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Cold City Streets

On Sunday night we walked from our hotel to a nearby movie theatre.

We went to see Safehouse. After the movie ended, finally holding his hand with a normal grip, we made our way to the exit. As we stepped out into the deserted city street, we immediately felt the rain kiss our faces. We laughed at our unpreparedness and decided to walk back in spite of the rain. The wet cold air hit my skin, but I hardly noticed. All I could think about was this man by my side and the memories we had of walking cold city streets together in Chicago. He cupped my hand in his and stuck it in his pocket to keep warm.

It was as if no time had passed. There I was, that same young girl from St. Louis, completely in love with a Ukrainian boy. From completely different worlds. Collided into one.

Cityscape of Portland, OR with clouds and the river

Any good memories you need to stir up to keep your love alive? Or just recreate one, it’s bound to have you fall in love all over again.

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Chandeliers & Comfort Food

While visiting Vitaliy’s grandma in Portland this past week, we decided to take a little getaway downtown.

We arrived just in time for brunch on Sunday. After much deliberation, we decided on Mother’s Bistro and Bar. I was cold, wet and hungry, but the minute I walked into the dining area of Mother’s, my gray mood immediately turned bright. The wall to wall windows allowed me to watch the rain fall outside while staying warm and cozy inside. But nothing said cozy like the menu at this place. Their breakfast and lunch options were equally appealing, but we couldn’t pass up our favorite dishes. Biscuits and gravy for Vitaliy. French Toast for me.

Between the romantic chandeliers and the hardy comfort food, we thought it was a perfect spot for a date. If you live in the Portland area or are planning a trip there, be sure to take your special someone to the Mother’s Bistro and Bar.

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Dan + Sara

With 7 years of marriage under their belt, Dan and Sara decided to celebrate with a photo date.

They got all prettied up for each other and we photographed them in a few locations around San Francisco that meant the most to them. They reminisced old memories, while making new ones. And here are the sweet moments we captured of the two of them.

Dan and Sara, we wish you many, many more years of love and laughter as husband and wife. Well, love and laughter…and lots of kisses too! xoxo V&C

To see more photos and read their love story, we’ve featured Dan and Sara on our portfolio page.

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Couple snuggled up on the loading dock. He is wearing a buttoned up shirt with a tie and she is wearing a dress and brown leather bootsWoman leaning on her husband's shoulder.Couple sitting at a coffee shop drinking coffee in San Francisco, California.Couple doing an eskimo kiss on the street in San Francisco.Couple walking down the hill in San Francisco with a green VW bug in the foreground.
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