Where do I begin with this session?! I went to school in Portland and would come out to the Gorge often. It was my escape from a stressful school life, and the demands of living in a city. This was actually where I took my husband while we were dating, and he would fly in for a weekend here and there for a visit. I knew one time when we were exploring the falls, that I was going to marry that guy!
I set a goal a few years ago to do a session here at some point in the future. Fast forward to this summer and luckily Jane and David, two of my college friends, and I took off for the trails while I was in town! The amazing Heather of Sea of Roses created this stunning bouquet!
Being out there at the gorge was just what I needed during the chaos of wedding season. Being able to have no limits and just let that creativity fly is one of the best feelings! From the lupines lining the old highway, to getting soaked at the waterfalls, and then jumping in the waters at Oneonta Gorge, it was a perfect day with these two!
Ashleigh is the photographer of Red Aspen Photography. You can follow her work on Instagram and the official Red Aspen Photography website.
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