The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Stayton, OR

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318 Wedding Photographers in Stayton, OR

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Focused On Life Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Stayton, OR
  • Offer

Hi! I'm Brayley, owner of Focused On Life Photography LLC, a Full-Time, Published, Destination Wedding + Lifestyle Photography business, & I would LOVE to be your wedding photographer! Since 2023, we at FLP LLC have been focused on capturing all of life's precious milestones in a natural, earthy, classic & candid style. From your first inquiry, to your wedding day, & to hopefully many more milestones in the future, we are here to make your photography dream a reality in a way that feels authentic to you. With us, you don't need to worry about things like how to pose -- all you need to do on your day is smile & relax! We'll take it from there.

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Working with Focused On Life Photography LLC was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Brayley and her team were a breeze to work with from start to finish, and they always got back to us right away when we had questions. She has an incredible eye for capturing those special moments that matter most, and somehow knew exactly which angles made us look our best. The photos turned out jaw-dropping and we couldn't be happier with how everything came out. If you're looking for a photographer, Brayley is honestly the best choice and we'd give her a 10/10 without hesitation.
Mckenzie K., 5 days ago
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JK Media 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Hi! We’re Jack and Kaitlyn, a married creative team specializing in wedding photo and video. We blend our skillsets to give couples timeless imagery, smooth communication, and an stress-free experience from booking to gallery delivery.

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JK Media was the perfect choice for our engagement and wedding photos! From our first interaction with them online, their communication was friendly and efficient! We shared inspiration pics, and they took some beautiful engagement pictures that captured our personality and were exactly what we were looking for. For the wedding, they were right on time, and made sure to capture all the "must-haves" on our list of desired pictures. They were friendly, professional and such a pleasure to work with. And WOW - they got out pictures to us so fast - we were on the beach in Hawaii on our honeymoon looking at our wedding pictures! Amazingly, beautiful work for an extremely fair price. Could not recommend JK Media more!!
Amye & G., 5 months ago
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Kiarha Lou photography & videography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Hey! My name is Kiarha Louise! I am a lifestyle photographer based out of Oregon. I can tell you right now that you’re here already means the world to me. And the fact that I get to capture some of the most beautiful love stories still truly blows my mind. I specialize in capturing the beauty of everyday life. My style is vibrate, true to color with a little bit of warmth. I strive to capture moments that create emotion. I'm passionate about seeing the love shared and documenting those little moments.

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I will never use a different photographer! I could not have asked for better, me and my husband are obsessed with the photos. Best day of our lives thanks to Kiara!
Daija C., 2 years ago
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Lindsae Dale Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Stayton, OR

I am a wedding photographer based in Albany, OR. I've been a photographer for around 20 years now. I stepped back into weddings in 2024 after moving to Oregon. I would love to photograph your wedding, engagements or couples photos! The best way to inquire and see recent work is through my website.

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We’ve used Lindsae multiple times—for our couples photos and maternity session—and she’s incredibly talented. She made us feel so comfortable and really collaborated with me to capture exactly what we wanted. I usually hate photos of myself, but she made me feel beautiful in the images she took. We’ll treasure them forever.
Katie C., a year ago
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Nicole Briann Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Stayton, OR

I am your hype gal, encourager, new best friend! I’m a wedding + portrait photographer, here for adventures, not taking myself too seriously + being straight up real about life. While I am the most passionate about telling YOUR story, here’s a little bit about mine.. I’m a small town girl from Oregon with travel + adventure in my blood. I’ll choose mountains or a beach over a city any day + I will drive extra hours simply to take the backroads. I'm obsessed with s'mores, FRIENDS, HIMYM + coffee is always a must! I’m a skip the small talk, get to what’s important kind of gal + I’ll want to know all about you, your love + your people.

