I grew up carrying around a camera wearing rainbow suspenders and cowgirl boots. I have come a long way since but I find it curiously...sightful that I somehow knew then what I should be doing with my life. I respect the art of photography for this significance but I also find it freeing and natural.
I was one of those high school yearbook photographers that lurked under the stairs to find a unique image. I grew wings in college and began my post-collegiate career doing work in the field of psychology. At the time photography was my hobby and studying the way people made decisions was my vocation. After years of research and feeling starved for more creativity, I returned to school for a dedicated photographic education. In 2005 I attended the Brooks Institute of Photography and haven't looked back since.
I operate my business out of my home in Portland, Oregon, but I have spent years in California and love documenting stories there as well. I will travel to any state in the US and actually travel more often than I stay local these days. When I am not photographing weddings I love documenting state fairs and other iconic American celebrations. I am also an avid swimmer, cyclist, runner, triathlete, all-around outdoors-person and most recently a break-dancer. Read More
My name is Brandon and I own and am the principal photographer for FotoVitae. I started FotoVitae in 2006 and specialize in wedding...d engagement photography. Personally, I shoot between 25-35 weddings per year. While I'm based outside of Portland, OR, I shoot throughout the Pacific NW and Alaska. Of course, I'm also open to travel for destination weddings around the country and world.
My interest in photography started in high school and I eventually ended up studying photography in Johannesburg, South Africa; focusing on wildlife photography at the time. I've since realized that interacting with people is what makes the job great and I can truly say that I love what I do. Aside from studying photography, I also recieved my bacholors degree in business administration from the University of Oregon. I focused on entrepreneurship which has been an incredible asset as a small business owner.
While I was in Eugene for those 4 years, I met my future wife and we eventually married in August of 2006. Sunshine & I were married at a small cabin we built in Yaak, Montana and that's where we spend most of our free time and where I still take time to capture wildlife.
Last year Sunshine and I started our family and we now have beautiful twin boys, Abdur & Nursun. Fatherhood is a lot of work but an incredible adventure. I should also mention our furry children Kootenai (our cat) & Zulu (our Doberman).
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There are those rare moments when you know the truth of something because you see it clearly for the first time. Cartier-Bresson called... the "decisive moment" when a photograph suddenly reveals itself to you. That moment came to me at a wedding. As I put down my glass of champagne and picked up my brother's camera, I saw the simple truth: two people joining together with families and friends to celebrate a beginning, a next step, a new life. I'm Daniel Stark, a documentary wedding photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Starting in high school, I knew that photography was something special. And as a photojournalist for my college newspaper, it became a real passion as I learned how to frame and find the images that meant the most to me. But once I realized that photojournalism at its best and most meaningful is about real people at life's most important moments, it became a career. I see wedding photography as simply capturing a love story through the lens, documenting a new life, revealing those "decisive moments." Some of my work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine online as well as a number of regional publications. Weddings have even taken me abroad––the best of all worlds since I love travel and culture. I also break dance with my twin brother once in awhile. And I have the photos to prove it.Read More
I have been a full time professional photographer for 17 years. The first 12 as a newspaper photographer working at papers in Texas...alifornia and Oregon. Five years ago I quit my job to work for myself.
I run a small successful studio shooting weddings, families and for a handful of commercial and editorial clients. I have photographed over 100 weddings, but now limit myself to 12 a year to give each client my best.
I live with my wife and two wonderful daughters in Corvallis Oregon, but photograph weddings all over Oregon and the US.Read More
At an early age I realized that recording pictures was connecting me with moments of my life that I didn't want to forget. I suddenly...d the ability to translate a something fleeting into something real, and the revelation was powerful. Soon I was almost never without a camera.
Those early snapshots on the farm where I grew up led to photography school, which led to photojournalism, then on to art school; where ultimately I am charged with the responsibility of incorporating all three of those disciplines: artist, storyteller, and skilled tradesmen.
As a Wedding Photographer in Portland, Oregon I have been successful at blending my photojournalism background into wedding day documentation. For 10 years I have successfully and graciously recorded a wedding day from start to finish. Catchy and relevant, my style is always evolving as I strive to keep making extraordinary images well suited to Portland's DIY couples, the environmental conscious bride, and anyone who loves something artistic and unique.
I spend my free time with my wife in the mountains or at the coast, taking pictures everywhere we go.
