Category Archives: Weddings

Molly and Myron | Oregon Coast Engagement Portrait

When was the last time you had a portrait created by a professional photographer? If you’re like most people, the answer would be in grade school or your senior high school graduation. When couples ask why they need an engagement session (e-session in photog talk) I remind them of this point.
E-sessions are relaxed and fun....

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Featured Wedding Album | Sarah and Patrick in Vermont

As a visual artist and professional storyteller—I believe that my vision is best realized in something tangible. Without question, albums are still the ultimate heirloom. When you hold one of these in your hands and flip through the pages, you know it’s something special. Albums tell the story of your day and keep those memories...

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20 Photographers 1 Blog

“Let’s organize this thing and take all the fun out of it.” — Twitter/i heart quotes
Everyone knows that referrals are the best. The trusted wisdom of a friend is clearly the best way to find exactly what you’re looking for in a wedding photographer.
Times are tough and everyone is looking for value when spending hard...

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Amy and Dustin – Sounds Like Love

“The only way to keep your heart beating as a photographer is to shoot what you love” —Joe McNally
Seven notes. Every song that’s ever been written is a variation of those seven notes. You’d think by now every possibility of a new song would be exhausted. Yet new music continues to thrive and change. Love...

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Sarah and Patrick | Woodstock Vermont Destination Wedding

Last year I traveled to a destination wedding in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This year, almost one year to the date, I journeyed to Woodstock, Vermont to photograph the wedding of Sarah and Patrick.
Sarah (my album designer) and Patrick are beloved friends. They say you should never work for family or friends, but I was honored...

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Alicia and Jared | Chehalis Washington Wedding

“Exit light, enter night, take my hand, we’re off to never-never-land! —Metallica”
Relationships are the heart of it all. More than just providing a service, I enjoy the personal relationships that develop with my couples. When Alicia and Jared were married, it was a homecoming of sorts as I had photographed Jessica’s wedding last year. I...

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Heather and Dominic | King’s Raven Winery Oregon

When you wake up on your wedding day and realize there are no clouds in sight and nothing but sun until the day is over, it’s time to celebrate. And that’s exactly what Heather and Dominic decided to do at King’s Raven Winery.
Never mind that you pulled a muscle in your back and could...

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Award Winning Randy Kepple Photographs!

International award winning photographer! How fun is it to say that? As you may recall, I recently submitted 6 images to a quarterly ISPWP Photo Contest.
I am thrilled to announce that all 6 images placed in the top ten for each category they were entered. One image even took first place in the bridal party...

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Christa and Matt | Wedding at The Oregon Garden

The Oregon Garden is one of my favorite wedding venues to photograph. Over 20 specialty gardens layered over 80 acres, it’s a playground for photographers. This was the setting for Christa and Matt’s splendid garden wedding on July 25th.
The day was sunny and warm and everyone was in good spirits. Christa could not stop laughing...

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Destination Wedding – Woodstock, Vermont

Tonight I’m taking a red eye flight to New York and onward to Vermont for Sarah and Patrick’s wedding. So, this evening when you are snoozing comfortably in your soft bed, think of me cramped in a small airline seat trying to sleep.
I’ve traveled all over the United States, but have never ventured into...

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