Business Details
Portland Wedding Photography That Feels Like You
Sightglass Photography is a Portland-based wedding and event photography team with over 25 years of combined experience. Our approach blends documentary storytelling with modern portraiture to capture authentic moments that reflect each couple's unique story. We specialize in weddings of all sizesfrom intimate elopements to large celebrationsacross Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge, and off-the-beaten-path locations. Our team prioritizes inclusivity, body-positivity, and LGBTQ+ allyship, ensuring every client feels comfortable and celebrated.With expertise in time management and efficient group coordination, we deliver high-quality imagery while maintaining a relaxed, client-focused experience. Our commitment to rapid communication, pre-event planning, and seamless execution has earned us consistent positive feedback from couples and industry peers alike.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Family Photography
Headshot Photography
Wedding Videography
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined wedding photography experience
- Our team specializes in inclusive, body-positive, and LGBTQ+ friendly sessions
- We guarantee quick response times (under 18 hours)
- Our photographers excel at efficient group shot coordination
- We provide complimentary wedding albums with combined photo/video bookings
What people say
Flawless execution
Inclusive environment
Quick communication
Authentic storytelling
Stress-free experience
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations with a blend of documentary storytelling and modern portraiture. We capture candid moments while providing subtle direction for timeless images. With experience at over 350 weddings, we handle events from small elopements to multi-day celebrations, ensuring every detail reflects the couple's unique story through vibrant, emotive imagery.
Elopement Photography
Specializing in elopement photography, we document smaller celebrations with the same dedication to authentic storytelling. Our team adapts to unique locations and timelines, whether capturing forest ceremonies, coastal vows, or urban elopements. We focus on natural interactions and environmental context, creating images that preserve the intimate atmosphere and personal significance of these private celebrations.
Family Photography
Family photography sessions emphasize genuine connections and natural environments. We guide clients through location selection and outfit coordination while capturing spontaneous interactions. Our approach works for both small family groups and large reunions, using Pacific Northwest landscapes to create timeless portraits that highlight relationships and shared joy in relaxed, outdoor settings.
Headshot Photography
Headshot photography services focus on professional and personal branding through modern portraiture. We offer flexible location options including on-site corporate sessions and studio rentals. Our approach combines technical precision with relaxed guidance to create images suitable for business profiles, creative portfolios, and social media platforms while maintaining each subject's authentic personality and professional identity.
Wedding Videography
Our videography service creates cinematic wedding films that preserve emotional moments and ambient details. Using dual videographers and professional audio equipment, we document ceremonies and receptions with documentary-style coverage. Packages include highlight reels and full ceremony recordings, with optional drone footage available. When combined with photography bookings, clients receive coordinated multi-camera coverage and a complimentary wedding album.
People
Eric
Photographer
Co-founder with fine art photography expertise, specializing in technical precision and artistic composition. Brings experience from his previous wedding photography business and contributes technological innovation to the team's workflow.
Amber
Photographer
Co-founder specializing in photojournalistic wedding documentation. Combines storytelling approach with organizational expertise developed through prior business ownership. Focuses on capturing candid moments and client experience coordination.
Questions
Do you photograph weddings outside Portland?
Yes, we photograph weddings throughout Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge, and will travel to unique locations worldwide. Our experience includes coastal elopements, forest ceremonies, and destination weddings.
How long have you been in business?
Combined, we have over 25 years of wedding photography experience. We established Sightglass Photography as a joint business after previously operating separate successful photography studios.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All packages include two photographers, unlimited communication, timeline support, full-resolution online galleries, print rights, and varying hours of coverage from 6 to 10 hours with corresponding image quantities.
Do you offer videography services?
Yes, we offer coordinated videography services with professional cinematographers. Booking both photography and videography together provides a complimentary wedding album and seamless team collaboration.
How do you handle group photos?
We efficiently coordinate group photos using time-blocking techniques to minimize disruption. Our experience allows us to complete formal shots quickly while maintaining quality, ensuring more time for celebration.
Are engagement sessions available?
Yes, we offer engagement sessions as standalone bookings or as part of wedding packages. These sessions help build comfort with photography and provide content for wedding planning and announcements.
