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Paul Rich has a natural gift for capturing real moments. Known for his ability to put his subjects at ease, he uses an artist's sense of composition with a technician's knowledge of light. Paul has a talent for quietly capturing the tender vignettes that will evoke the feeling of your event for years to come.

Paul pursued wedding photography at the early age of 13. He began working as a photographer's assistant and photographed his first wedding by the time he turned 18. While earning his degree in photography at Bard College in New York, Paul had the opportunity to study with such notable photographers as Stephen Shore, Larry Fink, Frank Gohlke, and many others.

Category Archives: Weddings

Thu. January 5, 2012

Elizabeth & Nathan | December 17, 2011

Weddings

It has been such a pleasure working with Liz & Nathan throughout the last year in preparation for their big wedding day. I always look forward to weddings in December because they are so unique and oftentimes incorporate elements of the holiday season. Liz & Nathan were married at the elegant Hotel Vintage Plaza in downtown Portland. Their ceremony was held in the intimate setting of the Wine Cellar Room with Roger Moore officiating.

Preparations for the women began with makeup by Nicole Wagner with Powder, Inc. Then, with Susan and her assistant from Blush Bridal Consultation Group at the helm, everything flowed seamlessly. It maximized our time with the couple and allowed us to document away the entire evening. Floral accents throughout the ceremony and reception were provided by Kevan Inouye Private Florist. Guests were treated to an incredible dining experience with Pazzo Ristorante providing the catering.

Congratulations to Liz & Nathan who recently returned from their honeymoon in Maui!

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Wed. December 21, 2011

2012 Bravo Wedding Affair

Weddings

Planning a wedding and looking for ideas or wanting to meet one-on-one with vendors? The Bravo Wedding Affair is truly a unique experience. The best part is we have a limited number of complimentary passes to the show. Contact us for tickets and come see us at the show!!

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Tue. December 6, 2011

Courtney & Ken | November 12, 2011

Weddings

Courtney & Ken were surrounded by their closest friends and family members for an intimate wedding ceremony on November 12, 2011. They exchanged their vows at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Following the ceremony, Courtney & Ken had set aside a couple of hours to go off and have photos taken together. It began with a quick trip over to a local park. Even though it was raining, Courtney & Ken wanted to stick with the original plan that we had developed just prior to the wedding day. Knowing that the two of them are quite adventurous, I came prepared with my favorite umbrella prop. It is a completely transparent bubble umbrella. Any excuse I have to use it, I take.

We captured some very fun photos of Courtney, Ken, and his daughter Avery. But, we still had plenty of time for even more photos and the light was fading fast. I had to think of a good indoor location fast. And it needed to be relatively close by as well because I wanted to maximize the time I had with them for photos. So, we jointly decided on the Benson Hotel in downtown Portland. I just love their lobby area with the fireplace and sweeping staircase. With the session complete, we headed to the Hall Street Grill for a reception dinner with guests.

Congratulations to Courtney & Ken!

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Tue. November 15, 2011

Marlene & Paul | October 15, 2011

Weddings

Marlene and Paul were married on October 15, 2011 at the First Unitarian Church in downtown Portland. Family members arrived early to assist with setup and everything was going smoothly. Conversation started circulating about an Occupy Portland march that was going on and how it may impact guest’s ability to arrive to the church on time. I stepped outside for a moment to grab some exterior shots of the church when all of a sudden, I noticed the Occupy Portland crowd heading toward the church. As they say, “Always expect the unexpected on the wedding day.” This was certainly the case but additionally made for a memorable moment to the day. The march continued on peacefully and gave lots to talk about, but most importantly, the wedding continued on time and without interruption.

During the reception, Paul took a moment to thank all of the guests for attending the wedding and then surprised Marlene by singing her a song. He really got into it and had the guests laughing and singing in unison. Congratulations to Marlene & Paul!

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Tue. November 1, 2011

Allegra & Rick | October 1, 2011

Weddings

Allegra & Rick had a very adventurous outdoor wedding at the wonderful Bridal Veil Lakes in Corbett, OR. The day started off with what appeared to be about a 50/50 chance of rain. The rain was light enough that Allegra & Rick were able to have their first moment and portraits together in all the great locations throughout the property. Guests arrived, some with umbrellas and some without, and found their seats for the ceremony. Allegra was walked by her father along the long row of trees across the back side of the lake for a grand entrance to start the ceremony. The timing was perfect and the setting was absolutely gorgeous.

As Allegra & Rick exchanged their vows, the light sprinkle of rain turned a bit heavy and by the time of their first kiss, the rain was really coming down. It made for a very dramatic exit with the couple laughing and enjoying the classic Northwest rain. What more can you expect right? Then came the decision of whether or not to stay with the original plan of riding across the lake in a canoe. But if you know Allegra & Rick, you know the decision was already made in advance. So, the couple made their way to the canoe and journeyed across the lake to the other side where guests eagerly awaited their arrival. Many had their cameras out capturing the most adventurous couple. The rain was really coming down and Allegra & Rick had their special moment together riding in a canoe.

We met Allegra & Rick through Melissa & Matt (whose wedding we photographed at the very same location just a year before). Melissa & Matt’s wedding has been seen by many as it was featured on Style Unveiled. But what was really neat, was that Matt officiated the wedding! How many people can say they have officiated a wedding at the same location that they were married?

Congratulations to Allegra & Rick! See more highlights from the wedding by checking out this sneak peek slideshow.