Kyle Carnes Photography
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $3,100
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $2,500
Packages
Prices start at $2,500
About Kyle Carnes Photography
Kyle Carnes
Hi, I’m Kyle. I’m Northwest born, Portland based, and like to think that I have pines trees sprouting from my skin and sun-soaked glacial runoff coursing through my veins. Aside from photographing weddings, I enjoy strenuous hikes with a view as much as indie flicks, comic books, carving powdery slopes, rock climbing, and Trail Blazers games. I like to share these details because I strongly believe that connecting with the couples I collaborate with is integral to the creative process of photographing a wedding. A strong connection will result in the best images possible.
I’ve photographed couples all over the west coast and beyond, as far flung as Thailand, and regardless of origin or wedding destination, I like to spend quality time with the couples I collaborate with so that we can get to know each other, ideally over a hot cup of tea, coffee or a cold pint of beer. When it comes to the day of your wedding, it’s my hope that you’ll feel like you’re spending time getting photographed by a friend rather than just any random photographer. If my work and approach piques your interests, let’s get together and talk about your wedding day plans!
Services
Services
- Bride-only session
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Online proofing
- Printing rights
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Digital rights
- Online gallery
- Printed enlargements
- Slideshow
- Wedding album
Kyle Carnes Photography packages
Elopement And Micro Wedding Coverage
4 hours
Peak pricing $2,500
Off-peak pricing $2,500
For couples eloping or requiring more minimal wedding day coverage. Time can be added for $300 an hour. Albums, engagements, and a second photographer available as add-ons.
- Online Gallery
- Digital Files
- Copyright License
- Timeline Guidance
- Wedding Planning Tips
- Album Add-On $900
- Engagement Add-On $700
- Second Photographer Add-On $700
- Extra Time Add-On $300 An Hour
6-Hour Wedding Photography Coverage
6 hours
Peak pricing $3,100
Off-peak pricing $3,100
Best for couples who opt to skip getting ready photos and prefer documentation of portraits, ceremony and the major events of the reception with an hour or two of dancing. 6 hours are included for a relaxed schedule with built-in buffers that minimizes stress and maximizes time spent with friends and family. Time can be added or subtracted @ $300 an hour. An album, engagement, and/or second photographer are available as add-ons.
- Online Gallery
- Digital Files
- Copyright License
- Timeline Guidance
- Wedding Planning Tips
- Album Add-On $900
- Engagement Add-On $700
- Second Photographer Add-On $700
- Extra Time Add-On $300 An Hour
8-Hour Wedding Photography Coverage
8 hours
Peak pricing $3,700
Off-peak pricing $3,700
For couples seeking documentation of an hour or two of getting ready through the major events of the reception and an hour or two of dancing. 8 hours are included for a relaxed schedule with built-in buffers that minimizes stress and maximizes time spent with friends and family. Time can be added or subtracted @ $300 an hour. An album, engagement, and/or second photographer are available as add-ons.
- Online Gallery
- Digital Files
- Copyright License
- Timeline Guidance
- Wedding Planning Tips
- Album Add-On $900
- Engagement Add-On $700
- Second Photographer Add-On $700
- Extra Time Add-On $300 An Hour
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
12 reviews
Kyle Carnes Photography is fantastic!
This review might be a bit long, so I want to say right up front that Kyle knocked it out of the park and I can’t recommend him enough. The photos are phenomenal. His composition during the ceremony was fantastic, he captured fleeting, emotional moments from our first dance, and he even drove us around the park in the rain between the ceremony and reception to get some truly beautiful shots with the fall foliage. My wife and I chose Kyle Carnes Photography after a very lengthy review of a large number of wedding photographers in the Pacific Northwest. Our wedding was in Portland at the end of October, with the ceremony in a church and the reception at the World Forestry Center in Washington Park. We knew the weather would be unpredictable and likely rainy, but we still wanted great photographs from both venues (and ideally some outdoor photos in the park if it wasn’t pouring.) With those criteria in mind, before meeting with any photographers, we pored over the online portfolios of around 20 different photographers, looking for people who consistently captured great images in a wide variety of lighting conditions. We also looked for variety in the types of weddings themselves—the settings, décor, attire, and overall style. Finally, we knew we wanted true-to-color photos, not sepia-toned or filtered images. That process narrowed our search down to four photographers that we then engaged with more deeply. Right from our first meeting with Kyle, we both felt comfortable. He was easy to work with, showed us additional photos that aligned perfectly with the venues and lighting concerns we discussed, and was open and clear about pricing. He also talked through timeline considerations we hadn’t even thought about, and communication was easy from that point all the way through the wedding. We knew we wanted “getting ready” photos of both the bride and groom, as well as strong candid coverage, so we asked about having a second photographer. Kyle was able to accommodate this and had his assistant, Roberto, join him. On the wedding day itself, Kyle somehow managed to capture everything without us really noticing he was there. For the posed family photos and the shots of just the two of us, he was incredibly easy to work with. We’re not camera-shy, but we’re also not used to being posed, and Kyle’s calm, soft-spoken demeanor made everything feel natural. From the church, to the park, to the reception and dancing, he captured every part of the day beautifully. After the wedding, he delivered the full gallery in less than a week. To be fair, this was faster than he promised, and I don’t want to set unrealistic expectations for future clients, but the turnaround was so impressively fast that it’s worth mentioning. I said this at the beginning, but it’s worth ending the same way: the photos are phenomenal. Everyone who has looked through them has been completely floored. Being able to relive each part of the day so vividly is the best result we could have hoped for from a wedding photographer.
Response from vendor•Jan 16, 2026Thank you for sharing this wonderful review, Andrew!Beautiful shots
We had an amazing experience with Kyle and our photographs are absolutely amazing. We had a tough lighting situation as it was raining so family pics were in the church. He handled this with ease and made sure we have amazing pictures equal to our amazing day.
Response from vendor•Dec 10, 2025Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, Mandi! :)Book this photographer !
Kyle Carnes Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, Kyle was attentive, friendly, and accommodating, making the entire process feel seamless and stress-free. The quality of his work was truly exceptional - he was super professional, kind, and fun to work with, and even included complementary engagement photos as part of our wedding package, which turned out beautifully. Kyle was also incredibly chill yet engaging, and managed to be everywhere at once to capture all the perfect moments throughout our special day. We couldn't be happier with the incredible photos we have to remember our wedding by, thanks to Kyle Carnes Photography.
Response from vendor•Sep 3, 2025Thank you for this wonderful review! :)Beautiful work!!
We reached out to Kyle after he did such a great job with our friends’ wedding photos a couple years ago. When we contacted him, he was very responsive. At our first meeting, he was enthusiastic, organized, and asked all kinds of questions to better understand our vision. The day of the ceremony, he helped us add structure to our pre-ceremony process by nailing down clear portrait timelines for each of us. He has an upbeat and easy-going attitude, which helped both of us feel comfortable while posing for portraits. And further, he clearly has a great eye and improvises well, because he was able to incorporate what might have otherwise looked like a mundane neighborhood setting into beautifully lit, unique photos. Kyle took all kinds of creative, moment-catching candid shots during our ceremony and reception that we couldn’t be happier with. When we showed our wedding photos to friends and family afterwards, they consistently expressed surprise and delight at how Kyle was able to capture so many nuanced moments without being intrusive. TL;DR: We love all of our wedding photos and are so grateful to Kyle for sharing his talents with us! If you’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and ready to celebrate with you, we highly recommend Kyle!
Response from vendor•Sep 3, 2025I very much appreciate you taking the time to leave this review! :)
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