Quirky, eccentric, eclectic and fun are all words that come to mind when you step foot into any of the McMenamin’s in Oregon. They buy property and old buildings and turn them into family friendly pubs with their characteristic flair for original art and atmosphere. Andrea and Brett were married on September 24th at McMenamins…
Monthly Archives: September 2006
For everyone else, it’s just another day. But for you, it’s wedding day. Wanting everything just right, you find the perfect photographer. One you just click with from the moment you meet them. Hugs all the way around after your first meeting. Grab that list and check off another important detail in the planning of…
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ha! I LOVE the bald heads shot. That is hilarious!
Thanks Nicole!
I wasn’t sure if it worked or not.
How are your wedding plans going?
Randy
Awesome photos Randy!! We can’t wait to see the rest!
Welcome home Michelle! …and Congratulations!
Thanks for dropping by, I appreciate the comments.
Randy
Tucked away in a residential neighborhood in Northwest Portland on the banks of the Willamette River lies Cathedral Park. So named because of the cathedral-esque columns of the St. John’s Bridge that spans the river and the park. Jessica and Paul met me there on a quiet and muggy Sunday afternoon for their engagement session….
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It’s hard to belive that Fall is in the air. After a beautiful summer with sunshine filled days stretching late into the evening, there’s a growing chill in the air. This transition marks the beginning of Fall when the leaves start to change color. What better place to have your wedding than at The Oregon…
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Beautiful photos and I love the location! As always, my love, very inspiring!
Great pictures. The picture of the lone flower girl is my fave. Thanks for sharing.
Things change, they always do. It’s a part of life. No matter how hard you try to hold onto something. For better or for worse. Some things we don’t want changed in our lives. It’s comforting to know my favorite breakfast restaurant in Seattle, Vera’s in Ballard, will always have that California omelette waiting for…
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Kristen is beautiful with or without long hair! I think she looks more sophisticated and it just makes her already beautiful face stand out! Kudos to her for being so brave!
Kristen has always been beautiful, both inside and out! As her cautious sister, whose hairstyle never changes, I love her hair and her willingness to take a risk!
Tara,
Thanks for stopping by! Kristen talks about you all the time. I’m glad that her family is so supportive and I hope to meet all of you someday. Kristen is an amazing artist and I’ve been blessed to have her around this summer. She is inspiring, creative and talented. Listening to her busy schedule makes me tired! I don’t know how she packs it all in every day.
Where’s mom? Is it possible that she is more shy than Kristen?
Randy
My little girl has grown into a beautiful young woman, and I love her new haircut!
Thanks, Randy, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with Kristen. You have amazing talent, both as a writer and a photographer. Kristen is learning so much from you!
Also, thanks for letting us share in your weddings through your wonderful photoblog. It makes the distance from Kansas to Oregon seem a little less far!
Kristen’s Mom,
You’ve revealed yourself… now you’ve done it! Welcome!
Kristen is a wonderful woman. I now understand the phrase “the teacher becomes the student” as she is constantly challenging me with her insightful questions and keeps me looking at things from a new perspective. A muse of sorts.
Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad the Oregon Trail is alive and well in the digital world.
Randy
Okay, I’m sure she gets this all the time, but when I saw these photos, I swear I thought you photographed Olivia d’Abo. She was the older sister in the TV program, The Wonder Years and most recently I’ve seen her in Law and Order:Criminal Intent. If you don’t know who I’m talking about, do a search. The resemblence is quite astonishing.
Erio…great observation. I never would have made that connection, but after doing a Google search on Olivia d’Abo…well…you’re quite right!
Randy
Yep! She will be starring opposite Tim McGraw (lucky) in the film Flica…looks like a great movie, we can’t wait to see it. I wonder if Kristen has ever heard that before, especially with her long hair!
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As usual, fantastic shots Randy…we’ll see you in 6 days! *evil cackle*
As Bugs Bunny would say…
“Overture, dim the lights!
This is it, the night of nights!
No more rehearsing and versing the parts! We know every part by Heart!
Overture, dim the lights!
This is it, we’ll hit the heights!
And, oh what heights we’ll hit!
ON WITH THE SHOW, THIS IS IT!!!”
or at least in 6 days it will be!
Randy
I had no clue there was a photoblog! A nice surprise as I’m still waiting (as patiently as I can: not one of my usual characteristics) for the rest of the photos from Andrea and Brett’s wedding.
You said by Thanksgiving, Randy; don’t let me down!
-Sisterzilla
Dear Sisterzilla…
You will be delightfully surprised to know that their gallery will be online before the end of the week…
Thanks for checking out the blog and for leaving a comment. Nice to see (virtually) you again.
Randy
Oh, the squeel that emitted from me when I saw that Andrea’s gallery was up. Thanks Randy. My faith in wedding photographers is restored. The photos are great; you really caught the feel of the day.
xoxo Erin