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Erin recieved a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication in 2002. She has...en passionate about photography since the age of 14, knowing even at a young age that she wanted to eventually start her own photography business. She worked for school publications and newspapers for 6 years and always loved that work. But when she shot her first wedding at age 19, Erin immediately new she had found her calling. In 2002, upon graduating from the University of Oregon, she started Erin Grace Photography. Erin's passion for wedding photography is evident and she feels honored to be involved in each and every wedding she shoots.Read More
Katharine Kimball is an award-winning, bilingual (Spanish/English) photojournalist whose work has been published worldwide including... The Los Angeles Times. Using her unobtrusive style and artistic eye, Katharine specializes in documenting spontaneous storytelling moments and emotions. She worked as a daily newspaper photographer for eight years where she learned the importance of establishing trust and building a rapport with the people who invite her to photograph them.
Katharine earned her Masters degree in photojournalism from the University of Missouri Graduate School of Journalism. Prior to beginning her career as a photojournalist, she was a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic and a Spanish teacher. When she is not looking at life through her lens, she is traveling, hiking, eating sushi or training for her first half-marathon.
She has had an absolute blast photographing weddings and engagements. Katharine loves meeting couples, their families and friends. She has been extremely fortunate to photograph some truly dynamic people.
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Lauren Brooks is an eleven-time, international award-winning wedding and portrait photographer. For the past twelve years, she has...voted herself to taking photographs that communicate stories, moments, and feelings. Trained in Photojournalism at the University of Georgia, she brings her story-telling approach to each wedding that she photographs. Her commitment to photography continues to follow her to each wedding and person she photographs. Lauren values the personal connection that her job allows her to have with her clients and she feels very fortunate to make a living doing something she loves.
Lauren is based in Portland, Oregon enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her husband, Lincoln Barbour, and their two cats, Alice and August. Lauren and Lincoln photograph weddings as a husband-and-wife team.
Lauren's work has been published in Portland Bride & Groom, Oregon Bride, and The Knot Best of Weddings. Her work has also appeared on wedding-style websites including Snippet & Ink, Style Me Pretty, The Knot.com, and Portland Style Unveiled.
In addition to the Wedding Photojournalist Association, Lauren is also a member of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers & Wedding & Portrait Photographers International.
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Cammie has been a professional photographer for many years, with experience as a photojournalist, wedding and portrait photographer...hoto editor and artist.
She was the recipient of The New York Times Award for Excellence in Photojournalism and the Greg Robinson Memorial Photojournalism Scholarship and has produced work that showed in New York's New Museum of Contemporary Art, the Camerawork Gallery in San Francisco and the Wight Art Gallery in Los Angeles, among other places. Read More
Jingzi received her photography training in the Chicago Photography Center and the Escuela de Imagen in Buenos Aires. She specializes... capturing events and lifestyle portraiture. Her photography work has been exhibited at Portland galleries and published in the 2005 Alumni Book of Escuela de Imagen.Read More
I studied photojournalism and graduated with a Bachelors degree from Ball State University. I freelanced for local newspapers in Indiana...d continued my freelance career in Portland, Oregon. When I started to photograph weddings, I fell in love with it. I have been photographing weddings for seven years. I have lived in Portland, Oregon for four years now. I am married and I have no children, but I do have the world’s greatest black lab.
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Leah Nash is an award-winning photojournalist who has been documenting weddings since 1997. With a graduate degree from Missouri's...hool of Journalism, Leah uses her journalistic background to tell stories through photographs. This approach is used to capture the unique moments of a wedding.Read More
Welcome to Matt Emrich Photography. Based in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley, Matt specializes in wedding photography. Matt's...otography has taken him around the world, from New Zealand and India to Europe and Asia. A member of the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association), Matt's photos have been published in various magazines and newspapers. Matt has incorporated his photojournalistic approach into his wedding photography, resulting in full, candid coverage of your most special day.Read More
Having earned an MFA at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Stephen approaches wedding photography from an artistic perspective...s an artist, he has learned the importance of balancing careful preparation and a thorough respect for his craft with an attitude of spontaneity and adventure. In addition to shooting weddings, Stephen photographs editorial and catalog projects, and is a practicing artist who shows etchings, woodcuts and installations.Read More
My career includes 10 years as a newspaper photographer in my home state of Oregon. The final the final seven as a staffer for The...ortland) Oregonian. In 2007, I was part of a group effort that earned us a Pulitzer Prize. Read More
Graduating from The University of Michigan with a BFA in Photography in 2004, I first started photographing weddings while in college... age 19. After 219 weddings, I have truly come to love this magical ritual between two people. Marriage really is a life changing experience and I approach wedding photography with a keen and artistic eye, a passion for creating timeless art and a unabashed excitement for your future together as husband and wife.Read More
I cut my teeth as a photographer by creating a number of photo-essay books, including two published by Simon & Schuster. The first... these, "Eagle Drum," follows a Native American boy dancing in powwows. The second, "Let's Rodeo," covers young rodeo riders in the Pacific Northwest. At the time, running from bulls in the rodeo arena or photographing traditional Indian dancers in their full regalia, I remember thinking, why would anyone ever want to be a wedding photographer? Fortunately, I learned of wedding photojournalism, and learned what a pleasure it is to learn that one could actually shoot a wedding as though it were a powwow or a rodeo -- that is, with an eye for action and color and capturing the telling moments.Read More
Drew has photographed in a diverse range of genres. His photo stories have focused on urban agriculture, food culture, the music industry...ravel, documenting the relationship between people and environment, and weddings. His work focuses primarily on long-term photojournalistic storytelling. His work has been featured in news and literary publications online and across the country.
