Ashley Forrette Photography

Featured Magazines | Weddings

2012-01-27T12:55:00.001-08:00

This month I received copies of 3 magazines my work has been featured in. That's pretty exciting! Check out the latest issues of Oregon Bride Magazine, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, and Noivas Claudia.

Laurel and Jon | New Year's Eve Wedding | The Nines | Portland, Oregon

2012-01-12T18:33:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Aaron Courter for 2nd shooting.

2011: A Year in Review

2012-01-02T16:36:00.001-08:00

There are days when you feel like you suck as a photographer. Like you are boring and stale, and your work is uninspired. But then there are days like today... when you review your work from the past year and all you feel is overwhelming gratitude to your clients, pride for the growth you you've made as an artist, and joy for the life you've captured over the past 12 months. Thank you to my clients who allow me to have a job I love madly, and most importantly, for their trust and friendship. In no particular order, these are my favorite photos of the year.

Sarah and CJ | Wedding | Cathedral Park | St Johns | Portland, Oregon

2012-01-02T13:26:00.001-08:00

Cathedral Park is one of my most favorite parks in Portland. It's also in my neighborhood, and a gorgeous wedding location. I was so happy to photograph Sarah and CJ's wedding there followed by an intimate reception in their backyard. SO lovely.

Shaun and Christina + Bella the dog | Christmas Portraits | Vancouver, Wa

2011-12-13T11:02:00.001-08:00

Shaun was my intern last year. I am so thankful for all of the hard work he did for me. This year he asked me to take his Christmas photos with his wife, Christina. Here are a few of my favorite shots. Happy Merry!

Joe and Cecilia | Engagement | Hood River, Oregon

2011-11-28T11:29:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Aaron Courter for shooting with me.

Erin and Ed | Engagement | George Rogers Park | Lake Oswego

2011-11-27T09:29:00.001-08:00

Shot at Lake Oswego's George Rogers Park in the sun and pouring rain.

Madeleine and John | Elopement | Kent, Washington

2011-11-23T19:50:00.001-08:00

Sometimes all you need is 2 people in love, and 3 friends to watch it happen.

Featured | Style Me Pretty | Katie and Leroy

2011-11-21T15:40:00.001-08:00

Katie and Leroy's gorgeous Pie Ranch wedding is featured on Style Me Pretty. Check it out!

Heidi and Jimmy | Wedding | Tiffany Center | Portland, Oregon

2011-11-14T12:11:00.001-08:00

Heidi and Jimmy were married at the Tiffany Center in downtown Portland Oregon. It was lovely.

Featured | Style Me Pretty | Jessica and Eli

2011-11-12T16:34:00.001-08:00

So excited Jessica and Eli's gorgeous wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty. Go check it out!

Beth and Jesh | Wedding | Bridal Veil Lakes | Oregon

2011-11-07T12:35:00.001-08:00

Private vows on boats on rainy days. <3

Sadie and Travis | Wedding | Monmouth, OR

2011-10-12T16:26:00.001-07:00

Sadie and Travis were married on her parents property in Monmouth, OR. As soon as I walked into their home and saw the walls filled with photographs I knew they were a family that valued photography. Thank you so much Sadie and Travis for being so wonderful, so loving, and so trusting of me as your photographer. I hope you love your images.

Sarah and Danny | Wedding | Portland, Oregon

2011-10-09T16:11:00.001-07:00

Sarah and Danny were married at St. Patrick Catholic Church with a reception at Venue Pearl. Thanks to Heather Espana for shooting with me.

Roger and Kristy | Engagement | Multnomah Falls | Oregon

2011-10-01T23:31:00.001-07:00

After Roger proposed at Multnomah Falls, he and Kristy knew it was the perfect place for their engagement photos. I like it when couples pick locations that are special to them and their relationship. Thanks to Aaron for shooting with me.

Liz and Paul | Engagement | Phoenix, Arizona

2011-09-28T10:28:00.001-07:00

Liz and Paul were married in August on the Oregon coast. We did things a little backwards and shot their engagement session post wedding in Phoenix, Arizona. It was awesome. Thanks to Aaron for shooting with me.

Lisa and Luke | Wedding | Deep Woods | Eugene, Oregon

2011-09-27T15:29:00.001-07:00

Lisa and Luke were married at Deep Woods in Eugene, Oregon.

Colby and Abby | Engagement | Kelly Point Park | Portland, Oregon

2011-09-26T17:23:00.001-07:00

Kelly Point is one of my most favorite locations to shoot in all of Portland. So glad Colby and Abby decided to do their shoot there!

Matt and Trina | Wedding | Brush Prairie, Wa

2011-09-25T09:21:00.001-07:00

Matt and Trina were married on a private residence in Brush Prairie, Washington. I love backyard weddings.

