Weddings:
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You want to feel fully present on your wedding day - not like you’re on a stage. Whether you're exchanging vows under the trees with your dog by your side, or celebrating with a full guest list in the city, your day deserves to be felt, not just documented.
This is SO more than a job to me. It's an invitation into one of the most emotionally rich, meaningful experiences of your life. I treat it with the care and respect it deserves.
I’m not just your photographer. I’m someone who notices the details others miss. Who keeps things calm when emotions run high. Who knows when to step in and when to quietly step back. And by the end of it? I usually feel more like a close friend than just another vendor.
This is SO more than a job to me. It's an invitation into one of the most emotionally rich, meaningful experiences of your life. I treat it with the care and respect it deserves.
I’m not just your photographer. I’m someone who notices the details others miss. Who keeps things calm when emotions run high. Who knows when to step in and when to quietly step back. And by the end of it? I usually feel more like a close friend than just another vendor.
My Approach
My approach to shooting weddings is intentional, emotional and honest.
I’m always looking to find that intersection between what is beautiful and what is real.
I specialize in artistic documentary photography with an editorial eye, capturing how it felt, not just how it looked.
My style is rooted in rich tones, natural light, and subtle direction that keeps you grounded in the moment. Think candid photos that feel effortlessly composed, and portraits that never feel stiff or forced.
Yes, I’ll help with posing - but not in a way that makes you feel like a mannequin. I’ll guide you into natural movement, real laughter, and quiet intimacy so the photos reflect your energy, not someone else’s idea of what love should look like.
Ultimately, my main goal is to tell the full story of a wedding day through honest, gorgeous photography. This includes the details you dreamed up for months, the candid moments of you laughing with your friends, the family portraits you will cherish for decades, the sweet moments of you alone together in the beautiful place you chose to get married, and the party you will never stop talking about.
“I am so happy we hired Katy to photograph our wedding! On the day of the wedding, I felt immediately comfortable with her. We had a tiny wedding, so she was really part of the day. She did a great job directing us when we needed it, and becoming invisible when we didn’t. The photos turned out fantastic! The moments and emotions she captured are amazing. These are photos I will absolutely treasure for the rest of my life”
Wedding Photography Portfolio
Want to quickly see more examples of my wedding work? Head over to my wedding portfolio for a curated selection of full weddings and elopements.
What you can expect
More than anything, I want your wedding to feel like you.
That means collaborating with you on a timeline that protects your peace, allows breathing room, and honors the relationships that matter most.
It means I’ll ask the kinds of questions that help me see the real you, not just your Pinterest board.
And it means you’ll get imagery that helps you relive the story, not just remember the poses.
If that sounds like the kind of experience you’re looking for, I’d love to connect.
“Katy Weaver is an incredible photographer! Not only is her enthusiasm and joy contagious, she does a great job making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. She helped us to stay organized and on track with all of the detail and portrait photos we wanted for our wedding, and captured some amazing photos of our guests throughout the night. Katy has a creative eye and we have some beautiful photos that we will cherish forever. Even friends and family who saw sneak peaks couldn’t wait to see more!”
Posing and Direction
If being in front of the camera makes you nervous - you’re not alone. Nearly every couple I work with says the same thing.
Most of the day during weddings, I am working in a documentary style - capturing candid moments as they unfold naturally. But when it comes time for portraits, I know that many people feel awkward or self-conscious.
That’s why I lead with direction that feels intuitive, not performative. I won’t place you in stiff poses. Instead, I’ll offer gentle cues that bring out your natural interactions: the way you laugh together, hold hands, or share a quiet moment.
My goal isn’t to make you look like anyone else. It’s to help you feel like the best version of yourself - and to capture that in a way that feels honest and effortless.
The Experience
Here’s how we’ll work together:
Get in touch. Send me an email or fill out my contact form. We’ll schedule a call to get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit.
Connect in a video call. I’ll ask detailed questions about your relationship and your day so I can deeply understand what matters to you. I’ll walk you through my entire process, answer any questions you might have, and send over full galleries so you feel completely confident in my work.
