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Welcome to the MOT Photography blog—your go-to space for real love stories, amazing family moments, and Central Oregon photo inspiration. Whether you’re planning a wedding in Bend or dreaming up your next family session, you’ll find honest storytelling, location ideas, and tips to help you feel confident and connected in front of the camera.

 

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Aerial view of a couple dancing in a white courtyard surrounded by terracotta roof tiles.

September 6th, 2026

Columbia Gorge Hotel Wedding Photography: How Cam and Christina Came Full Circle at the Gorge

Couple embracing atop a Mediterranean-style villa tower with scenic lake and mountain views at sunset.

August 15th, 2026

Hood River Destination Wedding Photography: Why the Columbia River Gorge Is Worth Flying For

Double exposure photo of a romantic couple facing each other, blended with a scenic mountain and forest landscape.

June 7th, 2026

The Griffin House Hood River Wedding Photography | A Gem of the Pacific Northwest

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Wedding party members show their footwear while standing in a row against a rustic wall.

October 2nd, 2025

Blended Family Wedding at Columbia Gorge Hotel

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A couple in wedding attire share a romantic moment on an autumn garden path with colorful fall foliage surrounding them.

October 26th, 2024

Allison + Ty | Columbia Gorge Hotel | Hood River, OR

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A elegant couple sits posed on a couch with a large ornate painting behind them and floral bouquet nearby.

September 19th, 2024

Sara + Jordan | Columbia Gorge Hotel | Hood River, OR

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