First wedding of the season. Big and awesome. Ashley and I decided we do need to brush up on our Russian language though... Congrats to Adelina & Konstantin!
Robert & Crystalyn
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...
Kimi
Sunshine, tall grass, blue sky. Dogs off-leash and frolicking in the open fields. Mt Hood peaking over the horizon. Kimi and I had planned to get out and take some fun pictures and it was the perfect day to do it. She made me stand in blackberry bushes, but I don't blame her. Thanks Kimi for a really fun day!
Love on Film
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.