When not photographing Drew enjoys surfing, hiking, dabbling in the realm of six stringed instruments, and laughing as he bicycles past cars that are stuck in traffic. Read More
You might be asking yourself, “why should I choose Senneh? With so many options for photographers out there, what makes Senneh different?”...am committed to ensuring that your unique personality shines through each photograph. I believe that every person has a story worth telling, and I take the extra time to get to know you and capture your individuality, creating photographs that you will treasure for a lifetime.
After finishing a bachelor’s degree in English Literature at Lewis and Clark College, I was determined to experience adventures and explore the world around me. My sense for adventure led me to wild land firefighting for the U.S. Forest Service on a hotshot crew, taking me all over the United States during the summers, while leaving me with time off in the winters to explore the world with my husband. My camera was my constant companion, as I preserved those images and moments for years to come.
In addition to a two-year professional photography degree, I have spent the last 13 years managing the unexpected and adapting to suddenly changing critical conditions. What could be better for handling a complicated wedding or an exuberant toddler! Our current adventure is underway with the addition of our son, Kieran.
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Nataliya Cole brings her experience as a successful fashion and advertising photographer to the wedding medium. Her treatment of color...ight and composition is indicative of her heightened sensitivity to design and strong stylization. While establishing herself in the fashion photography industry in New York, a friend approached with a request to photograph him and his fiance for their engagement pictures.
Not long after, requests came pouring in from friends, family, and happy referrals. Nataliya approaches each shoot with an eye for color, light, emotion, and a goal to capture the love and excitement that emanates from two people that are about to begin the most wonderful journey that life offers.Read More
Thomas graduated with a degree in photojournalism in 1999. He spent a few years freelancing for local and national publications, as...ll as showing his art in galleries. Soon after graduation, Thomas began the transition to wedding photography, a great outlet for his artistic expression.
Sikora has been known for his fresh and vibrant style. Being located just outside of Portland, Thomas Sikora, of Sikora Photography has the pleasure of working with couples in the entire Northwest and beyond. Sikora continues to create stunning images, keeping up with current trends and always seeking new ways to impress couples. Thomas works with Margaux in a male/female team to ensure no moments are being missed. He documents 25-35 weddings every year, keeping the number of events low, allowing him to work with couples on a much more personal level.
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...BTW, since I am writing, I just have to tell you that being a member of the WPJA has been very beneficial. A LOT of people are finding me from the WPJA site, the fact that you have achieved (and an achievement it is!) a high Google ranking has really paid off.
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Located in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon presents a massive state filled with forestry, which actually make up 1/10 of the nations timber but also presents eye-catching wedding photograph locations. For your wedding party enjoyment, you will find a great deal of outdoor enjoyment in Crater Lake-Klamath and Eastern Oregon which have attractions of mountains and volcanoes, including spectacular Crater Lake National Park and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The landscape of Oregon can vary from the rainforests in the Coast Range to barren desert in the southeastern portion. Your wedding photographer will be delighted to take your wedding photographs with these beautiful forests and mountains stretching across the backdrop. Along the Pacific Coast, in addition to lush evergreen forests and rugged cliffs, lie the sandy beaches and the picturesque sand dunes that will set the stage for strikingly beautiful wedding photography locations. Your wedding photojournalist will be able to shoot your beautiful wedding pictures with the sound of shoreline waves and seaside birds nearby. You will also be able to take advantage of beautiful sunsets, peaceful beaches, tide pools, waters striking the rocks, and in the evening, striking skies filled with stars; all this to add to your unforgettable wedding celebration.
Some of the best Oregon fine art wedding photographers are now just a click away through the Artistic Guild of the WPJA! The AG takes the world-renowned artistic approach of WPJA wedding photojournalists to yet another level through post-production processing (usually Photoshop). AGWPJA photographers define Oregon artistic wedding photography!
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