Justine Lureva Photography

10/15/2023

A family enjoying a picnic on the side of the road before fast food was on every corner.

03/06/2023

First ever blog post! Yes I know... I'm way behind. I would love your support by clicking and viewing this blog!

Take a look at this beautiful intimate Oregon camping wedding captured by Bend wedding photographer Justine Lureva Photography.

10/20/2022

First time photographing Krystal’s family and I find it so much easier to flow through the session when there’s so many candid moments between multiple personalities!

Krystal + Matt Congrats on a 4th little personality joining the mix in just a short couple of months!

Cheers to many more candid moments!

10/20/2022

I’ve photographed Lisa and Chris’s 10 year anniversary years ago! Now here we are adding little Amelia to the mix.
I get so choked up when I actually think about capturing growing families.
Maybe it’s because I’m a mom... but I like to think it’s because I truly cherish memories, it’s a deeply rooted part of me, and I get to capture them for a living.

10/04/2022

I have so much more I want to share about this backyard wedding, but for now let’s congratulate Laura and Karl for finally saying their “I do’s” surrounded by their loved ones after years of setbacks!

05/31/2022

Iver Bolin Van Morris

Never thought I’d have another child, didn’t want to. But I guess, love changes things, and life will never go as expected, it goes as needed.

Short and sweet version of our labor story:

The labor was long and hard. The first few hours seemed like a breeze, but because I had to be induced (my amniotic fluid was dangerously low) they continued to increase the Pitocin in order to bring more intensity to the contractions in hopes of speeding up the process. Instead it slowed down the process, I was stuck at 5cm for houuuuurs, the contractions were intense, and so close together... it brought stress to the baby, so much so that they had to stop dosing me with Pitocin. As soon as the Pitocin ended... my body did it’s thing naturally, and it took one hour to bring me from 5cm-9cm.
I started pushing at 9cm... 1 hour into pushing, Iver arrived :)

I’ve never felt so supported and loved by a partner in the way that Drew has loved and supported me through labor and postpartum healing.

Iver’s precious little soul has blessed our lives forever 🤍🌙

Photos by Drew besides the one of him catching Iver- that one was taken by a member of the NICU team. Forever grateful for that shot!!!

05/23/2022

Adding details to the narrative between two sisters... starting with the language of L O V E.

12/08/2021

It’s been a long week of moving into the new place, starting a new chapter.
Happy to be back grinding and editing the beautiful sessions I had in Southern California during thanksgiving break.
Thank you to my lovey clients who showed up and showed off!

I’ve had the honor of photographing Chela and Kody’s engagement and wedding... and now they’ve turned into a family of four. Sooo so beautiful 🤍

11/11/2021

Walking into focus 🤍

11/01/2021

I’ve spent a good amount of time with Lennon this past Fall.. I was there when he was born a couple of years back, documented that beautiful experience.
He’s become family to me.
This is my favorite photo of him because he looks like he’s about to ask his classic question (with the tilt in his head and everything)... “Are you happy?”

10/20/2021

Thank you Ciara and Duncan for asking me to document your history. This was the last wedding of the season, I thought I might feel so exhausted but being in the atmosphere you two created, I felt so energized. I really did have an amazing time 🤍🍁
I felt inspired by the colors, the details,the magic that filled the air, the warmth in laughter, and above all... the way you love each other.
Thank you 🙏🏻

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10/13/2021

Some favorites from Fall sessions this year, The Wilvers Family 🍂

10/12/2021

Annie’s senior portraits!
Thank you Ferguson’s for keeping me around to photograph your family’s milestones 😍

10/09/2021

Woodland + Greg 🤍🤍
A fun, chill, intimate wedding on the lake, Tahoe style.
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09/25/2021

I think it’s that time of year again...
SENIOR PORTRAITS. Let’s get creative!

09/19/2021

It’s rare to have a group of girls grow up together and remain close...beautiful thing to witness how a small community can have such a big impact on your life. 🤍
Cherish your sisters 🤍

09/15/2021

Through last minute relocating and planning due to the wildfires, Kenzie and Deryk managed to pull it off (though seemingly effortless, we know wedding planning is no joke and they had to do it TWICE) so cheers to these two badasses!

09/03/2021

Did a fun little shoot with Laura and Karl the other day, took a little stroll down their daily walk near home 🤍 full sneak peek posted in story!

08/21/2021

Hannah + Aaron

This was a real fun one, and forever a favorite 🤍

08/17/2021

The beautiful Reza Family ending their summer in beautiful Lake Tahoe. While the smoke was a less than ideal situation to find ourselves in, they made the best of their trip and captured these sweet moments together.

08/06/2021

Pulled out of the 2014 archives. Old photos- new edits.
I really enjoyed this process, will be doing it with other session favs.

07/20/2021

I felt completely honored to photograph this wedding, is a friend of mine and a special person to me...his wife quickly became special to me too. We’ve bonded over this whole experience and I’m proud to have been apart of this chapter in their lives. Forever a memorable experience 🤍

More details of this day shared in my story!

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Videographer: .alpinemedia

Hair and MUA: u.banksy


Beauty Prep team:

07/06/2021

More rustic, modern ranch weddings please!
For some amazing wedding inspo check out more of this day in my story!
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Mobile bar: .street

05/28/2021

I really adore this family. We’ve been doing this together for years and it has become a special time for me to reconnect with them each time.
Clients turned friends💛

Also, a super warm welcome to Hannah who will now become part of the milestones I will photograph... sweet angel.

05/26/2021

Moody maternity session with

The weather was all over the place that day, and it ended up raining on us. But we found the joy in it and turned it into art.
Paula, you handled that with grace!
Thank God for adventurous, bold, positive clients.
You’re my people.

04/29/2021

While spending some time in Bend, Oregon this last week, I stumbled upon a historic brick building (a former ironworks machine shop) filled with local hand crafted goods and art. Here you’ll find an array of leather goods, clothing, ceramics, jewelry, and more.
However, this isn’t just your typical storefront of goods. This storefront happens to also be a collective workspace for local artists. An opportunity for collaborations, community, and inspiration.

Inside I found Alicia, doing leather work in front of a large window.
The morning light was pouring through... highlighting the vintage aesthetic of forged elements, weathered textures, natural fabrics, and wood... it felt as though I had time traveled to several decades earlier. I was enamored.

I asked if I could photograph her while in her element and she happily obliged.

At the end of the day, life is about connection.... to the earth, to animals, to art, to experiences, to humans....
I’m grateful for this connection.

Please take a moment to check out Alicia’s amazing craftsmanship

04/04/2021

One of the most passionate mom’s I know. 💛
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, take any reason you can to get together with family and hold them a little tighter today.

04/04/2021

You may be as different as the sun and the moon, but the same blood flows through both your hearts. You need her, as she needs you. -George R. R. Martin