I would recommend against working with marina. I purchased a $2000 package. It took months and many…read morefollow ups (long beyond her stated timeline) to receive my photos. She never did deliver the album that was included in the package I purchased. Her email stopped working, she wouldn't return calls, etc. In other words, I paid on time and stayed in communication, she did not deliver the product or fulfill the contract.

I did a "joint" (simultaneously but not together) boudoir shoot with my best friend for our…read morehusbands in April and this experience was frickin' amazing. We were both super nervous and self conscious beforehand but Marina made us feel so safe and secure and welcomed. We had SUCH a blast and created so many incredible memories, not including the amazing, sexy, empowering photos we now have forever. If you have even a sliver of curiosity about doing this for someone else, or better yet for yourself, DO IT.

If you want stunning photos and a reliable photographer look no further. We were out of state and…read morenever been to Oregon before but had a vision of what we wanted. Kyle was able to help us find a location for everything, planned that day and helped us set up a timeline! If you want a professional that is going to be calm, organized and roll with the punches, Kyle is your guy! He made us feel welcomed and even helped reassure us throughout the day! Onto the photos themselves, Kyle has an eye for capturing candid shots, flattering lighting to direct your eye and setting the mood in the photos. We will forever cherish the photos you documented on our big day. We absolutely enjoyed Kyle's presence during our small dinner party as he was able to keep us laughing, having great conversations, and amazing Oregon recommendations! Thank you for everything!

We reached out to Kyle after he did such a great job with our friends' wedding photos a couple…read moreyears ago. When we contacted him, he was very responsive. At our first meeting, he was enthusiastic, organized, and asked all kinds of questions to better understand our vision. The day of the ceremony, he helped us add structure to our pre-ceremony process by nailing down clear portrait timelines for each of us. He has an upbeat and easy-going attitude, which helped both of us feel comfortable while posing for portraits. And further, he clearly has a great eye and improvises well, because he was able to incorporate what might have otherwise looked like a mundane neighborhood setting into beautifully lit, unique photos. Kyle took all kinds of creative, moment-catching candid shots during our ceremony and reception that we couldn't be happier with. When we showed our wedding photos to friends and family afterwards, they consistently expressed surprise and delight at how Kyle was able to capture so many nuanced moments without being intrusive. TL;DR: We love all of our wedding photos and are so grateful to Kyle for sharing his talents with us! If you're looking for someone who is detail-oriented and ready to celebrate with you, we highly recommend Kyle!

OMG!!!! Brenda is amazing! I recently had a baby boy, and Brenda has been there with her camera to…read morechronical the entire journey. Starting with the most beautiful maternity shoot to coming to my home 3 days after my son was born to take his first photos. The thing that sets her apart from other photographers is she doesn't just take pictures, she captures an entire moment in a photo, giving you a tangible way to hold on to a memory forever. Not to mention she is such a sweetheart!!!!! Yes, Brenda is as good as it gets, book her for everything, like I do :-) !!!!!

Emily photographed the most important day of my life with the most beautiful and breathtaking…read morepictures. Because of her, my wedding moments were perfectly captured forever. I couldn't have been happier with anyone else. She was so incredibly nice and extremely dedicated. Emily broke her leg a week before my wedding and still came to my wedding and seemed to be in every place at once, capturing every single important moment of the day...even with her broken leg!! She even showed up to my hair appointment without me asking her to come and was able to get fantastic pictures of that part of the big day as well! Her rate was more than affordable and she went above and beyond. I wouldn't have been happy with any other photographer now that I've had her in charge of the most important day of my life! She was so incredibly prepared and thorough and just overall an amazing person. I could rave and gush about her all day. Her slogan of 'capturing moments' is true to her word and she really does catch the essence of the most special moments. I look at her photos and it is like I am right there at my wedding again. I got all the pictures from my wedding from her within two days! She was so efficient and the quality of her work was outstanding. Please, please let Emily be the woman to photograph any important time in your life because it will be a decision I am positive you won't regret.

