Jingzi Photography Photo Journal

Katie & Dave’s Wedding at the Black Butte Ranch

August 16, 2008 – 5:17 pm

I was introduced to Katie and Dave by Dave’s cousin Erin whose wedding I photographed last summer. This wedding was quite a special event for me as I got to see my favorite Ellingson family again.

I started to get to know Katie and Dave a bit from our engagement shoot last fall. That day they had on the same khaki pants and shoes, both tucked hands in their pockets and sat with their legs crossed. They look like good buddies, so naturally compatible.

Their wedding at the Black Butte Ranch was gorgeous with a lot of personal touches.

Some endearing father & daughter moments…

Their dog “Bu” was under the spotlight too! Dave’s grandpa must be happy now! :))

Katie & Dave carved their names into the trellis on top of which is a birdhouse built by Dave’s grandpa.

And here are Erin & Mark who got married just a year ago and they have their names on this trellis too! Quite a historic moment for the family!

The Ellingson family - it’s so great to see you guys again!

I’ll leave this post with one final image that came from my antique Diana camera. I hope it stands the test of time…

Congratulations, Katie and Dave!

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in wedding | Tagged Black Butte Ranch, Central Oregon, wedding | no comments Add a Comment

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

Nora and Gary got hitched!

August 1, 2008 – 1:00 am

It all started from a pickup line “My belt buckle is better than yours!” from a Halloween party five years ago. The costumes were supposed to be disguising but Nora and Gary found each other anyway! They got married at the McMenamin’s Cornelius Pass Road House last weekend. It was a very memorable event, fun, genuine and heartfelt.

Gary built this ring box from scratch while Nora was out of town. Wow!

Nora got dressed in a little cottage and Gary came over to see her…he teared up at the door. I didn’t want to spoil the moment so these were shot outside through the window:

Receiving advice from their parents at the ceremony

If you could guess what the chapstick was for…

A victorious moment at the pronouncement of becoming husband and wife.

Some private moments post ceremony

Everyone from the wedding would recall this moment very well - Gary gave the wildest garter toss! It was awesome!!!

I can’t post enough photos about this wedding but this is the Nora and Gary whom I have come to know…

They are playful and genuine, so easy to be around with that I felt like I was just with friends. Yet at the same time they are sincere and serious, to each other and to the people around them. Their wedding was an emotional melting pot - laughters and tears all cooking at the same time.

Congratulations, Nora and Gary!

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in wedding | Tagged McMenamin's Cornelius Pass Road House, wedding | 6 comments Add a Comment

Alison Saalbach Core -

Nora,
Your wedding photos are beautiful! You and Gary look so happy and in love. I wish you both much joy and happiness in your marriage.

Love,
Alison
Marcia Wagner -

I love the orange! The photos are absolutely beautiful! I wish you and Gary years of love and happiness.

Sincerely,

Marcia
Danielle DeGarie -

Nora and Gary,
How lucky am I to have been there that night you two met?! Nora in your cowgirl/sherif outfit, and gary in your “DPSB” sweater. I’ll never forget walking into the room and seeing Nora surrounded by all the boys at the party and admiring her “belt buckle”!
And now I feel like a sack of potatoes all over again (note: my costume at party) for not making it to your wedding. It was beautiful and it moved me to tears. You are such a beautiful couple and I miss you so much.
Congratulations!
Danielle DeGarie -

This is us Halloween night ‘03
Maureen Forrest -

Nora and Gary, your photos capture your love and caring for each other. I wish you a lifetime of fun and happiness. The wedding pictures are spectacular, but I am certain the event far exceeded them. Congratulations. One thought, where is that buckle now? Maureen (Nora’s second mom in high school)
Sheri Morgan -

Very beautiful bride, most handsome groom…you can tell that your two hearts were meant to be one! Congratulations and many wishes for the best years yet to come!

Thanks for sharing your pictures, they are beautiful as I am sure the wedding was.

Again, congratulations Nora and Gary!

Darcia and Robert at the Bridal Veil Lakes

July 24, 2008 – 12:20 am

Darcia and Robert’s wedding was a very memorable one, beautiful inside out. It took place at the gorgeous Bridal Veil Lakes, with magnificent scenery all around. Their ceremony was filled with love, joy and pride. Darcia and Robert couldn’t shake off their smiles, and their beer. :))

Darcia started her day at the Akemi Salon. Denise, her stylist, was a fun gal to be around.

