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About Michelle Bates Photography
Based in McMinnville, Michelle Bates Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Portland, Oregon. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Ground at Stillwater and The Grand, McMinnville. 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 videographer in Portland
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Portland?
Wedding films in Portland typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers 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 Michelle Bates Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Ground at Stillwater | 0.4 mi |
| The Grand, McMinnville | 0.4 mi |
| Wine Valley Weddings | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Michelle Bates 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
- 1150 NE Ford St, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
- Where
- McMinnville · 32 miles southwest of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Portland
- One of 79 wedding videographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (503) 409-4738
- Website
- Visit site
From Michelle Bates Photography's website
“Michelle Bates is a family, wedding and commercial photographer with fifteen of experience, based in the Pacific Northwest | McMinnville, Oregon family photography”michellebatesphotography.com
- Services they list
- Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Documentary
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $3,500
- Experience
- 15+ years
Read from michellebatesphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Michelle Bates Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around McMinnville
- Nearest venue
- The Ground at Stillwater, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 17 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 4 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 5 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Dayton
Distances are straight-line from Michelle Bates Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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