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Amy Winningham is a wedding photographer based in Portland, Oregon that specializes in documentary style storytelling and exploration.

I believe that marriage is an adventure for the wild at heart and I would love to create images that are unique and heartfelt for you. My approach to wedding photography is a documentary style, and I want to get to know you and capture your wedding in a way that feels candid and has narrative, focusing not only on the milestones but all the details and imperfections in between; the whole story.

Emotions and exploration play a large role in my work and I love couples with a strong connection that value going the extra mile to explore somewhere unique, even if it means the dress gets a little dirty. My photography takes me to all sorts of amazing destinations both urban and rural, but weddings that embrace epic nature will always hold a special place in my heart given my love of the great outdoors. My favorite weddings tend to be small but full of the people that matter most.

I'm a huge photography nerd that is obsessed with mid-century modern design, travel, and brunch just to name a few of my favorite things. My husband and I were recently married in Portland and are so grateful to call this city our home. We enjoy camping all over the Pacific Northwest and spending time outside in this magnificent area of the country. When we aren't camping, you will find us enjoying some of Portland's finest microbrews or traveling to places we've never been. I'd love for us to connect over a cup of coffee and hear all about the silly quirks and stories that make your relationship uniquely yours, so let's chat!

Inquiries please contact amy@amywinningham.com

AS SEEN ON: Junebug Weddings / A Practical Wedding / Rock 'N Roll Bride / Wedding Chicks / Snippet & Ink / Looks Like Film

Documentary style wedding photography and artistic portraiture | Portland / San Francisco / Seattle

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Amy Winningham Photography

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Roxanne Sent on 12/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

Amy photographed our wedding this September in the Bay Area and we couldn't have been happier. She was a joy to work with, before, during, and after the wedding, and we are so thrilled with the photos we got back. We'll certainly be recommending Amy to any couples searching for a photographer! We feel very lucky to have found her.
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Shannon Sent on 02/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We're forever grateful that we had chance to work with Amy for our Yosemite wedding. She is a true professional: she demonstrated an amazing ability to listen to what we envisioned, make suggestions that would not have occurred to us, and the experience to capture candid moments we could not have foreseen.

Her technical skill is superior, and her style is unique, but her passion for wedding and portrait photography sets her apart. We did a day-after session, and we all had so much fun running around northern Yosemite that the only thing that stopped her from shooting was the impending darkness and our tired feet. She's so good at her craft because she truly loves what she does, and you'll feel it the moment you meet her and see it in the delivered photos. When I look back at our wedding photos, I can feel the same the energy and love that I felt all weekend, and that is a priceless gift.
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Sarah Sent on 01/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED working with Amy. She made the whole photographer search seamless! Both my husband and I are kind of shy in front of the camera and in the spotlight, but Amy made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and the photos are the proof of that. I love candid photos. We were lucky to have beautiful SF fog roll in during the outdoor shots to get the perfect moody look. All our of wedding party spoke highly of Amy after the event. If you're worried about the photographer/videographer relationship, don't worry. Amy is so down to earth and creatively open that her and our videographer were just feeding off of each other to create magic. I cannot recommend her enough. Choose Amy!
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Justine Sent on 01/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Could not have happened upon a better photographer! Amy was absolutely wonderful and so much fun to work with! She made us feel comfortable and relaxed for those posed shots and captured all of the beautiful in-between moments with our loved ones. Our wedding photos tell the story, emotion, organic beauty and magic of our wedding day. They are very much cherished and loved sharing our day with her!
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Jessica Sent on 01/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Amy is not only a talented photographer, she is kind, warm, and super fun. From our first call, she was focused on getting to know us as a couple and as individuals. Her emphasis on relationship building is what put us at ease and set us up to be really comfortable and happy that Amy was by our side for virtually our entire wedding day! She was flexible with our ideas and what we wanted to get out of the day, but also offered great advice from her depth of experience. Her eye for details as well as the big picture & dramatic moments was perfect and we absolutely treasure the photos from our wedding. I'm so proud to call Amy a friend and couldn't recommend her highly enough!
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Anna Sent on 01/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Amy is an absolute dream, truly. If you want a photographer who will not only provide you with some of the most stunning photos you've ever seen, but someone who will be a warm supportive presence by your side throughout your wedding day, she's the one. Not once did I ever feel like she pulled me out of the moment, and she and my husband both feel so special and beautiful all day long. I would give over 5 stars if I could, trust me and work with her, you won't regret it!!
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Aaron Sent on 12/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amy is amazing! If we had to do it over, we would absolutely pick her again. She communicated very clearly before the wedding, provided expert advice for timing and lighting and was able to accommodate every request. She has a keen eye for detail, she listens, and her attitude is the perfect calm you want around you on your special day. Every image had great composition, focus, and her trademark style. After the wedding she was able to deliver the final images faster than expected. We were blessed to have her be a part of our wedding.
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Nicole Sent on 11/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Full disclosure: I am writing this review before I have even received all of the wedding photos, and that's because I want to tell the world right now that you need Amy as your wedding photographer. It goes without saying that if you're here reading this, you've looked at her work and know she's incredibly talented. She will make you look the best you've ever looked (or will ever look again, probably...sorry :/ ).

People are still raving to me about how awesome our engagement photos are. They are an absolute treasure that we will have the rest of our lives. If you're questioning whether it's worth the investment, I'm here to confirm that is abso-friggin'-lutely is. I was thinking about cheaping out on photography, but eventually realized that these are the things that your children and your children's children and your children's children's children will marvel at, and remark what a fox you were back in the day. Plus, once you meet Amy, you will unquestionably want to hire her on the spot. She's a fantastic human being who happens to take sick photos. Professional. Talented. Hilarious. Will put you at ease immediately. I don't know what else you could possibly want in a photographer.
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User2473834 Sent on 12/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Amy is fantastically nice and incredibly passionate about what she does. She has the ability to make you feel completely comfortable, like a long-time friend is photographing your wedding. It's not often that my husband's true smile is caught in photography but Amy managed to capture some of my favorite pictures of him.
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Lauren Sent on 10/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Amy did an amazing job of capturing our big day! She is organized, professional, and has a great artistic eye, but beyond that her enthusiasm for what she does really shines through. She is a great documentarian - catching small moments and details while also capturing the overall mood and atmosphere of the day.

Amy took so much care in understanding what my husband and I wanted for our photography. She came and scouted the location beforehand to see the venue and examine the light. In addition, her pre-wedding questionnaire really helped us to think through the schedule for the day of our wedding so that we made sure to leave enough time for the photography. As a result, we never felt stressed about the schedule and could just be the moment and enjoy. We absolutely love our wedding photos and would highly recommend Homespun Creative!
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Amy Winningham Photography frequently asked questions

Amy Winningham Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Amy Winningham Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Amy Winningham Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Photojournalism
Amy Winningham Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Amy Winningham Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Amy Winningham 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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