Taking a beer break before the ceremony… that’s the Darcia I know!

Robert and Darcia just couldn’t stop laughing!

Sweeping view of the gorge…and we used it as our backdrop for the photo booth.

Here come the bride and groom.

The kids had a blast too…the boys played hard while the girls seemed more introspective.

Canoe ride was a big hit!

You know you got a party when your grandma was booty shaking!

Everyone had a GREAT time …what more can you ask for?

Congratulations, Darcia and Robert!

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in lifestyle portrait, wedding | Tagged Akemi Salon, Bridal Veil Lakes, wedding | no comments Add a Comment

Lani & Ben’s wedding

July 11, 2008 – 12:56 am

Lani and Ben are my neighbors…well, I mean we all live very close to our favorite Stacco Gelato. They got married over the July 4th weekend. I’m in the process of sorting through their photos and can’t wait to share a few here.

They asked me to take their “engagement” photos when they played Frisbee. They were not that “cozy” but you can see why they are a good match in real action!

Ben can jump…

…and Lani can run!

Lani & Ben first had a traditional ceremony at her parents’ house, followed by a big celebration at the Armory the next day. Their ceremony demonstrated Vietnamese & Buddhist traditions.

I finally got some cozy photos of Lani & Ben.

Lani looked stunning in her dresses. Style & Make-up by Tiffani & Kari at Salon Capelli.

The Armory looks magnificent at every turn. The catering was provided by Simpatica and wedding coordination by Creations by Ly

Lovely (& tasty) details: flora design by Blum and wedding cake by Dream Cakes.

No wedding photos are complete without some family portraits. This one is my favorite.

Grandma is so kind. She takes care of people. At Lani’s wedding, she insisted that we ate with her at her table and that we taste some cake. At the end of the wedding I sat down next to her for a few minutes. She held my hands tight and that reminded me of my grandma. It was a great moment.

Congratulations, Lani, Ben and your families!

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in lifestyle portrait, wedding | Tagged Portland Center Stage, Vietnamese, wedding | 1 comments Add a Comment

Brian -

I love the picture of Lani and Ben in the stairwell. All these photos make them seem like movie stars.

“Live Slow, Sail Fast” - Pam & Robert’s engagement session

July 1, 2008 – 10:43 am

One thing I love about the engagement sessions is that we enjoy a lot of freedom to get real and play. It’s often the time I really start to get to know a couple. Every couple is different and it’s just wonderful to document a slice of their life through photographs. This time Pam and Robert invited me to join them on their sailboat. Not much wind for sailing that night but we cruised in the beautiful sunset with Mt. Hood in the backdrop. It was lovely.

Robert’s mom sent him this awesome T-shirt that he had on.

Ah, I know they wouldn’t mind a little humor… :))

A splash of fun…

I snapped this shot at the end of our trip when everyone (including me) thought we were done. Robert was taking down the sail and I caught the gaze of Pam. This is my favorite picture as it’s just so real - the way Pam looked at Robert in that moment was so intense and it spoke volume.

Play time with Holga! I love those vintage cameras for they render images in a timeless feel…a dreamy and aged tone. It’s refreshing and liberating, after shooting lots of clear & sharp images. I crave something less precise, less obvious, not all the answers written on the picture and leaving us some space to linger.

Pam is from California and Robert is from England. They first met in New Zealand and now lives in Portland. What brought them together? From what I can tell is this shared zest for life and adventure. They are going to take their honeymoon sailing across Atlantic!

Congrats, Pam & Robert! I’m very honored to be your photographer and I look forward to hanging out on the boat again!

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in lifestyle portrait, wedding | Tagged columbia river, engagement portrait, lifestyle portrait, sailing | no comments Add a Comment

Nora and Gary @ the farmer’s market

May 27, 2008 – 10:23 am

Nora and Gary picked out a very Portlandian venue for their engagement session - the Saturday Farmer’s Market. We rose and shined, arrived at the market even before some farmers did. While farmers were still setting up we strolled along the park blocks, taking in a variety of architecture as our backdrop: church, museum, theater, and just some brick walls.

