Lindsay, Author at Lindsay Blair Photography

Hoyt Arboretum Portland Oregon Engagement Photos

Posted on August 24, 2019 | by Lindsay

When Jenna, Michael and I were discussing locations for their engagement session, I knew Hoyt Arboretum would be the perfect backdrop. Located just outside downtown Portland Oregon, this location is the perfect location for a “forest” vibe in photos. This was the first time I photographed at Hoyt Arboretum and it definitely will not be the last! We knew that we wanted to have a PNW vibe to their session, I don’t think we could have picked a better spot in the Portland area.

Let’s talk about Michael and Jenna! Holy moly did these two nail their engagement session! They recently moved to Portland from the Bay Area, and were so much fun to photograph. I met them at a local wedding show (if you haven’t already connected to The Art of Weddings Portland, I highly suggest you do!), and I hit it off with them instantly. Michael and Jenna have a modern day love story, meeting online back in San Francisco. Michael appreciated how simple it was getting to know Jenna, and Jenna was excited that Michael looked like his profile photos! One of their favorite things to do as a couple is explore good restaurants! These two knew of restaurants in the Portland area that I have never heard of!

I am so excited to photograph Michael and Jenna’s wedding in just a few short weeks from now at Union Pine! One of the many reasons I love to photograph engagement sessions is because I get to learn so much about a couple before their wedding day. I’m so glad we were able to get these photos done before their big day! Congrats on your engagement Michael & Jenna! Thanks for exploring Hoyt Arboretum with me!

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Maysara Winery Willamette Valley Wedding

Posted on August 3, 2019 | by Lindsay

When Ajay & Lindsay told me that their wedding would be at Maysara Winery, I may have actually squealed. As you will see, this venue is BREATHTAKING. It has been on my photographer’s bucket list for some time now, and it most definitely did not disappoint! During their search, Lindsay and Ajay looked at other venues in Oregon wine country and found themselves not able to forget the way Maysara Winery made them feel. It just felt right! As I always do the first time I photograph at a venue, I familiarized myself with the grounds before the wedding. I was in such awe of the architecture and the feeling of being in Italy, not Oregon. It’s fair to say that this is now one of my top favorite venues!

Wedding venue aside, Lindsay (who spells her name the way that I do- a rarity!) & Ajay are such a fun, laid back, AMAZING couple. After their engagement session in the Columbia River Gorge last summer, I couldn’t wait for their wedding. I knew it would be full of laughter (as you can tell by the photos, Ajay is quite funny), and Lindsay is his perfect match. Getting to spend time with these two over the last year and a half has been really enjoyable, and it was so great to meet their wonderful friends and family. Lindsay put so much effort into this day and it was evident. I feel so honored to have been a part of their wedding.

While Lindsay’s exceptional planning and organizing skills were a huge part of this day coming to fruition, it takes a village. The vendor team behind Lindsay & Ajay’s wedding was nothing short of fantastic. As a photographer, I want to give a big thank you to Hanna at Maysara Winery for escorting us around the vineyard at sunset. There are 532 acres of vineyard at Maysara, and her efforts resulted in some pretty epic sunset photos! Thank you so much! Please see the list below for the other vendors who participated.

Congrats Ajay & Lindsay! I am so excited about your future as husband and wife!

Venue: Maysara Winery & Momtazi Vineyards
Hair & Makeup: Olivia Hawthorne
Coordination: J29 Events
Video: Kevin Ryan Films
Flowers: Bella Bloom Florals
Catering: Pearl Catering
Dress: Anna’s Bridal
Tux: INDOCHINO
Rentals: The Party Place and Sperry Tents Oregon
Signs: Letters & Dust
S’mores: 1927 S’mores Company

DJ: John Ross Music and Production

Diablo Lake North Cascades National Park Engagement Photos

Posted on August 3, 2019 | by Lindsay

When I first saw Diablo Lake, located in North Cascades National Park, I KNEW I had to photograph a couple there. The turquoise and blue water, and a beautiful mountain range in the background make the perfect backdrop for an epic engagement session. Living in Portland Oregon, I knew I would have to find the right couple willing to make the trip.

