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Chanelle & Rob met while working at a paint store and Rob had to make a trip to Salem to see family. Chanelle mentioned that she thought it would be fun to go there and explore so Rob offered to let her tag along and use his car while she was there. They figured though, […]

Chanelle & Rob | Starbucks & Table Rock Engagements | Sarah Tapp Photography

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Caitlin & Joel met playing softball. They were on the same team and had been friends for years before dating. All during their session you could just tell that they are totally comfortable with each other and that they always put each other first. They were so fun and Joel kept Caitlin laughing pretty much […]

Caitlin & Joel | Lithia Park Engagements | Sarah Tapp Photography

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These two lovebirds got married right before Christmas and I am so lucky I was able to be there to capture their day! When Nicole contacted me, she said it would be a really simple ceremony with only a few family members. Perfect, right? Well, it was. The first thing I noticed about Nicole and […]

Nicole & Cory | Intimate Rocky Point Wedding | Oregon Wedding Photographer | Sarah Tapp Photography

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Oh my goodness! Jacob & Zoey’s wedding was SO UNIQUE! Of course, COVID has been throwing a wrench in everyone’s wedding plans and this was no exception. Their original plan included so many more family members and friends but their wedding was beyond gorgeous and still so amazing! They got married at Zoey’s childhood home […]

Zoey & Jacob | Oregon Hilltop Wedding | Sarah Tapp Photography

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I’m so excited to be offering Oregon Mini Sessions! These are great for families, couples, kids, seniors, portraits or maternity. I take a limited amount of mini sessions so if you’re thinking at all about updating photos, now is the time! These sessions will have gorgeous fall colors and I promise a beautiful location! Each […]

Oregon Mini Sessions | Oregon Family Photographer | Sarah Tapp Photography

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McKenzie & Brock are one of the first couples we met when we moved to Oregon and they are SO SWEET! They invited us over for dinner within the first 2 weeks we were here and made us feel so comfortable and welcome! McKenzie & Brock met in High School and have been together ever […]

McKenzie & Brock | 3 year anniversary | Oregon Wedding Photographer | Sarah Tapp Photography

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Eloping is so popular these days and it’s not hard to see why! It’s also not the same as it used to be, so here are a couple things to think about when deciding if eloping is right for you and your love! Just because you are going to elope doesn’t mean you aren’t able […]

Should you elope? | Sarah’s Tips | Oregon Wedding Photographer | Sarah Tapp Photography

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Well, if you are anything like me, then meeting new people is not your favorite thing in the world. I love being able to collaborate with wedding vendors and meet new clients and other industry and creative professionals. But, when I’m not behind my camera or immersed in my business as a photographer, I get […]

3 tips for meeting new people when you’re an introvert | Sarah’s Tips | Oregon Wedding Photographer | Sarah Tapp Photography

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So, growing up I was always a perfectionist and I liked to get good grades in all my classes. I remember being so upset if I got anything but an A even though I didn’t love every subject. There weren’t very many options for electives so in Middle School and Jr. High my favorite subject […]

My Favorite Subject in School | Personal | Oregon Wedding Photographer | Sarah Tapp Photography

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Music creates an amazing ambiance for any wedding! So, it’s definitely important to choose something that fits with your personality and that will match your wedding theme and venue! I’ve been to a couple weddings where there were technical difficulties with the music or it just didn’t fit the space or the couple. I’ve also […]

What type of music to have at your wedding | Sarah’s Tips | Oregon Wedding Photographer | Sarah Tapp Photography