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Michael Ballard
Michael Ballard
Guy with camera

Woman-owned

9 years in business

We speak English

2 team members

Confident, impossible to offend, kind, calming, and inexpensive considering wealth of experience.

I'm Michael and I'm the Wedding Photographer Guy. I work closely with my partner, Rose, to create an alternative, all-inclusive, professional wedding, elopement, and engagement photography service dedicated to providing a laid-back and authentic photography experience. We are also known as Nilas Photography and own and operate Cobalt Studios PDX, Portland's premiere photo studio and camera-centric community building space.

So, why photograph weddings?

The answer isn't the...

About this vendor

Confident, impossible to offend, kind, calming, and inexpensive considering wealth of experience.

I'm Michael and I'm the Wedding Photographer Guy. I work closely with my partner, Rose, to create an alternative, all-inclusive, professional wedding, elopement, and engagement photography service dedicated to providing a laid-back and authentic photography experience. We are also known as Nilas Photography and own and operate Cobalt Studios PDX, Portland's premiere photo studio and camera-centric community building space.

So, why photograph weddings?

The answer isn't the industry.
No. The wedding industry and photography are not the same. The wedding industry itself is the only part I don't like, couples excluded.

The answer isn't the money.
I'm not here to charge luxury rates. I come from nothing and don't need much more than I have. So long as I can cover the bills at the end of the day.

I do weddings and elopements because I enjoy being the odd one out in this industry.

I work with couples because I think love is badass. I feel it should be expressed and represented truthfully. Candidly.

I do this because the industry can be such a craphole at times, and I want to create some solace in the intense process of planning and undertaking a wedding. To be an anchor and a positive aspect throughout.

I do this because I love a sense of community. Because I love to build mine and I love to witness others.

I do this because it keeps me on my toes, shooting in new places and unexpected conditions. It keeps my craft sharp.

I'm still doing it, 200+ weddings later, because I can handle it. Because I love it. Capturing moments for couples, expected and the unexpected, gives me a fulfillment that no other subject compares to. Because it's a gift to be granted this position, and I feel genuinely thankful.

Though I know my way around a camera, in my own opinion, such a small fraction of what a good photographer brings to the table is technical photography skills.

Knowing your wedding photographer is IMPORTANT. Your photographer can easily make or break your day. Feel able to be authentic, enjoy your day and your community, don't feel like you're at a big photoshoot, and harness the benefit of the wealth of experiences from someone who's seen lots couples tying the knot!

Your wedding is a time to kick back and celebrate your love, and your loved ones while you party your ass off. My job is more than just a job. It's a gratefully accepted challenge and extension of my artistic passions. It keeps my camera strapped around my neck where it belongs and I feel beyond fortunate for what I do. I want to be right there celebrating with you and experiencing all the laughter, adventure, tears, nervous sweats, brews chugged, cake smashed, that one friend who really likes to shake it on the dance floor... all of it, right through the viewfinder. With every click of the shutter, a memory immortalized.

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Pricing

$3,500 starting price
Most popular
All Day Coverage
$4,000 / starting price
10 hours
Full rights, no print restrictions.
All day photography coverage.
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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Michael, a highly recommended and praised wedding photographer, has received exceptional reviews for his photography services. He is described as friendly, easy to communicate with, and capturing stunning moments effortlessly. Reviewers appreciate his creativity, professionalism, and ability to make the photography experience comfortable and enjoyable. Michael's artistic vision and attention to detail, along with his easygoing and down-to-earth nature, make him a top choice for wedding photography needs.

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Michael, a highly recommended and praised wedding photographer, has received exceptional reviews for his photography services. He is described as friendly, easy to communicate with, and capturing stunning moments effortlessly. Reviewers appreciate his creativity, professionalism, and ability to make the photography experience comfortable and enjoyable. Michael's artistic vision and attention to detail, along with his easygoing and down-to-earth nature, make him a top choice for wedding photography needs.

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Location
1030 SE Clinton St Hillsboro, OR, 97202
5034039096
Travel range
This vendor will travel up to 1000 miles

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