About This Vendor
Husband + Wife Photographers
We are Chris + jD a husband wife photography team based in the beautiful PNW! We are foodies-love trying new restaurants, local beers and wines. Rely on coffee to jumpstart our mornings and feel like family and friends are everything. We adore our kidlet and our fur babes. We love working with fun loving, romantic couples who much like us- don't take themselves or life too seriously. Our couples are not "just clients" they are our friends. This is how we make all the beautiful MAGIC happen. We love capturing love stories to let you relive your day, to take you back to all of your perfect moments- so you can visit your perfect day-over and OVER again...let's chat!
Details
Photo Shoot Types
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Steele Photography Reviews
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Reviewed On 11/20/2017 by Brando T
WOW, where to start. During our wedding planning process, we were told multiple times that finding the right photographer is one of the most important things. After going through the whole process and just finishing our wedding I could not agre...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
Brando + Kendall
We are so happy that you had such a great time with us because the feeling is totally mutual. Your wedding day was fabulous and we for sure loved hanging out with you, your families and friends.
You two are some of the coole...
Reviewed On 9/21/2016 by Chelsee A
Chris and jD Steele are dream-makers. They have an eye for beauty and artistry that is undeniable. Not only are they incredible photographers, but also truly genuine people. Chris and jD helped guide my husband and I through the whole process--...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
You rock the socks! We knew we had to work with you as soon as we MET you. You are a genuinely kind, amazing and super smart lady. We also love that you are a big enough smart ass to deal with Chris hahaha!
Needless to say your wedding day wa...
Reviewed On 9/13/2016 by Shayna C
If you're reading this you're likely newly engaged, so first and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS! You may also be feeling a bit overwhelmed with things on your "to-do list". Well another huge congratulations is in order because you JUST found YOUR ph...
Reviewed On 11/14/2018 by Caitlynn L
I don't even know where to begin. Steele Photography was AMAZING! I had the pleasure of meeting Chris and JD a few years ago at a wedding show that I was modeling in. I loved their personalities and they made everyone feel so comfortable when t...
Reviewed On 11/13/2018 by Audrey W
Steele Photo was everything we could have hoped for and more! They capture the most amazing moments and are great at candid captures, formals, details and everything in between. We absolutely LOVED having them as our wedding photographers! High...
Reviewed On 11/09/2018 by Maija B
Chris and jD are an absolute DREAM to work with. They are organized, efficient, and are on point the entire day. We didn't do an engagement shoot with them and they still fit seamlessly into our wedding day. They made pictures fun when family m...
Reviewed On 11/08/2018 by Adrian C
We have nothing but amazing things to say about Chris and JD! They have such great chemistry together which allows them to get a wide variety of beautiful shots that we fell in love with from our engagement and wedding sessions. We also have ...
Reviewed On 11/05/2018 by Natasha C
We loved working with JD and Chris! We were literally laughing the whole time! My husband and I were worried about feeling awkward and we NEVER felt that way at all! Everyone involved in our wedding day loved them as well and some even got thei...
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Robert & Jen F
Between all the vendors and the coordinators we found Steele photography to BE the center focus ( aside from my beautiful bride of course ) of our wedding. They were beyond professional and even fun and entertaining to be around in between shot...
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Caitlyn B
I honestly cannot say enough about Chris and jD as our wedding photographers. There are so many aspects that make them people you should know and be friends with, as well as a worthy investment, that makes it hard to narrow down to just a few.
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Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Krista W
jD and Chris are seriously the best! I found them on instagram and fell in love with their work. Then we met them in person and liked them even more. They are a great team and do a beautiful job capturing who people really are. They love dogs t...
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Angela H
We are SO happy to have had jD and Chris as our wedding photographers!! They are INCREDIBLE photographers and amazing down-to-earth people as well which made it so much easier to relax and be ourselves in front of the camera (which was very imp...
Reviewed On 10/11/2018 by Wendy K
We LOVE our photos! We had a wonderful experience working with Steele. They are responsive, super friendly with a positive, upbeat attitude, and very clear with expectation setting. They walked us through the process of our experience and ensur...
Reviewed On 9/16/2018 by Katie B
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,...
Reviewed On 7/18/2018 by Kelly U
Cannot say enough how happy we are/were with jD and Chris! They were our first vendor that we signed with because photography was our most important part of our wedding day. They met us for happy hour to make sure we were a good fit, and we fel...