In front of the art museum…

And the concert hall…

I love this one as it just happened…

And this is magical - I couldn’t have asked for better luck with this orange light rail train! Nora & Gary look so amazing…

Back to the market, they lost no time to taste all the yummy food…

And they certainly have nailed their wedding dance…

Nora had an idea for her next costume party…

Walking down the “aisle”, Nora wore a gorgeous smile and a huge bouquet…Gary looked very content with his smaller “bouquet”.

Gary found this recessed wall. Looks very cool, isn’t it?

It’s quiet funny that I’m posting these images as quickly as I can, as I’m in the airport lounge and technically I’m supposed to board the plane now. But I’m eager to show what a fun time we had at the market! Got to run, but, congrats, Nora & Gary!

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in lifestyle portrait, wedding | Tagged engagement session, Saturday Farmer's Market | 1 comments Add a Comment

Sheree McCommon -

Hey Guy’s,
The pictures are awesome and so unique. I know you are getting excited.
Congratulations
Love, Sheree

Taya and Bryan’s “hot” engagement session

May 21, 2008 – 3:23 pm

It was a sizzling hot Friday afternoon with record high temperature at 97 F. But that didn’t intimidate Taya and Bryan. “It’ll be perfect!” they said.

It was perfect. The heat didn’t bother us. Instead, it worked to our advantage. We were among the only few strolling around the Esplanade that is usually active with people. I was able to witness how thoughtful Bryan is for taking good care of Taya in the heat. The session moved itself along, at a gentle pace that allowed us to surrender to the moments. It was incredible.

Lingering around a Max station, they looked so lovely…

Some fascinating architecture as backdrop

The wind flared up her dress, just at the moment that I prayed for it!

“… look into each other’s eyes and say everything without ever saying a word…”

Taya and Bryan, thanks for being so brave and so cool in the heat! I look forward to your wedding at the Rhododendron Garden.

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in lifestyle portrait, wedding | Tagged engagement session, Esplanade, lifestyle portrait | no comments Add a Comment

Stacy and Shawn’s engagement session

May 14, 2008 – 4:16 pm

Stacy and Shawn are one of the few couples who are not morning persons but signed up for an early morning engagement session. That’s smart as they had the Washington Park all to themselves! They are sweet, playful and very outdoorsy. It’s just so fun hanging out with them, and before I realized, whole three hours had slipped away - wow!

Here are some of my favorites, just to show what a fun couple they are.

I asked Stacy what Shawn was whispering and she said “you don’t want to know!”
A glimpse through the woods…

They were heading out fishing that afternoon. Hey guys, hope you caught a lot of fish! I look forward to hanging out again on your wedding day!

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in lifestyle portrait, wedding | no comments Add a Comment

Mr. and Mrs. Harris - 2

April 7, 2008 – 11:07 am

The florists from Fusion the Art of Flowers created these gorgeous centerpieces - each table presents a unique twist

The cake from La Joconde Cake is a treat for the eyes and the taste bud!

Love Denise’ look! Classy and effortlessly elegant. Dress by Lena Medoyeff and hair design by Summer at the Tiger Tiger Salon

And our fabulous impromptu event coordinator Gayle Karen Young who made everything come together smoothly.

Share This

By Jingzi | Posted in wedding | Tagged Fusion the Art of Flowers, La Joconde Cake, Lena Medoyeff, Tiger Tiger Salon, wedding | 1 comments Add a Comment

Jordan -

Beautiful shots! You have an awesome eye for details as well. Love the cake
- Jordan

Mr. and Mrs. Harris

March 30, 2008 – 12:31 pm

Denise Abergel & Bill Harris got married over the Easter weekend. They held a small & intimate wedding at their house, followed by a big celebration at the Governor Hotel the next day. I’m sharing a few images from the moments that captivated me. It’s all about family, friends, and love.

Denise playing with her grand-daughter

At every turn and glance she is a natural model…

An emotional moment, right before her first meeting with Bill.

Capturing a private meeting is always challenging. Where should I hide? After taking a few photos from an adjacent room, I stepped outside and caught a glimpse of what’s inside through the window: