5.0
Praised by couples for:
DJ quality
Unique party atmosphere
Music selection
DJ, MC, and Photo Booth Services
All of Oregon and Seattle Area
Travel area: No travel restrictions See details
Nathan was excellent. We hired him to DJ our wedding as well as to provide a photobooth. Both the DJ and photobooth services were great and everything went SO smoothly. It really made our wedding great and all of our guests loved taking home their printed out photos from the photobooth. Folks were also out on the dance floor till the venue closed! It was a great time! Thank you again!
Elena E.
5.0
Our DJ did an amazing job and truly kept the dance floor alive all night! We especially loved how he blended both of our families’ cultures, mixing Mexican music and traditions with a more traditional wedding style. He even made announcements in both Spanish and English so everyone felt included, which we really appreciated!
The Photo Booth was amazing too! We loved the custom print he created for our wedding—it fit our theme perfectly and was such a special touch. The Photo Booth was easy to use, the photos were great quality, and our guests had so much fun with it.
It was also so convenient being able to book both our DJ and Photo Booth in one place. Everything came together so well, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. We would definitely recommend him! ❤️🎶📸
Elise A.
5.0
The Modern Capture — DJ & Photo Booth is a wedding entertainment business based in Fairview, OR.
Hi, I’m Nate Olague, a dedicated DJ and photo booth owner. New to The Knot, but not to working with couples, I bring over a decade of wedding experience, helping couples bring joy to their special days. Based in Portland, Oregon, I’ve been honored to serve countless couples by creating personalized, seamless, and memorable celebrations that reflect their unique love stories.
As a trilingual DJ fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, I take pride in connecting with couples and guests from diverse backgrounds. Whether your wedding has a Latin flair, Brazilian roots, or a mix of traditions, I’m here to ensure every moment feels authentic and joyful.
What I Offer
• Professional DJ Services: My setup is as elegant as it is effective. With an all-white, premium-grade sound and lighting system, I’ll provide crystal-clear audio, stunning uplighting, and captivating dance floor effects that complement your venue.
• Interactive Photo Booths: Add a touch of fun with a customizable photo booth that your guests will love. From candid memories to high-quality prints, it’s a perfect way to make your celebration even more special.
• A Tailored Approach: No two weddings are the same, and that’s why I work closely with my clients to customize every detail, from your playlist to the event timeline.
Why Work With Me?
I believe weddings are more than just events—they’re milestones in a couple’s journey. That’s why I make it my mission to build strong, trusting relationships with my clients. I understand that planning a wedding can be stressful, so I strive to make the entertainment process simple, flexible, and enjoyable. I work with couples to create packages that suit their vision and their budget because your happiness matters more than anything else.
Throughout my career, I’ve been known for my reliability and professionalism. In 10 years, I’ve never canceled on a client, and I always go the extra mile to collaborate with vendors and deliver an exceptional experience. Your wedding deserves nothing less.
Let’s Create Something Beautiful
Your big day should be unforgettable, and I’d be honored to help bring your vision to life. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, I’ll be there to ensure your guests leave with hearts full of joy and feet tired from dancing.
Let’s talk about how we can make your wedding truly special. I look forward to talking with you!
Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
11+ years in business
Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Equipment
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Music Genres
African
Caribbean
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Latin
Mariachi
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
MC Services
Sound Equipment
Planning
Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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5.0
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The DJ and photo booth team received rave reviews for professionalism, clear communication, timely setup, and seamless coordination. They kept the dance floor packed—skillfully blending cultural music, handling bilingual announcements, and coordinating traditions. The customizable photo booth with fast prints, digital downloads, and fun props was a guest favorite, and many highly recommend them.Review photos
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Jasmin L
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5.0
We could not have asked for a better DJ and photo booth experience! From our very first conversation, The Modern Capture made us feel heard and took the time to understand exactly ...
what we envisioned for our wedding day.
Music was one of the most important parts of our celebration because we were blending both Samoan and Mexican cultures, and they absolutely delivered. They kept the dance floor packed all night, transitioned seamlessly between different styles of music, and created such a fun, energetic atmosphere that our guests are still talking about.
The photo booth was also a huge hit and gave our family and friends another fun way to celebrate and capture memories throughout the night.
Beyond the entertainment, they were professional, organized, communicative, and truly cared about making our day special. We never had to worry about a thing because everything flowed so smoothly.
If you're looking for a DJ who knows how to read the room, keep the energy high, and genuinely cares about creating an unforgettable experience, we cannot recommend The Modern Capture enough. Thank you for helping make our wedding one of the best days of our lives! We are so grateful! ❤️
Response from The Modern Capture — DJ & Photo Booth
Jasmin and Junior, thank you for your kind words. I believe I mentioned it to you guys tha...
t one thing I prioritize is quality over quantity. Businesses are meant to make money however I believe if you put people first then profits eventually follow. Therefore my priority is to put clients first and hear them out. You both are kind, respectful, and for lack of better terms, just awesome. I truly wish you guys the best!
