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This Central Oregon State Park has done it again my friends! With the help of this beautiful family, it has created the most fabulous setting for this Smith Rock Maternity Photoshoot! This gallery has been signed, sealed and delivered with the up most love and care which could only mean one thing! I just couldn’t […]

Smith Rock Maternity Photoshoot

pregnant woman in coral dress during maternity photoshoot at smith rock

Rossi Farms is the cutest little farm in northeast Portland, a historic venue that’s still an active farm! This is the perfect little spot tucked away from the busyness of Portland, and Abby and Patrick loved the “spaghetti western” vibes for their early summer wedding this past May. Emotional, joyful, and quirky, I loved every […]

Joyful Rossi Farms Wedding in Portland, Oregon | Abby & Patrick

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Gathering all of the family members from far and wide into one place to get reacquainted, celebrate with each other, have a cookout, and spend quality time together is a rare thing! And if you’ve managed to make it happen, it’s worth documenting the occasion. It might be a long time before this happens again, […]

Why You Should Book an Extended Family Photoshoot

extended family standing next to the Deschutes river

Alexis and Vance!!! I could not be more excited for this wedding if I tried. These two had the most amazing, woodsy engagement session at Dillon Falls here in Bend, Oregon. The relaxed vibe, the gorgeous scenery, and the tangible love between these two made it a swoon-worthy session that pumped me up to see […]

Alexis & Vance’s Woodsy Engagement Session at Dillon Falls

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There are so many important decisions you’ll make when it comes to your family photos. What time of year is best? What time of day? You’ll have to coordinate your wardrobes, prep your kids (or dogs😉), etc… DON’T WORRY! First off, I have tons of resources in addition to this one that can help you […]

Family Photoshoot Locations Near Bend, OR

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Choosing the right wedding venue can have a big impact on the way your wedding day unfolds. The good news is, you can almost never go wrong with the wedding venues here in Central Oregon! Here is a list of some of my personal favorites as a wedding photographer. These options cover a variety of […]

The Best Central Oregon Wedding Venues

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Creating an exceptional experience for my clients is part of the job! This means researching and connecting with vendors to add to your positive experience! One of the biggest questions I get asked before any session is, “what hair and makeup artist recommendations do you have?”. When you’re investing in quality photos, you want to […]

Bend Oregon Senior Picture Makeup Recommendations

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Your family is growing so fast!! Do you even remember the last time you had your photos taken?! If you’re in the market for some family portraits, you actually have options! You can go for a quick mini session or a full family session. Each has pros and cons depending on how busy your life […]

Full Family Session or Mini Photoshoot? What to Choose for Your Family Photos

mom and dad swinging little boy between them

It may seem like the word “sunny” and “winter” wouldn’t be used in the same sentence to describe the weather in Oregon. But, most often times in Bend we get THE MOST beautiful winter days! This makes it the most perfect backdrop to take engagement photos!!! I couldn’t have been happier when Holly + Devon […]

Sunny Winter Engagement Photos in Bend, Oregon

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I know what you’re thinking — “Bryndle, it is so. dang. COLD. in the winter! Why would I want to have my wedding during the coldest time of the year?!” I hear you! If a winter wedding in Bend, Oregon really gives you the heebies, then don’t do it! A warmer season where you’re guaranteed […]

Reasons to Choose a Bend, Oregon Winter Wedding

bride and groom standing in winter snow in bend oregon