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FotoVitae is a professional wedding photography service based in Portland, Oregon. Brandon, the leading photographer and owner, remarkably captures the raw emotion, tradition and details of your wedding, representing your partnership authentically. The art of storytelling allows Brandon to photograph the finer details of your big day, capturing your nuptials in a natural yet photojournalistic style.

Services Offered

This Oregon-based service makes it a priority to develop a personal connection with you, developing a genuine understanding of your style and taste. FotoVitae strives to provide clients with seamless service, allowing them to avail of additional hours, a second photographer, and a one-event-per-day policy. While Brandon shoots primarily out of Portland, he expands throughout the Northwest and Alaska, and is open to travel for destination weddings. There is a variety of photography services available including engagement shoots, photo booth, trash-the-dress sessions, and wedding portraits.



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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
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
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Canvas
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Canvas
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of FotoVitae

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Stephanie Sent on 09/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience and amazing results!

Brandon was wonderful to work with! We were originally a 2020 wedding, and when we made the decision to push to 2021, Brandon was very accommodating. Also, he was fantastic on our wedding day--easy to work with, professional, and a delight to have around. The turnaround time was faster than I expected, which was a nice surprise! Most importantly, we absolutely LOVE our photos. I cannot recommend Brandon enough!!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Brandon is phenomenal and his pictures are more then what you could imagine.

My husband and I are fairly awkward in front of the camera and were kind of dreading the photos portion of the wedding experience (my husband especially). But Brandon got us to relax and be ourselves with in the first 5 minutes of our engagement shoot. We were joking and it felt like we were just walking through the park with a friend. For our wedding, I knew that the venue we chose didn't have great photo spots due to recent construction. I expressed my concern with Brandon a head of time and he came early on our wedding day to see what he could find. He found WAY more then I thought he would! He truly has an artists eye and went above and beyond. He really listens to your concerns and "must have shots" to make sure he gets them. Also get the photobooth! Holy cow, that thing was a hit!!! The kids and adults loved it and you get all the pictures after so you can see everyone enjoying themselves.
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Darby Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have gone better!

We worked with FotoVitae for our engagement and wedding photos. Brandon and his partner were super easy to work with. They understood what we wanted and helped keep us on schedule during a whirlwind of a day. The photo booth was user friendly, and those pictures are some of our favorites. Brandon went above and beyond to capture all the moments we cared about, even the stuff we didn't think to ask for, but would have been really sad to not have. Brandon was very flexible and let us add an additional hour at the last minute.
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Jamie Sent on 11/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photographer

Brandon at Fotovitae was fantastic! We purchased the package that included our engagement photos and wedding day and we have SO MANY beautiful pictures. He was punctual and got back to us quickly via email. His prices are good (honestly I would have paid more, our photos are gorgeous). He was really good at rounding up and getting the after ceremony pictures of our families and bridal party (he even learned peoples names!).
I’m not sure how he captured as much as he did!!
My husband and I plan to go to him again in the future. Best photographer I’ve ever worked with!!
Marisa
Marisa Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, 5 stars!

Brandon is amazing to work with! He's extremely professional and his work is absolutely beautiful We wanted the experience to be natural and Brandon's photo-journalistic style is perfect - he truly captured the essence and feeling of the event
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Beth Sent on 10/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

One of the Best Decisions We Made

Brandon photographed both our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures. Working with Brandon was always incredibly easy. He was always easy to communicate with; proactive in communication and then quick to respond if I had any questions. Both my husband and I appreciated the gentle instructions he'd give when being photographed (getting our picture taken definitely wasn't natural for us, but he made it look like it was.)

On our wedding day it rained up until our ceremony time. Brandon was always patient and instructive with everyone involved so that we could get the best pictures possible. At times he braved the rain with us, at others he was patient and waited with us for the rain to pass. Always, Brandon was checking in to ensure that we were comfortable with how things we going.

Most importantly, I have so many beautiful images from both our engagement session and our wedding. He truly captured the beauty, excitement, and fun that we and our guests had. One of the best decisions we made was to work with Brandon on our wedding day.
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Aubrey Sent on 09/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Brandon rocked it! So easy to work with and we loved our Photos!

