michelle burke photography >> portland, oregon wedding photographer
Award-winning Portland Oregon wedding photojournalist and album designer
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Michelle Burke
2006 weddings
Garden Vineyards' Sweeping View
Of course, I bumped it up a bit with a split grad filter...but all the same, this venue offers a spectacular vista.
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The Inevitable Posed Portraits
But Kristy and Andy needed little direction.
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Yeah, I got that.
Another example of how some of my favorite shots are the in betweens during the portrait segment of the day.
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Tricky Lighting
The interiors of small spaces--especially those surrounded by glass--and night shots are tricky, but not so much for the experienced shooter.
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Anxious at Edgefield
McMenamin's Edgefield is a popular wedding venue.
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Ainsworth House
Ainsworth House is a delightful historical estate located in Oregon City.
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Ainsworth House Wedding
The folks at Ainsworth House are wonderful to work with. Here, the bride and her father dance on the stage under an ancient oak.
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Portland Classical Chinese Gardens
This Fall 2006 wedding was their first nighttime outdoors wedding. A very romantic setting. While the staff of the Gardens is flexible about lighting, be sure your officiate is.
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Details of the Day...
...really add to the story.
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more weddings
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Cannon Beach wedding
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Venue: Garden Vineyards
Hillsboro, Oregon. Learn more about this fabulous location at www.gardenvineyards.com. I highly recommend this location and its staff, and look forward to being both a guest and photographer there at clients' and friends' upcoming weddings!
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Ceremonies
Venue: Garden Vineyards, Hillsboro Oregon. I follow my clients' wishes in considering my approach to ceremony coverage.
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Mom + Dad
The parents of the bride share a moment as Rebecca + Paul share their vows. Garden Vineyards in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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Be yourself.
When my clients are really enjoying themselves, I'm reminded of the reasons why I love my job. By the way, Rebecca's wedding gown is from April Showers. Venue: Garden Vineyards, Hillsboro, Oregon
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Portraits
Mother + Son at a June 2005 wedding. This impromptu portrait was actually hardly directed at all.
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Escaping the Rain
Rebecca + Paul's June 2005 wedding was showered with gentle rain throughout the day, but Rebecca took it all in stride. The wonderful folks at Garden Vineyards handled several logistic shuffles brilliantly, and the day went on without a hitch.
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Venue: Kruger's Farm
Kruger's Farm on Sauvie Island is my favorite location for late summer weddings. Sauvie Island is just north of Portland, and is home to many picturesque family farms and a wildlife sanctuary.
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Venue: Kruger's Farm
http://krugersfarmmarket.com. Tell Farmer Don I said hello. Here, Cheyenne and her parents approach the old oak tree, the prime ceremony site at this Sauvie Island location.
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Jacob Has To Go
When I'm booked for a full coverage package, I do have to draw the line somewhere. Apparently, not in the line for the Honey Buckets. You never know when you'll get a good photo op.
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You Only Wear It Once
By the end of the evening, Cheyenne's gorgeous dress had been stepped on, rained on, muddied up and spilled upon. Signatures of the perfect party.
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Different perspectives
I provide you with the option of formals, because in the end, they're a good record of having everyone together at your day. But portraits like this are so much more fun. Sauvie Island, Oregon
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The image preceding this one was of Jacob getting smooched by the bridesmaids. His and Cheyenne's dads thought it was their turn next. I think this one's much better. Sauvie Island, Oregon.
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Venue: Shogren House Museum
I've worked in many of the most fabulous venues in the Portland area. Please contact me for my recommendations on locations for your ceremony or reception, and I'll give you a professional's perspective.
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Here's a tip:
Select a room or location for your pre-ceremony preparation that shows some feminine character. This tiny salon in SE Portland was an excellent venue.
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My general approach...
...is to capture the details, the unexpected, and the emotion of your day, with as few staged shots as possible.
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holly psyches 'em out
And no, she didn't fall over, though it was a very close call. Shogren House Museum, Portland Oregon.
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Molly and Kirk's wedding at Timberline Lodge. I love this venue--it's close to Portland, and the facilities and scenery are gorgeous.
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Molly + Dad
Another epic wedding--I'm looking forward to sharing more photos from Molly + Kirk's wedding, set in the high plateaus of Wamic, Oregon and the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood.
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Predicting the Moment
While setting up for some group formals, I always have an eye out for the unexpected. That's the difference between candid shots and wedding photojournalism.
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First Dance
These shots often become my favorite candid portraits.
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Father + Daughter
Venue: Shogren House Museum, Portland Oregon.
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Venue: Portland Oregon LDS Temple
The Portland Oregon LDS Temple is one of the most beautiful locations in the region. I do offer special packages for weddings that suit the Mormon wedding tradition.
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Wedding Photojournalism
The term accepted by the Wedding Photojournalist Association and most other wedding photographers for straight-up candids that give the appearance that the photographer is an outsider. I shoot most images in this style.
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family photojournalism
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Family portraits shot in the photojournalism style are quite the departure from Sears family portraits. No wrangling cute costumes, no cheesy woodland backdrops--and no trips to the mall. I come to you, and photograph you as you really are.
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One benefit of family photojournalism is that when your child is 16 and refuses to clean his room, you can threaten to trot out these photos and submit them to the school yearbook When We Were Kids section.
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I apply a bit of artistry to my family photojournalism images, but the goal is to capture your kids as they really are. Of course, I also offer location family portrait services.
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portraits + projects
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Curt & Oscaretta
An image from my current Urban Chickens project.You can learn more about this personal project at http://www.portlandchickens.com.
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Oscar + Odessa
From my Urban Chicken project
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stock -- children
LuLu is a favorite subject and family friend. And a camera hog.
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pets
On occasion, I do offer pet portraiture. This image was shot for a studio marketing project, and for stock use. I hired Macho the puglet expressly to get this shot, and after only a few short minutes, the pup was passed out cold, snoring on set.
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kids
Whether in-studio or out on a family trip to the pumpkin patch, I try and photograph your kids being themselves.
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Candid Wedding Portrait
Natural candids shot at weddings and events of any scale are my favorite form of portraiture.
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Flexibility
Private portrait sessions produce both color and black and white mages.
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Children and Family Portraits
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Senior Portraits
Senior Portrait photography sessions include 2 hours' photography and as many clothing changes as you can fit into your appointment.
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I offer limited Senior Portrait bookings in the Portland area, but I do encourage advance reservations.
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Studio
Yet another outtake. My studio is located in the historic Sellwood neighborhood, or I can bring it to you.
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Candid Wedding Portrait
This little girl was a very photogenic guest at a wedding shot in June at Edgefield Manor in Troutdale.
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Another example of family photojournalism. During these portrait sessions, I come to your home or join you for a few hours wherever you plan to go, and capture the natural interaction between your family members.
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Something I've thrown in...Chum salmon, Sitka, Alaska These males had been harvested of their milt. The hatchery distributes fertilized salmon roe to other stocking projects in the state and lower 48.
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wedding photography by michelle burke, portland oregon...more images coming soon.
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