Category Archives: commitment ceremonies

Amber & Laurel: the wedding!

08.16.12

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of capturing Amber & Laurels lovely afternoon wedding. It was a warm, but sweet day. The wedding & reception at one of my favorite places in the world Champoege State Park. Amber & Laurel are history lovers, and chose this historical site because of it important in...

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Marcy & Dylan can throw a wedding!

06.13.12

It really was my pleasure to capture Marcy & Dylan’s amazing and joyous wedding last month. The whole day from beginning to end was full of upbeat music, many smiles and so much love. Their ceremony was one of the most moving, entertaining & poignant I have ever had the pleasure to witness. Marcy & Dylan...

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Evan & Devin the big day!

10.31.11

I just adore Evan & Devin. From our first meeting over a glass of wine to the last photo of their big day they were nothing short of fabulous to work with. These two have that special, mixture of completely in love, and cheese ball antics that was so fun to capture. You might remember...

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Rachelle + Courtney = Love

07.07.11

Rachelle emailed me a while back to inquire about engagement photos. You see her her girlfriend had just proposed and they were over the moon excited to celebrate. After chatting via email for a while I could tell I was going to like these two, they were sweet, funny and over the top in LOVE....

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LeahJuly 7, 2011 - 4:52 pm
So stinkin’ cute, and beautiful photography! The pictures are marvelous!!!
Megan P.July 7, 2011 - 5:01 pm
I’M THE FIRST ONE! YAHOO!! I have to say, these photos are so happy and wonderful. Emily, you really captured their personalities and their love for one another!! Gorgeous.
livJuly 7, 2011 - 6:44 pm
i love this set!
LaurelJuly 7, 2011 - 6:59 pm
I love it! Absolutely Beautiful! 🙂
CharliRaeJuly 7, 2011 - 7:16 pm
Love, love, love! Both of you are so beautiful, inside and out!!! Congrats again!
Heather PackerJuly 7, 2011 - 7:17 pm
Beautiful! Really looking forward to my engagement shoot next week now! 🙂
KeeleyJuly 7, 2011 - 7:28 pm
Beautiful couple and beautiful photos!
shannonJuly 7, 2011 - 8:13 pm
Love these pictures! So artsy and oh so much love…
ShawnaJuly 7, 2011 - 8:16 pm
Emily you did a beautiful job on these pictures. Rachelle is like a sister to me and it makes me cry to see her so happy!! Great job!
Courtney JJuly 7, 2011 - 8:35 pm
I love the pictures Emily! Thanks for being so wonderful.
DianaJuly 7, 2011 - 9:39 pm
These look wonderful. I love how you capture the two of them
Sarah CostaJuly 8, 2011 - 10:34 am
These are incredible. So much emotion, just gorgeous couple and images
EricaJuly 8, 2011 - 4:04 pm
Very cute, you look very happy, congratulations!
LaurieJuly 11, 2011 - 12:27 am
Love these! Great work.
LillyJuly 12, 2011 - 10:33 am
Man, these women are so incredibly stylish. Especially love those green shoes on the lady with the short hair. Emily, I know you’re amazing, but this is such a handsome couple, I bet it would have been harder work to make them look bad! Love the smiles too, of course. You do always capture those smiles 🙂
SarahJuly 13, 2011 - 11:22 am
Love these!
AishlingJuly 15, 2011 - 10:04 am
What a gorgeous couple! You can see their love and spirit shine through these photographs. Congrats to Courtney and Rachelle on your engagement!
TerriJuly 15, 2011 - 10:31 pm
Beautiful pictures. They really show how much this couple cares for each other. <3
AnnieJuly 16, 2011 - 8:18 pm
Wow, such talent! These pics are adorable. Courtney and Rachelle look so happy! Way to capture the love, Emily! 🙂
Lindsay ClarkJuly 17, 2011 - 9:03 pm
You two are so great together and I’m glad you found a photographer to really help capture the love you two have! See you soon!!
SarahJuly 18, 2011 - 12:20 pm
Stunning and gorgeous girls. Love the green shoes! Can’t wait for the wedding photos. 😉
KarissaJuly 18, 2011 - 7:02 pm
Gorgeous! You ladies look so in love! Congrats!
JohannaJuly 19, 2011 - 1:57 pm
Beautiful pictures. The colors against the rainy backdrop are gorgeous.
Georgia RuthJuly 20, 2011 - 12:52 pm
Ummmm you two are beautiful together! I am so happy for you! These pictures are stunning!
GibbsJuly 20, 2011 - 1:34 pm
These are the sweetest, trendiest engagement photos ever. I love you two to the moon and back, and I love emily g’s entire portfolio. I can’t stop stalking the website!
KelleyJuly 20, 2011 - 2:05 pm
Love love LOVE these! 🙂
QuinlynJuly 20, 2011 - 2:32 pm
They are amazing!!! You really captured their spirit in the photos 🙂
Geena GlaserJuly 20, 2011 - 9:29 pm
These pictures are incredible, perfectly capturing both of your beauty, love, and of course individualism. I feel the love in the tiniest details of how you’re holding each others’ fingers. I love you both so much. Excellent work, Emily.
KatieJuly 22, 2011 - 10:26 am
Aw, I love you guys! So sweet! Emily – You really captured their happiness in these photos! C&R – you ladies are beautiful!
PamelaJuly 25, 2011 - 1:46 pm
What a way to brighten up a rainy day! These are simply beautiful pictures! Congratulations, ladies! Thanks, Emily, for sharing these girls with us. :o)
JenniferSeptember 13, 2011 - 10:55 pm
I truly loved the captures you did with your pictures, everything tells a story and I love seeing a story being told in the picture!!
gay wedding photographer Portland oregon | oregon wedding & baby photographer emily g photographySeptember 20, 2012 - 9:44 am
[…] might remember two from their super fun engagement session last year. Since then I have had a ton of fun getting to know these two. They are truly two […]

