Portland Wedding Photographer
For couples planning a wedding day that feels beautiful, meaningful, and true to who they are.
Portland offers something most places don’t—
it gives you space to create a wedding that actually reflects you.
Best Places to Get Married in Portland
As a Portland wedding photographer, I’ve spent years exploring locations that feel both stunning and meaningful. Whether you want something wild or refined, there’s no shortage of incredible places to get married here.
Forest & Nature Weddings
Forest Park
Hoyt Arboretum
Cathedral Park
Columbia River Gorge Weddings
Waterfall elopements
Cliffside ceremonies overlooking the river
Private scenic overlooks
Garden & Intimate Venues
Leach Botanical Garden
Backyard weddings throughout Portland neighborhoods
Private estates and hidden venues
If you’re not sure where to start, I help all my couples find a location that fits their vision—not just what’s popular.
Downtown Portland Wedding Venues
Cathedral Park
The Columbia River Gorge
Hoyt Arboretum
My Approach to Portland Wedding Photography
I don’t believe in overly posed weddings or turning your day into a photoshoot.
My approach is simple:
I guide when needed
I step back when it matters
I document what’s real
Your wedding day should feel like your life—not a production.
I focus on:
Honest, emotional moments
Natural movement and connection
Film-inspired tones and storytelling
Whether it’s a quiet exchange of vows, a champagne toast in a field, or the in-between moments you didn’t even realize were happening—those are the images that matter.
Adventure Vows
$3,200
• 4 hours
• 250+ edited images
• Location scouting
• Permit assistance
• Vendor Recommendations
• Online Gallery
• Travel within 400
miles and 1 hotel stay included
Timeless Escape
$4,500
• 8 hours
• 400+ edited images
• Location scouting
• Permit assistance
• Vendor Recommendations
• Online Gallery
• Highlight reel
• Travel within 400
miles and 1 hotel stay included
Portland Wedding Photography Packages
Every wedding is different, and I offer flexible coverage depending on what your day looks like.
Most Portland wedding photography collections include:
4-hour and 8-hour coverage options
Professionally edited high-resolution images
Online gallery for download and sharing
Guidance on timeline and location planning
You can view full details here:
👉 Portland Wedding Photography Pricing
Lana stands out among wedding photographers in all the best ways. She is direct, transparent, and communicative. She is also reasonable, flexible, and easy to work with. We are so happy with the photos themselves: the quality, the moments Lana captured, and the speed at which she delivered. Her calm, professional energy really helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera, too. Thank you Lana for capturing the joy and beauty of our wedding!
Tina Lynch
More Than Just Beautiful Photos
Hi! I’m Lana, a mother of a 3-year-old and a wife living in La Pine, Oregon. I have 2 goats, 4 chickens, 4 dogs, and 2 cats! I’ve been a photographer for over 15 years and have traveled the world. I’ve been featured in Oprah Magazine and the Huffington Post, and I've worked with brands such as Harley-Davidson, Indian, Vans, and more.
When you work with me, you’re getting more than photography coverage. I help guide the process with a calm presence, thoughtful support, and an eye for the moments that matter most. From location ideas to natural direction in front of the camera, my goal is to help your elopement feel seamless, intentional, and genuinely enjoyable.
The magic of your day is real, and I’m here to capture it.
My approach blends natural light, film tones, and candid storytelling to create a gallery that reflects the true mood of your wedding day.
Real Weddings & Portland Love Stories
I photograph weddings all across Oregon, and many Portland couples choose to incorporate nearby landscapes into their story.
You can explore real weddings and sessions here:
Oregon Coast elopements
Columbia River Gorge weddings
Central Oregon celebrations
These aren’t styled shoots—they’re real couples, real moments, and real stories.
Serving Portland + Surrounding Areas
I photograph weddings throughout Portland, Oregon and beyond, including:
Portland
Beaverton
Lake Oswego
Hood River
Columbia River Gorge
Mount Hood
Oregon Coast
If your wedding takes you somewhere meaningful, I’m always up for the adventure.
F.A.Q.
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Most couples in Portland invest anywhere from $2,000–$6,000 depending on coverage, experience, and deliverables. I offer flexible options based on your day.
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Yes—many of my couples are planning intimate weddings or elopements, and I photograph both.
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Most couples book 6–12 months in advance, especially for peak summer and fall dates.
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Absolutely. I help with timelines, locations, lighting, and creating a day that feels natural and stress-free.
Lana was amazing to work with! She was so accommodating & flexible when we had to change our elopement date last minute. She made us feel so comfortable & at ease on our special day. Our pictures turned out amazing & I would highly recommend her! Thank you so much Lana! We will cherish these photos and this day forever!
Hannah Lorenz
Let’s Plan Something Meaningful
Your wedding doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.
If you're drawn to something more intentional, more relaxed, and more connected—I’d love to be part of it.
Reach out here to start planning your Portland wedding.
Lana is not only an amazing person but is so incredibly talented. She was so kind and accommodating for our elopement. Our photos are exactly what we wanted and we could not recommend her enough!!
Samantha Miller
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