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About Kai Hayashi Photography
Based in Portland, Kai Hayashi Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Portland, Oregon. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Laurelhurst Club and The Zenith Room. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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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 Kai Hayashi Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Laurelhurst Club | 1.7 mi |
| The Zenith Room | 2.2 mi |
| Opal 28 | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Kai Hayashi Photography 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
- 6105 SE Ivon St, Portland, OR 97206, USA
- Where
- Portland · 4 miles east of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Portland
- One of 171 wedding photographers we list · 18 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (503) 758-5768
- Website
- Visit site
From Kai Hayashi Photography's website
“Helping wholehearted couples craft energetic weddings in playful places. Moments Matter.”kaihayashi.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Elopements, LGBTQ+ couples
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Candid, Timeless
Read from kaihayashi.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Kai Hayashi Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Portland
- Nearest venue
- The Laurelhurst Club, 1.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 57 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 18 within 3 mi, 62 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 89 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Clackamas
Distances are straight-line from Kai Hayashi Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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