Evan + Devin = Love

07.03.11

Evan, Devin and I have been talking for quite a while not about their October commitment ceremony at the beautiful Portland Art Museum. I love my job, talking about flowers, food & reception details over wine and cheese with fabulous clients, it just does not get much better! I am so looking forward to their...

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livJuly 3, 2011 - 12:07 pm
<3
CharlotteJuly 3, 2011 - 12:28 pm
Awesome shots, as usual Emily. I love the colors and that the pups got in a few pics as well.
Iwalani CarrJuly 3, 2011 - 5:31 pm
Nice. I particularly like the feel of the large color image, second one up from the bottom. Could two people look more meant for each other? Can’t wait to see more from the big event!
HeleneJuly 4, 2011 - 1:50 pm
love the black and white one with them laughing (top right) above the colored one….priceless!
Denise HobbsJuly 4, 2011 - 4:50 pm
Beautiful photos of Evan and my brother Devin. Great location! Good work Emily G!
Shelly WernerJuly 5, 2011 - 6:47 am
Those are amazing shots- so happy for you both!
Brian BaileyJuly 5, 2011 - 8:23 am
Very nice shots especially the second from the bottom is my fav. The black and white photos are also quite nice as well.
TiffanyJuly 5, 2011 - 9:47 am
These pictures are AMAZING and really show the love that you have for each other!!
AaronJuly 5, 2011 - 10:40 am
Really nice pictures. Hope the planning is going well.
Kasaan SteigenJuly 5, 2011 - 11:17 am
I love these pictures. They are so personal, warm and intimate but still have a very polished, artistic look. Love the compositions overall. Really nice work. I would be happy to recommend you – wish we were in Portland to get our pictures done…

