Callie and James | Weddings | Oregon Fine Art Photography

People often ask me about photographing friends and family...I admit, it is a bit nerve-wracking when the subjects are close friends (as this bride and groom are), but I mostly feel honored they would entrust such an important task to me. A wedding is an irreplaceable day, filled with the people you love, celebrating one of the biggest moments in your life! It’s no small thing that I get to document these beautiful days, and I feel so lucky every single time! Callie and James are dear friends who celebrated their wedding at the stunning Orchard Home Bed and Breakfast. This beautiful venue is so charming, and I loved what Callie said about her color and dress choices, "I wanted my bridesmaids to be able to pick their own dresses, and the groomsmen, their own suits, so I went with a palette of blushes, grays, and beiges. I wanted the flowers to be loose and textured, so we included things like olive leaf, Dusty Miller, and fresh lavender.” Florist Jeanie Payne perfectly caught her vision for a mix of delicate and rustic, and the bouquets were unique and lovely. This wedding was not only gorgeous and full of so much fun (the groom surprised the bride by serenading her to "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith), it was also meaningful to be alongside such treasured friends on their big day. Congratulations, Callie and James, on your incredible day!

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Wedding Films: Lotus Motion Pictures Coordinators, Stylists, & Flowers: Jeanie Payne | Venue: Orchard Home B & B | Catering: Confident Catering | 2nd Photographer: Lacie Lauree Photography | Cakes: Koren Collier

Kelsey and Ben | Fine Art Southern Oregon Wedding Photography

Photography: Olivia Leigh Photography | Florals: Safeway | Catering: Frau Kemmling | Wedding Coordinator:  D'Anne Lenford | Band & DJ: Joel Simpson | Hair: Sara Schneider Dragonfly Salon | Makeup: Diane Johnsen| Venue: Bingham Knoll Campus | Dress: Essence of Australia | Gown Boutique: La Panache Pasadena California | Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal | Groom's Suit: Men's Warehouse | Second Photographer: Gabriela Ines

This day was filled with so many answered prayers, happy moments, and tear-filled joy. Kelsey was a radiant and down-to-earth bride, simply overflowing with excitement to begin her married life. "Ben and I met at his cousin's wedding in Washington. I had decided to go at the last minute, with my mom. At the reception, my mom and I were dancing when Ben cut in to introduce himself. Little did I know that his cousin had dared him to do so! We ended up talking the rest of the night, exchanged numbers, and then dated long distance for the summer before I moved out to New York where he was going to school.” Their dreamy wedding day, resplendent with gorgeous greenery and loads of perfect roses, had been dreamt about for a long time.  "Because we met at a really fun wedding, I wanted ours to be the same”, explained Kelsey, "My vision for our wedding was to have it to be all about the atmosphere, the food, and of course, the dancing. I've lived in Jacksonville most of my life and I used to run around Bigham Knoll, hoping that one day I could be married there. As soon as Ben proposed I called to reserve the space. With the Oregon weather being so unpredictable, we opted to do the service outside and the reception inside. I didn't want weather to keep people from getting on the dance floor! There had been a lot of forest fires in the months leading up to our wedding and the valley was very hazy right up until the week of our wedding. I had been so excited to show off beautiful Southern Oregon to all our guests, and my heart sank when I landed at the Medford Airport and saw all the smoke. Thankfully, a huge answer to prayer came in the form of strong winds the week of the wedding that pushed all the smoke out temporarily! Our ceremony and reception were exactly as I wanted them to be and once it was all over Ben and I had the fullest hearts after spending the evening with our friends and family”. Kelsey had lost her mom prior to her wedding day, so she remembered her in a very sweet way, adding, "One of the most memorable parts of the ceremony for me was opening a note that my mom had written me prior to her passing. One of her friends stitched the note onto a cloth and I carried it with me down the aisle.” 

A perfect day for this beautiful couple...I wish them all the happiness and love in the world, and am so grateful they chose me to document their ceremony!

Andrea and Jay | Weddings | Oregon Fine Art Photographer

The day you say “I do” is one of the biggest moments in your life! For these two, Andrea and Jay, their big day was filled with all the people they loved, beautiful colors, and so much love. They were married at the incredibly beautiful Belle Fiore Winery (one of Southern Oregon’s most perfect wedding venues), where the sun shone happily on their nuptials. There were hints of gold and pinks throughout their day, contrasted perfectly by the venue’s naturally pretty greens. The beautifully styled wedding featured a gold chandelier, a hand-cut cake topper, and shimmering table runners, all styled by Terrie Day of Allure with Decor. The bride wore a gently structured gown with crisp pleats and a lovely neckline, and it was a showstopper...paired with her darling shoes and hair and makeup, she was every bit a fairytale bride! I loved all the little details, like the edible gold decorations on the cake, and the elegant filigree on the cake stand. Andrea and Jay, thank you so very much for allowing me to capture your picture-perfect day. I wish you both nothing but happiness and love for the rest of your lives!

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Photography: Olivia Leigh Photography | Florals: Penny and Lulu  | Wedding Planning: Terrie Day Allure with Decor | Wedding Styling: Terrie Day Allure with Decor | DJ: Gemineye | Hair and Makeup: Janice Moon | Venue & Catering: Belle Fiore Winery | Day of Coordinator: Simply Shannon | Rentals: Studio Decor | Wedding Signs: B&D Vinyl | Cake: Mrs. Cards Cakes | Second Photographer:  Erica Ritchie | Bridesmaids Dresses: Angelina Faccenda | Shoes: Kate Spade | Getting Ready Venue: Ashland Hills Hotel