Steele Photography

, friendly but still very professional. They were both upbeat and positive making the entire experience fun and memorable. We are so ecstatic about the way our pictures turned out. Amazing product, fantastic photographer and wonderful customer service, could not have asked for anything better.

s we wanted. Their extra efforts paid off and we are so happy with the most unbelievable wedding photos. Not only are our formal photos effortless and beautiful, Steele captured so many genuine moments of laughter, love and excitement from us and our guests throughout the day. We loved getting the chance to re-live our wedding day through Chris and jD's work and are amazed at all of the thoughtful details they were able to capture on film. We are so grateful for an amazing portfolio of photos that we will be able to experience for the rest of our lives and we couldn't be happier that we choose the Steeles to document our wedding day. We highly recommend this amazingly talented duo - not only do they take stunning photos, Chris and jD are such sincere individuals that are super lovely and so fun to spend time with and they really prioritize the couples preferences to make sure the photos they deliver are perfect. Thanks Chris and jD!

ul wedding photos EVER! Chris and jD are professionals who know their stuff, but also instantly felt like friends. This husband and wife team made us feel so comfortable in front of the cameras! They made us feel confident and model-esque in front of the lens on our wedding day. Chris and jD are masters at working on a tight wedding-day timeline and worked their magic to get all of photos we wanted (and more) without holding anything up. They were super organized and helpful in getting people in their places and suggesting natural poses. For our bride & groom photos they encouraged my husband and I to keep moving - hugging, kissing, being playful, etc. and from there they captured the most special moments. Looking through our massive collection of photos after the wedding it's honestly hard to choose a favorite photo. They are literally all my favorite! Our investment was well worth it! Chris and jD don't just capture images, they truly capture moments and emotions. If you think they are priced high, they really aren't for their level of expertise, fun personalities, professionalism, and the service they offer. Truly priceless! Thanks a million, you two!

lways responsive. The day of the wedding they were on time and talked us through everything. I wasn't feeling well after the ceremony so they rearranged the timing so we could do our couple pictures during the reception. We can't even come up with enough positive things to say about them - best wedding decision we made!

are so thankful to have shared our special day with the two of them.

and wife team made us feel relaxed and comfortable right away. They began by asking us questions about our relationship to get to know us better and to take photos that matched with us as a couple. Typically, they meet with their clients beforehand, but given our unique situation, we met at the site. Still, right away they were able to connect with us and even before the first photos were taken my fiancé and I felt like they were one of our friends. Throughout the photo session they talked to us, made us laugh, and even laughed at our corny jokes. We were having so much fun and loving every moment it. They even accommodated our request to take pictures with our cat back at our apartment. We will definitely hire jD and Chris for our future wedding and family photos.

phy through our friends and fell in love with their work. We basically fell in love with them when we met over a Skype interview. They're easy to warm up to and feel like ourselves in front of the camera, which was new for us. These guys will fight for your perfect shots and they're very creative and communicative with helping to get the shots you want. I already miss these two as I'm writing this review. The photos got back to us very quickly. I've heard of other vendors taking months and months but that's not an issue with this duo. Now we have gorgeous photos and some of them were even featured! Love these two. We'd definitely recommend them. I'm already thinking about how to do another shoot with them.

any further for any other photographers, because Steele Photography is THE BEST THERE IS! They are a wonderful husband and wife team, and they really know what they're doing! They are super professional, but also LOTS OF FUN too. As soon as you meet them, they'll make you feel like family, which is good, because you're going to need to be comfortable with your photographers, since they will be following you every step on your wedding day (and at your engagement session as well! BONUS: Steele Photography includes engagement sessions in all of their packages to ensure that you feel as relaxed as possible on your wedding day. Believe me, getting to know them better through the engagement session REALLY helped my husband and I to understand their style and what to expect from them on the day of the wedding). Something that makes Chris and jD stand apart from other photographers is that they genuinely care about their couples, and they treat you as a friend. They experience your love and joy with you, just as friends and family do! And they have an exceptional ability to capture every emotion in their photographs. My husband and I just received our wedding gallery (another BONUS: Steele Photography provides an online gallery, where you can share, download, order prints, etc without hassle or stress. Essentially, you can do whatever you'd like with your photos! They make it so convenient to share with family and friends! And they keep the gallery in the cloud for FIVE YEARS! And if you happen to lose your photos somehow after that point, they'll post the gallery up for you again, to do with as you wish! They REALLY CARE!) and WOW! I mean, WOW!!! The photos are PHENOMENAL! Chris and jD managed to capture every aspect of our wedding and made a beautiful story with those photos. Looking through that gallery was just like reliving our wedding day! We immediately shared those photos with our family, friends and wedding guests and we received so many compliments on how GREAT of job Chris and jD did! Everyone LOVES the photos! And everyone LOVED Chris and jD on wedding day! Like I said, they make you feel like family, and they are unofficially apart of our family- that's how much we LOVED them as our photographers, and as our now family/friends. To end this review, let me reiterate: Steele photography is THE BEST. Hire them, immediately! I promise you will not regret it. They are FANTASTIC.

