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I love the chemistry between a man and a woman. The romance, the energy, the intimacy-- and when, at their best, they really do pull out greatness in the other. 
  I have experienced many subjects and genres of photography  over the years, but wedding photography always draws me back. The sheer intensity, the 'once in a lifetime' nature of it, and so much diversity in one day. From details (still life), family portraits, documentary photography, food, fashion photography-- Weddings have it all. I believe Simon Sinek said it best: 
"Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion".

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Insider tip: You can find the predicted wedding colors by following the Pantone color choices set by the fashion industry. These colors, put forth every season, predict which colors will be available on the market. Everything from bridesmaid dresses, to table napkins will be seen to follow these predicted colors. First thing to note– these […]

Wedding Fashion

Wedding Color Trends for 2025

The key to any destination elopement, whether an Oregon Elopement or a destination elopement, you will need a local team to help your dream become reality. There are a few names that I would highly recommend on Oahu that can do everything from simple to full-on luxury events. Debbie of DBHemingway Designs is incredibly talent, […]

Elopements

How to Plan an Elopement on Oahu in 4 months

bride and groom on Waikiki beach on the rock barrier n stormy weather

Bridal Fashion is amongst my favorite to follow. It’s really a shame we don’t get to wear more than one wedding dress ;D But then again, maybe we should all be following the multi-dress trend and change throughout the wedding day. I mean, how can you pick only one when there are so many gorgeous […]

Inspiration & Art

Which Bridal Styles are on trend for 2025

The Oregon Gorge has become a wildly popular wedding destination for many who are looking for an untouched beatific landscape in their photos. A few of my favorite wedding venues that favor destination weddings (they have great accommodations closely, can handle luxury clients etc) are below. Wind Mountain Ranch Destination Wedding Venue This is the […]

Weddings

Best Destination Wedding Venues in the Oregon Gorge

Engaged couple in a close embrace in the oregon Gorge

How special would it be to get married in your own backyard, to revisit the same space and relive the memories of your wedding day. The green lawn that you played as a child would be the same green lawn you walked down single, and left married! Such is the case for the Salsberry family […]

Weddings

Intimate Backyard Wedding: Battle Ground, WA

Having any kind of event during this year has monumental difficulties, both emotionally and logistically. Lorianne and Andrew overcame them all to achieve a beautiful, intimate wedding celebration for the books! The Blockhouse in Portland, Or hosted the wedding with their indoor/outdoor space amidst flourishing tropical plants and ambient lighting. It was definitely a magical […]

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BlockHouse Wedding Portland: Lorianne & Andrew

What a love story! 6 years of writing letters back and forth, years of hope restored, redemption and true love! Liz & Del, it was an incredible privilege to photograph your wedding. Thank you for entrusting these memories to my care.

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Intimate Private Estate Wedding: Del & Liz

I was so excited to drive up to Tacoma and see these beautiful people! I love this family and have had the privilege of photographing two of their prior wedding celebrations. But weddings just never get old, there is something so special about seeing the whole day transpire and these two young people commit their […]

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Tacoma Ballroom Wedding: Brian & Katie

The photos don’t do this wedding justice, you can get a taste, but can’t quite get the full dose of contagious joy that reigned over this day. It was a celebration to remember and I was so honored to be a part. Highlight of the night: The bride & groom surprised their grandparents by playing […]

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Oregon Water Oasis Wedding: H & K

The rain was coming in buckets, but inside was as cozy as any lodge could be. Now, whenever they return to this cozy airbnb, they will remember the sweetness of staying with their family here. The preciousness of family will never cease to amaze me. When life throws you every curve ball in the book, […]

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Portland Winter Wedding: Holly & Clayton

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BROWSE THROUGH MY

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen. She packed her seven versalia, put her initial into the belt and made herself on the way. 

WE ARE SOULMATES

WHY we're the perfect match

"Christa, you are such a delight to work with. You bring so much energy and direction to a photo shoot. The photographs you take, are truly a reflection of your talent and passion in photography."

"you bring so much energy
and direction to a photo shoot...."

Ken & Jessica

"Christa is incredible. She really gets to know you, makes you feel comfortable and takes fabulous photos. Christa took our engagement photos, did a boudoir photo shoot for kate and did our wedding. We couldn't be happier with her.

"Christa is professional, fun, creative and in touch with her clients. She makes everyone look and feel beautiful. We could not be happier with her and her work."

"we couldn't be happier with her
work.."

KATE & CASEY

Long before I was engaged, I knew I wanted Christa Taylor Photography to capture the special moments of my wedding. She more than met our expectations, and seldom a month goes by without somebody telling us how gorgeous our wedding pictures turned out! 
 Working with Christa is like finding some awesome girlfriend who completely gets you and can show you the beauty in whatever project you're undertaking. I recommend her to every bride I work with! Thank you, Christa, for your incredible work!

"Christa is like finding some awesome
girlfriend who completely gets you..."

Cassie & Jed

Christa is absolutely PHENOMENAL! My husband and I are beyond blessed to have had her capture our day! She was so great at directing people kindly and having fun too! She's a blast and we enjoyed the day more because of her! We loved getting to know her and she even had us to her home the week after our wedding for a brief photo shoot since the weather had been bad on the wedding day...she really went above and WAY beyond the call of a photographer and became our friend! She's the type we'd schedule a photo shoot with simply to see her and catch up!! Her baby is the cutest most joyful girl just like her momma! 💕There are not words to reccomend Christa highly enough! 💕We love you Christa!!

"SHE WAS SO GREAT AT DIRECTING PEOPLE
KINDLY AND HAVING FUN..."

GABRIEL & TYLER

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

OSCAR & ODETTE