I just love when clients are willing to come to North Portland to shoot with us. There is SO much interesting stuff here: textures, bridges, undeveloped areas, migratory birds. But when a couple comes along as ridiculous as Kristine & Paul with the hair and the height and the smiley goodness, everything else just gets overwhelmed and let's them be the star of the show. And that is fine with me. Thanks to Ashley Forrette for letting me be her shootin' pardner again.
I met Mark & Liz near the Park Blocks on a very-questionably-weather-day. Portland has had a lot of them lately. However, on this particular morning, the heat generated from Mark & Liz's smokin'-hotness just so happened to keep the rain away. It was science. On a side note, I will also say that Mark & Liz have the kind of chemistry that shows up in movies and magazines but is so real it gives you chills to be around it. Can't wait for their wedding and reception.
Thanks so much Mark & Liz!!!
The first time I met Robert & Crystalyn, I could tell they have something incredibly special between them. I am not the most sentimental wedding photographer in the world, but if someone made a movie or documentary about them, I would watch it. A lot. And cry. And laugh. Because they are that awesome. A big thanks to the other Pancake, Ashley Forrette, for coming along with us down by the waterfront and having a good time.
I'm thrilled and excited to do their wedding in June. Unless of course I'm still at home watching their movie...
Recently I've been admiring the differences between film and digital images. I'll never be one to take a hard line stance on one or the other because they are special in their own way. Kind of like beer verses wine. Or Marvel verses DC. Or computers verses typewriters...ok, not like that. But they are unique. A few things I love about film: 1. I pee my pants with excitement every time I drive to pick up a roll of film. 2. After reviewing the images, I have a strong desire to do better next time. I do this with digital but it's way more instantaneous and sometimes I forget what I want to adjust. 3. Film has a soft quality that is beautiful. 4. Film is VERY forgiving. (Thanks Film, you are so kind! My digital camera would have called me names and then made me spend an hour in Photoshop correcting that, but you just gave me a hug.) 5. No post processing on film. This is a HUGE benefit. It is what it is. The color is right (or interesting at least).
I recently purchased a Nikon FE camera which can use most of my lenses, so while on our engagement shoot weekend, I captured these with Fuji Provia 400, hope you enjoy! And thanks to Larissa & Craig, Yoon & Dan, and Ellen & John for letting me snap a few extra with that strange film machine.
Aaron Courter is a Portland, Oregon photographer, specializing in authentic, candid wedding images. He creates a fun, hilarious personal experience for clients by avoiding the awkward and creating photographs that are timeless and full of joy. Portland, Oregon
