This is Me
Hi there! I am Missy Cochran and I love photography, I fact, you could say that I am obsessive. It all started when I got married and had my wonderfully awesome grandpa take my pictures. He was a professional photographer and I thought all photographers were the same. After the wedding, I got the pictures back and they were all very traditional. Not grandpa’s fault, but mine for not knowing what I wanted. Anyway, I realized too late that I had actually wanted something different than what I got. Since my wedding is all over, I now get to live vicariously through my awesome couples. Other stuff about me is that I make a goal every three months to run regularly, but haven’t yet quite found my mojo. I think I like the idea of being a runner but maybe I am not really one at heart! I love sweets and I love my church and doing things that add joy to my life.
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Photo by DIANNE BENTZ
So, this is my brother-in-law’s wedding and I suppose that now I should say it’s my sister-in-law’s wedding as well. These are just a few quick ones that I liked. Mel and I took pictures throughout the day, but we tried to enjoy the wedding and we took lots of breaks from our cameras.
I have often shyed away from family portrait session because I am not a traditional gal. I was so excited to take pictures of Brenda’s family on a wet Saturday after in their lovely home. Brenda was game for anything, and I mean anything!! Her kids got to jump on the bed having pillow fights, race around the living room on each other’s shoulders, and have tickling wars on the couch. Now THAT is what I am talkin about! It was so much fun and I love what we got.
I was so happy that my friend Jen let me try some fun new things with her and her girls. Mostly, they just did fun things for themselves and I got to take pictures of all the good times.
Baby surgery is a delicate process. It was a total success!
LIVE IN Newberg, OR
OCCUPATIONS She’s a social worker (apartment manager for developmentally delayed community) and he’s a music and student pastor for a local church.
NUMBER OF ATTENDEES 200
NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS Four bridesmaids and four groomsmen
HOW THEY MET In the cafeteria at the college they attended (yes, so romantic). A year later, a mutual friend set the up on a double date and cliché as it is, the rest was history.
THE ENGAGEMENT He proposed through a “children’s book” he created for her, through a story where he was in search for the other half of his heart. It was the perfect surprise and she cried and said yes, and they spent the evening going out to dinner and dessert and celebrating.
WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM Ian’s sense of humor and his friendly and caring nature. He was easy going, fun and has a singing voice like you’ve never heard! 
WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER The way she lives live…she’s thoughtful, intelligent, beautiful, and loves living life fully… and cute!
A DATE THEY’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER Ian gave Kelsey a private concert in a church auditorium and played all of her favorite songs and the songs he had written for her.
WEDDING THEME Vintage Hollywood
WEDDING COLORS Black, white, & red
WEDDING FLOWERS Roses, lilies, stephanotis, eucalyptus, holly berries
WEDDING CAKE 4 tier white fondant, alternating layers of Bavarian chocolate with lemon something or other
FAVORITE DETAIL The fact that we got to celebrate our marriage with all of our favorite people.
THE MOST UNEXPECTED ELEMENT The day was not stressful at all. We had so many amazing friends and family that took charge of details and helped us to be stress free all day long!
HOW THE WEDDING WAS DIFFERENT THAN THEY EXPECTED Same as above
THREE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE WEDDING Beautiful, perfect, magical
HONEYMOON DESTINATION 2 days downtown Portland, 5 days at the coast
CEREMONY AND RECEPTION SITE David Cole Queen Anne Victorian Mansion
PHOTOGRAPHER Artisan Photographics
CATERER N/A
FLOWERS Kelly, Newberg Safeway Floral
CAKE Holiday Essence Cake Shop
RINGS Hers…family heirloom, His…Whitehall Jewelers
GOWN DESIGNER Victoria’s Bridal
VEIL AND ACCESSORIES Veil and accessories provided by friends and family
FORMAL WEAR Men’s Warehouse
MAKEUP by Kelsey – MAC Cosmetics
HAIR Gabby From Down 2 Details
OFFICIANT Pastor Matt Dyment
INVITATIONS Designed by the couple
RENTAL N/A
HONEYMOON Portland, Lincoln City, Gearhart
PLANNER The couple!
