Mt. Hood B&B Summer Wedding
Alex and Nate’s wedding day can only be described as picture-perfect and gorgeous. We began the day documenting the couple getting ready at Governement Camp and then we continued to the venue where the celebration was to be had. The venue, Mt. Hood B&B, is the perfect outdoor location amongst orchards and Mt. Hood standing majestically in the distance for a summer (or winter) wedding. For the outdoor-loving and stylish couple this venue has it all – apple orchards, an INCREDIBLE view of Mt. Hood, chicken coop, swing-set, photographic barn, and vintage furniture like this stunning rose colored couch for stylish photographs. Thoughtful attention to detail by this sweet couple and key elements hand-made by Nate who is a welder and Alex who is a jeweler (they made their own rings!! So much talent!!) made their day truly their own. The newly weds took a spin in a classic car… and I happily accepted the invite to come along and capture those huge grins as the wind blew thru their hair as we drove through the apple orchards. Back at the reception the dessert table celebrated loved ones who have passed away and included their favorite dessert. It was an absolute stunning display. This wonderful couple’s wedding was one for the books. Special thanks for having Brent and I there to tell the story of your day!!!
Gwen Shoemaker is a seasoned professional photographer with 14 years of experience capturing the beauty of human beings all around the world. From Iceland to Antarctica, and Colorado to Bend, Oregon, Gwen’s passion for love and adventure has led her to specialize in wedding photography. Known for her ability to capture moments of raw emotion, she’s been humorously described by a client as an “emotion vulture,” always ready to swoop in and capture the perfect moment. Gwen’s love for travel and new experiences began when she studied abroad in rural Spain at the age of 17 and has since taken her to 15 different countries. Interestingly, it was in the least populated continent, Antarctica, where she found her true love. Gwen seeks to work with clients who share her love for the universe, are madly in love with their partners, and are full of joie de vivre.