah's cry and the sleep deprivation is so worth it!

Enjoy these intimate moments of a very sweet couple and their precious new baby boy!

Daniel & Aly's Government Cove Engagement

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:24:48 GMT

I'm not exactly sure how we've missed out on this location all these years. Government Cove offers so much in terms of epic and diverse landscapes. It seems to be mostly popular among local photographers bringing their couples to enjoy its breathtaking views especially during sunset. I just know its going to become a regular for us in the future!

We were so taken with Daniel and Aly, they are such an easy going couple. Just a few minutes into their engagement session and it already felt like we've known them for years!

I can't rave enough about their traditional clothing from Laos, Aly's home country in Southeast Asia. We love culture and diversity so this was a special treat for us to photograph something that has so much meaning in the lives of others.

Can't wait to see what's in store for their upcoming wedding this Summer!

Steven & Ciny's Skamania County Engagement

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:34:35 GMT

There's two things we just can't get enough of... breathtaking views and adventurous couples! We are so fortunate to live in a place with such diverse and abundant landscapes.

The PNW really is a unique corner of the world! Even when we visit a location we have already been to before, it never looks the same- the season, time of day & weather are factors that make it seem like we are discovering it for the first time all over again.

Naturally, nothing beats sharing places like these with others. On this occasion we had Steven and Ciny, an adorable Portland couple with us. This was a special photo session because Steven and Ciny are celebrating their engagement and will be getting married later on this year!

I've gotta say... Ciny, I'm a little obsessed with this dress, love everything about it: the length, the flowy-ness, the open back, the color! Girls, if you are ever in doubt about an outfit for your pictures, say YES to the dress! And Steven is ON POINT with his suit and tie!

Can't wait until we get to see these two again! Until then, enjoy the pictures!

Arturo & Leticia's Puget Sound Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:01:38 GMT

I know it's not officially Spring yet, but our session with Arturo and Leticia really did feel like Spring! A sunny Winter day like this in the Pacific Northwest is a treat indeed and must be enjoyed! Walking through forest trails on the edge of the Puget Sound of West Seattle, we came across a pretty little bush in full bloom; so of course we took full advantage of its pink blossoms before we continued exploring. As we made our way down to the edge of the Sound we all had one thing on our minds - golden hour! Definitely worth the wait on a beautiful day like this one!

Arturo and Leticia are just amazing, such a sweet couple! They killed it on their engagement session and we know we have so much to look forward to on their wedding day! We can't wait for more of these two!!

Josue & Mariel's Cliffside Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:38:00 GMT

What an epic engagement session! Obvious reasons aside, this was a much needed escape in the middle of winter for us. I still find it amazing how a simple day trip and an exhilarating hike can improve outlook on life and boy do we need that right now!

Josue and Mariel, in case you couldn't already tell, are our ideal adventurous couple: trudging through muddy trails, braving the brisk coastal winter air, armed with umbrellas (due to Oregon's ever changing, moody forecast), and a deep admiration for nature; but most of all... for each other!

There's not much more I can add that these pictures aren't already doing justice to, so take in all this gorgeous scenery and enjoy!

We seriously can't wait for this wedding to be here already!

Eric and Irma's Mt Hood Maternity Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:58:08 GMT

Four years ago we were on this mountain, in this very spot, with these two gorgeous people celebrating their engagement! This time around, we returned with Eric and Irma to create new memories in anticipation of what is soon to come - their first baby!

What a joy and a pleasure it is to follow the journey of our couples! From their proposals and I Do's to maternity and newborn sessions welcoming their little ones, and much much more life in-between!

We were a little surprised that there wasn't more snow as we arrived to the top of Mt Hood in mid January compared to past Winters. We did however soak up all the sun we could; and even the cool brisk air didn't compete with the warmness of the sun! Looking over the horizon there are so many breathtaking views and peaks... we identified Mt Jefferson and far in the distance the Sisters. We stayed until sunset, just like the last time we were there together. Are all sunsets on high peaks so much more epic than those in the valleys? Either way, its always a good idea to stay until sunset!

Can't wait to meet Eric and Irma's little one soon!

Want to see Erick and Irma's Mt Hood Engagement Session? Click here!

And to peek into their Portland Spring Wedding click here!

Max & Erin Kalama Harbor Winter Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:49:28 GMT

What an honor it was to photograph Max & Erin's beautiful wedding! They tied the knot at McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge which is situated on the banks of the Columbia River next to the marina at the port of Kalama in Washington.

