Eireann... Getting Ready for the Big Day

Wedding! Jamie and Rob

Jamie and Rob's wedding was a really touching experience. This young couple has been together for almost a decade and when they look at eachother you can still see the sparkle in their eyes. True love for the long haul.Their wedding was small and simple and a joy to photograph. Here are my favorite shots of the day.

Baby Belly: A family portrait

Sarah and Mike and their little bun in the oven. Simple, intimate portraits of a growing family full of love....

Wedding! Erin and Eddie

Erin and Eddie applied their D.I.Y. ethic to every aspect of their wedding and the result was truly lovely. Friends and family helped to prepare the food, there were adorable handmade bouquets and keepsakes for each guest scattered on the tables and a riveting musical performance by the brisdemaids and groomsmen as part of the evening's entertainment. Definitely a warm feeling of community and love throughout the whole event... A really special night that I was honored to be a part of.

More FUN! Get the kids out of the studio!

When I take family or kid photos, it's really nice to get out of the studio and relocate the shoot to a place where kids feel happy and comfortable and will loosen up in front of the camera. Backyards, playgrounds, sandboxes... these location shoots provide a really interesting backdrop for the photo session, as well as allowing the child to stay within his or her comfort zone. That's when the really amazing images that showcase the child's personality happen. Here are a few images I made recently.

Wedding! Ryan and Christina

Ryan and Christina's wedding was a simple and intimate affair with a small group of family and close friends. Iconoclasts themselves, these two were looking for an unconventional approach to their wedding photographs. We decided on a mix of bright, almost hyper-color images contrasted with some simple black and white shots of the ceremony.

Wedding! Francesca and Scott

Francesca and Scott's wedding was a lively and imaginative event. Francesca, the artist and Scott, the musician, wanted to infuse their soiree with creative special touches. Who wouldn't get excited about hula hoops, colorful hand-made paper flowers and dancing to the big band music of the Phat Cat Swingers? Here are some images from their special day.

hellohelloHELLO!

And Welcome to my Wedding and Family portraiture blogspot! My name is Meghann Mary Gilligan and I am a photographer based in beautiful Portland, Oregon.

My approach to photographing weddings and families is to bring a creative and artistic eye to the event or photo session and focus on capturing all those really special, hilarious, adorable, touching, amazing moments that show the love.


Whether the photographic style you are looking for is simple and traditional or more experimental and artsy or maybe with a touch of vintage flair, I'm your girl! I always work together with my clients to figure out exactly how YOU want to remember this special moment in your life. Whether it's a wedding or a beautiful baby belly or a family portrait, we will work together to produce beautiful images that you will cherish for a lifetime. 

So that's me, Meghann, and here are some of my photographs. Enjoy!