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Lauren & Derek | Oceanside Community Club | Oregon Coast

January 14, 2013

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When I first met with Lauren and Derek, they were planning for a wedding tucked away in the woods of Hood River, OR. Unfortunately, those plans fell through and they decided to head for the beach instead. I couldn’t help but think back to this little bump in the road, while everyone gathered round the hilltop after dinner. Lauren and Derek were in a sweet embrace as they watched the sun set over the ocean. Meanwhile, their song randomly played from the dance floor.

A moment in time that never would have happened in the woods.

It was kismet, and perfect.

The rest of the day unfolded like you would expect from people that put the most value on family, friends and good food: lots of hugs, laughs and warm, happy bellies.

Special thanks to Jade Sheldon-Burnsed for joining me at this wedding.

Vendors & Resources
Venue: Oceanside Community Club
Officiant: Helen Hill
Caterer: Bread and Ocean
Dessert: Pies by friends of Lauren & Derek

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COMMENTS

Kiyah

April 21, 2013 at 6:14 pm

these pictures are breath-taking! so bright and rich with color!

shane cox

April 14, 2013 at 9:58 am

great set of images!

Katie Madeline

February 21, 2013 at 11:37 pm

I just have to say, this is probably my favorite wedding you’ve posted (for a million reasons) but especially becuase it really showcases your eye for the most genuine of moments. Your pics can make me tear up over a couple I’ve never even met, and make me feel like I am a guest who has known them for years. I believe that is what makes your work so powerful. Keep it up, Kim! These are absolutely wonderful. :)

Angélica

January 19, 2013 at 6:49 am

Haven’t been around the blog-life lately and man, I missed your blog!(Also miss you in Flickr!)
Amazing pictures, as always! They make me happy by just looking at them, what a wonderful atmosphere you’ve captured! :)
It looks so wonderful!

Lisa

January 16, 2013 at 11:05 pm

Fantastic editorial coverage of a beautiful, beautiful wedding! Everything about it is just perfect. Kismet, as you said.

Heather K

January 16, 2013 at 9:30 am

Your work is incredible- I adore the emotion you captured! Your food/detail shots are mind-blowing!!

Kelsie Taylor

January 16, 2013 at 9:27 am

the colors and emotion here are just amazing, kim! you have some serious photojournalism skills.

Sam

January 16, 2013 at 9:21 am

That looked like the end all be all of weddings, such a gorgeous and lovely party. Brilliant!

/mariahedengren

January 16, 2013 at 5:34 am

Wow, what a special ceremony! Wish I was a guest at this wedding. Great images!

Darin Collison

January 16, 2013 at 4:43 am

Enormously fun looking wedding! Particularly awesome reception images.

Nora

January 16, 2013 at 3:38 am

Now this is my kind of wedding. Simply superb!

Len

January 16, 2013 at 1:59 am

This is my idea of the perfect wedding and so beautifully captured. I feel like I got to share a little bit of the joy of their day just by looking at your photos. Absolutely lovely!

Mario Colli

January 16, 2013 at 12:42 am

Really great use of light

Lyn Ismael-Bennett

January 15, 2013 at 3:58 pm

What a beautiful, heartfelt wedding. Your imagery is undeniably superb.

Julianne Markow

January 15, 2013 at 3:15 pm

What a beautiful wedding, and that second to last frame is awesome!

Leah Muse

January 15, 2013 at 8:56 am

I mean, what can I even say? These are absolutely beautiful. Everything.

Jamie

January 14, 2013 at 12:24 pm

Beautiful as usual!

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