It was one of the most beautiful sunny days we've had this January. We were so happy to be able to go outside and enjoy the day. After getting ready, the celebrations started with Max and Erin's emotional and joyful first look, followed by portraits on the riverfront. There was of course no denying the chilly winter air, but for Max and Erin's best friends and close family members, it was nothing at all.

The harbor was bustling with activity, loaded container ships and boats passing by on the river, couples enjoying a meal on the patio of the restaurant, families out for a weekend stroll, and others walking their dogs (which made Erin especially happy to pause during portraits and give those doggies some love).

The couple had a sweet and intimate indoor ceremony on the second floor of the Lodge. They walked down a candlelit isle to the music of live guitar. Max and Erin spoke their vows to each other while exchanging rings, a symbol of eternal love and commitment.

After a delicious meal provided by McMenamins restaurant, we got a glimpse of just how appreciated these two are by their close friends and family. So many of them shared beautiful, emotional, entertaining and funny speeches. I'm sure everyone went away that night with happy, full hearts!

Congratulations Max and Erin, we hope that together you enjoy a lifetime of happy and full hearts!

Venue & Catering: McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge

Event Planner & Florals: Hosted By

Jill's Boys. A Windmark Beach Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:05:02 GMT

I can't tell you how much we enjoyed our session with these two handsome boys. It was a few weeks ago during our visit to Florida's Panhandle, Port Saint Joe to be specific. These kiddos both have such wonderful personalities! Jill's oldest is 11 and takes such good care of his 2 year old brother who was a tad bit shy at first but warmed up in no time, especially once we discovered his secret passion for tractors! We just loved feeding off their energy, running around, digging in the sand and splashing in the water with them at Windmark Beach.

Hope you all enjoy this fun loving, energy packed photo session as much as we did!

Matt & Nakia's Family Beach session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:03:53 GMT

We finally did it! Our first official trip in two years! We vacationed with some dear friends who have roots in this particular area of Florida's Panhandle. Its not an area particularly known for tourist attractions, especially in the winter, but we found the much warmer temperature and the lonely beaches exactly to our taste! There are plenty of cute Air B&B's all throughout the shoreline of this Emerald Coast and great places to eat.

Allow me to introduce you to the main purpose of this blog post today: Matt and Nakia's adorable family! They have three girls all in pink and as cute as can be! They were mostly excited to get pictures taken because it's little Lily's first official portraits. She is 7 months old and so loved by her older sisters! I know I'm also personally in love with this gorgeous family, can't get enough of them! Pictures just aren't enough... in a few months I'll have a family film featuring them and I can't wait to get started on it! Stay tuned...

Max & Erin's Lakeside Engagement Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:14:54 GMT

Fall time at Lake Sacajawea in Longview Wa is so beautiful! It's been a couple years since we've walked these trails. There really is so much to see on along the lake's 3.5 miles of trails: Bridges, gardens, fountains, and the trees are spectacular during the Fall.

We met Max and Erin after the peak season for Fall colors but were happy to have caught the tail end of it. We really enjoyed the view of the reflection of the trees on the water. These two were a hoot! They laughed throughout their whole session and kept each other warm in the crisp Fall air.

I think it's safe to say that these two love birds are ready for their fast approaching Winter wedding! We just can't wait!

Payten's Senior Session at the Lake

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:23:41 GMT

Hi friends! Today we're sharing another beautiful Fall Senior Session!

We went to lake Merwin on one of the most gorgeous days so far this Fall with Payten and her family.

Finishing High School is such an exciting time and we just love it when families choose to celebrate their students accomplishments with a photo session!

Payten was absolutely fantastic! She walked right into Merwin's still waters and boy are we happy she did! What a wonderful way to make this season in her life memorable.

Fernando & Miriam's Seattle Maternity Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:50:44 GMT

These two make being pregnant look like a dream! Fernando and Miriam are expecting their first baby soon and we're so happy for them!

By just glancing at these images you'd never guess that we were in Seattle, the largest city in Washington State! But, those of you who have been to Seattle know that being located on Puget Sound, Seattle is surrounded by water, mountains, evergreen forests, as well as thousands of acres of parkland. So, for those who want the best of both worlds: city life and all the nature, it's a perfect place!

Seattle is about 2.5 hours away from us and we don't get out there as often as we'd like to (especially recently), so when our clients are local Seattleites, we usually rely on their recommendations for locations. Let me just say, Lincoln Park was ideal! The water on the Sound just calls to me! It's the perfect mix of grey and blue, especially on an overcast day. As you can probably imagine, I jumped right to the pictures with the water to edit first!

