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About Photos By Orion
Photos By Orion is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Portland area from Salem. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 Photos By Orion
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The BAD Space | 0.4 mi |
| Salem Convention Center | 1.6 mi |
| Illahe Hills Country Club | 4.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Photos By Orion 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
- 2416 13th St SE Ste A, Salem, OR 97302, USA
- Where
- Salem · 45 miles southwest of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Portland
- One of 171 wedding photographers we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (503) 385-1435
- Website
- Visit site
From Photos By Orion's website
- Services they list
- Drone photos
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Areas they mention
- Salem, Keizer
Read from photosbyorion.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Photos By Orion before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Salem
- Nearest venue
- The BAD Space, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 10 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Keizer
Distances are straight-line from Photos By Orion; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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