Ryan & Shannon's Beloved Session | Portland Love Photographer, Kari Rae Photography

Shannon is a dear friend of mine, so now Ryan is also. They are becoming one flesh on September 1st in Clearwater, Florida. Their love is full of grace, victory, selflessness, forgiveness, and Jesus. My heart is glad for the soon-to-be Martins, and this session was such an honor to be a part of. Enjoy!

(update: Ryan & Shannon's session was featured on one of our favorite blogs - Beloved Darling! You can see their post here: http://beloveddarling.com/downtown-portland-waterfront-engagement-from-kari-rae-photography/ )
 

What I'm Working On.... Kari Rae Photography | Portland Photographer

As we enter August, the busy season is in full swing! Here's a peek into all the loveliness I'm currently working on. :)  

A blog post of Logan & Rikki's sunflowery, joyful wedding

And a full blog post of Jordenn & Josh's ombre wedding!

AND a blog post of this urban sunny senior shoot of the lovely Miss Caitie

Finishing up the final edits on Andrew & Alyssia's lakeside wedding. So close to done I can't even handle it! 

Another blog post....this one of Robbie & Nicole's love love love love love love filled session! 

Prepping everything for Derryn & Leiah's Session Premiere tomorrow! I'm dyyying over these images - so beautiful! 

Editing the HUNDREDS of stunning images from Iana & Trevor's gorgeous, colorful wedding. This one is so emotional for me! 

Annnnd I promise to one day be done with Shaylee & Wes' almost-engaged-at-the-time-and-now-totally-engaged-i-am-over-the-top-in-LOVE session that is still rocking my world.

Phew!! There are a few other orders that are in limbo between my labs and my clients, and a few secret projects that I can't share (tee hee!) but that about sums up my days right now. SO blessed to work with the most amazing people and to be head over heels in love with my job. Again, thank you to all of you for being patient with me! Summertime with a 4 and almost-2 year old is busy enough...you can imagine how crazy things are around here and how many dishes I need to go wash ;) Now back to work I go! 

Doug & Amanda's Portland Temple Wedding | Portland Wedding Photographer, Kari Rae Photography

Doug & Amanda are back! After their absolutely heavenly pre-wedding session, I could hardly wait to photograph their wedding day.

These two are beautiful. They are passionate about each other, adventurous together, constantly making one another laugh, and they manage to bring a sense of peace with them everywhere. It's a joy to be around them and I was so blessed to be a part of their day. 

We started out at the Portland Temple, where we met them outside right after their ceremony. They were greeted by their family & friends who cheered to celebrate the newlyweds, and then proceeded to take some beautiful images there before the reception at her parent's beautiful home. What. A. Day. And an awesome one, at that. 

Enjoy! 

Mommy & Me Session | Portland Family Photographer, Kari Rae Photography

Stephanie and James are the absolute sweetest and they are so in love! This time, I'm not talking about an engaged or married couple...but a mommy & her 4-year-old son.

Oh. My. Word.  

This was such a special session for me to be able to do, as Stephanie and I have been dreaming about it since last Fall. She knew she wanted some great, large photos of the 2 of them for her walls.

So, she saved her pennies for a couple seasons (custom photography is quite the luxury, but I think Stephanie would tell you it's worth the wait!) and we got to have our session a couple weeks ago!

I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed creating them... you can see the adoration in their eyes. Awww! I'm in love <3

Let Freedom Ring!

We are spending our Indepedence Day on the river, with a fishing pole in the water, the wind in our hair, and the setting sun as our view. This little man is decked out in red white and blue and can't wait for the firework show to begin! But for now, peace.

Ahhhhh....freedom tastes good, doesn't it?

A huge thank you to the men and women who have served this country, sacrificed their precious time with loved ones, and/or given their lives for us. You are so very appreciated!

I hope your 4th is a blessed one. Much love, my friends!