Jonah & Hannah | Sky Helicopter Hangar Canada Wedding

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We already wanted to do Jonah and Hannah’s wedding and be a part of their day, but then Jonah dropped a bomb. Near the end of our consultation he told me “we are thinking about taking a helicopter up onto a mountain and do some photos”. WHAT?! I remember seeing another photographer’s work of the couple coming out of a helicopter and thought, dang will I ever be able to have an opportunity like that? But to be able to fly in one myself and to go to a mountain? Never thought that would be possible. If you look closely you will see a photo where Hannah is walking in the snow bare foot! High altitude, very little time, almost no oxygen, and Jonah and Hannah walked around and put up with my yelling over the wind like champs. They would have done Gandalf proud if they'd gone with him to destroy the One Ring. And they would have been no fools because they had a helicopter.

The reception was at the Sky Helicopters in Vancouver, Canada. And if I ever am up there again, I think I will try to take another helicopter ride and soak it all in. Our little outing was was too fast.

Jonahs Suits by: Cardero Clothing

Amazing Sushi by: Sushi Private Cater

Peter Mahar - Destination Wedding Photographer - Portland OR

Connor & Anna | Willamette Heritage Center Wedding

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Connor & Anna got married at the beautiful Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, Oregon. We’ve known Anna and her family for most of our lives, and it was already about 8 years ago that Peter photographed Anna’s senior photos. Connor is a firefighter, and we first met him at a New Years Eve party at our house last year! Photographed their burgeoning heart eyes in our sketchy basement photo booth, and then fast forward to 2019—a gorgeous winter wedding.

It’s always a special treat to be able to photograph friends’ weddings and party with our crowd. Also, to absolutely gorge ourselves on incredible Italian food and brownies, amen.