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06/04/2015

Beautiful details!

I love capturing not only the details of a clients wedding regarding everything they have pulled together to create the event to the details that are naturally a part of their day. Whether it is winter, spring, summer or fall, in gardens, by a lake, on a mountain, there are always details intrinsic…

04/09/2015

So Fun! Thanks David A. Barss, Photographer!

Wedding transportation can add not only a fun and unique element of getting from here to there, but for photographs as well. Whether you want a traditional school bus, a trolley, a pedicab, a classic car or something else there are a lot of choices. Check out your options and enjoy the…

03/13/2015

"The First Look", or the first moment a bride and groom see each other on the wedding day is pretty powerful. Almost seems odd when they may have seen each other the night before and have been together for perhaps years. However they have not seen each other dressed in the attire and on the day…

02/26/2015

It's All About the Shoes! Why not? Have fun with your style and add some color when picking the shoes you will wear on your wedding day. This is a must for bridesmaids too!

"It's All About the Shoes"; well not really, but I have heard many brides say or allude to this. Everyone knows most girls love shoes and why not on one of the biggest celebrations of your life, get some really great shoes. I love when couples have fun with some of their wardrobe and pick some…

02/19/2015

Right now is all your guaranteed-embrace the moment.Please check out more of my work at David Barss Photographer.

02/12/2015

I love when people get animated at weddings and you see them really celebrate and exude and experience joy. Kids are easy and do this all the time, but I think as adults we need to cut loose more often and celebrate.Please check out more of my work at David Barss Photographer.

02/06/2015

This major exhibition is a glamorous, comprehensive look at Italian fashion from the end of the Second World War to the present day. The story is explored through the key individuals and organizations that have contributed to Italy’s reputation for … Continued

02/05/2015

There are a lot of very cool vineyards to make your destination for your wedding. This is a photograph from Zenith Vineyards but there are many more to check. Some of the places you might check out are Vista Hills Vineyard, St. Josefs Winery, Youngberg Hill, Domaine Margelle, and more. Sometimes…

01/29/2015

Spring is almost upon us and we start seeing more and more sun. Bright warm days celebrating outside and I think in the words of an Old Milwaukee commercial, "It doesn't get any better than this".Please check out more of my work at David Barss Photographer.

01/21/2015

There are a lot of wonderful things you can do with light and I love playing around to come up with creative ideas to add another layer to an image. Light can be used in so many different ways whether it is taking advantage of the variety that nature gives us or using various forms of artificial…

01/15/2015

Well maybe not exactly wedding umbrellas, but umbrellas at a wedding in the "getting ready room". This is the room at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden that is given to the bride and her girls to prepare in. I like when spaces choose to decorate with unique decor and an unusual take on things,…

01/08/2015

DIY Wedding by David A. Barss, Photographer!

A DIY(Do it Yourself) wedding is something that has become quite a buzz word and trend in recent years. Now this usually evokes ranging emotions especially depending on who you are. I have seen a lot of aspects of weddings that were DIY and they failed miserably. However this wedding had a lot of…

01/01/2015

Happy New Year!

Celebrate, have fun, and may the New Year be good to you. Please check out more of my work at David Barss Photographer.

12/21/2014

Beautiful wedding with of our great Boutique Vendors ~ Vibrant Table Catering & Events. Beautiful wedding that Soiree, Special Event Planning was blessed to be part of.

What an elegant wedding! This beautiful jewish wedding was created on an all white theme. The bride and groom choose to use lighting to create a fun element that added to the simplicity of the white. Guests had an amazing over the top experience with amazing food by Vibrant Table, an ice…

12/18/2014

Old world wedding, vintage wedding, European wedding, Lewis and Clark College, David Barss, Photographer

12/03/2014

wedding, bouquet, vintage, aviation, david, barss, photographer, Evergreen, Museum,

11/26/2014

If you are doing a little shopping for the holidays, check out a Black Friday Portrait Special from the very talented David A. Barss, Photographer.

$200 savings on a portrait session that you can give as a gift or buy it for yourself. Purchase now thru Friday at midnight to get the special, but you can schedule the portrait anytime between now and the end of 2015.
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11/20/2014

Evergreen, Aviation, Muesum, Vintage, Wedding, David, Barss, Photographer, Wedding Chapel

11/13/2014

Sometimes when you hear the word portraits referred to regarding a wedding you have a knee jerk reaction to think of the old “formals”, or “posed portraits”. Luckily for quite some time there have been a lot of photographers trying to breathe new life into wedding portraits. There are a lot of fun,…

11/06/2014

I guess it was “Be Vewy, Vewy, Quiet” quoted by Elmer Fudd, but I couldn’t help but think of it from this spontaneous moment from Andy and Jessica’s first look. However after that line struck me, I found it very fitting in that Andy is involved in writing and production work for SpongeBob Square Pan…

10/08/2014

While it may be hard to come up with entirely unique wedding details and favors there are certainly some you don’t see very often. This couple had personalized stir sticks for their guests cocktails and I thought it was a very cool touch. I don’t see this done too often but with the renaissance of …

10/02/2014

Cool ring made by the groom! Great picture!

This is one of the coolest looking rings I have seen and it was made by the groom, which is just amazing. A ring is already a very intimate and meaningful gift, but to be able to construct the ring yourself to give to your partner adds another layer altogether. When I inquired about the …

10/01/2014

We are looking forward to attending Bravo Live next Wednesday, October 8th. If you are planning any event, it is the show to attend. Bravo! Wedding & Event does a great job bringing everything you need for a successful event to one show.

Hope to see you there!

09/26/2014

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09/25/2014

wedding photographed at Skamania Lodge with a portrait of a groom backed by a wolf pack

09/18/2014

Buddy Team Pages!! The Contest is going Strong! We have over 40 Buddy Team Pages raising money for DSNO. You still have time to create yours and ge...

09/18/2014

Brides and grooms spend thoughtful time selecting attire for the day of the wedding along with other embellishments whether it be jewelry or cufflinks or something else. These can be fun details to document for couples and look for creative ways to do so. Often a bride would like a photo of her dres…

09/11/2014

Photo collection by www.Timepiece-Studio.com

09/04/2014

Remember to have fun on your wedding day and enjoy! Great picture by David A. Barss, Photographer!

Keep Portland Weddings weird-fun never goes out of style. I love when clients and guest cut loose and just have fun and I get some animated images. Now I am not one to ask bridal parties to jump, bridesmaids to act as though they’re in Charlies Angels and so forth, but when they initiate fun, silly,…

08/25/2014

Polo Event was a huge success! Check out the pictures of this amazing event.

08/22/2014

We love our partnership between Soiree, Special Event Planning and West Coast Event Productions, Inc. We are underway for an amazing set up for this weekend. Check it out!

08/17/2014

08/10/2014

More amazing weddings and events this weekend. Thanks for our Boutique vendors who helped Soiree, Special Event Planning with more successful events. GreenLight Creative, Vibrant Table Catering & Events and Vibrant Flowers are the BEST!!

08/06/2014

An heirloom is a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations. Quite often a piece of jewelry, an handkerchief, toasting glasses or something of the sentimental value is handed down to the bride and groom on their wedding day. These gifts, usually have a special story and si…