TJ + Amy | Botanical Oregon City Wedding

TJ & Amy. Your day was perfect. Every detail was magical and I still giggle when I think about Gabe's toast. Your joy is infectious and getting to celebrate alongside you was such a pleasure! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your beautiful day—it was such an honor. Love you both.

When you're a home-brewer, having your special wedding brew on tap is a must!

May I formally request that there be an apple cider doughnut bar at every wedding? 😍

This was the first time I've seen a bouquet get stuck in the chandelier! 

Photographer: Andie Reavely, of A Visual Anthology | Ceremony Coordinator: Carol Carlson | Reception Coordinator: Meghan Haugen | Florist: Tribes n' Pines | Venue: Private Residence | Caterer: Koi Fusion | Doughnuts: Lee's Farm | Film Lab: Holland Photo Imaging

She makes us THREE | We're adopting!

I want to introduce you to a very special little girl! This is our precious daughter, whom we are in process to adopt! It is crazy to think that we didn't know of her existence a month ago... and then four days after an unexpected late-night phone call, she came home.  

“our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on that which we are waiting for.”

— Charles Stanley Ross

O sweet girl, we have waited and prayed for you for so long. You were well worth the wait. My heart is so full. Our joy is great.

In our culture, we want instant gratification and answers. We want it, want it now and want it our way. But this isn't how God works. He loves us too much to reward our tantrums and foot-stompings.

As a loving father, he teaches his children to trust him. He teaches his children to have patience and to be thankful in all things. He asks his children to bring their worries to him. He shows his children that he is quick to comfort and support. 

He teaches his children contentment—in both the asking and the answer.

In waiting, there is contentment. In hoping, there is still contentment. In infertility, there is contentment. In trusting God with your tender heart and your big dreams, there is rest and contentment.

I don't know what you're waiting and praying for in your life, but I want to encourage you to unfurl your white-knuckled grasp and place your heart's desire in the gentle and loving hands of God. 

If I know one thing about God, it is that he is good. He is good and he wants what is best for you—sometimes this looks differently or comes at a different time than we might think is best. He is worthy of your trust and he knows even better than you what you need. 

If you're interested in following along with the unfolding story, check out my personal Instagram (@andiejael) or my Insta-story on my photography instagram (@avisualanthology)!

Baby Sam's 6 Month Portraits | Lake Oswego Portrait Photographer

Oh boy, this happy little chunk has a smile that will melt your heart and hair that... well, just look at it! He's the perfect embodiment of sophisticated charm. Here's to anthologizing the milestones of life!

In our digital culture, it's rare to get to see actual prints. Typically, images are captured, logged and saved on a USB or a mobile device. But here at A Visual Anthology, I am not just in the business of capturing your memories, but preserving them... safeguarding them from the ever-changing digital archiving methods. What was cutting edge technology 30 years ago? We call them blasts from the past. What will the the norm 30 years from now? I don't know the answer to that, but I do know that prints will never become obsolete. No matter the evolution that digital undergoes, your prints are safe from the tides of change. They are heirlooms.

Jessica + Phillip | Mt. Hood Engagement

You two are just so fun together! I love your story and it was such an honor to photograph your engagement pictures!! Not to mention, I am delighted that we were able to track down some snow!! I cannot wait for your wedding this summer..... 

Ben & Kate Miller | Oregon Wedding Inspired by Old Hollywood

Photographer ANDIE REAVELY / Videographer LIYA KOZLOV / Cake ANNA DANICHKINA / Florist ALICA VLAD / Venue GRAY GABLES ESTATES / Bride’s gown ALLURE 9123, BRIDAL EXCLUSIVES / Shoes BADGLEY MISCHKA / Hair & Make up AVELINA POLIASHOV / Grooms attire ALFANI, MACYS / Planner SAMANTHA JANE, GRAY GABLES ESTATES / Stylist VICTORIA KHARITONOV / Caterer LANA CAPMAR / Music MOSES STRIZHAUS