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We were thrilled with Nikki and the team at Nicole Briann Photo! From the beginning, communication was prompt, clear, and so friendly - Nikki made us feel like old friends. On the wedding day, they arrived early with a detailed shot list to ensure we got all the photos we wanted, while remaining discreet so as not to intrude on the moments. The quality of photos is truly excellent; high resolution, beautifully composed, and full of emotion. Nikki perfectly captured the most special moments of our wedding day. Every penny spent was worth it for memories we'll cherish forever. We couldn't recommend Nicole Briann Photo more - Nikki and her team were an absolute joy to work with and the final product is stunning!
Susie G., 2 years ago
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Niki Louise Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Hi, I'm Niki. Thanks for being here! I am a 29-year-old collector of hobbies, tattoos, and cats. I photograph weddings, elopements, and boudoir in the PNW and beyond. A 2023 bride said this: "Niki was the absolute best choice as our elopement photographer! She asked all of the right questions and helped capture the most important day for us with perfect photos and an unmatched way of keeping the day fun and stress free. Niki is truly one of a kind, her photography skills are hands down amazing and after the experience of working with her we consider her a friend too! "

We can't say enough good things about Niki! Working with her was a phenomenal experience. Her communication is great, and her flexibility and willingness to meet us wherever was so appreciated. At our engagement shoot she immediately put us at ease and we felt so taken care of, and the results were fabulous. At our wedding she was able to take charge when we needed her to and blend into the background when we were living in the moment. She is so talented and so easy to work with, we cannot recommend Niki highly enough!
Charlotte & A., a year ago
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RM Snapshots 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Stayton, OR
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Hi! I'm Rachel! I'm an Oregon based photographer who combines my love of nature and capturing your love. My photographs are meant to evoke emotion and carry memories across decades to come. RM Snapshots is photography for the adventurous soul.

Rachel did our engagement photos and was the photographer at our wedding, and I cannot speak highly enough of her. My partner and I are very quiet/introverted and NEVER take any photos together. We are very outdoorsy and do not like to get all dressed up. Rachel did a fantastic job of making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She suggested different ideas to get us into our comfort zone, like bringing a picnic and doing one of our favorite activities, paddleboarding. At the wedding, Rachel did not try to pressure us into taking photos that were trendy or over posed. The entire process, Rachel clearly communicated deadlines and even helped us through the planning of the wedding. She returns sneak peeks really quickly, and when she left our wedding, she left us a book of polaroids. She is the BEST!
Sage, 5 months ago
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Ever Finding Beauty 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Get in touch to confirm availability and pricing! I create real, beautiful, intentional photos for people building lives and families together! I'm here to help create your dream photoshoot or wedding! The small moments of your story are worth being captured and celebrated! Let me know when your event is!

I've known Grace for many years now - I got to see her beginnings of photography journey for my own wedding (where she did an AMAZING job) back in 2020, and more recently I got to see her working at a wedding in 2024. In both cases, she's crafted beautiful photos that captured everything from the smallest, sweetest details, to awesome sweeping landscapes involved in our special days. Grace has excellent communication skills, and was a genuine joy to be around.
Hannah B., a year ago
Beautiful Chaos Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Your love isn’t ordinary—it’s a story written by the universe, filled with quiet stolen glances, belly laughs under the stars, and the kind of connection that feels like home. At Beautiful Chaos Photography, I’m here to capture it all—the messy, the magical, the raw, the real. 📍 Based in the Upper Peninsula, traveling wherever love leads 📸 Digital • Film • Super 8 Video 🌙 For the adventurous, the intentional, the souls who love deeply

Loved working with Beautiful Chaos! Great professionalism, and beautiful, unique work. She knows how to capture the moment, and give you a wonderful final result. Highly recommend booking!!
Samantha, 4 years ago
Simply Kissed Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Stayton, OR

My name is Edith after my great grandmother. My biggest loves in my life are Jesus Christ and being a mama to two very wild boys who keep me on my toes.   I absolutely love the bold, rich colors that are the most visual part of my style. We will work together to create a wonderful timeline and friendship so that on your big day, the only thing you should be focused on is looking into the eyes of your love. Wedding photography is so precious to couples because when all has faded away, in one hand you’ll hold your love, in the other you’ll hold a photograph and in your heart you’ll hold the memories that come from both. Blessings to you!