Reviewed On 11/15/2017 by Christina F
Choosing our wedding photographers was seriously the hardest decision we had to make with our planning. We met with 4 amazing Portland photographers and truly all of them had beautiful portfolios. I'm not completely sure what made us ultimately...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
We totally understand that it is a hard decision when choosing a wedding photographer with all of the amazing talent within the Portland, Oregon area guys. We could not be more honored that you ultimately decided to go with US.
You guys are th...
Reviewed On 11/06/2017 by Courtney S
My husband and I used Chris and JD for our engagement and wedding photos, and I feel like it was the best decision we made as we planned our wedding (besides actually getting married!) Our photos are absolutely magical, and it was so fun and ea...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
Such a pleasure to be alongside you both on your wedding day. So glad that we got through the ceremony before the rain came pouring down. Also it was awesome to be invited into your childhood home to spend time with you getting ready. Its so ea...
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Dominic B
They are the best photographers out there! Chris and J.D. know exactly what they are doing and we enjoyed every second we spent with them. I would highly recommend that anyone looking for photographers for their wedding would look into Steele. ...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
What a whirlwind of a relationship we had guys! Starting with our initial meeting and then engagement session before you headed out for bootcamp. Wedding day after being home from bootcamp for such a short time. WOW! Let's just say we captured ...
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Kelsey N
Chris and JD are the most amazing team. My husband and I are both rather camera-shy, but from our very first meeting we felt instantly relaxed. We did an engagement session about 6 months before the wedding and it was great practice for the big...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
We loved being your wedding photogs! No reason to be camera shy with your amazing "model" skills! Truly awesome for us to be able to share in your day alongside you. We're so happy you ended up with all the beautiful wedding photos you wanted. ...
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Fiona K
We just had our engagement session with JD & Chris and it was amazing! I'm plus size and generally very anxious in front of the camera, but JD & Chris coached my fiance and I through each pose and put us at ease. We're still waiting to see our ...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
We had a wonderful time at your engagement session girlfriend! It was so fun to hang out in beautiful wine country and capture great moments for you and hopefully you had an easy time picking a save the date! We are SO excited for your wedding ...
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Daniel C
My fiancé and I just had our engagement session with Steele and it was magical! Chris and jD helped us pick an awesome location for our photos, since we had trouble thinking of local spots. They made us feel very comfortable in front of the cam...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
You TWO...your energy is contagious and your zest for life = AMAZING! Can honestly say we haven't seen such a "laughy" session but we absolutely loved every. single. picture SO MUCH! If your engagement sesh was that much fun, we cannot even wai...
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Wamucii M
We had an absolutely WONDERFUL time working with Chris & JD. The entire experience was nothing short of amazing. From initial contact to the entire wedding experience JD & Chris were both very patient and respectful throughout the whole process...
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2017
Wamucii we thank you for the kinds words girl! It was amazing as the ashes fell from our beautiful Oregon skies and there was such devastation in our homeland, that we were there to witness your marriage. Which pulls you back and reminds you, t...
Reviewed On 10/14/2017 by Minsun L
From the first time we spoke to Chris and jD we knew we found our photographers. Not only were they super warm and friendly, they took extra time to get to know us as a couple so that they could ensure that they would deliver exactly the photo...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
Awwww...#allthefeels! It's a great thing when you have that awesome connection and come wedding day it's easy to be 'part of' the wedding day with you. We love that you are loving your wedding pics so much and glad that you are going to have be...
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Jenna R
From our initial meeting, to engagement photos, to the wedding day, and all of of email and phone correspondence in-between, Chris and jD were a PLEASURE to work with! Would recommend them with no hesitation to anyone who wants the most beautif...
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2017
Jenna It was absolutely our pleasure being your wedding photographers. From the minute your wedding inquiry came in, you made our jaw drops. Throughout our entire experience with YOU, Shmereck and Turk, you quickly became one of our favorite co...
Reviewed On 8/28/2017 by Sara K
Chris and JD are so amazing! We met them and didn't even meet with any other photographers. They drove all the way to Bend from Portland to take our engagement pictures there and spent all afternoon with us! They communicated so well and were a...
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017
You guys! Seriously one of our very most favorite engagement sessions ever! We had a blast hanging out with you and TBH Smith Rock is probably one of the coolest places I've seen. Can't wait to go back and explore it again. We LOVE your adventu...
Meet the Team
Chris <him> jD <her>
Owner
We love Weddings, the outdoors, we consider ourselves foodies. We absolutely love hanging out with our family & friends. Treasure our kidlet, dogter & cat. We probably depend on coffee a little too much to jumpstart our mornings. We love good wine, local beer & BBQ'ing. We love sharing adventures by telling love stories one pic at a time. Let's chat!