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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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This Poplar Tree Farm Wedding Shoot has all of my favorite elements. Stunning location, geometric lines, beautiful couple, and fabulous clothes 🙂 I loved working with Alex + Olivia post-wedding for this “day-after” kind of shoot.    I didn’t have my light meter (dead battery 😉 so I used my digital camera to get the […]

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Poplar Tree Farm: Fine Art Favorites

This is really a sneak peek of the coming beauty that is the Poplar tree farm on I-84. Yes, it’s a 3.5 hour drive from Portland, but with these two- it was a breeze. (Thank you Alex for driving!)   For the first time, Flo came along- so glad Valerie Senff (of CK Weddings) came to […]

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Poplar Tree Farm: Alex + Olivia

We were laughing together during this Oregon Gardens Engagement session that Sara + Jered were harnessing their inner “Ralph Lauren” model. Because, gee, they really did nail it. It was such a pleasure to spend the afternoon with these two. They bring out the best in each other. Jered is all man, happy to accommodate […]

Portland Engagement Photos

Oregon Gardens Engagement: Sara + Jered

With a name like Crag Rat Hut I bet you’re not expecting stunning vistas, beautiful trees and Mt Hood in all it’s glory. Ha, well neither was I, but never have I been more happy to be mistaken. The rainy week broke on Saturday the 22nd with streaming sunlike and that perfect Fall weather that […]

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Crag Rat Hut Wedding: Alex + Olivia

No wedding is perfect, but this Gray Gables Estate wedding was pretty darn close 😉 A beautiful August morning hailed their wedding day with golden splendor as they prepared for their first look in separate houses at Gray Gables Estate. Andrew was uncharacteristically anxious as he finished his tie and waited for the first look.  […]

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Gray Gables Estate Wedding: Nicole + Andrew

Gray Gables Estate Wedding It is always an honor to be a part of a wedding with such a dear couple- more photos and their story coming soon!  Gray Gables Estate Wedding, Portland wedding photographer, Film wedding photographer

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Sneak Peek: Gray Gables Estate Wedding

Ruffled Blog was kind enough to select this glamorous shoot at Maysara Vineyard to feature on their blog. Thank you for highlighting so many of Portland’s best vendors!  Maysara Vineyard Wedding Vendor credits: Styling/Coordination: CK Wedding EventsRentals: Classic Vintage RentalsGown: Nature of IsaCake: Lux SucreHair/makeup: Face Body BeautyPapergoods: Kelsie Malie CalligraphyFlorals: Bloomsberry Film Wedding photography, Portland […]

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With undoubtably one of of the most emotional first looks I’ve ever photographed, this Victorian Belle wedding was one heartfelt affair. Kevin and Chelsea carefully curated every aspect of their wedding, leaving guests feeling their heartbeat every step of the way. Victorian Belle is a story in itself and the perfect backdrop for Chelsea’s prep […]

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Victorian Belle Wedding

Union Pine has that urban industrial feel while still remaining romantic. It’s cozy for 120 guests but features a rocking dance floor. Tim and Kassandra made use of every inch of space during their intimate soiree last December.  Union Pine wedding, Union Pine portland or. 

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Union Pine Wedding: Tim + Kassandra

This Ponzi Vineyard wedding is sumptuous display of superb taste and abiding love. Rachel and Nick, aside from being highly competent professionals and ridiculously good-looking have a playful ease with one another. Rachel exudes queenly elegance and Nick has that gentlemanly charm that makes you like him at once. When together they are as natural […]

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Ponzi Vineyard Wedding: Nick + Rachel

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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. 

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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."

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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!!

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

GABRIEL & TYLER