from day one to the big day. Planning a wedding can be very stressful, but the Steeles have established a system of organization that alleviates the uncertainty and panic. I can be a very anxious person, but jD and Chris were very supportive, almost like a best friend who happens to take absolutely stunning pictures! You are not just another gig to the Steeles, you become their friend, their family; shooting your wedding is not just a perfunctory job, it's an experience for all, filled with laughter and love. On the day of my wedding, jD and Chris made my husband and I feel amazingly comfortable and actually like, really, really good-looking. We are not accustomed to posing or having our pictures taken, but with the Steeles, we could just be natural and ourselves. The whole process felt organic. When we received our pictures, my husband and I were astounded! We stayed up until the wee hours of the morning re-living our wedding shot by shot. The Steeles managed to capture every ounce of love and joy in each photograph. There aren't just a couple good shots; the entire wedding album is like an art exhibit, with each picture a story, a beautiful artifact from one of my favorite days in my life. If it seems like I'm being hyperbolic, simply scroll through their gallery: their work speaks for itself. When your wedding day comes and goes, the only thing you have left is the memories in your heart and the pictures of those memories. I am beyond happy we went with Steele Photography and forever grateful for their unbelievable gift.

otographers for your "big day" and can check that off your list! Having jD and Chris photograph our day was truly the best decision. They are PROs! Being a married couple themselves, they know what is important to the bride & groom. If you're anything like me, I had lots of questions and they had all the answers. Most importantly, they LISTEN to your wants and needs. One thing to consider is how you "feel" around your photographers, they are with you ALL day (on a very important day) and looking back we wouldn't have wanted to share our day with anyone but them. They are true professionals, timely, fun, and deliver beautiful photos. jD and Chris were our "calm" in the middle of a busy day and the trust instilled in them allowed us to enjoy our day and not be distracted by the little things. Your wedding day will fly by (I mean FLY by); and I couldn't be more thankful that Steele was there to capture the things that I missed or that were important to me so that I can cherish them for many years to come. Again, congratulations and cheers, to a lovely wedding day and the BEST photographers that will be there to catch it all!

ry time anything happens, they’ve noticed the photographers, in the background, getting every single shot. I knew I wanted two photographers, but these two are a seriously good team. They worked so well off each other throughout the entire wedding. They took tons of beautiful getting ready shots. They asked me for a list of any particular photos I wanted and then went out of their way to make sure they got them. We breezed through the formals and didn’t hold people up too long. Never did anyone have to go find the photographers; they were always right there, capturing every little moment. When I got my photos, there were tons that I didn’t even realize they were taking. I can’t believe how good my photos look, and there are so many! And I know people always say there are a ton because lots are blurry or out-of-focus or at a bad angle. But this is absolutely not the case. There is not one single blurry or out-of-focus picture. There are maybe 10 or 20 that are kind of boring…out of hundreds and hundreds. You have to actually go out of your way to find a photo that is…meh, ok. There isn’t a single photo that is actually bad, or has red eye, or that I wouldn’t be happy to have hanging on my wall. I have no idea how I’m possibly going to weed down the number that make it in the album, there are just too many good photos. And hardly any are duplicates, they are almost all totally different photos. These are two of the most professional, talented, and fun-to-work-with wedding photographers in Portland. I absolutely recommend hiring them for your wedding if you want top-of-the-line photos and albums, a stress-free photographer experience, and a really fun day overall.

