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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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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.

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

CATEGORIES

BROWSE THROUGH MY

"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!! 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