Dionne simply put, is a magician, she's a wizard, a master of her craft, she's the GOAT!!! The…read morefeelings, emotions, and essence of those she's photographing ring through in her pictures. We are so extremely happy with the engagement photos and wedding photos that she took for us and cannot imagine choosing anyone else to capture those cherished moments, because we will be able to remember that day, and those emotions, every time we look at those stunning photos!! Dionne is so much more than just a photographer, her depth of knowledge of all things wedding really help with planning and being prepared for the day. She's also just a super rad human and beyond easy and fun to work with! Love how she is the perfect balance of professional and spontaneous, poised and uber creative, and she knows how to get people to cooperate to get the best shots. I could go on and on about how fabulous she is, but talk to her yourself, look at her work and it will be more than obvious!

Very fun and easy to talk to! She is funny and makes taking the photos fun and exciting!read more

My husband and I were lucky enough to have Kelli photograph our elopement in Muir Woods, and she…read morenot only delivered us the most beautiful photographs (and she did!) but became a soulful sidekick adventuring alongside us throughout the day. She even inspired a post-wedding hike through the Marin Headlands that was just incredible, and made all my Victorian-gothic-romance-on-the-English-Moors dreams come true. Her artistry is matched only by her sweet nature as a person, and we were so comfortable in front of the camera by the end of our time together. Our family loves the photos as much as we do, and their ONLY critique was that we kissed too much (that's how comfortable we were in front of Kelli's lens!) The images are infused with so much emotion, and the colors and processing perfectly encapsulate the mood of every moment. Daniel and I both feel so lucky to have found Kelli, and she will always be such a big part of our memory of our wedding day!

From the owner: Hi, I'm Kelli. I am a documentary-style wedding photographer in Portland, Oregon. I am here to tell…read moreyour story as elegantly and beautifully as I have the power to do. I want to know about you, why you fell in love, and what is most meaningful to you. Each wedding story is unique, and I respect that by tailoring the experience just for you. Available locally and for travel.

The whole team at Avenir are amazing. I've known Jaysun for a number of years, and he is truly an…read moreartist. As a photographer, he is in constant pursuit of the "perfect moment" to capture, yet he does it all in the most understated and graceful fashion. I've used him both for my own personal projects, as well as professionally. He's connected to all of the right industry types, so if you need a stylist or set design, he can take care of it for you and create a package. I recommended him for two different friends' weddings (in San Francisco and Berkeley), and not only were they ecstatic with the work, but in both cases, my friends went on to recommend him to other friends, too. Avenir truly excels at weddings -- it's their bread and butter. As a person, he's full of integrity and passion. And he is a magnet for other talented artists (like Rachel, who is herself an amazing photographer). You won't be disappointed if you use Avenir.

From the owner: Wedding Photojournalism, Wedding Photography, Documentary Coverage, Engagement Sessions, Portrait…read morePhotography and Special Event Photography in Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, San Francisco, California, Bay Area,Los Angeles,PDX,SEA,SF,LA

Lucia Weddings did our wedding photos and they came out just great. We wanted to use a reasonably…read morepriced studio, but still get high quality photos from people specialized in weddings. We also did not want a lot of photo books, prints etc, just access to all files after the wedding. Cambrae was a joy to have at our wedding and she took hundreds of great photos. Our wish was to not have too many posed photos, but to get a lot of photos from the reception and ceremony. The only challenge is that we got so many good photos that we do not know what to do with all of them! And the good news is that we did not go broke on the photos.

We honestly cannot say enough about how truly wonderful Cambrae was!! Personable, professional,…read moreeasy to work with and stealth!!! I have no idea how she got some of the shots she did- it's like she was in 10 places at once, perfectly capturing so many candid moments. She made us feel so comfortable, and our pictures absolutely surpassed our expectations. Cambrae is both an artist and someone you would love to have as a close friend all at once. So thrilled we chose Cambrae and Lucia Weddings for our special day. One of the best decisions we made....