Tamara and Andy | Wedding | The Old Church | Portland, Oregon

2011-09-20T12:37:00.001-07:00

After getting ready at The Benson Hotel, Tamara and Andy were married at The Old Church. We made a quick trip up to Pittock Mansion, where Andy had proposed, for a few photos, followed by a lovely reception at Meriwether’s Restaurant. Thank you to Deann for 2nd shooting with me.

Britt and Jay | Engagement | Portland, Oregon

2011-09-18T20:44:00.001-07:00

Shot in the streets of downtown Portland, Oregon and a quick trip to Powell's Books to nerd out in the sci-fi section, of course.

Chris and Kristin | Wedding | Portland Art Museum | The Nines Hotel

2011-09-12T13:34:00.001-07:00

Chris and Kristin were married at The Portland Art Museum with a beautiful reception at The Nines Hotel in Portland, Oregon.

Thank you to Yasmin Khajavi for 2nd shooting with me.

Shenica and Jordan | Destination Wedding | North Shore | Oahu, Hawaii

2011-09-11T22:15:00.000-07:00

Shenica and Jordan traveled to the North Shore of Oahu with their family from Vancouver, Canada for their intimate wedding ceremony. It was simple, beautiful, and warm with trade winds!!! Ahhh perfection! Congrats Shenica and Jordan.

And a day-after session the next evening...

Thank you to Aaron Courter for shooting with me.

Liz and Alaina | Backyard Wedding | Olympia, Washington

2011-09-06T22:53:00.001-07:00

Most adorable backyard DIY wedding ever. Filled with a TON of love, friends, and family. This wedding was shot in Olympia, Washington with Aaron Courter.

Rhiannon and Bill | Maternity | Portland, Oregon

2011-09-01T19:07:00.000-07:00

Repeat clients are the best clients of all the clients. So happy to shoot Bill and Rhiannon's engagement and wedding photos, but I think their maternity photos are my favorite. Congrats you guys! Can't wait to meet the lil one.

Didi and Ellen | Wedding | The Ranch on Beaver Creek | Scio, Oregon

2011-08-27T14:10:00.001-07:00

This wedding was shot at The Ranch on Beaver Creek. Didi's reaction to Ellen walking down the aisle had me in tears. So sweet! Congrats you two.

Katie and John | Wedding | Langdon Farms | Aurora, Oregon

2011-08-24T14:20:00.001-07:00

This wedding was held at the Langdon Farms in Aurora, Oregon. Purple bridesmaids dresses, bright orange Mustangs?! Yes please!

Christy and Matteo | Engagement | Sauvie Island | Portland, Oregon

2011-08-23T16:27:00.001-07:00

This engagement session was shot on Sauvie Island.

Thanks to Aaron Courter for 2nd shooting.

Wai Si and Andy | Wedding | Mt Hood Organic Farms | Oregon

2011-08-23T14:24:00.001-07:00

WaiSi and Andy traveled from New York for their beautiful summer wedding. Shot at Mt Hood Organic Farms, one of my most favorite Oregon venues.

Thanks to Aaron Courter for 2nd shooting!

Liz and Paul | Wedding | Heceta Head Lighthouse | Yachats, OR

2011-08-18T17:52:00.001-07:00

With just their immediate family with them, Liz and Paul headed from Arizona to the Oregon Coast to get married at the Heceta Head Lighthouse. It was simple, timeless, and gorgeous. And Liz's lace back dress??! Come on! Wowie. Thank you both for having me capture your day.

Thank you Aaron Courter for 2nd shooting.

Bradey and Ryan | Wedding | Postlewaits Farm | Canby, OR

2011-08-15T01:31:00.001-07:00

Bradey and Ryan's wedding was shot at Postlewaits Farm in Canby, Oregon.

Thanks to Aaron Courter for 2nd shooting with me.

Heidi and Jimmy | Engagement | Cathedral Park | Portland, OR

2011-08-11T10:52:00.001-07:00

Shot at Cathedral Park in North Portland, Oregon.

Jessica and Eli | Wedding | Ron's Pond | Monmouth, Or

2011-08-01T13:04:00.001-07:00

By the end of Eli and Jessica's big day their 18 person wedding party (including the bride and groom) ended up in the venue pond. Now that's a party! Shot at Ron's Pond in Monmouth, Oregon and serving BREAKFAST FOR DINNER! Awesomeness X1billion.

Gwyneth and Eric | Wedding | McMenamins Edgefield | Troutdale, Or

2011-07-31T10:50:00.001-07:00

Gwyneth and Eric were married at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. It was small and intimate and bursting at the seams with love.

