HEATHER MCFORD — CASCADIAN EXPOSURES
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“Make your day yours” is the slogan of every elopement photographer out there.
But what does it really mean?
Is it about finding the most incredible backdrop in existence? Doing bucket list activities totally out of your comfort zone? There’s a pressure to do something ‘epic’. When really, the thing that actually makes your day yours, is the intentional and unexpected ideas that deepen your excitement — not just for the day itself – but for the rest of your lives together.
Before getting married my husband and I joked about combining our last names. What started as something silly rooted in our disdain for the patriarchy and paperwork turned into a serious, “Wait, should we!?” On our marriage license we confidently wrote down ‘McFord’ – our new last name – our legacy. Now, I get to say I’m the one and only Heather McFord (no really, Google it!).
Take advantage of this chance to create something that will bring you joy beyond your wedding day.
Being raised by photographer parents… you could say this job is in my blood.
From the very beginning I’ve been someone that is more likely to observe the world, than to insert myself in it. Photography felt like a natural form of self-expression. I learned skills in the classroom, but perfected my art while exploring the outdoors with my family. The only thing that makes the backdrop of the great outdoors even more stunning? Putting two people in love right in the middle of it. Every time I photograph a couple I get to experience the wonders of this place all over again through their eyes.
LEAVING NO FINGERPRINTS ON YOUR MEMORIES
There are some moments that are simply impossible to orchestrate. Moments where your deep presence and intimate connection has conspired to create something far more beautiful than a pose ever could. Where you’re…
… Kissing mid-vows, because you just couldn’t hold back your affection.
… Being overtaken with serenity while watching the clouds skim the peaks.
… Smiling wildly as you reminisce over what happened a minute ago.
While you’re lost in moments like these, I’ll be documenting them. Most of the time you probably won’t even notice I’m there though. And that’s the way it should be! Afterall, we’re going to do a lot of planning to make your perfect day happen and once you’re in it, I don’t ever want to interrupt.
HOME IS WHERE I ROAM
Watching the waves with a good cuppa tea
Catching some rays paddle boarding
Cuddling with my two pure-bred good-boys
Scouting the goodies at the local farmers market
Proposing that we get sushi for dinner (again)
COMMITTING TO
A BETTER FUTURE
I’m here to help root your sustainability values within your wedding planning, ensure we stay on the path while enjoying the view, and protect the fragility of Mother Nature through education and conservation efforts. You won’t be the first people to make incredible memories here in the Pacific Northwest – let’s do whatever we can to ensure you won’t be the last.
How to work with Heather McFord
ELOPEMENTS
INTIMATE WEDDINGS
VOW RENEWALS
PROPOSALS
ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
COUPLES SESSIONS