Kacy Kizer

Photographer specializing in natural portraits, editorial fashion, and beautiful wedding imagery. Available in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Oregon and beyond.

Peter + Kelly – Portland Chinese Garden Engagement Session : Portland Wedding Photographer

April 2, 2009

Okay, I’ve been a big blog-slacker so here are a ton of photos of Peter and Kelly’s engagement session to try to make up for it!

We shot these last week at the Portland Classical Chinese Garden, and lucked out with a nice, dry day (rare lately!). I’ve known Peter since we worked on OSU’s student paper, The Daily Barometer, together back in 2003/2004. He’s now a professional photographer in Portland, check out his site at www.petercheephotography.com

Being hired by other photographers is both flattering and nerve-wracking… I was really nervous for a few days beforehand, but I think I managed alright! I may have to take a few anti-anxiety pills before their wedding in Hawaii this December though ;) Congrats you two!!

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April 2, 2009 - 7:47 pm

Kim - Wow Wow Wow…these are amazing – I love every single one of them! I would have to pick #2 as my favorite though – where they are locking arms in that circle…what a fun couple!

April 2, 2009 - 7:51 pm

Tracee - I love these! I love Chinese gardens, but these are so cute!

April 2, 2009 - 11:03 pm

Holli True - Yay, Peter! Congrats!! :) Kacy, these pictures are fabulous, I am in LOVE with the reflection picture. Gorgeous!!

April 3, 2009 - 12:45 am

MsBunn.com - Wow! I thought this place doesn’t allow portraits photography, only commercial shoots? Lucky you guys!

April 3, 2009 - 2:42 am

Nam - Hawaii in December?!? Let me know if you need a 2nd! ;) GREAT job on the engagement… I think every photographer out there knows what you mean by being flattered and nervous about shooting for another. Though no worries here! Your compositions here are off the chain!

April 3, 2009 - 11:59 am

Queenie M. Chee - I can see why Pete & Kell wanted you to do their pics. You have captured something very special in your shots. Imaginative and beautifully done.

April 3, 2009 - 12:06 pm

Kelly Ann - Kacy – thank you – these are AWESOME! Pete & I had a lot of fun with these and were so tickled that you were having fun (I think/hope!) as well.

Kim, hehe, we’re very…quirky. (Shots with the non-functioning water fountains, oh dear)

April 6, 2009 - 2:32 pm

Kacy Jo - Thanks everyone!

Bunn – They don’t allow portrait photography while they’re open, you have to organize reserving the space after closing. Peter and Kelly took care of that though so I’m not sure of the details! :)

April 14, 2009 - 7:33 am

Becka Knight - What an amazingly fun location! Great shots!

April 26, 2009 - 3:20 pm

Bryan Rupp - Kacey these photos are so beautiful! I am friends with and have worked along Peter at a few weddings. I asked him to shoot me a link to his engagement photos and I am so impressed, you have done such a great job! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun, keep up the good work, and I’ll now be enjoying following along on your blog

May 1, 2009 - 5:23 am

Lori Barbely - What a fun location and a cute couple! I love these!