Edith was AMAZING! She took absolutely stunning pictures but also was the sweetest person. All of our guests at our wedding adored her and were so impressed by her pictures. She was so organized and help to organize the timing of certain things like when we should do the sparkler exit or when we should do the best sunset pics. She also did stunning engagement pictures. She helped guide us through the poses but made us feel so comfortable. I absolutely loved her and her work. She is so talented and I am so happy that she was apart of our special day capturing the best pictures and making everyone feel so comfortable. She also helped tie a bow tie which was a definite bonus!
Aimee, 6 months ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (213 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
We initially went with Sound Originals out of cost consideration and ease of booking because their combined photo/video package seemed so much more cost effective than many of the quotes we were getting from individual photographers and videographers. We assumed therefore that the quality might be a bit diminished by comparison, but were quite pleasantly surprised to discover that this was not the case! We are beyond pleased with the coverage they provided of our wedding and reception, and would certainly recommend Sound Originals to anyone seeking photo/video of their big day. Our team on the day of the wedding were absolute rock stars. Kate, Trung, and Travis all were incredibly friendly and helpful, and went above and beyond in ensuring we had excellent photos and video--both candids and plandids. We're so grateful to each of them for their excellent work! If you're considering booking Sound Originals, there is one practical consideration we might offer, however: Their business model seems streamlined to provide a standardized product and level of quality to many clients at once by contracting with local photographers and videographers--this is great for ensuring that clients know what to expect visually and that the company has backup photographers ready in case any members of the assigned team can't make it, but this also seems to come at the cost of personal touch when communicating with the company and the photo/video team. Our communications with them were always through a portal on their website and often felt rather impersonal. This was a trade off we were perfectly fine with, given the very affordable price we paid for our package and the piece of mind in knowing that even if our lead photographer got sick or something, someone else would be there to fill in. If you, however, require a high level of customization or personal touch and want to cultivate a close relationship with your photographer, then you may want to hire a photographer/team directly.
Frances and A., 2 years ago
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PictureMeThisByLacie 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Stayton, OR
  • Offer

My husband and I come as a photo team! We feel your day should be captured your way! So we tailor our style and editing to each unique couple! It’s not about us, it’s about you. We will help you document what is most important to you, the way you envision! Just like you, we have felt awkward in front of the camera. We’ve had photos taken of us that we didn’t like. We will make sure you not only feel comfortable, but that you look good! We give you prompts to keep you moving so you look and feel natural and comfortable.

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Lacie was absolutely phenomenal to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. From the moment we jumped on a phone call to see if they were a right fit, I knew they would be. Her enthusiasm, understanding, outgoing way that she relates to people is an energy that you want on your big day. Our engagement session was incredible, she moves so quickly but efficiently, as to ensure you get all the shots you want, but is very mindful of time. Our wedding day was COMPLETE because of Lacie. In addition to her positive attitude, she helped smooth the timeline of events during the day when exterior factors were impacting the photography, and problem solved so wonderfully on the spot. She stepped in to help in moments that were above and beyond what we hired her for, and for that I am truly grateful. Her photography style is versatile and beautiful, specifically catered to your preference. I can't imagine a better photographer for our wedding and we are so grateful!
Lily M., 2 years ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Stayton, OR

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

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The photographer, Jonathan, and his assistant, were absolutely amazing. They arrived early, were flexible and really accommodating to our vision. They also really hustled! They took advantage of every spare moment they had to get additional photos, and kept us on schedule super tightly. They even carried around things like bottles of water for me (the bride) as we took lots of photos in the hot upper floor of the venue. Many guests also mentioned how beautifully the photos turned out. However, we did have an issue in which, due to an injury to the editor's hand, we did not receive our photos in the agreed-upon timeframe. Had we been informed of this delay ahead of time, we would not have had any issue just waiting a bit longer. The main concern was that we weren't alerted of this delay until after the initial deadline had passed. We did request a discount due to this, which they accommodated. And the photos did still turn out amazing!
Amanda W., 4 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are obsessed with our photos. Heather is seriously the coolest, most genuine person to work with. From the second she showed up for our engagement session, the vibes were perfect—fun, calm, organized, and so, so caring. You can tell she truly loves her clients and pours her heart into what she does. Her team made us feel comfortable the whole wedding day and captured everything so naturally and beautifully. Our photos feel effortless, real, and completely “us.” If you want a photographer who’s not only insanely talented but also your hype-woman and calm presence all in one, she’s it. 10/10 recommend. We’d recommend Heather and her team a thousand times over.
Kinley and E., 6 months ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (33 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Stayton, OR

