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    Laurie Sent on 10/07/2022
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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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    Erin J. Sent on 04/19/2024
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    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!
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    Marissa S. Sent on 03/22/2024
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    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.
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    Stephanie S. Sent on 12/27/2022
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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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    Ethan F. Sent on 10/26/2023
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    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!!
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    Sven D. Sent on 09/08/2023
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    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.
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    Alex R. Sent on 09/06/2023
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    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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    Taylor V. Sent on 04/05/2023
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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. Sent on 12/05/2022
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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. Sent on 01/09/2023
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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. Sent on 10/06/2022
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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. Sent on 05/30/2022
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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 Sent on 10/31/2021
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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. Sent on 10/18/2021
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    Wonderful Experience

    Professional, kind, great communication and breathtaking photos!
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    Courtney Sent on 10/09/2021
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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. Sent on 07/21/2021
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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. Sent on 11/08/2020
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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. Sent on 06/29/2021
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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 Sent on 10/14/2020
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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. Sent on 10/23/2019
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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.
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    Emily N. Sent on 08/21/2019
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    Breathtaking Photos

    From the moment we first met the Steele team, we knew they were the ones we wanted to document our special day! After getting our engagement photos back, we really knew we had made the right choice in selecting them. Extremely comparable prices to other photographers we met with, yet the value is so much more! The freedom gallery was a game changer and really sealed the deal - being able to share a link and code with all our guests to access the high quality photos is beyond helpful. There was no detail missed and this team really knew what they were doing. They were organized, methodical, and thorough, with some great personalities as a cherry on top. I cannot say enough good things about Steele Photography, and I get to cherish the beautiful photos for a lifetime. They captured the real magic of our special day and I'm forever grateful!
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    Brittany J. Sent on 07/07/2019
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    The best!

    Steele Photography is seriously the best photographers out there! Their work is breathtaking and they know just how to capture those special moments. We are still waiting for our wedding photos back but we are absolutely in love with our engagement photos and know the wedding ones will be just as wonderful! They are so personable and actually care about how your special day goes, and the process to get you there! We definitely recommend them to everyone!!
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    Jillian B. Sent on 11/05/2019
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    Amazing Photos!!!

    We cannot recommend Steele Photography more highly!! Our photos came out fantastic and truly nothing from our day was missed - Chris managed to capture it all and more. The entire process was smooth, professional, and easy on us as the bride and groom. On top of all of that, Chris was a joy to work with and someone we genuinely enjoyed getting to know over the process. Everyone has been blown away by our photos and we will treasure them forever!!!
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    My husband and I can't say enough great things about Steele Photography. Chris and JD took amazing photos of our outdoor vineyard wedding. They have a great eye for framing a shot just right (like pointing out when my hair was slightly askew, or telling my husband to relax his smile) that made our photos look perfect. It was a bright sunny day outside, which can be challenging in pictures, and the lighting in the shots looked wonderful. They were detailed in making sure we got the shots of all our key family members, in a style that felt comfortable to us. Highly recommend them!
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    This husband and wife team are "simply the BEST!" It's easy for wedding photography to capture the "standard" shots of a wedding day, but Chris and Jd, see beyond that and capture "matters of the heart" They made sure to capture my very special relationship with my college daughter and moments with my elderly parents. Of course...the pics with my soul mate husband are incredible, but their insight and intuitive sense went beyond the obvious. They helped us be playful in our photo's and were creative with finding locations and lighting that were perfect. I might add, that they positioned me in the most flattering angles...which every bride truly appreciates! I can't express my gratitude and love enough for this dynamic duo of photographers. HIRE THEM, you won't be sorry! BEST investment into your wedding day (a wedding planner is tied with that investment...just sayin' :)
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