You've probably seen a million and one reasons to hire a professional photographer; you're getting married, you're engaged, you need updated family portraits, it's someone's birthday... the list goes on. Read on to learn about some not-so-obvious reasons to book a photo session with a professional photographer!

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AvantGarde Design | Vendor Love

I'm very happy to introduce you all to Barbara of AvantGarde Design today! I met Barbara a couple months back when we collaborated on a styled shoot together and couldn't have enjoyed working with her more! Her designs are timeless, elegant and beautiful, and always seem to take my breath away.

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Surprise Wedding Proposal at Gallaher Mansion at Cranbury Park | Melissa & Andy

Andy contacted me at the beginning of July, looking for a photographer to document his wedding proposal to his girlfriend, Melissa. As he told me a bit about each of them and his proposal plan, I knew it was going to be good!

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Columbia River Gorge

On the morning of my last full day in Portland, Sam and Jon took me on a scenic drive through the Columbia River Gorge. My oh my, was it beautiful! We stopped at three different waterfalls on the way home, each unique and mesmerizing in their own way.

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Portland City Sights

I'm not a true ice cream fanatic, but we stopped by Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe where I had the best milkshake I've ever tried! We finished the day at the International Rose Test Garden, one of the most beautiful places in Portland!

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Oregon Coast

After a day full of exploring forests, canyons, and lava tubes, we headed west to the coast of Oregon on Sunday morning. Our day was filled with expansive sandy beaches in Seaside, sights of the Pacific Ocean and Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach!