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Mount Hood
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Columbia Gorge Photographer

Uplift NW

Photography

Real Moments, Beautifully Framed,
for Couples and HIgh School Seniors Who Crave Something More Than Just Pretty Pictures

These are the Moments that Change Everything

Photography designed to help you relive the Milestones that shape your story.

Because the most meaningful milestones deserve an experience worth remembering

I’m here to give you a moment in time where you feel like the lead in your own story, seen, celebrated, and unforgettable. 
Bride and groom kissing during their exit walk with bubble in the veiled garden at the Abernethy center.Sandy, Oregon high school senior walking through fields of wildflowers at timberline lodge on mount hood with the ski lift in the background.Couple having a private moment in the field on their wedding day at Brightwater weddings and events in Oregon City. Sandy high school senior riding her horse in a field at Milo Mciver park in Estacada for her senior portrait session.Flat lay with his and her vow books for a luxury wedding.Sandy, Oregon high school senior walking through a field of wildflowers and Tom McCall nature preserve near Rowena in the Columbia River Gorge.Black and white candid, documentary style photo of a couple and their friends sitting at the reception table at their wedding laughing and having fun with their guests at Mildred Hall in Portland Oregon.oregon city high school senior dancing in her white flowy dress in an open field at timberline lodge on mount hood with a view of the oregon cascade mountains behind her.Wedding at the Hood River Hotel in Downtown Hood River with bride and groom running across the streetGirl wearing white dress getting senior portraits done at the dock at Beacon Rock State Park.Bride and Groom stealing kisses before their wedding at the Hood River Hotel in Hood River, Oregon with the iconic Mt. Hood Hotel sign above them.Girl laying in the grass with sunflowers with her for her senior portraits in the Columbia River Gorge.
Sandy, Oregon high school senior walking through fields of wildflowers at timberline lodge on mount hood with the ski lift in the background.Bride and groom kissing during their exit walk with bubble in the veiled garden at the Abernethy center.Girl sitting up at Tom McCall Nature Preserve in Rowena. Wild Sunflowers all around her reading a journal. Senior Portraits.Grooms hand in hand before their wedding at the Sunshine Mill Winery. Taking portraits in front of the Dalles Dam.Sandy, Oregon high school senior walking through a field of wildflowers and Tom McCall nature preserve near Rowena in the Columbia River Gorge.Couple having a private moment in the field on their wedding day at Brightwater weddings and events in Oregon City. Oregon City high school senior sitting on a rock near horse tail falls for her senior portraits in the Columbia River Gorge.Black and white candid, documentary style photo of a couple and their friends sitting at the reception table at their wedding laughing and having fun with their guests. oregon city high school senior dancing in her white flowy dress in an open field at timberline lodge on mount hood with a view of the oregon cascade mountains behind her.Bride and Groom having their private first look before their wedding ceremony. Wedding was at the Hood River Hotel, First look was at The Ruins Wedding and Events.Oregon City High School senior taking her senior portraits in the summer time at Timberline Lodge.Couple eloping at the base of Latourell Falls in the Columbia River Gorge.

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Adventures

Family

Family of three playing in a field near Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River Gorge.

Portriats

Senior

Sam Barlow, Oregon High School Senior playing in an open field during her senior portrait session at Tom McCall Preserve near Rowena Crest in the Columbia River Gorge with Sunflowers all around her.

Elopements

Weddings &

Couple Married at the Hood River Hotel, Golden hour portraits.

Wendy beautifully captured not only incredible photos of us on our wedding day but also each of our family members personalities. Our photos are so special!

- The McReynolds

Wendy was the best chance I ever took! what sets her apart from other photographers is she genuinely cares about what you, as a client, want out of the experience of getting photographed. 

- The Grossman's

Wendy is professional, but she is also fun, and will do anything it takes to make your moments perfect. She was extremely accommodating and walked us through everything. 

- The Lambert's

Your wedding day will be amazing with Wendy behind the camera documenting the intimate moments you will treasure forever. She will capture the whimsy, humor, tenderness and magic of your special occasion.

- The Lincoln's

Wendy made our wedding day so much fun. We still talk about her being the highlight of the whole day. The photos were absolutely incredible as well. best decision made for our day.

- C & J

Wendy made my wife and I feel very comfortable when we first met her doing engagement photos as well as our wedding photos! She was very personable and felt like a friend taking our photos. We have decided she’s our photographer for life! She’s amazing at what she does and all the photos turn out fantastic!

- The Shafiee's

I Cannot recommend Wendy enough. Throughout the entire planning process she was very helpful and professional. On the day of my event she took such good care of me, my bridesmaids, and my family. Looking at the Pictures, I still can't believe that it is my wedding day because it is so beautiful. Wendy is such an amazing soul,  If you are looking for a photographer look no further!

- The Armstrong's

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Love Notes from Clients

Weddings

Bride and Groom taking a quiet moment at the Ruins in Hood River OregonDetail shots for wedding at the Hood River Hotel.Wedding at the Hood River Hotel where bride and groom are taking a classic photo in front of the Mt. Hood Hotel sign.Golden Hour bride and groom portrait for wedding at the Hood River Hotel._D7A3879Bride and Groom portraits in Abigails Garden at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City.Bride and groom toasting before their wedding at The Troutdale House by the Sandy RiverBride and Groom watching the sunset over Mount Hood from Crag Rat Hut in Hood River OregonCouple spending a quiet moment together before their wedding ceremony at Mildred Hall in Portland, OregonCouple kissing near the water at the Columbia Gorge Hotel before their weddingCouple having fun with their bridal party after their wedding at Crag Rat HutElopement at Government Cove in Cascade Locks in the Columbia River Gorge.Bride and Groom portraits after their wedding and during golden hour at the top of the Columbia Gorge Hotel TowerElopement in front of Dry Creek Falls in Cascade Locks in the Columbia River GorgeExit walk with sparklers during wedding at Camp Colton in Colton OregonBride and Groom laughing together under wedding veil atfter their wedding the Troutdale House by the Sandy RiverCandid black and white photo of Groom and Groomsmen toasting with whiskey in the grooms suite at The Troutdale House by the Sandy RiverGroom kissing brides hand while the walk along the cliffside at the Columbia Gorge Hotel before their wedding.Couple wandering through the Hall of Mosses in the Olympic National Park after their elopementCouple walking along the beach at Ruby Beach following their elopement in the Olympic National ParkCouple warming up together after they eloped in the snow on Mount Hood's little zip zag falls.Groom kissing his bride on the nose under the veil at the womens forum viewpoint near the Vista House during their wedding at The Troutdale House by the Sandy River.Bride and Groom's first kiss at their wedding at the Troutdale House by the Sandy RiverDetail shots of the groom putting his shoes on at the Troutdale House by the Sandy River.Bride and Groom kissing in the middle of the isle in the Abigail Gardens at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City.Candid photo of the bride during her wedding reception at the Abernethy Center dancing and having the best time.Bridal party portraits with the bride looking over her shoulder at the camera at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City.Groom detail portraits getting ready at Brightwater weddings and events in Oregon City,fastening his watch.Bride and Groom having their emotional first look by the lake at Brightwater weddings and events.Intimate moment with bride and groom at Brightwater weddings and events in Oregon City before their wedding with the white reception barn in the backgroundBride and Groom having fun during their reception at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City.Bride and Groom standing in the garden at Mcmenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. The Bride and Groom are posing and looking in opposite directions.Bride looking out the window before her wedding at mcmenamins edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon.Candid photo of the Bride and Groom having a quiet moment before their wedding at Mcmenamins Edgefield.

Seniors

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Oregon City high school senior staring in to the sunset leaning against a fence at Powell Butte Nature ParkCountry graduation portrait with tassel handing off the heel of her boot.Best friends from Oregon City High School getting their cap and gown portraits done at Camassia Nature Preserve.Clackamas high school senior sitting on rock at latourell falls with the falls cascading behind her in the Columbia River Gorge.Sandy, Oregon high school senior with her horse up at Milo Mciver Park in Estacada OregonSam Barlow high school senior sitting with a gorgeous view of Mount Hood behind her up at Timberline LodgeGladstone high school senior portraits with wildflowers.Sam Barlow High School senior getting her cap and gown portraits done in an open field in the Columbia River Gorge.Gladstone high school senior walking through the flower garden at mcmenamins edgefield for her senior portraitsOregon City high school senior sitting on the log in front of latourell falls for her senior portraits.Sam Barlow high school senior portraits at the river at Milo Mciver Park in EstacadaLuxury senior portraits for Sandy, Oregon high school senior at timberline lodge wearing a white dress in a field of wildflowers. Sandy High School senior taking her senior portraits in front of horsetail falls wearing a blue dress. Sam Barlow high school senior boy taking his senior portraits leaning on the white railing at Mcmenamins Edgefield Sandy High School senior dancing in a field at Troutdale's Mcmenamins Edgefield.Sandy oregon high school senior girl and her horse at Milo Mciver park in Estacada OregonOregon City high school gil taking her Senior Portraits at Horsetail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge wearing a yellow dress.Sandy High School senior portraits at Timberline Lodge walking along the paths with summer wildflowers wearing a white dress.Sam Barlow high school senior boy leaning against the bat barn at Milo Mciver Park in Estacada Oregon for his senior portraitsGirl sitting in a field of wildflowers at Tom McCall nature preserve.Oregon City high school senior girl squatting in a field of wildflowers at Powell Butte Nature Park for her Senior Portraits. Sandy High School senior girl walking through a field of wildflowers at Tom McCall nature preserve for her senior portraits.Girl getting her cap and gown portraits done at Beacon Rock State Park on the dock.The Dalles High School Senior getting her senior portraits done in a field in the Columbia River Gorge.Oregon City high school senior girl standing in front of Latourell Falls senior portraits in the Columbia River Gorge.Girl laying in the grass with purple wildflowers for her senior portraits at Mount Hood's Timberline Lodge.Best friends from Oregon City High School hanging out at Camassia Nature Preserve getting their graduation portraits done.Girl getting senior portraits done in the Columbia River Gorge with a view of Beacon Rock and the Columbia River behind her.Class of 2026 Senior Girl getting her cap and gown portraits done at Beacon Rock State Park.Sam Barlow High School senior throwing her graduation cap on the football field.Sandy High School Senior with her mom and dad for her cap and gown session at Beacon Rock State Park

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