My name is Ali Cushing; a NY-based photographer working in a blended documentary and editorial approach, emphasized with a cinematic method, and a personalized, true to life editing style. I am honored to be entrusted with depicting genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizing precious memories. I see beauty in the subtle details as much as the wide, epic scene, while I see glory in the mundane in-between moments as much as the heart thudding highs. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

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From the moment we connected with Ali Cushing Photography, we knew we had found the perfect wedding photographer. Ali's communication was always timely, thorough, and friendly, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her work was truly amazing - she perfectly captured our vision and was able to fit so many beautiful, thoughtful, and personal photos into a short time frame without making us feel rushed. Ali was more than prepared on the day, even having extra bobby pins on hand to help bustle my dress. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured our wedding day timeline stayed perfectly on schedule. We are overjoyed with the final photos and cannot recommend Ali Cushing Photography highly enough.
Lexi K., a year ago
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True Light Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Stayton, OR
  • Offer

My role isn't just about capturing stunning images; it's about being your anchor, guiding you through the whirlwind of emotions and joy that comes with your special day. I specialize in capturing both the poised elegance and authentic moments, all while harnessing the natural light that defines my business name. Whether your wedding is a lavish affair or an intimate elopement, I'm equipped to handle it all. From climbing mountains for the perfect shot to capturing the charm of a luxurious venue, I'm dedicated to turning your vision into reality.

Awarded Best of Zola
Calea was amazing from start to finish! I live in GA and got married in OR. All I saw was her IG and a brief conversation to book. I could not be more impressed with her and her work. I put all my faith into her from across the country and she did not let me down. Calea is so easy to work with and she is up for anything! Calea had sneak peaks to us immediately and a full gallery delivered in less than 2 weeks! My husband was skeptical at first but when he saw her work, he was absolutely blown away and how phenomenal she is! Calea also isn't afraid to be the voice if you are uneasy with telling others what they need to do. We had her at our Venue the day of the wedding. The next day we took a trip to Crater Lake and she captured my vision perfectly!! I have recommended Calea and True Light Photography to all of my friends and family!
Sarah S., 2 years ago
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Drzazga Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Stayton, OR

We're husband and wife destination wedding and elopement photographers and videographers based in Cleveland, Ohio, traveling as much as possible. We’re here to be your photographic memory, capturing you honestly and naturally so you can give your attention to the people and moments that matter most. We want you to have stunning images and the best day of your life and we do everything in our power to deliver both.

Awarded Best of Zola
Choosing Drzazga Photo as our wedding photographers was one of the best decisions we made. From our very first interaction, they were incredibly easy to talk to, made us feel comfortable, and responsive. They gave us suggestions and guidance but were also game to try specific things we wanted and the end results were stunning - the photos they captured are absolutely gorgeous. We’ve been getting compliments non-stop about any photos we post. We couldn't be happier with the memories they helped us preserve from our special day.
Emily Y., 9 months ago
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Leah Flores Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Stayton, OR
  • Offer

I am a photographer and artist from the Pacific Northwest with Costa Rican and Scottish roots. My favorite things are dinosaurs, exploring new cities, board games, soccer, National Parks, and whiskey. I have been fortunate to photograph 200+ weddings in my PNW home, to ruins in Scotland, cityscapes in Vietnam, to the beaches of Maui, and beyond! I live in Portland, Oregon with my two dogs and three cats | 🏳️‍🌈🦖⛰️✈️📸⚽🫶🏼🌈🌲🦕🏝 Fun Fact: I was born on Leap Year Day so I'm 9 years old 🥳!

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot recommend Leah enough! From start to finish, she captured every moment of our perfect wedding day and even the day after exploring in the breathtaking Yellowstone national park. As a couple who had never had professional photos taken, we were nervous at first, but Leah immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. Her talent, professionalism, and genuine warmth shone through in every shot. The photos perfectly reflect the joy, love, and magic of our wedding, and we will treasure them forever. Leah truly went above and beyond, and working with her was an absolute dream!
Mary M., 8 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Looking for top-level budget friendly local photographer? We proudly hold a 100% 5-star rating from over 17,000 weddings nationwide, making us a trusted choice for capturing your special moments. Why spend thousands when you can get exceptional quality for much less? Our wedding photography begins at $499. We specialize in natural-color photography and provide a custom online album to easily share your memories with family and friends, and we offer wholesale prices on professional prints as well! . We also provide local DJs and video services with budget-friendly packages to complete your celebration.

