So shortly after that night, after friends relived their stories and we laughed at peoples wine induced antics and new dance moves, it was decided that we MUST do it again… in 5 years.
This spring, we realized that 5 years had come, and once we shook on the fact that yes, we really did want to do this, we made big plans. These plans included official mail invitations (which taught me that no one RSVPs anymore, and the USPS sucks sometimes), a beer brewing competition (since so many of our friends are homebrewers… maybe my favorite part), so much Charles Shaw (we classy), a KILLER photobooth (I’ll post my faves on here soon), more goldfish, games, fire pit, me in my wedding dress (!!!), ginormous sound system, stage, live music, Cloud Davidson as the DJ (YES!), and soooo much dancing – like dancing until I HAD to change out of my wedding dress because I was sweating so much. Ask me how I planned this in the height of my busiest wedding season yet? Ugh, lots of pulling my hair, and glossy eyed zombie looks when I thought about completing one more thing. That, and my husband is a SAINT. And it was all worth it.

On top of all of that, we had moved away from the beautiful pacific northwest and on to southern California, where an amazing new group of friends had made there lasting imprint on our lives. We decided that it was time for the worlds to merge. So 20 of our closest friends from Los Angeles road tripped up to Corvallis Oregon, camped out in the back yard of my childhood home in the country and celebrated along side the more seasoned friends in our lives. It was glorious. Casey and I spoke our vows to each other again in the presence of those that we love, and then AGAIN, we danced the night away – only this time we got to stay until the sheriff came and told us to turn off the music.

Here are a FEW of my memories from the night… and the pictures that I am actually in, my amazing father took those, we tag teamed

Here’s some snippets from some senior portraits and weddings I did while in Oregon, followed by rehearsal pics from the (Un)Fortunates (by the 3 Blind Mice and Casey Hurt), as well as some footage of some of the music from the show. Let me know what you think, I’ll get some more up when I’m back from Arizona!

- Oregon Senior, Wedding, and Headshot Photography -
[Lauren Hurt, Photographer - Senior, Headshot, Wedding Photography - Southern California, Oregon, Worldwide]

So.. sports teams must have buttons right? Duh! I ordered the buttons right away so eager parents could have them for as many soccer games as possible, and they just arrived today! They are so fun, it makes me want to a.) wear one even though I’m clearly not a soccer parent, and b.) figure out other ways to incorporate button orders…. haha, wedding buttons anyone??

If you are a SCS parent and are looking to view the images from the shoot, you can find the boy’s gallery under the “Client Proofing” link at the top of the page or by clicking HERE

If you are a coach, or parent helper looking to book a photographer for your team, please don’t hesitate to contact me to set something up.

If you are interested in what they are doing at Afton Field, or sustainable farming in general, you can find them and their grass fed, pasture raised meat (as well as honey as eggs) at the Saturday farmers market in Corvallis.

Here are a few of the highlights of the day…

- Joel Salatin visits Afton Field Farm -
- Corvallis Oregon Event Photography -
[Lauren Hurt Photography - Oregon Senior Portrait Photography and Oregon Wedding Photography]

The Kids came prepared for work too! They wrote individual thank you letters to all of the staff and teachers for their incredible service to our city’s youth

The morning still ending with a bash — singing, dancing, great coffee and food, and baptisms is freezing water! Ooops..  :)