Wedding Photographers in Portland
Ranked by verified reputation — never by who paid. Verified vendors first; reviews from couples who booked move the rest.
Typical cost: $1,500-$3,500 · Read the wedding photographer cost guide →
30 Portland wedding photographers publish a starting price: most start at $700–$2,900 · See Portland prices →
Planning a wedding in Portland
Couples marry in the city and in Vancouver across the river, in Willamette Valley wine country around McMinnville, and in the Columbia River Gorge around Hood River.
Lazo lists 171 wedding photographers working across 23 towns. Light is the thing that changes most by month here, so the sunset table below is worth reading before you set a ceremony time.
June to September. July through September is the dependable dry season; the rest of the year is mild and often rainy.
Book a wedding photographer 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. Booking order for every vendor →
$1,500-$3,500 nationally. Lazo doesn’t hold verified Portland prices yet, so ask each vendor for packages. Cost guide →
From the county clerk: $60, a 3-day waiting period, valid for 60 days; you need 2 witnesses. Details →
Portland (93), Hood River (16), Vancouver (12), Salem (7), Hillsboro (5), McMinnville (5), White Salmon (5), Newberg (4).
| Month (15th) | Golden hour from | Sunset | Dark by | Ceremony for sunset portraits |
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| June | 8:15 PM | 9:01 PM | 9:39 PM | ~6:16 PM |
| July | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM | 9:32 PM | ~6:11 PM |
| August | 7:37 PM | 8:18 PM | 8:50 PM | ~5:33 PM |
| September | 6:42 PM | 7:21 PM | 7:51 PM | ~4:36 PM |
Computed for central Portland with the NOAA solar equations. Golden hour starts when the sun is 6° above the horizon; the ceremony time leaves about 2¾ hours for the ceremony, family photos and cocktail hour before sunset.
Lazo’s picks: wedding photographers in Portland
12 picks · read 2026-10-12We read the website of every Portland wedding photographer listed on Lazo (140 listings, 113 sites reachable) and set aside the ones that are not really in the wedding business: a makeup artist, a Florida-based destination photographer with a Portland listing, a barn venue and a DJ bundle listed as photographers, and studios whose sites lead with family or portrait work. What is left is a shortlist of vendors who say clearly what they do, show their work, and tell you how they work. Verified Lazo vendors come first. Nobody paid to be here, and this is not a ranking: Lazo ranks only on reviews from couples who booked.
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Kate Holt Photography is a team, not a solo shooter, offering high-end wedding photography in Portland, Seattle and beyond. The team makes a point of helping the day run smoothly, from building a timeline to organizing family portraits, and lays out its packages on a pricing page.
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Sometimes in muddy boots, sometimes in heels: Aralani follows couples on romantic adventures all over the world, from catamarans and glacial lakes to ballrooms and mossy forests. A Portland wedding and elopement photographer who says the trust between her and each couple shows in the pictures.
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Angela of Tekoa Rose Photography bills herself as a playful photographer for wonderful weirdos, with 16 years shooting candid weddings across Portland, Salem and the Oregon Coast. Every client gets a customized collection rather than a fixed menu.
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High school sweethearts who have photographed Portland weddings for 11 years. Every Taylor and Madye package includes both of them working in tandem, two perspectives on the day plus help wrangling families, and the studio also offers video and film.
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A film school graduate who worked as a set lighting tech before stumbling into weddings through a Craigslist ad. Sean Carr documents wild and adventurous love in the Pacific Northwest, often customizes packages, and includes a year of online gallery backup.
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Based in Oregon and drawn to the road, Andie Avery photographs elopements and weddings in Oregon, Washington, Moab, Joshua Tree and Page, Arizona. Her most popular package is 8 hours with a complimentary engagement session and travel within most of Oregon, and she says her couples invest $6,000 on average.
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Built for brides on a budget: Lucia Wedding Photography says not everybody can afford a premium wedding photographer, so it offers professional photography without the expensive bells and whistles. Local, experienced, and shooting across Oregon and Washington.
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Kayla Dolce moved to Portland from New York in 2018 and has photographed weddings ever since, in a moody, true-to-color style that includes film. Together Theory publishes an Oregon elopement guide with packages, locations and a checklist.
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Natalie discovered storytelling through images in 2010 as a Peace Corps volunteer in Central America. Here Today Photography documents the in-between moments of Portland weddings with natural, candid photos, guided portraits and true-to-life colors.
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Honest imagery with an editorial feel, for lovers who want something a little different. Samantha Griggs prints her pricing: weddings start at $6,800 and elopements at $3,200, with a description of what each investment includes.
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Chris and Jenny have worked together for almost a decade, first in the Bay Area and now in Portland, with Chris behind the camera and Jenny adding the aesthetic vision and the little extras. The site has a dedicated Portland wedding photography pricing page because, as they put it, pricing matters when choosing.
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A Vancouver, Washington wedding and elopement photographer who spent nearly a decade in the US Navy's submarine force before settling in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and three children. Jesse Cobb's wedding and elopement packages are fully customizable.
- Most weddings here land in June through September; how do you shoot in flat gray light or rain the rest of the year, and can I see a full rainy-day gallery?
- Is travel to the Gorge, wine country or the coast included, or billed separately?
- How long until the full gallery arrives, and is a second photographer included or an add-on?
Lazo lists 171 wedding photographers serving Portland, Oregon, from Hood River, Vancouver to Salem. Verified couple reviews decide the order — never ad spend. Until reviews arrive, vendors who have claimed and verified their profile come first, then everyone else by name.
No sponsored results. This is every wedding photographer we list in Portland — verified vendors first, then by name. Nobody can pay to move up.
- Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Atavia Weddings
“Welcome to Atavia Weddings—your trusted partner for wedding photography and videography. We specialize in capturing the beauty of your…”
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Crystaline Photography and Video
“Crystaline Photo is a Colorado-based wedding and engagement photography studio specializing in authentic, timeless imagery for couples…”
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Elizabeth Scott Weddings
“Elizabeth Scott is a national wedding photography and videography studio built on one belief: your day deserves more than coverage — it…”
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Olivia Layne Studios
“Olivia Layne is a graduate of the New England School of Photography and has been photographing weddings since 2010. Fifteen seasons in,…”
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Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Wedding Photographers in Portland: questions couples ask
When is wedding season in Portland?
Peak season in Portland runs June to September. July through September is the dependable dry season; the rest of the year is mild and often rainy.
How far ahead should we book a wedding photographer in Portland?
Plan on 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. A wedding photographer can only take one wedding a day, so popular dates go first.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Portland?
Most couples spend $1,500-$3,500. Lazo does not yet hold verified booking prices for Portland, so treat this as a national range and ask each wedding photographer for their packages.
What time is sunset for an August wedding in Portland?
Around 8:18 PM on August 15, with golden hour from about 7:37 PM. For portraits in that light, a ceremony near 5:33 PM works.
How do we get a marriage license in Oregon?
Apply with the county clerk. The fee is $60 and there is a 3-day waiting period. The license is valid for 60 days, and you need 2 witnesses.
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