MOT Photography

Name: MOT Photography
Address: 19671 Hollygrape Street, Bend, OR, 97702, US
Telephone: +15038301113

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For adventurous hearts, authentic emotions, and unforgettable memories. Award Winning Wedding & Family Photographer 📸

06/17/2026

This proposal took 5 months to plan, two scouting trips, multiple cameras, and two very convincing strangers. Worth every single second.

Austin reached out to me in January with a vision, and from that moment we spent the next five months making sure every single detail was locked in. I drove out to this waterfall two weeks before the proposal just to scout the location, filmed videos of the exact rocks Austin needed to walk to, and coached him through every step so that when the moment came, he could be fully present without thinking about anything else.

On the day of, I arrived an hour early to finish setting up multiple cameras around the falls and get into position. When Austin and Hanna hiked in, I was already blending into the background thanks to two incredible strangers ( & ) I had recruited on the spot who graciously agreed to make it look like we were all just out for a hike. Hanna walked right past me and had no idea.

Austin stepped out onto that rock without hesitation, dropped to a knee, and Hanna absolutely lost it in the best possible way. I was not far behind her. I go feral at proposals and I am not sorry about it.
This is what I do. I do not just show up with a camera. I scout locations, I build the plan, I drive the five hours, and I make sure the moment you have been dreaming about is captured from every angle possible. Austin and Hanna, thank you for trusting me with this one. It was an absolute honor.

If you are planning a proposal and you want it done right, let’s talk. The link in my bio will get you started.

06/15/2026

I locked in on Stephanie’s words like a golden retriever who just heard the word “walk.”

Stephanie and Roby were mid-portrait session at The Griffin House in Hood River when she turned to look at him and just blurted it out. “Your eyes are crazy!” And she’s not wrong because Roby’s eyes are unreal! I immediately stopped what I was doing, set them up, and made a portrait of both of their eyes side by side, and it is now one of my absolute favorite images from this entire wedding day! Yeah… I love getting this shot and I may have captured it that day, but it’s thanks to Stephanie who could not keep that thought inside her head for one more second.

This is the exact kind of stuff that makes me absolutely love what I do. Couples are handing me pure gold all day long without even realizing it, and my job is to be tuned in enough to catch it and turn it into something they’re going to want on their wall forever. The offhand comments, the little glances, the split-second reactions that happen between two people who are completely obsessed with each other… that’s the real gold I’m chasing all day long and I am never not fired up about it.

Oh, and photographing all of this with the Columbia River Gorge sitting right behind them at golden hour at ? These two were practically doing my job for me!

If you want a photographer who is going to be completely locked in on every moment of your wedding day, let’s talk. Your date might still be open.

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05/28/2026

No I will not be seeking help for this. I’m completely fine with my intrusive thoughts while “working!”

If you want someone who is absolutely feral with excitement at your proposal, hit me up.

05/21/2026

Juniper Preserve is one of those venues that does half the work for you. The high desert landscape, the sweeping views, the way the light hits in the late afternoon – it’s a photographer’s dream. But what made Carrie and Troy’s day really stand out had nothing to do with the backdrop.

These two were just flat-out fun to be around. The kind of couple that keeps you laughing between shots. I had a blast from start to finish.

If you’re eyeing Juniper Preserve for your own wedding, I’d love to be there with my cameras and energy. Days like this are exactly why I do this.

05/01/2026

No AI BS here… Every single one of these was a real moment.

A wedding day moves fast and it hits different every single time. The chaos of getting ready, the stillness right before you walk down the aisle, the laugh that sneak-attacks you mid-ceremony, the way the light falls on the two of you during golden hour when you’ve forgotten I’m even there.

Some couples want it clean and intentional. I’ll pull you somewhere with incredible light and make something beautiful on purpose. Some couples want pure candids captured. Some want both. My job is to figure out what you actually value and then go get it, all day long, without stopping. Challenge accepted!

The best wedding photos are the ones you never want to stop looking at. Let’s go get ‘em!

If you want someone locked in from the first look to the last dance, let’s talk. Your date might still be open.

04/23/2026

Tumalo Mountain at sunset is just unfair.

Emily and Mark earned every single one of these photos. That hike is no joke, and by the time you reach the summit your legs are burning and your lungs are working overtime. But then the view hits, the golden light starts doing its thing, and suddenly none of that matters anymore.
Here’s the thing about engagement sessions people don’t expect: they sign up feeling awkward and uncomfortable in front of a camera. But somewhere between the trail and the summit, something shifts. You stop thinking about the lens and start just... being with your person. My job is to stay out of the way of that and catch it when it happens.

With Emily and Mark, I was locked in from the moment we started the hike. I love this stuff. The adventure, the big views, the light that makes everything feel a little unreal. I was just as hyped at minute one as I was at the very end, and that energy is contagious.

These two made some incredible memories up there, and I’m so damn lucky I got to witness it. What a “job” I have!

If you and your person are the type to chase a summit for your engagement session, I want in. Send me a message and let’s build something worth the hike.

04/20/2026

When you open the door and the whole wedding party loses their minds, you know it’s gonna be a good day.

I opened the door expecting to grab a quick candid, and instead got a full-on standing ovation. Arms up, screaming, biggest smiles I’ve seen all day, and we had hours of fun in front of us. That energy? That’s what you’re hiring me to capture, and apparently also what you’re hiring me to cause.

When your wedding party is that hyped up and that comfortable around their photographer, the photos basically take themselves. I’m not chasing anyone down or begging for a real smile. I’m just... opening doors and collecting moments.

If you want a photographer your whole crew is actually excited to see, I’d love to be that person for your wedding day. Drop a comment or send me a message to check your date.

02/23/2026

“We’re not super comfortable in front of the camera…”

I hear that all the time. Aubin and Darren said the same thing when we first talked. They’re not into stiff poses. Not into “classic engagement” cringe. They just want to feel like themselves.

So we met up at Shevlin Park on a chilly day, took a quick Fireball shot in the parking lot to warm things up thanks to these legends, and then… started moving. No pressure. Just a little prompt here-and-there, laughter, and letting them settle into each other.

The light was soft and moody with that perfect cloudy glow Bend does so well. Darren loosened up fast. Aubin’s emotions started to shine through. The more they forgot about the camera, the better it got.

This is exactly why engagement sessions matter. Getting photos for your save the dates or the wedding website is always nice, but it’s really about building comfort. And trust. Learning how we work best together. Realizing you don’t have to perform.

By the time their Riverhouse wedding rolls around with 125 of their favorite people ready to party, they’ll already know how easy this can feel.

If you’re even a little nervous about being photographed, that’s your sign to book the engagement session (and bring the fireball 🔥🥃. I promise it changes everything.

01/28/2026

This wedding is so damn good I can’t fit it all into one post!!!! I pulled up to this FivePine winter wedding and immediately knew it was going to be a good one. Excited to share these (and more down the road).

A sliver of ice on the stream, cabins tucked into the trees, people bouncing between spaces with coffee and jackets half-zipped because they were too excited to stand still. It felt relaxed right from the start. Just that quiet buzz of “today’s the day.”

Getting ready was easy and fun. Lots of laughing. Friends popping in and out. Layers being added and removed. Everyone settling in and soaking it up. FivePine does winter so well because it keeps things close and connected. You’re never far from the people you care about, and that shows in the photos.

The ceremony was simple and perfect. Cold air, brilliant lighting, and everyone savoring the moment. Two wonderful souls ( and .smg.garcia) getting married surrounded by their people in a place that didn’t need dressing up (it shows off perfect every time).

From the moment I arrived through the ceremony, this day felt fun and exactly how a winter wedding should feel. FivePine always delivers, and this one was no exception.

Photographer: MOT photography –
Venue: FivePine –
Hair: Mane Beauty Stylez –
Makeup: Beauty by Faces – .by.faces
Florist: Blomstra Floral Co. –
DJ/Band: Bend Event Sound –
Rentals: Curated Event Rentals –
Rentals: Heirlooms and Co. –
Bridal Shop: Ania Bridal Portland –

01/27/2026

This isn’t a political post.
It’s a values post.

I photograph love, families, and celebration for a living. I don’t believe I can do that honestly while staying silent about what’s happening around us.

I benefit from privilege in this country. That privilege comes with responsibility. Staying quiet in moments like this isn’t neutral. It’s avoidance. And avoidance protects systems that harm people.

This is about equality.
This is about human rights.
This is about choosing compassion over what is fundamentally wrong with our society.

If these values align with you, you’re welcome here.
If they don’t, you’re free to unfollow, mute, or move on at any time.

I won’t be debating this in the comments.

I proudly photograph and serve couples and families who believe love should be safe, visible, and celebrated without fear.

Address

19671 Hollygrape Street
Bend, OR
97702

Telephone

+15038301113

Website

https://www.MOTphotography.com/

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