VOGUE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

THE
JOURNAL

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

There’s so many goals written for people in the month of January. Pens are out, lists are stuck to the bulletin board and gym memberships sky-rocket in popularity. This year, I don’t want any crazy goals to give my rear some umph in January only to be discarded by Feb 1st. Here’s 5 things I […]

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How to be Fabulous: Thoughts for 2012

Everything we send to our clients, every extension of our business should reflect our brand. From the emails we send to the stamps we use. After a few years of using a boring old word doc, I have upgraded to a lovely menu style collection description. This little beauty is sent to the bride after […]

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How To: Collection Menu

  I feel like that girl running through the door. She’s not walking, she’s not skipping, no caution here. She takes the future at an all-out run. There’s something haunting about this image. I want to use this as a springboard for a fashion shoot- I have the door, now all I need is the […]

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Photo Inspiration: Open doors

She had a crush on him for a while, but then he fell for her. And fell HARD. Not only is Caitlin beautiful, she is GOOD. That pure, gentle kind of goodness that makes everyone love her, including her family, friends, physical therapy clients and one lucky groom. 😉 Jeremy and Caitlin, seeing and photographing […]

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Trinidad, CA Wedding: Jeremy and Caitlin

Elaini Garfield, longest, oldest, dearest friend of mine launched an amazing project early this year. Now in it’s final stages we are heading towards the finish line and those final 10Gs. $50,000 for orphans. That’s a heck of a lot of money, but she’s so close. This fashion shoot was to raise $1,000 for the […]

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12 Days of Christmas- Misselainious

The way her smile made her eyes sparkle when she looked at him. It was like it was always trying to escape from the corners of her mouth and erupt with love all over him. They were introduced at David’s older brothers wedding. Well, actually, there was a giant vase of flowers blocking Kristi’s face […]

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Portland Pearl District Engagement: Kristi & David

Sarah has an incredible sound. Indie, warm, jazzy glory. When we sat down over coffee to talk about her album project she emanated confidence and poise- even down to her chic turquoise nail polish. I’ve always wanted to shoot in a graveyard, and this album was the perfect opportunity. Sarah’s vision came to life at […]

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Album Artist: sarah jackson-holman

Sneek peek on this fabulous Redwoods wedding in the heart of Trinidad, CA. Gorgeousness incarnate.

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Redwoods Wedding: Caitlyn & Jeremy

Love me some train action. Nadison, I love your natural cool. No arrogance, no stuffiness, just pure cool.

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Highschool Hotties: nadison

  The Boyfriend often teases girlfriend for her passion for anything zingy. I mean, ZINGY. I love capers, pickles, sauerkraut (who spells that anyway?), lemons, pickled cauliflower, asparagus, mustard… Come on- Who’s with me? Oh yumminess. While I’m a hopeless addict to anything sickeningly sour I am not…a fan of chocolate. I hear mirrors shattering […]

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on pickles and capers

CATEGORIES

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