Secure your date. Once you choose a collection, I’ll send over a contract and invoice. Then you’re officially booked.
Let’s meet up. Whether in person or over FaceTime, I’ll help talk through your timeline to make sure we prioritize what matters most to you, and leaves space for rest, spontaneity, and connection. I’ll also ask you details about your closest people - your immediate family, your wedding party, and any other important guests - so I can capture the relationships in a genuine way.
Prep and details. I’ll send you a questionnaire to gather vendor info, must-have shots, and family photo lists, plus guidance to keep things stress-free.
Final check-in. We’ll have one more conversation to ensure we’re completely aligned before the big day.
The wedding. I’ll show up fully prepared - and fully present - to document the day as it unfolds.
Sneak peeks. You’ll get previews within a week to relive the highlights right away.
Gallery delivery. Most galleries are finished in 4-8 weeks on average. You’ll receive all your photos - usually 700–1000 edited images in a private online gallery. If you purchase an album, I’ll design it for you and walk you through revisions until it feels just right.
“Katy is an extraordinary professional with an artistic eye, incredible skills, and a wealth of knowledge. We booked her for our engagement photos and had such a good experience that we also had her do our wedding photography. When we got our sneak peeks back (very quickly and on the exact timeline she provided us), we were astounded at how she captured all of the most beautiful and candid moments of our wedding day. She was everywhere at once, and we didn’t even notice! Katy is clear, prompt, and detailed with her communication. She was such an amazing resource when planning our wedding timeline, and she even helped us figure out the best way to organize all of the final events of the day. If you’re looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond to capture all of the best parts of your event, hire Katy!”
Pricing
Weddings are deeply personal, and your photography should reflect that. While we’ll talk through all the details on a call, here’s a starting point to help guide your decision:
Wedding collections begin at $4750 for five hours of coverage.
Elopement collections begin at $2500 for two hours of coverage.
Most couples spend between $6500–$8000, depending on coverage and customizations.
I offer a range of customizable packages to suit your vision, whether you’re planning a full weekend celebration or an intimate elopement. Let’s connect to build something that feels right for you.
Reach out here to get the conversation started.
Film Photography
If you’re drawn to the gritty magic of film, I offer film photography as an optional add-on to any wedding or portrait collection. Film add-ons start at $800 for 2 hours of coverage.
Film captures light and emotion in a way that digital can’t quite replicate — there’s a texture, depth, and honesty to it that feels timeless.
To ensure nothing is missed, I bring along my trusted second photographer, James O’Shea, who shoots exclusively on film. James and I met back in the art department at Oregon State, and he’s been working with film for over 15 years. His eye for detail and emotional nuance is incredible.
James shoots primarily with 35mm, with options to include 120mm or instant film for even more variety. Every film image is scanned and included in your final gallery alongside your digital images.
If you love the nostalgic, romantic feel of film and want to add that layer to your wedding story, just let me know — we’ll make it happen.
“Katy was truly amazing! We could have hoped for nothing more on our special wedding day. Her photos captured us and our guest in a candid way that seemed to get the person’s real essence. Katy was also genuinely great to just have around - a wonderful personality with a lot of experience with wedding logistics.”
Engagement Photos
Are you thinking about taking some deeply personalized engagement photos before your wedding? Head over to my engagement and couples page for more information!
Also - I don’t subscribe to the idea that you HAVE to take engagement photos, so I don’t automatically include them for all my wedding collections. But they can be an amazing opportunity to get some beautiful images outside the chaos of a wedding day, with more flexibility and time to explore locations that are meaningful to you. They don’t have to be cheesy or awkward. I can follow you to your favorite bar in the city, hike to a waterfall you adore, or take some at your house with your cats.
Wedding Timelines
Your wedding day should be lived, not rushed through.
That’s why I work one-on-one with every couple to design a timeline that reflects your energy and priorities. We’ll build in breathing room, account for light and locations, and leave space for spontaneity — so you never feel like you’re racing from one thing to the next.
