About Alicia | Portland Wedding & Portrait Photographer

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I get this question often and I tell my couples that if your guest list is over 100 people, I absolutely recommend a second photographer. In fact, I am so insistent on the second photographer for larger weddings that I include them in my wedding packages. There are so many moments going on throughout the day and the one way to assure not one is missed is by having a team set in place to capture the look on the groom's face watching his bride coming towards him and the bride's face the first time she sees her groom.

I'd love to say I have been to every Portland Wedding Venue in the city but there are literally hundreds in the cities! I always scout my Portland wedding venues far in advance of your wedding day in order to check spaces, lighting, and flow for the day. I pride myself on being well prepared for each wedding day including timeline prep and walk through with the bride and groom, as well as becoming familiar with every wedding venue in Portland OR or Vancouver WA.

I absolutely do engagement photos near me in Portland & Vancouver! In fact, proposals and engagement sessions are some of my favorite sessions. To witness the unique interaction to every couple is so much fun to watch. The romance, the excitement, the fun is like watching a real life romantic comedy. I enjoy playing with fun prompts and games for my couples to get the best reactions from them. If you book my 8 or 10 hour wedding packages, I offer free engagement sessions with them. It is a great chance to get to know each couple before their wedding day.

The average wedding photographer cost really is dependent on location. High-end tourist destinations tend to have higher price tags on wedding photographers than other locations. High cost of living areas tend to have higher photographer price tags. In Portland, Vancouver, & surrounding areas, the average cost for a wedding photographer for an 8 hour wedding is between $2000.00-$7000.00. There is definitely a truth to the saying "you get what you pay for". If you are looking for a cheaper photographer, make sure you manage expectations on what to expect from your photographer. Check out there style, examples, ask them if they use one or two cameras and how they backup your photos, if they use flash in not well lit areas, etc. Gather a list of questions before you have your first consultation. A quality photographer will know how to take proper photos in all lighting, have proper backup methods for your photos, will have a contract, a business license and insurance, and most of all clear, concise, and available communication practices. The average tun around time for wedding photos is 4-8 weeks. If their delivery time is longer than this or they have no delivery guarantee in their contract, run!

It is so important to make sure your wedding photographer in Portland matches your vision for your wedding. I am a storyteller which means I am a documentary style photographer. Yes, I Will always take the family portraits but I will also give you a fully documented story of your special occasion from beginning to end. That is why I usually recommend my 8 or 10 hour packages so that you get a full story of your beautiful wedding day to remember forever. My editing style is vibrant and true to color for that timeless imagery that will keep your Portland wedding photos beautiful keepsakes.

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