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

The secret of taking truly amazing photos (and boy am I a far cry from attaining that yet;) ::Drum roll please:: Teamwork. No, this is not some mantra for a motivational seminar. I’m talking about the secret behind every great photographer. They have their crew, their homies, their hair/makeup crew…like potholes and flat-tires. They go […]

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Highschool Hottie: Clareesa Jones

Jack Vetriano has long been a source of photography inspiration for me…a great painter, a with a highly-charged imagination. Yes, some of his work is overtly sexual- so watch what you google- but some of his iconic work has floated through my consciousness so many times… Rodney Smith and Jack Vetriano. My two great loves.

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In Love with Inspiration

I’m never quite sure what I’m doing…but this shoot was fun. Playing with hipster styling and stock concepts… Favorite shot of the bunch- on the left. Way to rock it Kelsey

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Stock Work

Craig & Liz, shot at the Benson Hotel, are beyond just lovers, they are best friends. To see her laugh and his grin as they played off each other, good Lord, people were stopping just to watch. 😉 I brought this shot to NY with me, something about them eyes. Nick and Ruth’s wedding in […]

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Wedding Highlights 2011- part 2

As I look over the past year, and the weddings therein I am so delighted and inspired. Honestly, I see how far I’ve come, I see how much I still have to learn and I remember so many sweet memories with these beautiful couples. This Powell’s wedding was a styled shoot, and they looked smokin […]

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Wedding Highlights 2011- part 1

Dec 3rd 2010, Multnomah University hosted their annual Talent show, the Taylor siblings were participating and Christa was along for the ride. Little did she know what she was in for… Native Montana-in, Dan Gutschenritter moved to Portland a year prior after he felt God calling him to seminary. His completed degree in Criminal Justice […]

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Love Collision: Dan & Christa

While I don’t typically do a lot of maternity shoots, I have been shooting a few lately for friends who are repeat clients. I mean, hey, I’d do anything for them anyways ;P Heather Hellweg and I have shared a mutual love for fashion which made this baby shoot a breeze. I love her lines, […]

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One Hot Mama

They were in a vortex of happiness and love. Every jot and tittle had been planned and these two were PLANNERS. Planners to perfection. Perfection it was. Nothing could keep the smile off Kristi’s face, she giggled and laughed like a school girl with the beauty of a goddess. Her warmth and delight in her […]

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Portland Treasury Wedding: David & Kristi

Some will say the head is sacred. Never cut into the top of the head. I disagree. I think a good head shot is not about how much of the forehead is in or out- rather its whether you can capture the personality or not. A fellow photographer and dear friend calls it how “honest” […]

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How to Shoot Headshots

So For the past year I have printed my wedding photo-books through Blurb. To all those newbies out there- learn from my mistakes. Do not use a photo book company to print your wedding albums. It just looks…cheap. So yea. It is time to put my big-girl panties on and move to a full-fledged, lay-flat, […]

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How to Choose an Album- or not.

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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