Every weekend dozens of Portland pedestrians converge on the river to enjoy the fresh air and community of waterfront Park. A popular biking path and tourist attraction, the Southern end features a built-in amphitheater, which has become a natural wedding venue. With the scenic Wilamiette river in the background wedding guests can witness the vows while enjoying the breeze and warm summer sun. Waterfront Park is home to the Saturday market, seasonal events and the beloved Salmon Springs Fountain. Portland photographers frequent the park for beautiful engagement photos or en route to a wedding reception at the nearby Hotel Rose.
Film Noir Portraits
Inspired by Classic Cocktails
12 different cocktails, 4 friends, equals 48 cocktails. And we managed to get most of the photos in focus. This project was really just a good excuse to have a few cocktails with some friends. Cocktails have a classic, sophisticated and seductive feel. I wanted to create photos that matched that. Film noir came to…
Angela Gibson
Professional Dancer, Waterfront Park, Portland. OR
Ballet has been in my blood from the very beginning. I have a photo of myself at probably 18 months, holding the ballet barre while my sister (who was enrolled in dance classes at the time) held my leg in arabesque. I was her real-life ballerina baby doll.
