Inspired Photo Blog

Imagine getting married at a historic house, built in 1851 as a wedding gift. This was the spectacular setting that Hannah and Trent selected for their wedding on June 23rd, 2007. The Ainsworth House and Gardens, located in historic Oregon City, are nestled in a residential neighborhood on two acres of property. A beautiful setting of trees and manicured gardens.

Hannah and Trent’s wedding was an intimate gathering of close friends and family. The setting provided the perfect backdrop for their outdoor wedding and the natural light illuminated the reason every bride wants a summer wedding. Here are a few of my favorite images from their wedding day.

Hannah’s father was a commercial photographer. Although she grew up being in front of the camera, she was not comfortable being posed. The best images of Hannah were naturally honest, candid moments of her being herself around her friends and family. Trent, on the other hand, was less casual. Within the first few minutes, I correctly guessed that he was a military man. Not that he was stiff or uncomfortable, just that he carried himself as a soldier, used to standing at attention. He was a true gentleman and when he was around Hannah, you could sense the passion and love that he felt for her.

I’ve had brides write to me and ask if I photograph formal pictures. While I don’t showcase formal photographs in the limited space of my blog, I wanted to throw one in to illustrate that formals can be fun and natural.

A wonderful moment between father and daughter just moments before walking down the aisle.

The Ainsworth House features a beautiful ponderosa pine tree that is hundreds of years old. It’s one of the largest trees I’ve ever seen and is the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony.

I’ve always said it’s hard being the flower girl. One of the toughest jobs at a wedding. This little girl took her job seriously. What’s hard to impress is the weight of this bouquet. I was shocked at how heavy it was and how gracefully the flower girl dealt with it and never complained.

A posed moment after the wedding, taking advantage of the southern plantation pillars on the front of the house. Beautiful light. I love the look on Hannah’s face.

As you know, I’ve been tasking Kristen on shoes and wedding details as part of her training this summer. This is a beautiful image of the wedding rings by Kristen. Well done!

I don’t know how these two are related to the couple, but I really enjoyed photographing them. They had so much life and passion for each other. It’s great seeing older couples still in love. They were laughing, dancing and always touching each other.

What a beautiful day. We met so many wonderful people and had a great time photographing this wedding. The setting was perfect and I’d love to come back some day. Congratulations to Hannah, Trent and your families. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day and I with you both a lifetime of happiness.