Filming Tina and Artem’s wedding at Ukrainian Bible Church in Fairview, OR was such a special day for us. Tina is Dan’s (our second shooter) sister. So we knew that we wanted to crush it extra hard for them.

One thing that Tina and Artem did so well that day was take in every second. In particular, there was this moment in the morning where Tina pulled out a photo book, sat in a chair, and just reminisced on their journey. Nothing else mattered in that moment, just that book and her memories. It is always so important to take time and slow down on a day that can be chaotic.

We really felt and saw the love that Tina and Artem have for each other that day. During the interview portion, their emotions started pouring out of them. Artem’s sentiments towards Tina were so genuine and pure, “I her being happy more than I love my own happiness. I’d rather have her smile than myself smile.” His selfless, self-sacrificing love to on full display and came from such a deep well inside of him.

Their creative session was at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, OR amidst the grapevines. There was such a classy yet romantic air about them that lent itself so well to the location.

Their ceremony and reception were at Ukrainian Bible Church in Fairview, OR. They did a good job of mixing modern and traditional; they respected the culture very well while making it contemporary. Their reception was full of joy and laughter. All of the speeches are so touching and amazing! After those and the performances, they just wanted to relax and enjoy the rest of the night. They ended the night with an evening sparkler send-off which looked absolutely stunning!

We are so honored and blessed to have filmed Tina and Artem’s wedding! Check out their short film to see the union of a truly amazing couple.