WELCOME.
NICE TO MEET YOU.
My work is inspired by my own family's photographs and the importance they have on memory and storytelling. Documenting intimate and important moments in couples’ lives together is the hugest honor.
I can honestly say that I love weddings. I sometimes cry during speeches or vows or first dances with a parent. You might catch me dancing a little or cheering for you after saying I do. And after getting married myself and becoming a mother, I fell deeper in love with the work.
Film photography is my first love. I take a film camera everywhere with me, including to your wedding day. I’ve been consistently shooting film for 18 years. It’s important to my craft so it’s always a central part of my wedding work.
“Holly is deeply thoughtful in her preparation. She worked to understand our vision not only for the photos themselves, but for how we wanted to remember that day. When the day finally arrived, Holly was amazing with my husband and I, as well as with our guests. She is kind and gentle, but can also command a room to get your perfect group shot. It was the perfect energy balance. I loved that during all the family photos, she would ask us to think about or share a memory together. It was such a sweet detail that made even the time posing for photos feel like special moment.” - Erin, bride
KIND WORDS.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY.
For the lovers of champagne toasts, dance floors, evening soirees. For the sentimental folks who want to celebrate with all their favorite people.
All of my weddings include:
8 hours of photography
Digital coverage with a focus on film photography
Timeline development
Vendor recommendations
Printing rights
Travel costs
Archived film
Custom, collaborative experience
Portland Area Weddings at $7,000
Central Oregon + Western Washington at $8,000
California + Destination at $9,000
ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY.
For the laid back or adventurous couple who would prefer to skip the fuss of throwing a party and opt to exchange vows in a less conventional, more intimate setting up to 12 guests. We typically have more flexibility regarding timing and location. This could be a courthouse with a dinner to follow. It could be a private moment and picnic at the coast. More and more couples are moving this direction and I’m here to support you in making this feel celebratory!
All of my elopements include:
Digital coverage with a focus on film photography
Timeline development
Vendor recommendations
Location scouting
Printing rights
Archived film
Custom, collaborative experience
Hourly rate $1,000
Weekdays only
Someone you know and trust photographing your day.
Digital coverage with a focus on film photography.
Optional film only, let’s chat!
All packages include timeline development, printing rights, online gallery for downloading, sharing and print ordering.
Images you’ll want to hold in your hands, hang on your walls, and share with future generations.
wHAT TO EXPECT.
SECOND SHOOTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,100
REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE 2HRS . . $1,200
ADDITIONAL HOURS (PAST 8) . . . . . . . . . . . $600
HYBRID COUPLES SESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,100
ADD ONS.
Travel is included!
Local is within 1.5 hours from Portland.
All bookings managed by photographer, and planned with plenty of buffer time before the main event.
International travel case by case!
TRAVEL.
My focus is on serving clients and making my best work. I am fully available to you leading up to your big day. I am there to support you and make sure this day feels easy, exciting, and celebratory.
I invest an average of $2,000 per wedding on film. It’s so worth the quality of the images and central to what I love about the photography process.
I take on a limited number of weddings per year so that I can fully serve my clients. I am often available for rehearsal dinners / weekend coverage. I am not overbooking myself, so that I am fully present, focused, energized, and creative on your day.
INVESTMENT.
We get to play a little - you take me to a place you love to go or we hang around your home and neighborhood. This is a time to slow down, get to do something celebratory to honor the engagement season, and to get to know your wedding photographer. Pretty much everyone says “oh no, we’re so awkward” but it usually just take a moment till you feel relaxed, like we’re just hanging out together. And, trust me this is a really sweet opportunity I encourage you to take. It makes the wedding day feel easy and comfortable.
cOUPLES PHOTOS
12:30PM Getting Ready
1:30PM Dress On
2:00PM First Look
2:30PM Wedding Party Photos
3:00PM Family Photos
3:30PM Get in Places/Guests Arrive
4:00PM Ceremony
4:30PM Cocktails, Marriage Licencse
5:30PM Move towards dinner
5:45PM Dinner + Welcome Toast
6:30PM Toasts
7:00PM Sunset Photos
7:30PM First Dances + Dancing
7:45PM Cake Cutting
8:30PM Dance the night away
EXAMPLE TIMELINE.
“She's able to find those in-between moments during a session...the ease of holding hands, the soft kiss atop the head, the emerging smile of being close to one another. It was incredibly special to have someone cement these occasions through such thoughtful photography and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.”
- JR, bride
KIND WORDS.
BOOKING
We hop on a call. We both get to know more and from there I create a custom proposal. You’re excited to move forward, sign an agreement and provide a retainer to hold your date.
PLANNING
We plan and shoot your couples session! I’m here for timeline development, vendor recommendations! One month out, you receive my questionnaire with formal photo list. I’m always available for planning support considering what matters most to you.
WEDDING DAY
We’re prepared, so you get to sit back and enjoy the moments and I get to document all the love.
DELIVERY
You’ll receive your images as an online gallery in about 10-12 weeks following the wedding day. I do my best to share sneak peeks!
KEEP IN TOUCH
It’s an intimate time and we often get close! There’s nothing I love more than getting to photograph future special moments or share a drink and catch up!
