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About Creatively Candid Media
Couples planning a Portland wedding will find Creatively Candid Media among the Gresham area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Sandy River Gardens and The Troutdale House by the Sandy River. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Portland
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Portland?
Most couples in Portland budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Portland?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Creatively Candid Media
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sandy River Gardens | 2.0 mi |
| The Troutdale House by the Sandy River | 2.0 mi |
| The Hummingbird Hall | 3.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Creatively Candid Media to each venue listed on Lazo.
Portland weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 36° | 40% | 4:06 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 52° | 37° | 33% | 4:56 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Mar | 57° | 40° | 36% | 6:37 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 44° | 30% | 7:17 PM | 7:57 PM |
| May | 69° | 49° | 24% | 7:51 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 54° | 15% | 8:15 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 58° | 5% | 8:11 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 59° | 5% | 7:37 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 54° | 12% | 6:42 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 47° | 25% | 5:44 PM | 6:24 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 41° | 41% | 3:54 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dec | 47° | 36° | 42% | 3:38 PM | 4:27 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Portland International Airport (6.4 mi from Portland). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Portland.
Photo spots around Portland
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Duniway Park Lilac Gardengarden | Portland | 0.9 mi |
| Secret Gardengarden | Portland | 1.4 mi |
| Ladd Circle Park & Rose Gardenspark | Portland | 1.5 mi |
| Pittock Acres Park Viewpointpark | Portland | 1.9 mi |
| Redwood Observation Deckobservation deck | Portland | 1.9 mi |
| Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardengarden | Portland | 3.2 mi |
| Peninsula Park Rose Gardengarden | Portland | 3.6 mi |
| Elk Rock Gardengarden | Portland | 5.4 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Portland first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Portland
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PDX Portland International Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field | 45 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| EUG Eugene Airport | 100 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 145 mi | 3 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Portland; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 3181 NE 23rd St G242, Gresham, OR 97030, USA
- Where
- Gresham · 13 miles east of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Portland
- One of 171 wedding photographers we list
- Website
- Visit site
From Creatively Candid Media's website
“Experienced Professional Photographer specializing in weddings, portraits and commercial photography”creativelycandidmedia.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions
- Style, in their words
- Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $2,000
Read from creativelycandidmedia.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Creatively Candid Media before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Gresham
- Nearest venue
- Sandy River Gardens, 2.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 14 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 8 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 19 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Damascus, Troutdale, Fairview, Washougal
Distances are straight-line from Creatively Candid Media; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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