Timeless moments at the St. Mary's Cathedral

Brenda and Jason got married in the St. Mary's Cathedral in NW Portland. Their ceremony had a full mass with Mexican wedding traditions filled with blessings of Lazo, Aras, cricifix, Virgin Mary. A soloist sang an enchanting version of Ava Maria that filled the cathedral with rich feelings of love. Following the ceremony Brenda and Jason enjoyed walking through the Pearl District and along Broadway. They were warmly greeted by a full house of family, friends and acoustic music in the Portland City Grill at the top of the Bank Corp Tower in downtown Portland.

A little After Hours Fun at "The Photographers" Studio

This was shot at our studio in the Towne Storage Building in Portland, Oregon. We have a 1200 sqft Warehouse loft space where we do all of our Movie Poster Shoots,Bridal Fashion Sessions, and numerous other commercial photography projects. We were just fooling around and got this shot.

Father Daughter Moment

This was a tender moment just before the father and daughter walked down the isle. The moment was as bright as the light falling through the door. This is where everything falls into a timeless feeling and Love's face arrives. It's hard to concentrate during these moments because the energy draws you in, sometimes takes over," Jos said.

PUG gets Clicky

Thanks everyone for such a great time yesterday. It was fun to get out and shoot, and Bingo, well it speaks for itself. See ya all next month. ~jaysun
BTW ~ PUG is a group of professional photographers in the Portland area that get together every month to share ideas and support creative, innovative approaches to photography.

A Special Request Cake Shot

This image was shot up at Timberline Lodge for Stacy and Johannes's Winter wedding on 1/21/06.

Danielle and Geoff Lifestyle & Engagement Session on NW 23rd

Danielle and Geoff had a blast walking around their old neighborhood of NW 23rd, where they first met. We had fun drinking martinis and eating ice cream on a sunny spring afternoon in Portland. They will be celebrating their wedding at Grey Gables on June 15th, 2007.

Andy and Becky's Two Day Timberline Wedding

Andy and Becky celebrated their wedding at Timberline on May 8 and 9, 2007, with their close family and friends. We would like to thank you, Andy and Becky, for an amazing two days. Thanks to all your family and friends who came from so far. We had a blast skiing and being a part of your two day Timberline celebration.

Jessica & Keith walk along the industrial streets of Portland for their engagement photos

Jessica and Keith are getting married at The Abernethy Center on August 3rd, 2007. Jessica and Keith chose the Industrial Walk for their engagement session. Spontaneity and action is a large part of their personality as the photos express. Jessica and Keith jumped up on old window frames, walked along rail road tracks, kissed in private corners, and fell into timeless moments with lots of laughter. Jos Smith was the photographer for this session.

Joanna and Mike share some intimate moments at in the Edgefield vineyards.

Joanna and Mike shared some intimate moments in the Edgefield's vinyards before their reception. The overcast sky offered perfect diffused light along the rich green background and an old white fence. Joanna and Mike couldn't have asked for a better day. Mike and Joanna moved on to their reception for a full night of swing dancing with friends and family.

Life Style Engagement Shoot with Joanna and Mike

Joanna and Mike are getting married on May 6th, 2007 in The Old Laurelhurst Church at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale Oregon. During their engagement photo shoot Jos encouraged them to do a "life style" shoot along the vintage streets of North Mississippi street in North Portland. After enjoying the finest Stumptown coffee lattes at The Albina Press they walked along streets simply "being themselves." Jos switched between 6 different lenses capturing a number of diverse angles using the imagery of texturized old walls, old signs, cobb backdrops, and extreme angles of the street shot from the top of a fire escape. "Joanna and Mike are so naturally in the moment," says Jos, "I can't help but capture their authenticity, their love inspires me."