Awarded Best of Zola
Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer Nationwide was an amazing choice for our wedding day. From our first interaction, they were incredibly open-minded and responsive, working closely with us to understand our vision and preferences. Their communication was top-notch, and they arrived on the day with perfect timing, capturing all the special moments seamlessly. The quality of their work was truly amazing - the photos they delivered were stunning and on-trend, providing incredible value for the investment. We are thrilled with the beautiful memories they helped create, and would highly recommend Spectacular Photographer to any couple planning their wedding.
Marisol B., a year ago
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Holly Castillo Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Stayton, OR

I am a California-based wedding photographer specializing in hybrid 35mm film and digital coverage for couples who value authentic, emotional storytelling. With over 10 years of experience, I takes a documentary approach—focusing on real moments, natural movement, and timeless imagery. Based in California, I offer fully customizable, a la carte collections including full-day wedding coverage, intimate elopements, engagement sessions, additional photographers, and optional Super 8 films. My work is ideal for laid-back, intentional couples drawn to the texture and nostalgia of film with the reliability of digital.

Awarded Best of Zola
Holly was the best investment of my entire wedding. She not only delivered incredible engagement photos but the most magical wedding photos I could have ever hoped for - and I’ve only seen the sneak peeks! Her editing skills are also so precise and iconic - I love all the photos and she nailed the photos of my and my fiancee, which was my priority. Her energy is also so down to earth and relaxed which made me and my fiancé feel at ease with the photos. I look forward to having another party just so I can hire her again :)
Tja S., 5 months ago
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Stewart+Barnes Photo Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Stayton, OR
  • Offer

If your idea of a perfect elopement or micro-wedding involves a wild location, a quirky Airbnb, or just tossing tradition out the window—hi, hello, I might be the photographer for you. My company is Southeast based, but absolutely not glued here. I’ve photographed love stories all over the U.S.—NYC, Denver, Vegas, NOLA, Savannah, etc.

Awarded Best of Zola
It's hard to describe in words what it means to have your perfect wedding day captured forever. The amount of passion and enthusiasm that Jennifer and her team brought to our wedding was unmatched! We are so happy we chose Stewart and Barnes! Also full disclosure their work does take around 1.5 months to get back but it is totally and completely worth it. Trust their process and BE PATIENT, they will not disappoint! Love you Jennifer!
Scott H., 2 years ago
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Venture Ever After 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Stayton, OR

My name is Nadia. I specialize in elopements + adventure weddings in the Pacific Northwest. I help people have the wedding of their dreams in magical outdoor spaces. When you choose to elope, you’re choosing to get married free of society’s wedding day expectations. So go wild! Spend the entire day in your favorite place, with your favorite person. Wear a fancy outfit, or wear your hiking boots. Invite your dog instead of your mom’s second cousin. Share your first kiss under the stars instead of under an altar. In the great outdoors, you write the wedding rules. And I’m here to help make it an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.

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When we began looking for a photographer for our micro-wedding, we gravitated towards Nadia’s images over and over again. Not only did they capture raw, intimate moments between couples and families, but they elevated those moments in elegant and natural landscapes of the PNW; everything we wanted. We reached out and set up a consultation call immediately. We were initially nervous and felt very unprepared to speak with photographers because we had zero ideas for what our special day would look like, but after our call with Nadia we were confident that Venture Ever After was the right choice for us. She was so knowledgeable and did a TON of legwork planning our timeline to best capture the moments we wanted in the lighting we needed, recommending a variety of locations for some private moments as a couple and group activities with our family, and keeping us grounded and calm throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, Nadia took the reigns and gently guided us through the day with compassion and grace. She constantly reminded us that each moment was for us and encouraged us to revel in all of the details. She even conquered some pretty crazy heights armed with multiple cameras and a walky-talky to capture some dramatic and beautiful couple’s portraits. Beyond being an incredible photographer, Nadia is one of the most genuine and kind people I’ve met. She has a knack for keeping elopement/wedding day energy light and helping her clients feel natural in front of the camera. My partner and I truly felt like models. I feel so blessed to have our wedding photographed by her and, above all, be able to call her a friend. I would recommend Nadia at Venture Ever After to everyone planning an elopement, wedding, or adventure in the PNW. In fact, I hope to be able to visit her and capture anniversaries and momentous occasions for our family long into the future.
Morgan D., 2 years ago
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Jessica Max 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Stayton, OR
  • Offer

