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

EXPLORE READERS

You know you have a truly special couple when they sweep “The Price is Right”. I was a bit shocked over that…golly gee whiz. From the moment I met them in the middle of Carlene Will’s (see the Wills weddings here)  garden party I liked them. Brianna’s red dress was so fabulous I wanted to […]

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Ryan + Brianna: Vancouver Estate Wedding

“Don’t forget your bear mace!” their dinner host called after them. Oh boy. Husby and Wifey were in Montana, official “bear” country (pronounced: “bar”) and wifey was near having a heart attack. “Large toothy animals that eat you” are on the top of her “Avoid Like the Plague” list. Have you ever seen a grizzly […]

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Advents of Husby + Wifey: The Bear Escape

I fell in love with Olivia when I first met her while shooting her brothers wedding. I thought she was my age-  turns out her maturity mislead me 😉 She is vivacious and funny and brilliant and so so beautiful. I was so honored that she drove down from Seattle for this session. After a […]

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Highschool Hotties: Olivia Sullivan

Here’s a sneak Peak! More of Bethany’s shoot coming soon… Behind the scenes shot of my assistant Autumn Johnson, (SMG models) Last four photos courtesy of Autumn Johnson Photography

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Bethany Olsen: Behind the Scenes

I used to be stumped on maternity shoots. It was paralyzing. I don’t like cheesy “heart hands” photos awkward bare mommy poses. How do I deal with this whole concept of baby bump?  I had a major breakthrough when I realized-the best maternity shoots are those that are simply a hot portrait session that just happens […]

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A Pea in the Pod

During my 5 year immersion in the Portland fashion industry after the launch of Christa-Taylor fashion (read more on that elsewhere) I had many cheerleaders. Karen Davis stands out as one of my most beloved friends and counselors. She gave me style imput, fashion direction even altered some of my designs completely. So it was […]

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Fashion Shoot: Moulagerie + Mark Stoelk

I had walked to the coffee shop for our meeting and somehow left my wallet at home. (Justin, I still owe you a White Chocolate mocha). Sweet couple that they are, they didn’t seem to mind. We sat down, water in hand and this is what I heard… They had met at the end of […]

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Amanda + Justin: McMenamins Edgefield Engagement

3 words. Just give us 3 bloomin words. Not 1 not 5.     3 . How would you describe your photography? Hmm? What words come to mind? Classic? Vintage? Romantic? Fresh? If you could encapsulate your business and your brand as a photographer in 3 adjectives, what would they be? That’s your assignment. Brand […]

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Branding Your Photography: Focus

They fell in love over teeth. They really did. Swear to God, it wouldn’t have happened had a dentist chair and a serious set of chompers not been involved. Ryan loved being in the armed services, it was challenging,  intellectual, a family heritage…but he knew as thriving as he was- something was missing. All the […]

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Jennifer + Ryan: Summerfield Golf Club Tigard, OR

This is my crazy amazing family. We like to live life to the fullest. Parents have been married for 32+ years. Still as happy as ever. The extended Taylor clan in all it’s glory. Yes. He’s smokin hot.  

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Married

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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