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
I wasn’t sure what to call this shoot…it’s a bit edgy, but still beautiful. Kinda grunge but not over-the-top. It’s just unusual…but putting that in a title is 100% boring. I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves. Thank you the team at 220 Salon, Jodi Steagall (hair and concept design) Sam (makeup) Irisa (modeling) […]
We mused over a cocktail in the dusk of a Tuesday afternoon, imagining what a “bad ass bride” would look like. Beautiful but raw. Unusual. Jodi, owner of Salon 220 and stylist extraordinaire brought her expertise to bear and the vision became a reality. Here is a sneak peak of the final product…many more to […]
Once upon a time there were 2 brothers…who happened to love 2 sisters. Such is the beginning of the love story of Peter and Heather. Heather’s older sister married Peter’s older brother last summer…and this summer the families will be united for a second time, for a second marriage ;P Peter Knezevich, (Yes, It’s Serbian) […]
Smalls (also known as Sharon) is one of those girls who is full of life, doesn’t take herself too seriously and naturally puts you at ease. We met over coffee to talk about her shoot and she smiled continuously as she explained her “family”. They are not bonded by blood, but love. They consider themselves […]
I am absurdly passionate about capturing women. Photographing them I mean. I love seeing them transform before my eyes into confident, glorious, goddesses. Sounds a bit spacey, but it’s true. I love women. It’s because I understand how it feels to be deeply insecure, to be embarrassed by myself and want a radical fresh start. […]
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 […]
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...."
"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.