From quiet moments getting ready, to golden-hour portraits and unscripted dance floor joy, I’ll help you create a flow that honors the way you want to feel.
Need ideas to get started? Explore my non-traditional wedding timeline guide for inspiration tailored to intentional couples like you.
Factors to consider when planning your wedding timeline
Where you are getting ready, and with whom?
Are you doing a first look or waiting until the ceremony?
How many group photos you want, and when?
Are you going to have enough time for photos of just you two?
What time of day do you want to have your ceremony? What will the weather or temperature be like?
What type of meals are you serving, how are you serving them, and when?
How do you anticipate the day/night playing out? Will there be dancing? Late night hangouts? A formal exit?
What time does the sun set? (This is especially important for outdoor weddings!) Think about when it will be dark, how that will affect the heat, the mood, the lighting, and the photos.
“The photos she took are fantastic. She was great at directing us during formal portraits and managed to wrangle having five children in my wedding party. I do not particularly like having my photo taken and have trouble smiling on command, but she managed to somehow capture a genuine smile on my face, even in the formal portraits. I do not know how she got so many different angles of the ceremony itself because she was completely unobtrusive. She must be a ninja. She beautifully captured the special moments and the personality of all her subjects in the candids she took. She is clearly so very talented and a genuinely nice person based on our conversations. She also managed to get our pictures to us so quickly. I was so impressed.”
Light, Weather, and Your Wedding Aesthetic
While you can’t control the weather, you can plan with it in mind.
Lighting is one of the biggest factors that impacts how your photos look and feel. Whether it’s golden-hour sunlight, Pacific Northwest overcast, or the soft glow of indoor twinkle lights, each lighting scenario brings its own mood — and I know how to work with all of them.
If you’re drawn to a specific aesthetic, I can help you choose a season, time of day, or location that matches the vibe you’re envisioning. We’ll talk about how the natural elements at your venue — like shade, tree cover, or reflective surfaces — will affect your imagery.
My goal is to use the conditions we’re given to create something beautiful, honest, and true to the spirit of your day.
Wedding Venues
The setting you choose is more than just a backdrop — it’s a reflection of what feels most like you.
Whether you’re drawn to the wild elegance of the Columbia River Gorge, the quiet intimacy of an Oregon Coast elopement, or the vibrant heart of a Portland celebration, I’ve photographed weddings all over the Pacific Northwest (and world) and can help you find a location that aligns with your vision.
Need help narrowing it down? Check out my curated guides:
More guides on Oregon Wine Country, the Coast, and Willamette Valley are coming soon.
“My husband and I were fortunate enough to have Katy as our wedding photographer. The whole experience was absolutely perfect! There are so many good things to say but I’ll try to make it concise. She is excellent at communicating and really goes out of her way to get to know you and your vision. She instantly made us feel comfortable and listened to. She was transparent about cost, timeline, all the details. She just made everything so smooth and easy pre-wedding, during the wedding, and afterwards. Each of our guests adored her. Katy has this way of being kind and assertive to help direct the flow of things. This ensured we got all of the pictures we wanted and more. I can’t express enough how much I appreciated that in particular.”
Best Portland Wedding Vendors
I believe in collaboration over competition — and I only recommend vendors I trust to take incredible care of you.
From planners who can turn your ideas into reality, to florists whose work feels like sculpture, to DJs who read the room with ease — I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the best in the business.
Explore my curated lists of top-tier creatives below:
Portland Wedding Planners
YOUR PERFECT BRIDESMAID
MH EVENTS
BRIDAL BLISS
JAIME TA CREATIVE
Florists
WILDFLOWER PORTLAND
JODI IVERSON FLORAL
SONGBIRD FLORISTRY
FIELDWORK FLORALS
SOLABEE FLORAL
SEVENTH STEM
WOODLAND FLORAL
Makeup Artists
CASSANDRA KENNEDY
BLOSSOM AND BEAUTY
KELLI THOMSEN
PEARL AND BLUSH
Wedding DJs
PURE PULSE ENTERTAINMENT
STUMPTOWN DJs
Dress Boutiques and Dressmakers
A & BAE BRIDAL
BHLDN
THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
KALA NOEL
BRIDES FOR A CAUSE
ELIZABETH DYE
Booze
“Katy is a fantastic artist, professional, and a lovely person all around. She shot photos for both our engagement and our wedding and we had such an amazing time working with her to capture these special moments in our relationship. As a fellow bird-lover we both delighted in the local nature in our locations and picked out bird calls together. On our wedding day, Katy worked incredibly hard to photograph all our special moments and loved ones and our wedding gallery is evident of that skill. Her technical touch and eye for lighting can’t be understated! "
What to do in Portland
Planning a wedding in Portland? You’re in for a treat, and so are your guests.
