Tara Thackeray Photography

When he saw her for the first time that day, I saw a sparkle in his eyes and a connection between them like something from a romantic movie. True love, and admiration for each other. There first look was perfect but really the entire day felt that way. So much love just overflowing at this wedding. Jennifer and Chris were married at the West End Ballroom on June 25th in Downtown Portland, OR. It was a lovely summer wedding. The decor was top notch as Jen has an incredible sense of style. Her colors were Gold and Plum Purple. The flowers were romantic. Her wedding dress was classic and elegant. The food was amazing and the presentation of everything was so on point. Even the DJ was awesome. Here are some of the highlights from their Wedding day: Behind the scenes with me super pregnant!! 😊 : Such a fun Portland Wedding! Vendors: Venue: West End Ballroom Dress Hanger: Si

This post has been on my to do list for some time... but It's one I've been dragging my feet and it seems like nothing is ever perfect or 'ready' for photos This July we will have been in our home for 3 years. We have worked so hard to make this house a home and the projects have seemed endless. I remember looking at the house for the first time and thinking "No F-ing way!" I looked at my husband who said he wanted a 'Move-In Ready' and thought "are you crazy?" The house had a musty smell to it. The carpet was blue. There was sponge painting and wallpaper in the master bedroom with carpeted baseboards and the kitchen was so 70's I couldn't stand it. The house felt dark. The backyard was overgrown and had ivy smothering the life out of the trees. On the plus side, the house is in a nice,  quiet neighborhood with great schools close by. A new roof, new siding, windows, and heat pump had been added in the last 5 years. So really the