Big fan of dive bars, staring at the stars, forever searching for the best french fries, a blissfully cold Diet Coke, and a true midwestern why fly it's only 15 hours. You'll find me often traveling, spending time in nature, collecting rocks and shopping for vintage t-shirts. I love carefree messy in between moments, photographing my daily life on polaroids and film. I've lived a lot of places (Arizona, Arkansas, and Puerto Rico to name a few!) and have so many places that I treasure and feel at home.

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We booked Jessica Max for our garden wedding in May, and are OBSESSED with the photos! She is so talented at capturing the most intimate and candid moments without us even knowing that she is there. We added film photos onto our package and absolutely loved how they turned out. Jessica also captured polaroid pictures throughout the wedding that we got to look at the next day, which was so much fun. It's so hard for us to pick our favorite pictures to get framed, we love them all! Jessica is a true pro and an absolute pleasure to work with. We got a sneak peak of our wedding photos a few days after the event and received the full gallery within the expected timeframe. We absolutely loved working with Jessica Max and would highly recommend her to any couple planning their wedding!
Reagan M., 9 months ago
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Carlykins Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Stayton, OR

There is a wonderful joy I discover whenever I am behind a lens capturing life's special moments. Living in the Pacific Northwest my whole life, I'm ready for adventure. Weddings, Engagements, Live Events, Senior Portraits, Family Portraits, Birthdays, Showers, Pet Portraits, New Family Member - No event too small or silly.

Awarded Best of Zola
Carlykins Photo was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography. From our very first interaction, they demonstrated a thorough and flexible communication style, always quick to respond to our questions and accommodate our needs. On the day of the wedding, they seamlessly captured every special moment, ensuring we could fully enjoy the celebration without worrying about the photography. The final photos were absolutely stunning, perfectly encapsulating the beauty and joy of our day. Carlykins Photo truly made what could have been an overwhelming experience easy and stress-free - we are thrilled with the memories they helped create for us.
Claire S., 10 months ago
Svanna Andrada Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Stayton, OR

I’m a West Coast wedding and elopement photographer creating nostalgic, cinematic imagery for bold lovers. Inspired by the warmth of film and the beauty of human connection, I blend guided posing, natural prompts, and candid storytelling so your photos look timeless and feel like you. Whether you’re saying “I do” on a mountaintop, in a backyard, or anywhere in between, I’m here to capture your day with intention, artistry, and heart.

Awarded Best of Zola
Svanna photographed our wedding, and maternity shoot. Our images are just incredible, and it was really fun working with someone who really cares about final product. Everytime I look at our pictures I get to remember 2 really fun days and Svanna helped make those memories possible. Can't wait to schedule with her again now that baby is here!
Bonnie + W., 2 years ago
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Myrtle Creative Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Stayton, OR

Candid Storytelling & True to Life Photography with video add on options for all free-spirited couples! Based in NW Oregon and serving the PNW and destination. Documenting memories. capturing love. creating experiences. From Adventure Elopements with just you two and your fur-babies to Weddings with all your family and friends - we are here for it!! And more importantly, we am here for YOU! I am here to make sure your day is an amazing experience in the moment and captured beautifully for years to come. Currently booking remaining 2026 dates and our 2027 calendar is now open. :)

Awarded Best of Zola
Ann Marie was absolutely fabulous. She went above and beyond with helping us scout out our destination wedding. One of my biggest priorities was to have a photographers who could get the shots without making me feel like my wedding day was a photo shoot. Our photos came out stunning. She was friendly, professional, incredibly capable and just helped everything run smoothly. 100% would recommend.
Claire D., a year ago