The Art of Joy - Portland Wedding Photographer http://www.theartofjoy.biz The Art of Joy highlights the latest wedding and portrait commissions by AJ's Studio Tue, 21 May 2013 20:03:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Generations & Traditions | Lifestyle Wedding Photography http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/05/21/generations-traditions/ http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/05/21/generations-traditions/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 20:03:40 +0000 amy http://www.theartofjoy.biz/?p=11383 We recently had the pleasure of documenting Katie and Jeff’s wedding at the beautiful Madeline Parrish.  We’ll have more about the story of their day soon, but some of the most sentimental and impactful moments came before the the formals or ceremony even began.  While getting ready, Katie chose to honor the generations of women [...]

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]]> We recently had the pleasure of documenting Katie and Jeff’s wedding at the beautiful Madeline Parrish.  We’ll have more about the story of their day soon, but some of the most sentimental and impactful moments came before the the formals or ceremony even began.  While getting ready, Katie chose to honor the generations of women who came before her by carrying momentos from their weddings.

 

Great Grandma’s Handkerchief

 

Grandma’s Garter

 

Lace from Mom’s Wedding Dress

 

And Katie’s very own special touch!

 

 

Family details weren’t the only important tradition for Katie.  We learned that at every wedding, the family gathers and sings “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver.

I never found out why,  or how the tradition came to be – but it was darling!

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]]> We celebrated the end of Kathy’s journey through treatment and the beginning of that of a cancer survivor.  Here are some of my favorites.

 

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]]> http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/04/09/cam-and-mikes-wedding-teaser-trailer/feed/ 2 Hello Landen * Lifestyle Children’s Photography http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/26/hello-landen-lifestyle-childrens-photography/ http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/26/hello-landen-lifestyle-childrens-photography/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:01:15 +0000 amy http://www.theartofjoy.biz/?p=11313 Last week I headed out to King City to meet a new friend. This is Landen! Landen definitely put the joy in my day! Thanks buddy!

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]]> Last week I headed out to King City to meet a new friend. This is Landen!


Landen definitely put the joy in my day! Thanks buddy!

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]]> http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/26/hello-landen-lifestyle-childrens-photography/feed/ 1 Coming soon – Cam & Mike’s First-Day-of-Spring Wedding! http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/25/coming-soon-cam-mikes-first-day-of-spring-wedding/ http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/25/coming-soon-cam-mikes-first-day-of-spring-wedding/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:47:01 +0000 amy http://www.theartofjoy.biz/?p=11309 Cam and Mike were married on the first day of Spring.  What a fabulous day to kick off our wedding season!

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]]> Cam and Mike were married on the first day of Spring.  What a fabulous day to kick off our wedding season!

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]]> http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/25/coming-soon-cam-mikes-first-day-of-spring-wedding/feed/ 0 Friday Favorite http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/22/friday-favorite-4/ http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/22/friday-favorite-4/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:33:19 +0000 amy http://www.theartofjoy.biz/?p=11282 One of my all time favorites – because I LOVE  fun wedding parties!

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]]> http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/22/friday-favorite-4/feed/ 0 The Details – Getting Ready http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/20/the-details-getting-ready/ http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/20/the-details-getting-ready/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:53:05 +0000 amy http://www.theartofjoy.biz/?p=11253 Once of my favorite challenges I give myself is to be able to tell a story in just the details.  Bridal prep is one of my favorite times to do this. Details are beautiful, but we’ll catch you in the moment of your bridal prep as well. Trisha’s hair and make up was flawless thanks [...]

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]]> Once of my favorite challenges I give myself is to be able to tell a story in just the details.  Bridal prep is one of my favorite times to do this.

Details are beautiful, but we’ll catch you in the moment of your bridal prep as well.

Trisha’s hair and make up was flawless thanks to the talent of Nicole Wagner at Powder Inc!

Thanks for making our job so easy, Nicole!

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]]> http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/20/the-details-getting-ready/feed/ 1 It’s Back – Tuesday Shoesday http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/19/its-back-tuesday-shoesday/ http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/19/its-back-tuesday-shoesday/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:29:35 +0000 amy http://www.theartofjoy.biz/?p=11237 Loved our brides’ shoes in the 2012 season!   At Jen and Ty’s wedding we learned that your can have comfort AND bling!

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]]> Loved our brides’ shoes in the 2012 season!   At Jen and Ty’s wedding we learned that your can have comfort AND bling!

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]]> http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/19/its-back-tuesday-shoesday/feed/ 0 The Joy of 2012 – Valerie and Mike are Married at the Hotel deLuxe http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/11/the-joy-of-2012-valerie-and-mike-are-married-at-the-hotel-deluxe/ http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/11/the-joy-of-2012-valerie-and-mike-are-married-at-the-hotel-deluxe/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:49:33 +0000 amy http://www.theartofjoy.biz/?p=11189 Valerie and Mike’s wedding was fabulous all the way around – from a wonderful photo session at the Pittock Mansion to the candle lit ceremony and sumptuous reception at the Hotel deLuxe. Thanks to Gabrielle from Black Swan Events. When we work with Gab, we know that no stone is left unturned to ensure a [...]

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]]> Valerie and Mike’s wedding was fabulous all the way around – from a wonderful photo session at the Pittock Mansion to the candle lit ceremony and sumptuous reception at the Hotel deLuxe.

Thanks to Gabrielle from Black Swan Events. When we work with Gab, we know that no stone is left unturned to ensure a flawless day!
More of Valerie and Mike’s wedding on their Teaser Trailer Slideshow!

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]]> http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/11/the-joy-of-2012-valerie-and-mike-are-married-at-the-hotel-deluxe/feed/ 0 The Joy of Bridesmaids http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/07/the-joy-of-bridesmaids/ http://www.theartofjoy.biz/2013/03/07/the-joy-of-bridesmaids/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:37:47 +0000 amy http://www.theartofjoy.biz/?p=11153 They can be your sisters, best friends, and usually both.  They keep you sane and keep you laughing, and they’re the first ones to throw their arms around you after you walk up the aisle with your one and only.                

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