Whether you’re local or traveling in for a destination celebration, this city has so much to offer. I’ve lived here since I was 6, and I’ve got plenty of suggestions for places to eat, explore, and experience together.
From forested hikes with mountain views to cozy wine bars, art museums, quirky bookstores, and live music venues, Portland’s charm is in its details—and I’d be happy to help you (or your guests) plan a weekend that feels relaxed, inspired, and fun.
- Check out Powells books if you want to explore a reallllly big bookstore. Or some of the smaller indie bookstores around town!
- Visit OMSI - a great science and art experience for adults or kids
- Check out the Oregon Zoo It’s fun year-round honestly, for adults or kids.
- See if you can snag Blazers tickets, or Winterhawks tickets, or Timbers tickets, or Thorns tickets or even Portland Pickles tickets, and catch a game!
- Watch a movie in comfy seats at the Living Room Theatres downtown - while you eat and drink!
- Go to a show at the Crystal Ballroom and experience the bouncy floors!
- Visit the Portland Art Museum! It’s free if you go on Fridays from 4-8pm, and every 3rd Thursday of the month it is free all day.
- Or explore the Alberta Arts district and experience Last Thursday (the last Thursday of every month) and check out more openings and events!
- Play arcade games at Ground Kontrol downtown, or Quarterworld or Wunderland in Southeast.
- Visit one of Portland many escape rooms!
- Play Table Tennis at Pips and Bounce, or go bowling at Grand Central Bowl
- Check out all the vintage shops! Portland has so many!
- Stroll up Mt Tabor for views of Portland from the east
- Hike from the Audubon Society to Pittock Mansion for views of Portland from the west
- Visit Amaterra wines in the West Hills for a full winery experience without leaving the city.
- Drive up to Council Crest and have a picnic above the city and mountain views.
- Drive out to the gorge, take the Corbett Exit to the historic highway, and visit Women’s Forum, Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Wahkeena Falls, and Multnomah Falls.
- Drink a ton of Portland beer. Here’s a brewery list.
- Enjoy Portland wine, here’s a wine bar list.
- Check out Portland’s distilleries! Here’s a distillery list.
Destination Weddings
Whether you’re dreaming of vows in the desert, on the cliffs of Big Sur, or halfway across the world, I’m in.
I’ve photographed weddings in over 11 states and 8 countries, and I love helping couples craft destination celebrations that reflect their unique love stories.
From navigating travel logistics to scouting unforgettable locations and building relaxed timelines, I bring the same presence and intentionality to every destination wedding as I do here in the Pacific Northwest.
If you’re planning something beyond Portland — or even considering it — reach out. I’d love to help you dream it up.
WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING
“Katy is absolutely phenomenal—if you get the chance to book her, don’t hesitate! I’d followed and admired Katy’s work for several years before I got engaged, so I knew I wanted her to be our photographer. She was the first vendor we booked, and we planned our elopement around her availability. From the beginning, we were delighted to work with Katy. She’s compassionate, authentic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable—everything we’d hoped to find. The weather that day was difficult to withstand, but you’d never know it from the incredibly beautiful images Katy created. Her hard work, dedication, and talents are off the charts. We’re so thankful.”
More Info
Choosing a photographer is a big decision, and you should feel totally informed and supported as you make it.
If you have questions about my style, approach, logistics, or anything else, check out my FAQ page or please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to chat or help!
