Aaron Courter Photography http://aaroncourter.com Blog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:45:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Featured on Junebug: Kate & Chris’s Cathedral Park Wedding http://aaroncourter.com/featured-on-junebug-kate-chriss-cathedral-park-wedding/ http://aaroncourter.com/featured-on-junebug-kate-chriss-cathedral-park-wedding/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:45:08 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7426 Today I’m published on my favorite wedding blog, Junebug!  Really thrilled they shared so many of my favorite photographs at my favorite Portland park with my favorite bridge at this wedding with one of my favorite couples.  I smile whenever I look back at them.  Click the image to see their post!

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]]> http://aaroncourter.com/featured-on-junebug-kate-chriss-cathedral-park-wedding/feed/ 0 Featured on Ruffled Blog: Creative Shoot for AniA Bridal Boutique http://aaroncourter.com/featured-on-ruffled-blog-creative-shoot-for-ania-bridal-boutique/ http://aaroncourter.com/featured-on-ruffled-blog-creative-shoot-for-ania-bridal-boutique/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:02:15 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7410 Excited to be published on Ruffled today from our shoot with AniA Collection Bridal Boutique.  Ashley Forrette and I collaborated with other fantastic vendors to bring a unique slant on your typical styled shoot.  Scroll down for some of our favorites!

Wedding Venue: Queen Anne Victorian Mansion / Wedding Photographer: Ashley Forrette and Aaron Courter / Event Stylist: AniA Collection Bridal Boutique / Wedding Dress, Bridesmaid’s Dress and Bolero: Nicole Couture for AniA Collection / Bride’s Shoes: Creative Recreation / Jewelry: Rachel Roellke Jewelry Designs / Makeup: Kale Teter / Hair: Venus Allure Salon / Groom’s Suit: Duchess Clothier / Tophat: Ashley Lindberg Lawrence / Wedding Flowers: Fleurology / Paper Flowers and Stationery: Sunny & Stumpy / Rentals: Peter Corvallis Productions / Groom’s Ring: Swank Metalsmithing / Bride’s Ring and Groom’s Cufflinks: Noble Studios / Dessert Styling: One Divine Party / Coffee Favors: Apropos Roasters / Models: Kaysha Everetts, Alex Cooksey and Ryan Hinkle

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Here are some of our favorites:

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]]> http://aaroncourter.com/featured-on-ruffled-blog-creative-shoot-for-ania-bridal-boutique/feed/ 0 nitasha & navin http://aaroncourter.com/nitasha-navin-engagement/ http://aaroncourter.com/nitasha-navin-engagement/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:05:51 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7375 A few of my favorites from Nitasha & Navin’s engagement session at Pike Place Market and the EMP Museum in Seattle, Washington.  Sure, there are SO many cool places for photographs there, but when I am hanging out with a really fun couple like Nitasha & Navin, I realize how much being a full-time wedding photographer blows my mind.  Thanks to Ashley for shootin’ too!emp museum engagement photoscreative portland engagement photo mirrorseattle pikes place engagement session couple sitting table cafeseattle pikes place kiss streetengagement photos seattle pikes placepublic market engagement photo window reflectionhappy indian couple engagement portraitkiss behind green ivy seattle pikes placeadorable indian couple engagement photoportrait of indian couple on benchlaughing engaged couple black white pictureportrait bride groom engagement photos seattleorange shoes cobble streetpike place engagement photosemp museum purple engagement photosindian couple in love smiling engagement photographycreative emp portrait tall sculpture grassVisit my client proofing site to view slideshows & purchase prints!

]]> http://aaroncourter.com/nitasha-navin-engagement/feed/ 0 Published, Oregon Bride Magazine, Spring/Summer 2012 http://aaroncourter.com/oregon-bride-2012/ http://aaroncourter.com/oregon-bride-2012/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:06:46 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7276 Really thrilled to be featured in the new Oregon Bride Magazine. Love seeing the pictures in print and I love the write-ups about my awesome clients!  Photos & write-ups were from the weddings of Allison & Stephen, Kate & Chris, and Andy & Jessie.

]]> http://aaroncourter.com/oregon-bride-2012/feed/ 1 sophia, first birthday http://aaroncourter.com/sophia-first-birthday/ http://aaroncourter.com/sophia-first-birthday/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:06:52 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7347 Unfortunately, there is no mathematical formula able to calculate the precise amount of this cuteness contained in one-year-old Sophia. Visit my client proofing site to view slideshows & purchase prints!

]]> http://aaroncourter.com/sophia-first-birthday/feed/ 1 nicole & jake http://aaroncourter.com/nicole-jake-wedding/ http://aaroncourter.com/nicole-jake-wedding/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:46:34 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7292 First wedding of the year.  It was cold, rainy, windy, and romantic.  Just like January should be.  The ceremony was held in Roy, Oregon at St Francis Church with the reception in Forest Grove at the Forest Grove Armory.  Camera gear bonus: I had a lot of fun using the new Fuji x100 for a few shots.

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]]> http://aaroncourter.com/nicole-jake-wedding/feed/ 0 2011, year in review http://aaroncourter.com/2011-year-in-review/ http://aaroncourter.com/2011-year-in-review/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:45:49 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7125 Happy New Year everyone.  2011 is DONE!  It was a challenging and difficult year in so many ways, but I’m so incredibly grateful for all the wonderful people I got to work with.  It was a year where the people I photographed were the ones giving me hope and joy.  I’m really in awe that my career is being a wedding photographer, that I get the privilege of creating for a living, and surrounded by people in love.  I’m so grateful for everyone who has supported my journey and I can’t wait for stretching myself professionally and creatively in 2012.  Thank you so much for keeping up with my work!   Below are just a few images I made this year that make me happy, that I’m proud of.  

]]> http://aaroncourter.com/2011-year-in-review/feed/ 3 ian & lauren, family http://aaroncourter.com/ian-lauren-family/ http://aaroncourter.com/ian-lauren-family/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:38:58 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7008 My cousin Ian & his family met me for a photo session out at the beautiful Oxbow Park.  They have supported and encouraged me in my photography for a long time and I’m so thankful I have them as family.

]]> http://aaroncourter.com/ian-lauren-family/feed/ 1 shaun & christina – double exposure http://aaroncourter.com/shaun-christina-double-exposure/ http://aaroncourter.com/shaun-christina-double-exposure/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:01:25 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=7033 I couldn’t resist posting this from Ashley & I’s shoot with Shaun & Christina yesterday.  I shot their wedding a few years ago here and I love that we are still friends.

]]> http://aaroncourter.com/shaun-christina-double-exposure/feed/ 0 christen & paul http://aaroncourter.com/christen-paul-wedding/ http://aaroncourter.com/christen-paul-wedding/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:26:56 +0000 aaron http://aaroncourter.com/?p=6639 Paul and I first met in 7th grade.  Friends through high school, roommates in college.  I love being a photographer at weddings but when you know someone this well, it’s even more meaningful when you know everyone around you.  Congratulations Paul and Christen and I wish you both all the happiness in the world.  The wedding was held at Flinn Block Hall in Albany, Oregon.
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