I recently did my first Trash the Dress session. While we didn't destroy the dress or anything like that, it was still fun traipsing around in the woods with Shayna & Vernon. The lighting was magical that day, as it always tends to be in Forest Park. It was definitely nice having a little more time than I do at weddings to set up shots and such. As you can see, Shayna and Vernon are adorable together and it was so fun getting to know them. Thanks to Blossom and Beauty for the stunning hair and makeup!
See the rest of the photos from this shoot here!
Alicia & Randy's Engagement Session at Kruger's Farm | Portland, Oregon Engagement Photography
Alicia and Randy's engagement at Kruger's Farm was so festive and fun. We walked through the pumpkin patch, snuck into the corn maze and found a magical garden full of sunflowers. Maybe I'm a dork, but I couldn't stop smiling as I was editing these photos. Their upbeat energy is so darn contagious and I love how it translated into the photos. I can't wait to shoot their wedding next year! :) -Myles
Portland, Oregon Engagement Photography & Wedding Photography
Regarding an evil anti-gay comment on my blog...
My intentions for my blog are not to use it as a political/belief platform or anything of the sort. However, I recently received this hideous comment on my blog, related to an engagement shoot I did with a lesbian couple here in Portland and I couldn't just let it be. These are two of the sweetest girls in the world, and I couldn't be happier that they chose me to be their photographer.
"The situation depicted here, is just tragic. Not only have two attractive women made deplorable choices, they have removed themselves from the acceptable method of marriage: a man married to a woman. I don’t care what you think, and I don’t care if you are offended,: I am offended.
Am I supposed to be in adoration of this? I’m not. The World has been stood on its head and now backward is forward.
Dennis"
I'm aware that there are a million opinions out there related to this sort of thing. But wake up World (and Dennis), it's 2013. Homosexuality has existed since the beginning of time. The only difference is that now people are experiencing greater freedoms and it is talked about openly. I think what makes me the most angry about this comment is that he used the phrase "attractive women", as if that makes some sort of difference in terms of sexuality. If you have an opinion about this subject, keep it to yourself. You aren't making any sort of difference. No one is going to change their mind. If it bothers you so much, don't look at the photos! I don't care!
Thank you Dennis, for wasting your time and making absolutely no difference in the world. Great job.
In case you missed it, here is Justine & Cait's engagement session again!
-Myles Katherine