Ashley and Kyle | Wedding | Ata Vista Farm | Brownsville, OR

2011-07-30T18:13:00.001-07:00

Ashley and Kyle were married at Ata Vista Farm in Brownsville, OR. The wheat fields are gorgeous this time of year! Check out the groomsmen's awesome suspenders and colorful ties, and mismatched bridesmaids dresses.

Day-of coordination by the awesome Raina Powell Events.

Hanna and John | Wedding | Zenith Vineyard | Salem, Oregon

2011-07-29T21:34:00.001-07:00

Shot at Zenith Vineyard in Salem, Oregon.

Wedding Coordinator: Hitched Weddings & Events
Caterer and Florist: Vibrant Table Catering
DJ: Freeze the Moment Music
Wedding Cake: Finales
Hair/Makeup: Face Body Beauty

Laura and AJ | Kelly Point Park | Portland, Oregon

2011-07-28T11:37:00.001-07:00

This session meant a lot to me. Days after our shoot together AJ was leaving for a year long tour of duty serving our country. Knowing that they both would have these photos during that year to look at until they can be together again was pretty special for me.

Heidi and Warren | Wedding | Spokane Masonic Center | Spokane, Wa

2011-07-26T23:27:00.001-07:00

Heidi and Warren got married at the Spokane Masonic Center in Spokane, Washington. Check out those gorgeous yellow bridesmaid dresses, so cute!

Photo Booth! | Reception Fun

2011-07-21T10:28:00.001-07:00

Think about adding Photo Booth coverage for your reception. It's so much fun! Adding the booth includes light and backdrop set up, up to 3 hours of Photo Booth coverage by a 2nd photographer, a 4X6 print flip book album, and an online slideshow + Facebook gallery of your photos. Props available upon request. Contact me for pricing and more information. Party on!

Lauren and Nathan | Wedding | Hans Fahden Vineyards | Calistoga, Ca

2011-07-14T14:22:00.001-07:00

This wedding took place at Hans Fahden Vineyards in Calistoga, Ca. It was so hot out, so by the time we made it to the nice and COOL romantic reception cave it was just about the best venue ever invented in my opinion. Lauren and Nathan put so much hard work into their wedding details. Check out her gorgeous pink peonies bouquet and Nathan's matching pink bow tie. Adorable, right?

Lauren and Nathan also requested some film during their portraits. Here are a few film favorites. Shot with Fuji Pro400H.

Thank you to Aaron Courter for 2nd shooting with me.

Erik and Christina | Wedding | Gorge Crest Vineyard | Underwood, Washington

2011-07-10T18:02:00.001-07:00

Such a lovely wedding at the Gorge Crest Vineyard.

Killing My Lobster | Amazon Women from Mars VS. the US Military | San Francisco, Ca

2011-07-08T09:29:00.001-07:00

Killing My Lobster is San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy troupe. I've had the honor of shooting their show promo photos 4 times and it is one of my favorite jobs ever. If you're in San Francisco be sure to check out their website for upcoming shows.

Holly and Sam | Wedding | Bridal Veil Lakes | Corbett, Oregon

2011-07-07T21:41:00.001-07:00

Bridal Veil Lakes is one of my very favorite Portland area wedding locations.

Matt and Trina | Engagement | Vancouver, Washington

2011-07-06T14:36:00.001-07:00

You can't beat a warm night with great light and 2 people in love. Shot in Vancouver, Washington along the water front where Matt proposed.

Kristina and Michael | Wedding | Hinson Church | Portland, Oregon

2011-07-05T22:40:00.001-07:00

Kristina and Michael were married at the Hinson Church in Southeast Portland, Oregon. After the ceremony we headed over to Oaks Park for the reception + a ferris wheel ride. I get paid to ride ferris wheels with people in love. Pretty awesome if you ask me. Thanks to Boone for 2nd shooting with me.

Sarah and CJ | Engagement | Opal Creek | Detroit, Oregon

2011-06-21T18:09:00.001-07:00

Sometimes wedding clients are so awesome you turn into friends. And sometimes friends go camping together. And sometimes a camping trip turns into an engagement session. Shot along the trail to Opal Creek just outside of Detroit, Oregon. Go there, it's pretty!

CJ is gonna kill me for this, but it's too funny not to post...

Lauren and Andrew | Day After Session | Tryon Creek Park | Portland, Oregon

2011-06-13T10:09:00.001-07:00

In March I was lucky enough to shoot Lauren and Andrew's wedding portraits in Eugene, but when Lauren told me she really wanted photos in the forest, a "Day" (or 3 months) After session was born. Shot in Tryon Creek Park in Portland, Oregon. Lauren is wearing her Grandmother's wedding dress in a few of these shots, how awesome!

Ellen and Didi | Engagement | Sauvie Island | Portland, Oregon

2011-06-11T12:24:00.001-07:00

Sauvie Island is one of my most favorite places in all of Portland to visit. It also makes a great back drop for beautiful engagement photos.

