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Steele Photography is a wedding photography business operating out of Portland, Oregon. This company is owned and operated by primary photographer Chris Steele. An easy-going professional, he enjoys creating images that do justice to couples’ personalities.

Services Offered

Steele Photography has photographed several hundred weddings over the 12 years they have been in business, so they know what it takes to produce beautiful images that authentically represent their clients. They take pride in providing couples with lasting images that can be passed down from one generation to the next. They are comfortable with a number of diverse styles such as contemporary, natural, and photojournalistic. This flexibility allows them to produce a myriad of distinctive images. This team can take pictures of the wedding party getting ready, the romantic newlyweds’ kiss, the couple posing on a glistening shoreline, and more. They foster a fun and relaxing atmosphere so that their subjects can truly be themselves, which allows them to preserve the in-between moments, too. What’s more, they also provide some gentle coaching and choreography to capture those truly stunning images. Other services available from these photographers include:

  • Additional hours
  • One-event-per-day policy
  • Engagement photoshoot
  • Digital files
  • Albums
  • Prints
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Steele Photography

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Reviewers praise Steele Photography for professionalism, excellent communication, and punctuality. The photographer made couples feel relaxed and natural, handled large parties efficiently, and stuck to tight timelines. Photos are described as beautiful and authentic, and many highly recommend their services.

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Reviewers praise Steele Photography for professionalism, excellent communication, and punctuality. The photographer made couples feel relaxed and natural, handled large parties efficiently, and stuck to tight timelines. Photos are described as beautiful and authentic, and many highly recommend their services.

Marissa
Marissa Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Work & Professionalism

We are so thankful to have been able to work with Chris for engagement and wedding day photos! He made us feel so comfortable and able to enjoy the experience of being photographed and neither my husband or myself had much experience! His work is beautiful and unmatched and his experience definitely shows!
NanaRocks!
Nanarocks! Sent on 09/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer Ever!

Chris was sooo AMAZING to work with. From the moment we met him during our first meeting, my (now) husband and I automatically felt at ease and we trusted that he would capture our perfect wedding day. Chris came highly recommended by our wedding planner and I can see why. He (and Zoey) did an awesome job with our wedding photos and in capturing one of the biggest days of our lives. Thanks Chris, you’re superb at what you do!
Emily
Emily Sent on 01/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Chris is amazing!!

We've known him for a number of years now and worked together on professional and family photoshoots, so it was no brainer when it came time to hire our wedding photographer. From our early planning calls to our engagement shoot, we were reminded of Chris's warmth, professionalism and ability to relax us into amazing shots despite discomfort in front of the camera. On our wedding day, Chris and his second shooter, Zoe, were very prepared and got through our formal shot list very efficiently even with our massive wedding party (28!). We're only a week out from the wedding so photos are forthcoming but it's great to have certainty they'll be incredible. We can't wait to work with Chris again!
Caity
Caity Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jake&Caity

Chris with Steele Photography is fantastic! From our engagement session to our wedding, we had so much fun. He made my husband, who hates taking photos, feel so comfortable that we all ended up laughing and having a good time. On our wedding day, Chris was so supportive and worked with our timeline to get the shots we were hoping for. I will definitely be recommending Steele Photography in the future!
Kaz
Kaz P. Sent on 08/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

Steele Photography is phenomenal! Chris was so efficient, easy going and incredible to work with. He was super considerate, mindful and kept everything on schedule with ease. Plus, I am pretty awkward in photos and he really made it all feel natural and was so encouraging. 10/10 recommend!!!
Erin
Erin Sent on 04/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos / extremely professional!

We were given great advice for wedding planning: pick 2-3 things you really care about, invest in those decisions, and let others help contribute toward the smaller decisions. There are so many decisions you can make in a wedding and it can be very fatiguing at times!

Picking a great photographer was one of the things we cared most about. We were recommended Chris Steele by our vendor, and we couldn’t have chosen anyone better for the job! He is the definition of a professional. On top of that, his photos are amazing! We booked an engagement session with him as well—I highly suggest doing this as it gives you an opportunity to get to know your photographer and increases your comfort on the big day. Plus, you only have one time to be engaged and it’s fun to take pictures in your own clothes in addition to your fancy wedding attire.

Chris has solid communication skills—we met on the phone with him to solidify our timeline of the day and he was great at coordinating with our venue staff and DJ in such a way that it took the stress off of us and we could be present for our day. We both have very large families and he was able to direct them efficiently so we could get all of the family shots we wanted plus more. He is extremely kind and helpful.

Our photos captured our natural selves and have a genuine spirit about them—that largely has to do with how at ease we were with Chris. He’s super fun and made us feel comfortable. Neither of us are naturals at posing, but we felt great with Chris encouraging us, directing us, and overall making us feel comfortable to be ourselves and take in this special day.

We will continue to recommend Chris to all of our friends and family; he is the best!
Marissa
Marissa Sent on 03/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing. Chris made the process so easy!

Steele Photography was truly amazing.
Chris made the process of working together very easy and it felt like a true collaboration. He was as invested as we were in creating our timeline, ensuring we had time for the photos we wanted, and understanding our wedding photography priorities. He was very patient, and as a couple we are generally very awkward and have a tendency to pull silly faces the minute a camera is in our vicinity. Chris knew exactly how to make us feel like we were just hanging out with a friend!!! And not to mention his beautiful work. I can’t recommend him enough.
Ethan
Ethan Sent on 10/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience all around. Thanks Chris!

Chris was amazing to work with for our wedding. He made everything so easy and fun for us. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a photographer. 5 stars! Thanks Chris!!
S
Sven Sent on 09/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with Chris

Chris was awesome. He was always punctual and most amazingly, he kept to the schedule on the day of the wedding which was great since we were on a very tight timeline. He made us very comfortable and was a great communicator. This was an incredibly easy service to work with.
A
Alex Sent on 09/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wow, what an amazing photographer!

The day was such a whirlwind, but Chris did an incredible job capturing all of the most important moments, helping us stay calm and focused, and sticking to the photo timeline. He made us feel so comfortable even though neither of us are super keen on taking pictures. Such a great hype man! He also arrived early to scope out the location, which was so helpful. Overall, we had an amazing experience working with Chris!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Bust A Move Bust A Move Wedding DJs

Since we perform hundreds of events a year, B-A-M gets to work with many of the best photographers in the NWst. We would have to rank these guys right up there at the top. Fantastic vision and artistry! You won't go wrong choosing them for your day.

Radiant Touch Wedding Officiant Radiant Touch Wedding Officiant Wedding Officiants

I met Chris at a wedding that I was performing. He was the photographer. His presence was never felt during the ceremony and as a result his photos captured every emotion, glance and moment. You could "feel" the joy of the wedding couple in his photos. It was a beautiful wedding and reception and now every moment of it can be re-lived through the photos. I recommend CL Steele for wedding photography.

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Steele Photography frequently asked questions

Steele Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Steele Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Steele Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Steele Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Steele Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Steele Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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