Portland Backyard Wedding | Melody & Jake’s Zoom Wedding

Melody and Jake chose to celebrate their wedding day in a way that felt true to them—simple, meaningful, and surrounded by the people who matter most. They hosted an intimate backyard wedding with their closest family by their side, while the rest of their loved ones joined in through a live Zoom ceremony. It was such a thoughtful way to include everyone, no matter where they were.

Backyard weddings have such a unique kind of magic. There’s a comfort and familiarity that allows couples to truly relax and be present, and that energy carries through every part of the day. Melody and Jake’s ceremony felt deeply personal and emotional, with so much love surrounding them both in person and through the screen. Hearing cheers and seeing smiling faces from their Zoom guests made the day feel just as connected and celebratory as a larger wedding.

As a photographer, I love how these smaller, intentional weddings create space for real moments—quiet glances, genuine laughter, and meaningful connections. Melody and Jake embraced their day fully, creating a celebration that felt joyful, relaxed, and completely their own.

I’m so happy they chose to celebrate in a way that reflected their priorities. It was a beautiful reminder that weddings don’t have to be big to be incredibly meaningful. Congratulations, Melody and Jake!

Backyard Wedding Photographer | Melody & Jake’s Zoom Micro Wedding

Congratulations Melody & Jake!

I love couples that are up for an adventure, love to be outside in nature or love to be on the beach, rain or shine. Telling your Love Story is very important job and it is such an honor to part of your wedding day. Custom Elopement Photography Collections are created individually for each couple to better serve your specific needs. I would love to hear about your Elopement or Wedding plans.