And the subjects are so obviously in love – can’t wait for the big day!
AngieJuly 5, 2011 - 1:51 pm
I love the ones at the very bottom with the babies. They look so cute, they are pro’s like they have been doing that for years.
lindseyJuly 5, 2011 - 10:00 pm
Love the photos! They are fabulous 🙂 I can’t wait to see the rest and what the ceremony photos will look like
JeanetteJuly 6, 2011 - 9:21 pm
What amazing pictures my dear friends!!!! I can not wait to see you both in October. Love the pictures!!!
JohnJuly 6, 2011 - 9:32 pm
Great pictures!!! I wish I was as good looking as you guys! 🙂
JeanetteJuly 6, 2011 - 9:35 pm
I love your pictures!! I really like how all of the boys were involved. Can’t wait to see you both in October! 🙂
neil bohneJuly 6, 2011 - 10:14 pm
Great pics you guys.
MattJuly 6, 2011 - 10:22 pm
My fav is the pulled back black and white, but they all look great!!
Marybeth CarrJuly 7, 2011 - 7:23 am
I love these pictures!! My favorite is the black and white of you two laughing. I can’t wait for the big day!! I miss you guys.
Kathy DemianewJuly 7, 2011 - 7:34 am
Awesome pics! Miss seeing you guys. Maybe at RoundUp? Hear this Devin?
Kim BaileyJuly 7, 2011 - 10:31 am
Amazing pics of amazing guys. It’s difficult to say this one or that one is the best but……..if I have to…….I like the large black and white one with you in the field. You could do that one again on an anniversary. XO
KJJuly 9, 2011 - 10:51 am
You can just see the love in these pictures. Hard to choose a favorite, they’re all so good.
paula martinJuly 9, 2011 - 7:18 pm
Fantasic photo’s of a great couple
we wish them all best for many more years
SandraJuly 11, 2011 - 12:16 pm
Great pictures! What great memories of your wonderful life together!
matthew gaustadJuly 12, 2011 - 10:32 am
These look great! Congratulations guys!
Ralph WilliamsJuly 12, 2011 - 11:06 am
I like the far left photo on the bridge best. Great photos of two wonderful boys. Good job, Emily!
Teryl WilliamsJuly 12, 2011 - 11:12 am
Wonderful photos at a beautiful location! I like the closeup of the happy couple sitting in the grass. Great photos, Emily! Looking forward to the celebration of love our two sons share.
Sandra and JoshJuly 12, 2011 - 6:44 pm
We are so happy for you both! The photos are amazing. We love the black and white on the right side with both of you sharing a laugh.
Kes JoergJuly 14, 2011 - 11:14 am
Congrats to both of you. All of the photos look amazing, but my favorite is the large black and white photo with both of you standing in the meadow. Such a great couple. Can’t wait for your big day.
ReikoJuly 14, 2011 - 12:26 pm
What wonderful pictures!! Can’t wait ’till October!
Jillian Waffle-OsbornJuly 14, 2011 - 5:47 pm
OMG….I love these! What great pictures. It is about time that you got your pictures taken. My favorite is the last one with the two of you at the fence with the dogs. Love you lots! Can’t wait until October.
DawnJuly 18, 2011 - 10:14 am
Wow! What a fun love! They are beautiful pictures-great energy.
Karen SunseriJuly 18, 2011 - 7:58 pm
These pictures are just fabulous! I love the black and whites…and, of course, the photos with the doggies! You both look very much in love. Congratulations! Love, Karen
DeidreJuly 19, 2011 - 7:58 pm
These are gorgeous! Photography is stunning and I cannot wait to see you two in October.
gay wedding portland oregon | oregon wedding & baby photographer emily g photographyOctober 31, 2011 - 1:33 pm
[…] in love, and cheese ball antics that was so fun to capture. You might remember our fun rural engagement session not too long ago. Well just a few short weeks ago they made things official with a lovely intimate […]
waiting for baby girl… | oregon wedding & baby photographer emily g photographyJanuary 9, 2013 - 10:52 pm
[…] big day, I just knew these two would be wonderful. I had a great time capturing their love during a fun engagement session a few years back. And then the over the top fabulous big day too of course. So when Evan […]
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[…] it off, and I knew I NEEDED to be their photographer. Lucky for me the duo hired me to shoot their engagement session and big day. The whole thing was a whirl wind of fun. So when last year Evan told me they […]