We just loved getting to know Fernando and Miriam. I love Miriam's demure smile and the way Fernando couldn't contain a smile every time they looked at each other. It's just wonderful that they're soaking up all these little moments and enjoying this season of life before the next exciting one begins!

Haley's Vancouver Waterfront Senior Session

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:33:06 GMT

We had a marvelous day with Haley in early October. It was already a treat with the perfect amount of cloud to sun ratio, but add in a handful of beautiful Fall colors and a lovely personality... now there's a recipe for great Senior pictures!

We chose downtown Vancouver waterfront because of the calm water from the Columbia River and just a little hint of city vibes from the I-5 bridge and a brick walkway for the first half of her session. And as you can see, we embraced a little patch of fading yellow flowers left over from our very warm Summer during the second half. We saved the dock for last, and so glad we did because there was an awesome sunset!

Hope you all enjoy our favorites from Haley's Senior session. She is such a sweet and fun-loving girl. We hope Haley all the best her Senior year and for all the years to come!

Francisco & Michelle's Heritage Park Wedding

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:53:41 GMT

We are so excited to share Fransisco and Michelles wedding day with you. Not only because we really love this family but it's also our first time shooting at this particular venue that I've had my eyes on every time we drive past it on our way to adventure in Gifford Pinchot National Forest AKA Mt St Helens area. Heritage Park is an event and retreat center in rural Ariel Washington, which is just outside our small town of Woodland and 50 min North of Portland Or. This quiet and secluded venue with manicured lawns and beautiful towering trees make it a perfect location for outdoor weddings and gatherings.

Francisco and Michelle's day was in mid September, and I'd like to say it was the first true fall weekend of the year... It rained a lot of the day and truly poured buckets at one point. We weren't mad about it though, because after months of no rain in the PNW, it was well needed! We did find some pockets of beautiful weather throughout the day that we absolutely took advantage of. Francisco and Michelle shared their first look right outside the entry steps of the venue house. It really was a sweet moment to witness... as we've noticed with most long distance relationships the first look is even more special.

The rest of the day wasn't any less special for these two. We hope you enjoy every detail of this beautiful wedding and join me in sending our congratulations to the new couple!

Venue: Heritage Park Event and Retreat Center

Wedding Dress: Morilee From: Bridal Exclusives

Makeup: Selene Flores

Groom Attire: H.M. Cole

Cake: Wild Fern Bakery by Julie Snegur

Evan & Kassie Columbia River Gorge Engagement

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:35:05 GMT

We're thrilled to feature Evan and Kassie's engagement session on the blog today!

Here's a little bit about these two cuties: Evan and Kassie met at a running gait analysis workshop that he held at her gym - he is a Physical Therapist and loves treating athletes and runners. They got together shortly after that to chat about running - or so Kassie thought! A little after that first meetup they went on their first "official" date and the rest is history! They both compete in triathlons (Evan a bit more seriously) and enjoy being active, especially when it comes to the great outdoors.

Evan proposed to Kassie at Vancouver waterfront. Since they're especially fond of the Columbia River Gorge and surrounding area, we knew right away that this would be the perfect location to celebrate their engagement. Beautiful canyon river views surrounded us in three directions and the warm evening air was more than inviting.

Evan and Kassie are just adorable together and we loved getting to know them and their adventurous spirit! Hope you all enjoy some favorites of these gorgeous views - pun intended.

Marcos & Patrycja's Oregon Coast Elopement

(Amanda and Bryan Photography) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:33:19 GMT

Marcos and Patrycja have a beautiful and unique story. They met a couple years ago while Marcos was visiting Poland for an international convention. Marcos lives on the coast in Oregon, literally less than a block away from the beach. We were thrilled when they told us their plans of eloping on one of the PNW's most beautiful coastlines.

They chose the perfect cliffside viewpoint for a small ceremony, just a short uphill hike from a parking area at Ecola State Park. They exchanged wedding vows with just 5 people present in front of a breathtaking Pacific Ocean, sea stacks lining the south shoreline, backed by Cannon Beach and a ridge of coastal mountains above. As if that's not enough to make our day spectacular, add to it an amazing drive through the lush Sitka spruce forest with a grazing herd of Elk that just transports us to another place!

After the ceremony Marcos and Patrycja walked down the beach and had a picnic for two. They enjoyed a menu of cake and champagne while romantic ballads played in the background. The beach was entirely theirs as they swayed to the music of their first dance as husband and wife.