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Steele Photography

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About

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,650

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
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    Laurie Getting married on 09/07/2024
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    Our Perfect Day

    We were so excited to find Chris for our engagement and wedding photos. He was so helpful in capturing our large family at our wedding. He was knowledgeable about the event timing and was able to guide us in our planning process so we could capture every moment we wanted. We so appreciate his guidance and support during our special day!!!!
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    Stephanie S. Getting married on 12/01/2023
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    Wedding Photographer Review

    Chris was absolutely wonderful to work with! He was professional, kind and provided comedic relief on our stressful/beautiful day. Chris was well prepared as he ensured we had our meetings to go over details; he was always available through email for questions. I heard from numerous family members how great he was!

    Now the photos… Our photos were returned in a timely manner, on a beautiful and easy to use website. Our photos are gorgeous! Timeless! We could not be happier! Chris took the time to capture real emotions and love. He was even gracious when I asked for particular shots with a variety of people (as we have a large blended family).
    I would recommend working with Chris 10 folds over. Thank you Chris for capturing our day and making our wedding day last forever. You captured moments in time that we will share with family and friends forever.
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    Taylor V. Married on 04/01/2023
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    5 Star Photographer!!

    Chris is worth his weight in gold! He kept everyone in our photos on track, directing where to go and what to do. Managed the unpredictable weather perfectly and seemed as invested in us and our wedding day as our family and friends were. Chris made this experience so enjoyable regardless of the cold and windy weather. We cannot recommend him enough!
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    Brian K. Married on 11/20/2022
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    Worth the investment!

    Chris was worth every penny and more! Highly recommend.

    We were planning a destination wedding in Oregon so we had an initial zoom meeting with Chris and right from the start it was evident that he was the right person. He was personable and was genuinely interested in us as a couple and what our needs were.

    We got a package that included an engagement shoot and I’m so glad we did. It was great to be able to meet Chris in person before our wedding to be able to get used to being in front of the camera and become accustom to his shooting style. It also allowed us to get to know him better and when it came time for the wedding, we genuinely enjoyed having him there.

    A few weeks before the wedding we had a call with him to go over details for the wedding, answer any questions we had, and work out a timeline for the day of our wedding. And then he finalized the day of timeline with our coordinator without us having to do any extra work.

    The day of the wedding went so perfectly! Since he only uses other professional photographers with their own businesses as second shooters (so you know you’re getting high quality work) we got a second shooter. This allowed more of the day to be photographed and more details to be shot. Chris’s professionalism really shined during the family photos part of the day. He was able to get through them quickly and efficiently.

    Our engagement and wedding photos are exactly what we had hoped for; light, airy, and beautiful. We’re so grateful to have them as keepsakes from these special days for the rest of our lives.
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    Savannah C. Married on 11/19/2022
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    Bride/Groom

    Chris made my wedding photo dreams come true! I have very high expectations and he went above and beyond. I did not have a videographer and he captured detailed moments that I will have forever. He is very organized and truly cares about his work. So thankful to have found him.
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    Tiana D. Married on 08/24/2022
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    Wedding photographer

    Chris Steele did our wedding pictures this summer and they turned out absolutely stunning! Chris helped me organize my wedding timeline during the beginning planning process and then was very professional about keeping to the timeline to day of. Very professional, and the pictures are worth very penny! Highly recommend!
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    John I. Married on 05/20/2022
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    Best Photographer in Portland Area!!

    We can't thank Chris enough for everything he's done to capture such important moments in our lives. From the first day we met Chris, we felt an instant connection with him. He is fun to chat with, so joyful and funny, and matched our vibes of relaxed and cheerful but also very detail oriented. We hired him for our wedding and engagement photos and couldn't be happier. For the engagement photos he has a number of really private and breathtaking spots. We are somewhat self-conscious in front of the camera, but Chris made us feel super comfortable and gently directed us so our poses looked natural. On our wedding day, he really kept the show going. Even with our huge bridal parties and families, we got all the photos we wanted (and there were a LOT of them). The photographer is such an important person on your wedding day because they are there for all the special moments, and we felt so fortunate and happy having Chris there. We already got a sneak peak of our wedding photos and absolutely love them. His style of photography is timeless, bright, and full of joy and life, we could not be happier going with Chris. We highly recommend him and his team to anyone for wedding, engagement, or other events you have coming up!!
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    Sarah Married on 10/16/2021
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    The Best Photographer You Will Ever Hire!