, and our big day, I admired how professional, comforting, and down-to-Earth Chris and Jd are. They're extremely skilled at their job and do it with incredible finesse that you're having so much fun in the process!!! As I scroll through wedding pictures, I relive those little moments, feelings, and memories all over again. It is more than I could have ever asked for. I even have numerous family members jealous of the quality of our photos compared to their own wedding ;) To highlight the work of Chris & Jd is easy, but there are so many behind the camera tasks they excelled at that blew me away. I felt like a valued customer when they asked for our expectations of wedding photographers, incredibly special when receiving hand written notes from them, relieved when they called more than a week before the wedding to finalize little details, and I felt in great hands the day of the wedding in every single aspect. To those seeking out wedding photographers, look no further... Steele Photography is an amazing duo that will make this experience unforgettable and exciting!

aneously and they were so fun to have! They also find the perfect balance of telling us how/where to pose and the 'unposed' pictures. These guys are seriously the best!!

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the whole experience awesome! And the pictures... are SO PERFECT... everyone looks stunning, the scenery looks great, and every detail is captured. With their online gallery it is so easy to share the photos, which for me is essential since most of my friends and family live far away. They are spectacular photogs and once you meet them - you will want to hire them... and I promise, you will not regret that decision!!

are a few specific examples of how Steele Photography made our wedding unforgettable. 1. Organization – you cannot ask for a more dedicated and organized (married!) team to help keep everything straight leading up to your wedding. They helped keep us and our families on track during the day and even called ahead to our reception venue before leaving the church to let them know we were running a little behind schedule! 2. Technology – Steele’s freedom gallery made receiving, viewing, and sharing our photos with friends and family incredibly easy. The online gallery allowed us to favorite photos and order high quality online prints, while also being able to share links with friends and family to download any of our images. Plus, if we ever lose our photos Steele will make them available again for us to download! 3. Pricing Structure – you get rights to ALL of your photos for one price, including a free engagement session and consultations regarding your wedding timeline (this was very helpful). 4. Personality –We met Chris and jD for the first time over happy hour drinks to discuss our style, venue, date, budget, etc. and left knowing they were the right photographers for us. They instantly felt like friends, rather than just vendors and their passion for their job truly shines through! Every interaction we had with them was positive, supportive and genuine. On our wedding day, they were constantly smiling, helping us and our guests have fun and feel comfortable in front of the camera – resulting in some amazing photos. Though we could go on and on about Chris and jD, the main reason you should book Steele Photography as your wedding photographers is their high quality photos. Their work is truly second to none. When we viewed our wedding photos for the first time, I found myself sitting in front of my computer with tears in my eyes – their photos transported us back to our wedding day and we felt like we were re-living that magical day. We can’t thank Steele Photography enough for all they did to make our wedding day so perfect!

ride and groom on their wedding day. Chris and JD's photos were AMAZING. We are so completely in love with our photos. The minute they were available, I just had to show them off and they were all over my instagram immediately. My favorite thing about Steele Photography is that there are 2 photographers. I swear, they can read each other's minds. Chris would tell us to get in a certain position for a picture, and JD would already know what he was envisioning for the photograph. The best part? They worked together for every single photo they took. Chris would take the photos from one angle, while JD would get a completely different angle for the same pose. We would get 2 amazing pictures from one pose. They are such an amazing team who sincerely love what they do. They made us feel so comfortable and confident while taking our pictures. Even though we were both nervous while taking pictures, Chris and JD know how to make those nerves go away. They helped us focus on the happiness of our big day and the love we have for each other- and our pictures prove it. I highly recommend Chris and JD no matter what you want pictures for. As a side note for BRIDES: JD takes amazing care of the bride. She is so attentive to your needs and will not let you lift a finger. She takes car elf everything you need. If you are thirsty and need water from taking pictures in the 97 degree weather, JD has an ice cold water bottle in her purse for you. If you think you lost your bouquet because you set it down and cannot remember where it went, JD was holding it for you the entire time. If you want to change from your heels to your flats because your feet hurt, JD runs to get your flats before you are even done with that sentence. JD takes care of you as a bride and makes your day as stress free as possible. Honestly, JD took better care for me than my bridesmaids or maid of honor did. Thank you JD- I greatly appreciated all the little things you did for me as a bride.

ially Chris, so I was comfortable enough to put complete trust in them. Chris kept us on time throughout the day and I loved how JD focused on the tiny details. They both are very professional and serious about their job but they know how to have fun as well. We currently have our engagement album and are extremely happy with how beautiful it turned out. Our wedding pictures are to die for and I cannot stop looking at them! We are anxious as we wait for our wedding album but I'm sure it will turn out just as beautiful and worth the wait! Their work is beyond amazing! You will not regret hiring them!

would totally recommend JD and Chris to any Bride and Groom. Thank you guys for being there for our wedding and taking such great care to get us the best pictures that we could with the weather that we had.

