Destination Elopement at Latourell Falls, Columbia River Gorge

As a professional photographer, I take pride in creating a one-of-a-kind experience that inspires, empowers, and helps to unleash my models’ inner creativity and self-expression. By fostering a comfortable environment through expressing kindness, active listening, open communication, and clear expectations, my models are able to relax quickly during the photoshoot, open up, and turn creative ideas into reality.

Creating beautiful, meaningful, and memorable portraits requires both sides to be invested in the process—my models’ cooperation and engagement in the process, as well as my careful directing and encouragement. Every person, their story, and their occasion is unique, and that is exactly why the photoshoot can never be the same. I treat each and every one of my photography projects with great attention to detail and genuine passion for telling my clients’ unique stories.

Photography sessions are not an everyday occurrence for most of my clients; they are more of a luxury, and that’s exactly why it is so important for me to deliver an exceptional experience. Together, we are creating timeless and tasteful still movies that are cherished, shared, and passed through generations.

Ashley and Noah’s elopement-styled shoot is a perfect example of an authentic, story-driven, and expressive project in photography and creative direction that I recently completed. We set clear expectations and shared inspirations from the start, then had open and easy communication throughout the photoshoot, and, in the end, we not only met but exceeded expectations.

Models: Ashley O’Dell @heyyyy.its.ashley @ashleydoesurhair and Noah Lovelady @n._.lovelady
Location: Latourell Falls at the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA

Alina Veksler is a creative portrait photographer based near Portland, Oregon. I provide professional photography and creative direction services to those seeking unique, tailor-made sessions of high quality and artistry.

Want your unique story told like this? Let’s make it happen—inquire at veksalinaphotography.com

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