Brandon with FotoVitae did the photos for our wedding on a snowy day in February 2019. He did an amazing job and we were so so so happy with his results. He was affordable, reliable, efficient, clear in his directions, kind, funny, and very talented. He went above and beyond what we had asked for or expected from him. He worked well with our wedding coordinator, and all of the other vendors. We also loved having the fotobooth which was a big hit, so much fun, and much less expensive than any other fotobooth services we looked at. We had some weather issues and Brandon drove our wedding coordinator to the wedding through the snow and ice. He stayed longer than what he committed to and was so generous about it. He gave my cousin who is an aspiring photographer, some great tips and was very kind and helpful towards her. Now to the part about our photos. They were beautiful. He did a thorough job capturing all of the important moments and more. We loved looking through them and finding beautiful interactions between people captured by his camera. People meeting at our wedding and enjoying conversations, laughs, food, and dancing. I could not recommend him more. We were so thrilled with his professionalism, his hard work, and his beautiful pictures. I hope to have another reason to hire him again. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Brandon!
Eternally grateful,
A&W
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 08/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely AMAZING!!

Brandon is an incredible guy!! From the first day we met him we knew he was the one! He is so profesional and was very welcoming when we met the first time at his office. He was so on it that he actually had some sample pictures of a shoot he had done months before at the venue we are getting married at. (It was very important for us to hire a photographer who had shot in that venue since it is indoor and lighting is different than outdoor venues). After talking to him, my fiancé and I left and as soon as we got in our car we were like “Yeah, we’re hiring him”.
Not only does he respond every question you have, but he does it quickly! Every email was responded within one day.
So today we got our engagement pictures back , and both Jason and I were so thrilled with how they turned out! I mean, they seriously turned out AWESOME! He has quite the eye for finding spots, good angles, perfect lighting and directs you and makes you feel at ease. We were nervous since neither one of us has ever been professionally photographed, and he made it so easy for us. He is warm, funny, and really cares about you as a couple.
If you are looking for someone who is BRILLIANT and is super sweet, patient, knowledgeable, and just a down to earth guy... please do yourself a favor and pick Brandon.
I can’t wait to see how out wedding pictures tuen out, but after seeing our engagement pictures I am 100% sure I will LOVE them. ❤️
Our shoot was at Cannon Beach and Ecola Park.
Brandon, thank you so so much!! 👏🏻🌷🎊🎉❤️☺️ can’t wait to make our save the dates with these pictures and send them to our friends and family!!! 😀😀😀😀
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Jesse Sent on 08/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos!!

We had an awesome experience with Brandon! Before our wedding my husband was not too excited about spending a lot of money on a photographer but after looking at the photos we both agree that it was 110% worth it! Brandon got many awesome shots of the day and we definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
Aubrey
Aubrey Sent on 07/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We loved Brandon and his beautiful work. Would absolutely hire again in a heartbeat!

Brandon with FotoVitae did the photos for our wedding on a snowy day in February 2019. He did an amazing job and we were so so so happy with his results. He was affordable, reliable, efficient, clear in his directions, kind, funny, and very talented. He went above and beyond what we had asked for or expected from him. He worked well with our wedding coordinator, and all of the other vendors. We also loved having the fotobooth which was a big hit, so much fun, and much less expensive than any other fotobooth services we looked at. We had some weather issues and Brandon drove our wedding coordinator to the wedding through the snow and ice. He stayed longer than what he committed to and was so generous about it. He gave my cousin who is an aspiring photographer, some great tips and was very kind and helpful towards her. Now to the part about our photos. They were beautiful. He did a thorough job capturing all of the important moments and more. We loved looking through them and finding beautiful interactions between people captured by his camera. People meeting at our wedding and enjoying conversations, laughs, food, and dancing. I could not recommend him more. We were so thrilled with his professionalism, his hard work, and his beautiful pictures. I hope to have another reason to hire him again. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Brandon!
Eternally grateful,
Aubrey and Wilson
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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I've worked with Brandon, and have nothing but wonderful things to say about his photojournalistic style and professionalism. He shoots weddings all over Oregon, Washington and Alaska, and always manages to capture the real, emotional and unforgetable moments you love to see at weddings. Of course, he is incredibly thorough and thoughtful with his camera, and while he manages to capture these gorgeous moments, he is also brilliant with the more formal portraits, easing you and your loved ones into comfortable poses. I highly recommend FotoVitae

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FotoVitae frequently asked questions

FotoVitae includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
FotoVitae includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
FotoVitae offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
FotoVitae offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
FotoVitae offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
FotoVitae 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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