it was important for us to mesh well with whoever we chose. From the moment we met at Starbucks we knew we didn't need to meet anyone else. Not only does their work speak for itself but they are the most kind and sincere vendor we had. It was like we had known them our whole lives. We met for our engagement session on a gorgeous day in the Pearl and they warmed us up to the lens and made us feel so comfortable. It was a great chance to get to know how they work and a little prep for the BIG DAY. Our photos of course turned out perfect. On our wedding day JD and Chris were silently there in the background with a smile on their face. They made sure we were running on schedule and captured everything we wanted them to and more. If you're looking for a wedding photographer don't look ANY further! Meet with JD and Chris and fall in love with them and their work just like we did! ~S&D

h and did everything we could have asked for, and more. We appreciate their ability to add a personal touch and make our day special. They made sure to capture every special moment, and were looking out for us. One of my favorite things was jD kicked every out of the room so my mom and I could have a moment together before all the festivities began - it was a moment I will forever remember. I strongly suggest going with Steele Photography for your wedding photos - everything from your first meeting to the final photo will be memorable! Thanks, Steele! Nick and Megan

for fun, so I was very nervous about hiring a wedding photographer and being disappointed, but Chris and JD did a superb job. They instantly make you feel comfortable with them and in front of the camera, and are never in the way during the ceremony or reception.

lled. They captured every moment and every single precious scene that happened. I highly recommend them to any bride :)

onded and scheduled a online meeting so they could explain the different packages and actually "meet" us. We ended up getting the package that included the engagement session and they worked us in when we went out to Oregon to see our venue. It has been an absolute pleasure working with these two! They are professional, fun, and capture every detail. The attention to detail with clothing, hair, and nose squishing was on point and enhanced our photos beyond our expectations! Any bride or groom would be silly not to hire these two...we are even talking about having them do a maternity shoot for us, when the time comes! (Don't forget we live in Utah!) We just received our wedding photos and it brought us back to the wedding day. We can't say enough good things about these two!

e to capture our personalities and the joy we felt on our wedding day. I would recommend Steele photography to anyone! They were great at communicating with us, and had so many great package add-ons!

in Oregon and they made everything very easy. and got back to us quickly. Love is love and they captured every moment. Anyone

to do the engagement photos and wedding photo package--we enjoyed the two together because we got to know jD and Chris better throughout the process and they got to know us. The day of the wedding they captured key moments without getting in the way and never made us feel awkward. They responded quickly to any type of communication and made us feel like the star of the show. We highly recommend their team without reservation! We had a hard time picking between them and another photographer and went with them because of their wonderful package options, guest book add-ons, and incredible portfolio of photos. They don't force you into anything and work to make your day what you want it to be.

ld highly recommend this super sweet couple for any wedding.

en for hours. Chris and JD make you feel so comfortable and you end up having a blast, which shows in the photos.

rtfolios of over 70 photographers. We were so happy when we came across these two. From the moment we met them we loved them. We met at a Starbucks for a meet and greet and they put us at ease. They brought albums from previous weddings and we really got to talk and get to know each other. We knew that they were the people we wanted to be around on our big day. We got a package that included an engagement session. The whole session went perfectly, we felt so comfortable, and it was a lot of fun. When we got the final images from the session it made us even more excited to have them there for the wedding. Their pictures were stunning and they really captured "us". The best part is these pictures were turned into a guestbook (that we got to help pick the pictures for) for the wedding. Fast forward to the big day. We woke up that morning and said to each other "I am kind of excited to see Chris and JD." They showed up on time and did their thing. As a bride, I really appreciated JD's attention to detail. A perfect picture can be ruined by a fly away hair or bad posture. JD catches these things so the pictures can turn out exactly how you want them. They really go above and beyond. Not only do the take amazing pictures, but at one point JD ran to fetch my bouquet that I had left in my getting ready room. I felt so comfortable around them and trusted them to capture everything we wanted. We could not be happier. I would recommend these two to anybody who wants not only amazing pictures but a great day of experience with two great people.

ussion of styles, expectations, and viewing their previous work. Chris and JD Steele are a husband and wife couple who are able to capture the moments in your wedding you simlply don't want missed. They put you at ease as you are moving through your big day, providing great on-site locations to take photos with your family and friends. The end result is beautiful, creative, and elegant helping you relive your wedding day all over again smiling at each moment you may not even know happened. I can't wait to print out photos of my husband and I for our home and for friends. Hiring them will be one of the best decisions you make for your wedding. Cheers, Jess & Kelly