Urban Portland Engagement | Alicia & Trenton

An urban Portland engagement session on the waterfront.

Loving this super cute, urban Portland engagement session!

When Alicia first contacted me about photographing her wedding I was so happy. I hopped on a call with her within minutes of receiving her email and I could hear Alicia’s excitement as we chatted about her wedding day for the first time.

Alicia knew they wanted real & honest photos. She knew they wanted amazing food. She knew they wanted a killer experience for her wedding guests. What she didn’t know was where, exactly, their reception would be or how it was all going to work out.

In the end Alicia and Trenton decided on having their ceremony at Cathedral Park (so pretty!) and having the reception at Plaza Del Toro (my fave foodie venue in Portland). Their wedding is going to be so much fun and so damn beautiful!!! I can’t handle it.

Alicia wanted to have their engagement photos taken right away so they could use them to build out their wedding website. Despite the crazy cold weather, we were able to get some really fun images around NW Portland after grabbing a quick bite at Besaws to break the ice. Alicia and Trenton are absolutely adorable together and it was such an honor to take their portraits! I can’t wait to do it all over again on their wedding day. ????

That’s What She Said

Wow, wow, wow! Our engagement photos from Bria are AMAZING. She is so gifted at what she does, and I’m so glad I listened to my gut on working with her to tell our story.

What we were most impressed with is how deeply she listened to us. I was looking for an urban engagement shoot, and Bria took even the faintest ideas I had (from stairs photos, to a certain background wall style, to greenery) and made them a reality. I couldn’t have scoped out a better variety of spots to suit my aesthetic.

Modeling for the first time in our lives was hard because we felt performative and had no idea what we were doing, so to have the photos come out like our authentic, silly, loving selves was really heartwarming. She has an easygoing attitude that puts you at ease yet comes prepared and has a very thoughtful eye for all the details.

Thank you so much, Bria! We will treasure our photos and have so much to work with for our wedding website. Thanks for sticking it out with us in some serious cold too!

Alicia
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Cute engagement portraits in The Solo Club in NW Portland, Oregon by Briana Morrison
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Urban Portland Engagement photographs taken by Briana Morrison
Cute and intimate engagement portraits by the Portland waterfront.
Cute and intimate engagement portraits by the Portland waterfront.
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A cute engaged couple touches noses during their urban Portland engagement session by Briana Morrison.
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From behind the lens to inside the gallery—what an honor to document Mandy Arroyo and her latest show, Tender, now on view at Elle Gallery in Portland through August 24th.

This is our third time working together, and it’s been such a joy to witness her evolution—from designer to full-time painter, and now to exhibiting artist. Mandy paints vibrant local landscapes using acrylics and oil pastels—her work is joyful, vibrant, and full of wonder.

If you’re local, go see it in person. You’ll leave inspired.

Mandy, thank you for trusting me to help share your story. It’s always a gift.

#PortlandArtist #ArtShowPhotography #TenderByMandyArroyo #PortlandGallery #CreativePortraits

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From behind the lens to inside the gallery—what an honor to document Mandy Arroyo and her latest show, Tender, now on view at Elle Gallery in Portland through August 24th. This is our third time working together, and it’s been such a joy to witness her evolution—from designer to full-time painter, and now to exhibiting artist. Mandy paints vibrant local landscapes using acrylics and oil pastels—her work is joyful, vibrant, and full of wonder. If you’re local, go see it in person. You’ll leave inspired. Mandy, thank you for trusting me to help share your story. It’s always a gift. #PortlandArtist #ArtShowPhotography #TenderByMandyArroyo #PortlandGallery #CreativePortraits

Yesterday felt like a dream. Tippy and Nate’s wedding at Timberline Lodge was one of the most peaceful, joy-filled, and magically timed days I’ve ever had the honor of documenting.

The moment we walked into the getting-ready suite, there were friends napping, someone softly strumming an acoustic guitar, and steamy excerpts being read from a romance novel—pure calm and intention.

The day flowed effortlessly. Family portraits were ahead of schedule, the light was stunning, and every moment felt filled with warmth.

During dinner, Nate casually joined the jazz band on drums (as one does), and then we wandered onto the mountain for the most incredible golden hour portraits. It was slow, cinematic, and absolutely perfect.

Tippy & Nate, thank you for including us in your beautiful wedding at Timberline Lodge. 💕

Vendor Team
Venue, Catering, Bar: @timberlinelodge
Event Planner: @weddingplannermorgan
Band: @crosstalk.music
Photographer: @brianamorrisonphoto
Florist: @songbirdfloristry
Makeup: @coreenecollinshair
Cake:@luxesucredesserts

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Yesterday felt like a dream. Tippy and Nate’s wedding at Timberline Lodge was one of the most peaceful, joy-filled, and magically timed days I’ve ever had the honor of documenting. The moment we walked into the getting-ready suite, there were friends napping, someone softly strumming an acoustic guitar, and steamy excerpts being read from a romance novel—pure calm and intention. The day flowed effortlessly. Family portraits were ahead of schedule, the light was stunning, and every moment felt filled with warmth. During dinner, Nate casually joined the jazz band on drums (as one does), and then we wandered onto the mountain for the most incredible golden hour portraits. It was slow, cinematic, and absolutely perfect. Tippy & Nate, thank you for including us in your beautiful wedding at Timberline Lodge. 💕 Vendor Team Venue, Catering, Bar: @timberlinelodge Event Planner: @weddingplannermorgan Band: @crosstalk.music Photographer: @brianamorrisonphoto Florist: @songbirdfloristry Makeup: @coreenecollinshair Cake:@luxesucredesserts

The first time I visited the Pantheon in Rome it was on accident. I stumbled across a colossal building while wandering the alleys and piazzas and figured I should check it out.

There was no line, no tickets, no crowd. The entire experience felt a little surreal.

Ten years later I visit again and now you need tickets to get inside. The sea of people out front is dense with tour guides and panhandling. A little of that magic stolen away.

So the trick is, for the exterior anyway, to visit at dawn. Catch this beauty before the crowds wake up, while the sun stretches over the rooftops to light up the solid marble pillars in golden light.

If you’re planning an elopement, wedding, or honeymoon in Rome, Italy I’d be honored to be your guide and photographer. I can bring you to all the best views and historic locations and know of an excellent private tour guide who can share the history of these beautiful places.

Rome, Italy wedding and portrait photography by Briana Morrison.

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The first time I visited the Pantheon in Rome it was on accident. I stumbled across a colossal building while wandering the alleys and piazzas and figured I should check it out. There was no line, no tickets, no crowd. The entire experience felt a little surreal. Ten years later I visit again and now you need tickets to get inside. The sea of people out front is dense with tour guides and panhandling. A little of that magic stolen away. So the trick is, for the exterior anyway, to visit at dawn. Catch this beauty before the crowds wake up, while the sun stretches over the rooftops to light up the solid marble pillars in golden light. If you’re planning an elopement, wedding, or honeymoon in Rome, Italy I’d be honored to be your guide and photographer. I can bring you to all the best views and historic locations and know of an excellent private tour guide who can share the history of these beautiful places. Rome, Italy wedding and portrait photography by Briana Morrison.
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