VOGUE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
THE
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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
We were laughing together during this Oregon Gardens Engagement session that Sara + Jered were harnessing their inner “Ralph Lauren” model. Because, gee, they really did nail it. It was such a pleasure to spend the afternoon with these two. They bring out the best in each other. Jered is all man, happy to accommodate […]
No wedding is perfect, but this Gray Gables Estate wedding was pretty darn close 😉 A beautiful August morning hailed their wedding day with golden splendor as they prepared for their first look in separate houses at Gray Gables Estate. Andrew was uncharacteristically anxious as he finished his tie and waited for the first look. […]
Ruffled Blog was kind enough to select this glamorous shoot at Maysara Vineyard to feature on their blog. Thank you for highlighting so many of Portland’s best vendors! Maysara Vineyard Wedding Vendor credits: Styling/Coordination: CK Wedding EventsRentals: Classic Vintage RentalsGown: Nature of IsaCake: Lux SucreHair/makeup: Face Body BeautyPapergoods: Kelsie Malie CalligraphyFlorals: Bloomsberry Film Wedding photography, Portland […]
With undoubtably one of of the most emotional first looks I’ve ever photographed, this Victorian Belle wedding was one heartfelt affair. Kevin and Chelsea carefully curated every aspect of their wedding, leaving guests feeling their heartbeat every step of the way. Victorian Belle is a story in itself and the perfect backdrop for Chelsea’s prep […]
This Ponzi Vineyard wedding is sumptuous display of superb taste and abiding love. Rachel and Nick, aside from being highly competent professionals and ridiculously good-looking have a playful ease with one another. Rachel exudes queenly elegance and Nick has that gentlemanly charm that makes you like him at once. When together they are as natural […]
Chelsea and Kevin chose the Portland Waterfront as the ideal location for their engagement. This Portland Waterfront Engagement was shot primarily on medium format film, I loved capturing their story against some of Portland’s most beloved landmarks. I feel so lucky to have amazing couples who are head-over-heels, hold-onto-your-boots in love with each other. It’s […]
I’m always trying to push myself to take a photo I’ve never taken before. This Urban Portland engagement shoot was the perfect chance to put that goal into practice. From the recesses of Hotel Lucia to the top of the parking garage it was a fantastic afternoon together. The minute I met Christine and Alexander (Aka […]
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.
