MEET TORI
ABOUT your Bend Oregon WEDDING + Elopement photographer
IT IS A GREAT HONOR, DOCUMENTING MEANINGFUL MOMENTS, PRESERVING THEM FOR YOU TO CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME.
My love of photography began with photographing friends dressed up, immersed in nature. Through my time studying at Savannah College of Art and Design and working at W Magazine, I thought I might be a fashion photographer–until I photographed my first wedding.
I fell in love with documenting authentic connections and genuine human emotions. My decade of experience photographing weddings and elopements has taken me all over the world and somehow back to my roots–photographing couples, that more often than not become dear friends, while dressed up, immersed in nature, on the day they commit their lives to one another. It is the greatest honor to call this my life's work.
Come to Bliss is a promise–a promise of timeless elegance, unwavering professionalism, and heartfelt connection. I capture moments with a careful eye for nostalgia, characterized by romantic aesthetics and cinematic flair for couples that value bespoke experiences and the art of storytelling. I aspire to be more than just a vendor–a trusted confidante and a calming presence amidst the whirlwind of wedding preparations.
Living in Bend, Oregon, has grounded me in a place that truly feels like home. Welcoming my daughter in January 2023 further deepened my appreciation for the fleeting nature of time and the importance of preserving precious moments. My family and I spend our days gardening, playing in the river, taking long walks in the forest, and enjoying delicious food together.
WHAT’S IN A NAME
COME TO BLISS ENCAPSULATES THE ESSENCE OF SERENITY AND JOY THAT I STRIVE TO CAPTURE IN EVERY MOMENT.
It’s more than just a name; it’s a representation of my journey and the pursuit of capturing moments that evoke pure bliss. It originated as a personal mantra, reflecting on times of pure happiness and contentment. As I embarked on my final project at Savannah College of Art & Design, Come To Bliss became the title of a collection that celebrated the beauty of friendship and the fleeting moments that shape our lives.
These are the moments we want to hold onto forever, to revisit and relive whenever nostalgia calls.
Pure joy, boundless emotion, and the promise of cherished memories – isn’t that what your wedding day should embody? I believe so.
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
01.
GENERATIONAL
Enabling families to share important moments, documented beautifully, for generations to come.
I focus on authenticity by capturing real moments and genuine emotions in a natural, unposed way.
02.
ORGANIC
LEGACY
04.
I’m dedicated to creating images that tell your unique story and become a cherished part of your family’s history.
03.
TIMELESS
By ensuring that the photographs I deliver will be captured and edited in a way that never goes out of style.
TRUE-TO-LIFE PORTRAITURE
I capture the true essence of who you are, so your wedding photos will reflect your personality and the special connections you share with loved ones in an honest and genuine way.
05.
I GENUINELY CARE ABOUT COUPLES GETTING MARRIED IN THE WAY THAT IS MEANINGFUL FOR THEM.
Why? Because that’s what I did. On my own micro wedding day, we exchanged vows on a snowy overlook in the Rocky Mountains surrounded by our closest friends and family. We celebrated with a long weekend of skiing, love, and laughter. I remember every moment of that experience like it was yesterday and I wouldn’t change a thing.
That’s exactly what I want for you. Your wedding day shouldn’t be about compromise. It should be about celebrating your love honestly, with the people who matter most to you. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or only the two of you, I’ll be there to capture every moment, so you can relive the memories for years to come.
As a Bend Oregon
Elopement Photographer
