From the Aisle
How to choose the perfect wedding Photographer in Portland, Or.
Being a professional wedding photographer based out of the Pacific Northwest (Portland / Vancouver) means you have to be ready for anything! Not just your average, tougher than a 2 week old cookie - MotB (thats mother of the bride to you) but tough as in, all your gear should be insured because even though its early September, it will rain, hard.
In my 2 years thus far photographing weddings in Portland and its surrounding areas, I have captured clients special days in the pouring rain high up in the foothills of Mt. Hood, I have been windswept with salty air like a sailor on the coasts of Oregon, and had more than my fair share of “that was muddier than I expected” moments.
Through it all I have learned that good insurance is worth its weight in gold, and that the good people of the PNW will weather (literally) just about anything for the love of their land; even if that means aerating the lawns of a very muddy McMennamins golf course green in bridal heels. The people of the PNW love where they live, and they want photos captured that reflect that love, full stop. If that sounds like you - how do you know if you have secured the “right” photographer for your wedding in the Pacific Northwest?
When a potential wedding client books me, one of the first questions I ask them is “where is the ceremony being held?” not only because this is essential information, but because I want to investigate the environment of the space. Does it have a grand view, or an obstruction from nearby buildings? Is it near water, or known for high winds. This part of the country we call home likes to throw us curve balls. Lighting, if you did not know, is an essential element to photography - and while natural lighting is out of my control, I want to know if the ceremony space is heavily shaded, or is in the wide open at midday.
If you are in the process of planning your own wedding, I encourage you, and all my clients - consider the environmental factors. Not just the daily predicted forecast, but the level of shade, the frequency of wind, the proximity to water etc. I will always do my job to cover those factors, but if you have locked in your venue and you did not consider them first, it can lead to challenging situations.
If you would like to contact me to start the conversation about your wedding, or elopement in the Portland / Vancouver area, or beyond in the Pacific Northwest, please do not hesitate, hit the button below to send me an email and get the conversation started!