VOGUE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
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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".
FAVOURITES
It’s funny how much time we spend inadvertently trying to be like someone else. We want their style, their hair, figure, persona, skills, studio space, success, even their hobbies. If we’re just enough like them, we will be successful and accepted. We’ll finally feel like an insider, one of the gang. But in all our desiring […]
I was watching an old Doris Day, “Calamity Jane”, while simultaneously editing photos. Really quite pathetic for productivity, might as well skip editing entirely 😉 For all that, there is a moment in the film where the rough-red-neck Calamity is transformed into a gaspingly beautiful swan enswathed in a pink gown. The transformation is electric […]
Just in time for Valentines Day, Colleen drove up from Grants Pass (long drive here peeps) to spend the morning with me in studio. What an amazing woman. Mother of 2, wife and writer extraordinaire. I know someday she’ll be rich and famous signing dithers of book contracts, for now I love getting her facebook […]
Husby and Wifey have made a monumental career change decision. No more photography or lucrative private security for these two, nope- a new era has begun. They have decided to become your latest and greatest Baby Naming Professionals. In light of the fact that they have no children themselves, wifey decides they are amply qualified […]
Congratulations Jen, your wedding will be published on A Paper Proposal this Spring 😀 While Jen and Michael drove up for the engagement session at St John’s Bridge (check out here) the wedding itself was to be held 5 hours south, in Medford, OR. It was a beautiful crisp day and Bianca (my faithful second […]
I have a hard-back book fetish. Kindle? Heck no. Give me a hardcover and a creamy page with Bookman font. Yum. The way the dust-jacket bubbles occasionally, makes my fingers holding it dance a happy jig. And, then of course, there’s the smell…you bookies out there know exactly what I’m talking about. 😀 I just […]
The Schmitt family is marked by mirth and joviality. They just don’t stop smiling. This particular afternoon (in our favorite time of day for portraits) was exceptionally lively and poignant. Thank you for the privilege of letting me enter and capture the Schmitt “inner circle”, I loved every minute! Unfaltering Warmth. Gleeful Spirit. Little Hooligans.
"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...."
"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!! There are not words to reccomend Christa highly enough! 💕We love you Christa!!
