Amelia and Nhu found me in the sweetest way. When Amelia was pregnant with their daughter, Maven, they invited me into their home for a slow, quiet afternoon. We photographed that in-between season—the last stretch before life cracked open in a whole new way.

Six months later, Amelia reached out again. “Would you photograph our wedding?” she asked. It was an immediate yes.

A Cozy Café, A Candlelit Ceremony, A Baby in Their Arms

They chose Fair Weather, a little neighborhood café in Portland’s Clinton district. It’s the kind of place where you settle in, sip something warm, and lose track of time. Fair Weather is the sister restaurant to Jacqueline, one of the best seafood spots in the city. If you know, you know.

On a chilly January evening, under soft candlelight, Amelia and Nhu stood together, holding their five-month-old daughter, and promised forever. No grand gestures. No elaborate production. Just vows whispered in the glow of a place that already felt like home.

Dinner was served family-style. Fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, winter greens, plates passed hand to hand. Maven stayed awake late, taking it all in. Later, Amelia slipped on her coat, still in her wedding dress, and walked her baby to sleep.

The Little Things That Made It Theirs

Their favorite flowers, Paper Whites, filled the tables. A warm glow flickered off glassware, casting soft reflections across the room. It was quiet, intimate, unhurried—the kind of wedding that didn’t try too hard, because it didn’t have to.

These are the celebrations I love most. Weddings that feel like an extension of life, not a departure from it. If you’re planning an intimate wedding in Portland, let’s talk. Whether it’s a café, your backyard, or a tucked-away spot that just feels right, I’d love to document it.