Kara and Troy | Elopement | Cannon Beach, Oregon

2011-06-05T13:40:00.001-07:00

Elopements are magical. To be there with only the bride and groom and to be trusted with documenting their day not only for them, but for the friends and family that are not there is really special. Kara and Troy were married on Cannon Beach just steps from the gorgeous Stephanie Inn.

Maggie | Headshots | SE Portland, Oregon

2011-06-05T12:34:00.001-07:00

My very first professional job as a photographer was a headshot session in San Francisco. I spent the next 2 years of my photography career only taking portraits for actors. I learned most of what I know from these experiences. Seeing and finding light. Posing and giving direction. Color and portrait composition. A professional headshot is a very specific "standard" photo that in a lot of ways really limits creativity, but I love the challenge of creating different moods and looks within the restrictions. It's been over a year since I shot my last headshot session. I've really missed it. Thanks Maggie. Shot in SE Portland, Oregon.

Brian and Marie | Engagement | Vista House | Corbett, Oregon

2011-05-31T13:27:00.001-07:00

I was so excited when I got a call from Brian saying that he would be proposing to Marie while on vacation in Oregon and wanted to surprise her with a photo session immediately following their engagement! I can't even begin to tell you how special it was to be there seconds after Marie said YES! and getting to make images with them that they will remember forever. So. Awesome. Brian proposed on the balcony of the Vista House over looking the Gorge. It was beautiful, but POURING down rain. After a few shots under an umbrella I did what any Oregonian photographer would do when the rain crashes your shoot and drove to the closest McMenamins for cover. Lucky for us we got a break in the rain. Congrats Brian and Marie. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your engagement surprise.

Wedding Channel | Featured Wedding | Fresno, Ca

2011-05-23T13:37:00.001-07:00

Eric and Rachel's wedding was featured on the Wedding Channel website.

Travis and Sadie | MINI-Session | Laurelhurst Park | Portland, Or

2011-05-23T13:33:00.001-07:00

This quick mini-session was shot at Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon.

Danny and Sarah | Engagement | Rhododendron Garden | Portland, Or

2011-05-23T11:15:00.001-07:00

Shot at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland, Or.

Kuniko and John | Wedding | Yamhill, Oregon

2011-05-20T14:13:00.001-07:00

Shot at Lenne Estate in Yamhill, Oregon followed by a reception at Red Hills Provincial Dining in Dundee, Oregon.

Heidi and Warren | Engagement | Tryon Creek Park | Portland, Oregon

2011-05-16T14:32:00.001-07:00

Shot at Tryon Creek Park in Portland, Oregon.

Lauren and Nathan | Film | Engagement | Berkeley, Ca

2011-05-05T16:40:00.001-07:00

Lauren and Nathan love the look of film and requested I shoot it for their engagement session, so I did. It was really fun. I am still a digital shooter, but I'll be incorporating film into my professional work now and then. If this is something you are interested in, please let me know! Shot in Tilden Park and on College Ave in Berkeley, Ca.

Ashley and her Dad | Featured Wedding | Los Cabos, Mexico

2011-05-05T10:34:00.001-07:00

Ashley and her Dad are featured on one of my favorite blogs, Moment Junkie. Take a look!

John and Kuniko | Engagement Session | Portland, Oregon

2011-05-03T13:54:00.001-07:00

Shot in NW Industrial Portland, Oregon and Kuniko's private ranch in Sherwood, Oregon.

Style Unveiled | Featured Wedding | Portland, Oregon

2011-04-26T16:44:00.001-07:00

Rhiannon and Bill's wedding is featured on Style Unveiled! Check out the blog and see what Rhiannon and Bill had to say about their wedding photos and working with Luxe Event Productions.

Lauren and Connor | Wedding | Bellevue, WA

2011-04-18T16:56:00.001-07:00

Shot at the Robinswood House in Bellevue, WA.

Eric and Rachel | Day After Session | Portland, Oregon

2011-04-13T12:39:00.001-07:00

Shot in NW Portland on the bridge Eric proposed on and downtown.

Michael and Kristina | Engagement | Corbett, Oregon

2011-04-04T13:40:00.001-07:00

This engagement session was shot at Trout Creek Bible Camp in Corbett, Oregon where Michael and Kristina first met. :)

Lauren and Andrew

2011-03-21T09:52:00.001-07:00

Lauren and Andrew hired me to go down to Eugene to take their portraits and family formals. Somehow he lucked out and even though it had been pouring rain all day we got a break in the weather. Shot at Lauren's family home and The University of Oregon campus.

Eric and Rachel

2011-02-07T16:12:00.001-08:00

My dear friends, Eric and Rachel. Shot in Fresno, Ca.