Kelsey & Carnegie (seriously, coolest name) are getting married this winter in Hawaii! When we first spoke, they expressed the desire to have engagement photos that had a PNW vibe. When I told them about Diablo Lake and sent some photos for them to see, I think they may have been just as excited! Even though it would mean making a seven-hour car ride there and back (on the same day), they were on board. The stars aligned, and we made it happen. I am so incredibly thankful that my couples love adventures as much as I do.

Normally, I love to take the opportunity to travel with couples who hire me to photograph their engagement sessions. Kelsey & Carnegie traveled from the coast (where they live), and we decided to meet in the small (but adorable!) town of Marblemount. It was so wonderful to finally meet these two in person. We spent months planning this session, so it was great to finally meet in person. After we grabbed some dinner, we headed out to our final destination. When we arrived at Diablo Lake, we were in absolute awe. The photos that I have seen just couldn’t do it justice. We had perfect weather, an amazing sunset. Kelsey & Carnegie were such a blast to work with and NAILED their engagement session. I’m so happy they went on this adventure with me and wish them the best!

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Mt. Hood Organic Farms Wedding

Posted on July 24, 2019 | by Lindsay

I can’t say enough about how amazing a day at Mt. Hood Organic Farms is! When I first meet L & E, I knew that their wedding day would be filled with so much laughter. One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is getting to know my couples through the process of photographing engagement sessions and planning along with them their wedding day photography.

When you have your engagement photos taken (and I highly recommend you do), you quickly learn that it is a bonding experience between you and your photographer. You are both getting to know each other and start to become comfortable with each other. I love the feeling of walking into the wedding day feeling more like a friend than a vendor. This mutual feeling will also show in your face through your photos. L & E were no exception and I was so excited and honored to be a part of their day. It is so obvious that these two are loved by so many. As with any wedding I photograph, I am genuinely a little sad when it is over because I look forward to these weddings from the time they are booked. Both E & L were so much fun to work with through this entire experience!

In addition, Mt. Hood Organic Farms was the PERFECT venue choice for their celebration! This place quickly become one of my favorite venues to photograph, and the staff there is nothing short of outstanding. The unobstructed view of Mt. Hood is absolutely stunning. A big thank you to the vendors that made this day as perfect as it was! Please see the list below for vendor information, I highly recommend each and every person on this list! Congrats to L&E!

Venue: Mt. Hood Organic Farms

Hair & Makeup: Kirstie Wight

Dress: BHLDN

DJ: John Ross Music and Production

Photo Booth: The Foto Bus

Caterer: Cultivate Catering

Flowers: Lucy’s Informal Flowers

Cake: Windflower Cakes

Desserts & Pastries: Pine Street Bakery

Hug Point Oregon Coast Engagement Photos

Posted on May 27, 2019 | by Lindsay

It wasn’t until I became a wedding photographer that I learned of Hug Point, located near Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast. Since discovering it, it has quickly become one of my FAVORITE places to photograph couples for engagement sessions. When Nick and Jennifer expressed the desire to have both forest and beach as the backdrop for their photos, I knew the perfect spot: Hug Point!

Aside from the obvious beauty of this location, it is also conveniently located near one of my favorite breweries (a little plug for Pelican brewery here), so we took full advantage and made a little pit stop along the way. One of my favorite things to do with my couples before an engagement session is to stop for happy hour before their session! It gives us an opportunity to catch up and relax before we start shooting. I love getting to know their stories. Nick and Jennifer are a modern-day romance, initially meeting online. When I asked Nick what made Jennifer different, he recalled that on their first date she stood in line with him when he went to order their 2nd round of beers. So often it’s the little things that make all the difference!

These two moved to Portland Oregon recently and are enjoying exploring all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. They love to travel and do it as often as possible. I really enjoyed spending the day with them and exploring Hug Point, and we couldn’t have asked for a better spring day at the Oregon Coast. I can’t wait for their wedding this September at Bridal Veil! Congrats to Nick and Jennifer on their engagement!