THOUGHTS FROM STEPH’S BRAIN
If you’re a queer couple getting married in or around the Portland, OR are or maybe you’ve been wanting to get out of your conservative town and take a little adventure to Portland…guess what. I’ve got news. For the first time in my photography career I am offering half day micro wedding & half day elopement packages in Portland, OR for 2025 only. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Read MoreI asked the founder of B&B what kind of atmosphere he hoped to create for people when they visit the store…he said “The goal was to create a feeling of warm sophistication—a welcoming and inspiring space that invites customers to explore. The attention to detail and carefully curated lighting sets the tone for a thoughtful and elevated experience, where every element feels intentional and designed to make customers feel at home while discovering something special.” I have to say that it’s spot on.
Read MoreI absolutely love a cozy, at-home session. I’ll be booking more of these photo sessions around the Portland, OR area for LGBTQ+ couples. Queer families. Solo Boudoir sessions perhaps? Let’s get creative together…not just for the holidays. Let’s do them year round. PS: Scroll to the bottom for a little behind the scenes film from the Christmas tree farm with my friends. 🎄
Read MoreAllMinds aims to promote self-discovery and growth in a way that celebrates and respects the diversity of the human experience through revolutionary products and materials. Our vision is to pioneer a new era in mental health through innovative products that inspire positive change, foster resilience and connection, and catalyze personal growth. I stumbled upon Steph's Instagram many years ago while daydreaming about my future wedding with August and having an LGBT photographer there to capture our day.
Read MoreAt this stage of life, love & marriage look and feel very different than what you think of when you’re a child. This was not a first marriage for either of us and we both swore we’d never marry again….and then….well, we both found something so beautiful & so special, we wanted to commit to in the most profound way we could & here we are.
Read MoreHey! We’re Sarah (she/her) & LJ (They/Them) and we’ve been together 3 years. We live in Portland, Oregon. We hiked into a beautiful waterfall and exchanged vows and solidified commitments to one another. We chose to elope and it was such a great decision. It felt like it was just the two of us having a very sacred, personal, vow exchange.
Read MoreWe met the first time at an LGBT Christian Event in Dallas. I was living in DFW at the time and I remember rushing to get there after I had gotten off of work and being so nervous. I was bummed that I wasn’t more put together as I would have liked to be and was worried of what she was going to think of me. I remember walking into the church and seeing her and my mind just froze and I couldn’t think or feel anything for the rest of the night😂 it was a feeling I have never felt before and I was determined to figure out why this women made me completely blank.
Read MoreCourthouse weddings offer an intimate and authentic way for LGBTQ+ couples to celebrate their love. These ceremonies often prioritize personal connection over grandeur, allowing couples to focus on what truly matters: their commitment to each other. The simplicity of a courthouse setting creates a relaxed atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for those who prefer to avoid the complexities of traditional wedding planning.
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