    Chris is one of the best! He photographed my brother’s wedding four years ago and did a phenomenal job. When my husband and I got engaged, he was the first vendor we called - he is that good! He provided us with a lot of guidance in advance of our day from the timeline, to photo locations, to other vendor recommendations. He was super responsive to all of our inquiries and day of he was on time! Our bridal party loved working with him. He was great at making everyone laugh and provided constructive feedback so everyone felt comfortable. We got a few sneak peek photos on the day and can’t wait to see the whole gallery. He truly is amazing at what he does! We highly recommend him for any occasion!
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    Joanna B. Married on 10/09/2021
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    Wonderful Experience

    Professional, kind, great communication and breathtaking photos!
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    Courtney Married on 10/02/2021
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    So happy we worked with Chris!

    We cannot wait to see our pictures! Chris was such a pleasure to work with, kept our day organized, and somehow managed to be everywhere at once. He was kind, easy to talk to, chose locations that were conducive to good lighting even though the majority of our photos happened in the middle of the day. We were at Abbey Road Farms, a new location for him, and he got there early to scope out photo spots, helped us with a boutonniere mishap right before photos, and rearranged our planned photo order when our hair and makeup timeline was off. We are so grateful we chose him to be there on our day and are excited to show off his work in a few weeks!
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    Kristine D. Married on 07/17/2021
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    Best photographer!

    I can't say enough great things about Chris and Steele Photography. He was honestly one of the easiest and best choices we made for our Big Day! Starting with our engagement photos, he immediately made us feel at ease and enjoy the moment which in turn made our photos look so natural. We love his style of photos and they turned out beautifully!

    On our Wedding Day, I showed up stressed and rushed, and he immediately did what he could to assure me that we will get everything in and that it will all run smoothly. He helped to keep the whole bridal party and our families in line to get all the photos we wanted. I had multiple people in our bridal party come up to me and tell me how personable our photographer was and that he was a great choice.

    We got to see a few sneak peeks on his camera, and they were SO PERFECT. We can't wait to see how he captured our day!
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    Mindy C. Married on 07/09/2021
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    Wonderful photos!

    Chris took note of everything we mentioned. He was able to catch many moments without anyone knowing he was there. We wanted mostly candid shots and boy did he deliver! Amazing photos!
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    Alec F. Married on 06/04/2021
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    Amazing experience!

    My wife and I loved every minute of working with Chris and adore the amazing photos he took of us! From our first call with him, through our engagement shoot and final wedding planning, and finally on the day of the wedding, Chris consistently showed not only his photography expertise, but was also extremely communicative, organized, and simply a joy to be around. Chris made us feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera (which doesn’t come naturally for us!) and all of the photos we have seen have far surpassed our expectations and will be cherished for years and years. We would highly recommend Steele Photography for any couple that is prioritizing high quality photography, as we wouldn’t have changed a thing.
    We were initially drawn to Chris’ photography style because of how he so beautifully made moments come alive. His photos have a clean, slightly airy feel to them and we love how he plays with light (his golden hour snaps are truly incredible!). We loved that his editing was crisp and not overly filtered or trendy as we really wanted our wedding photos to be timeless. We would recommend Steele Photography a thousand times over to all our friends and family! If you’re searching now, look no further – you won’t be disappointed.
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    Kara Married on 08/22/2020
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    Best wedding photos!

    We recently received our wedding images and could not be happier. They are absolutely beautiful! Thank you to Chris and his second shooter, Amy, for capturing the joy and happiness of our special day.
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    Morgan F. Married on 02/09/2020
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    Timeless! Worth every penny!

    I cant say enough great things about Chris. I felt like we were getting a million dollar experience and truthfully myself and all family and friends thought the day wouldnt have been the same without him! He is so fun and so professional. He makes sure to get THE shot. Something people forget is how timeless photos should be and rather doing the trendy dark, rustic photos they have stayed traditional and with their light, airy and bright photos so they wont be something you will look back on in 10 years and regret.

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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Map

737 SW 17th Ave Portland, OR, 97205
5039025049
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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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