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The Shutter Monkey - AJ’s Studio Blog bio picture

The Shutter Monkey - AJ's Studio Blog

The Shutter Monkey highlights the latest wedding and portrait commissions by AJ's Studio.

An eye for detail, emotion, and personality of your day, plus a style so distinctive it is referred to by many as "that AJ's look" make Amy and JP one of the Northwest's most respected and sought after photography teams. Scroll through a few entries to see our seamless fusion of photojournalism and relaxed, stylized portraiture for yourself!

We also invite you to use our search function to look up any venues, vendors, or a particular wedding or portrait.

From time to time we'll also include a little peek in to our lives, our kids, families and friends who bring the happiness to this celebration we call life!

Celebrate Keith and Maria!

Keith and Maria were married in a traditional Vietnamese ceremony at the home of her parents.  After the ceremony and luncheon reception at the house,  we met up at the Portland Classical Chinese Gardens for a portrait session.  It was then on to Legin restaurant for a reception that boasted a nine course dinner and dancing into the night. Lots of events equals lots of blog images today!

Another joyful procession. Maria’s mother escorted her into the ceremony.

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Yesterday I posted 4 of the nieces - here is grandpa with the littlest one!

On to the Portland Classical Chinese Gardens…

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…and a change of attire!

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Finally, a few highlights from the reception.

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Maria and Keith are kicking it in Costa Rica for a two week honeymoon before they head home to New Jersey. It was such a pleasure to meet Maria’s Portland family and show some Northwest hospitality to Keith’s family from the East coast. Thanks so much for sharing your day with us and look for your teaser trailer on or before July 27th.

Your Monday Morning “Awwwww” factor!

This weekend at AJ’s

Celebrate Happy Faces!

Celebrate Aaron and Brianna!