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Altura Studio is the creative home for John and Theresa Valls, award-winning photographers based in Portland, Oregon.  Altura Studio is known for elegant, naturally beautiful wedding images.



Monthly Archives: May 2009

Lynn and Roger at the Viewpoint Inn

joys-sneak2-000001I am so excited about these sneak peek pics that I’ve just received of Roger and Lynn from our associate photographer. It was so much fun to photograph Lynn and Roger at their wedding earlier this month, partly because it was simply a perfect, perfect day. Both Lynn and Roger were so relaxed and mellow, (well, maybe Roger exhibited a few nervous-groom vibes, but only for a moment.) Lynn was serene and gorgeous and gave me the impression that she was truly “present” in her experience.

The day was warm and sunny, with loving family and friends in attendance. Everything occured exactly as planned and the couple had the cutest wedding party consisting of their nieces and nephews. And their ceremony was literally surrounded by family: their brothers and sisters held the corners of the chuppa and their mothers gave touching readings.

Since Lynn and Roger and avid cyclists, they were planning post wedding day bike ride up Larch Mountain, leaving from the Inn. Hope the ride was awesome, you two. Hope you enjoy this little taste of your pics. Stay tuned for the rest; we’ll have everything ready in a couple of weeks. And a big shout out to you, Robert for being your usual amazing self.

Update 6/3/09: Here’s a link to a slideshow of our favorites. And go here to see the entire gallery of wedding images.  Congratulations Roger and Lynn!

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Gabriela and Matthew at St. Patricks Cathedral

sneak peek for gabby and mattThere were so many beautiful traditions to photograph at Gabriela and Matthew’s May 2nd wedding at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Portland. On this blustery May afternoon family and friends gathered for a traditional wedding mass. Because both Gabby and Matt are engineers by trade, the priest talked about their talents and skills in a service that was both meaningful and clever.

Thank goodness everyone was warm and dry inside on a day that was a total downpour. I had been hoping to shoot family photos outdoors on the steps, but looking back at the days images, I’m glad we were able to shoot inside this beautiful church. Congratulations, Matthew and Gabriela! Thanks for having us with you on your lovely wedding day.

Click here for slideshow of our favorites.

UPDATED: here’s the link to all the photos from the day. Congratulations Matthew and Gabriela!