Elena E
5.0
Nathan was excellent. We hired him to DJ our wedding as well as to provide a photobooth. Both the DJ and photobooth services were great and everything went SO smoothly. It really m...
ade our wedding great and all of our guests loved taking home their printed out photos from the photobooth. Folks were also out on the dance floor till the venue closed! It was a great time! Thank you again!
Any questions?
Elise A
5.0
Our DJ did an amazing job and truly kept the dance floor alive all night! We especially loved how he blended both of our families’ cultures, mixing Mexican music and traditions wit...
h a more traditional wedding style. He even made announcements in both Spanish and English so everyone felt included, which we really appreciated!
The Photo Booth was amazing too! We loved the custom print he created for our wedding—it fit our theme perfectly and was such a special touch. The Photo Booth was easy to use, the photos were great quality, and our guests had so much fun with it.
It was also so convenient being able to book both our DJ and Photo Booth in one place. Everything came together so well, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. We would definitely recommend him! ❤️🎶📸
Erin W
5.0
An amazing event with excellent attention to detail. Nathan and his wife hit all the moments exactly as we planned, and their passion for diverse genres of music helped curate the ...
perfect vibes for our special night.
Jacki S
5.0
Nathan and his wife were just fantastic! He was quick to respond as our big day was approaching, very responsive to our needs and made announcements to keep things flowing seemingl...
y as well as adaptable to a few guests requests on the spot. 10 out of 10 would recommend! They arrived in a timely manner, very professional, and so kind!
Novalee T
5.0
They were the best! Nathan offered to hop on a video call to make us at ease that we weren’t being scammed like you can when booking wedding vendors online. He took all of the play...
list and timelines that I had made and played every song right! Definitely recommend!
Alden D
5.0
Nathan was a fantastic wedding DJ! He was easy to communicate with, took our recs and ran with them! He brought equipment for the ceremony, even a set up for our violin player, had...
a very cool set up annd got it anll together without issue or any help. He helped coordinate the hora (a Jewish tradition) and special dances seamlessly. Everybody was dancing all night, truly the best party!
Audriahna G
5.0
We cannot say enough amazing things about our DJ! From start to finish, he was absolutely incredible and truly helped make our wedding day so special. He went above and beyond to m...
ake sure everything was done perfectly and, most importantly, made everything feel unique and personal to my husband and me.
Our guests had so many wonderful things to say about him and genuinely loved his presence throughout the night. He kept the energy going, made everything flow seamlessly, and knew exactly how to keep everyone having a great time. You could tell he genuinely cared about making our day everything we dreamed it would be.
He was professional, attentive, fun, and so easy to work with. Every little detail was handled perfectly, and we felt completely confident knowing our wedding was in his hands. If you’re looking for a DJ who will make your wedding feel personal, fun, and unforgettable, we HIGHLY recommend him! 🤍
Aubree R
5.0
Great couple! They really delivered on my wedding day. Anytime I went up with a song request they were on top of it!! Communication was excellent, set up was quick. Very worth it! ...
And great price
Erisa T
5.0
Nathan, our DJ, kept the dance floor going with a great mix of songs that felt just right for us. The team was super easy to work with, making everything smooth and stress-free. Th...
e Photo Booth was a big hit with our guests, who loved the fun props and quick prints. We highly recommend them. Thanks again!
Ashley C
5.0
We hired Nathan for our April wedding and it was the BEST decision we made. The photo booth was a massive hit with our guests and our package included a guest book for our friends ...
and family to include their photos into the book and sign for us to look back on. Amazing choice, highly recommend!!
Sophie S
5.0
Nate was an AMAZING DJ for our wedding reception! He was so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Getting married is such a long and stressful process but getting...
to work with vendors like him make it so much easier. People were on the dance floor the entire night and we got so many compliments on the music. Would definitely recommend him to anyone for any event!
Response from The Modern Capture — DJ & Photo Booth
This was by far one of my favorite weddings. Sophie and Vincent had a really good and big ...
crowd.
Keelie R
5.0
Catered to both families so well, he’s the best!
Kathy G
5.0
Nate was a great DJ! He’s good at reading the crowd, knew how to keep the party going and kept everyone on the dance floor. His sound and lights were awesome. He’s also great at co...
mmunicating which makes life easy when planning.
Definitely recommend him for any event!
Sayuri P
5.0
Nathan was great, very professional, and very easy to work with. He did an amazing job keeping the dance floor busy all night, and made our wedding a very fun memory. My husband an...
d I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Amanda F
5.0
Nate is the best DJ ever! We’ve used him for multiple parties, including my wedding. I wouldn’t use any other DJ. He did everything I asked and more. He did an exceptional job with...
the music and announcements. 10/10
Sarah B
5.0
Nate with The Modern Capture, was an exceptional DJ to work with!! He had great communication beforehand on music lists that we / our guests requested & equipment for indoor and ou...
tdoor settings! We also used the Photo Booth service & were able to personalize our “Tap To Start” screen, digital overlay for the photos & pick out a custom greenery background! We received downloads of our photo strips in a timely matter and our guests enjoyed making fun memories! We would highly recommend The Modern Capture for your DJ & Photo Booth services!!
Dakota R
5.0
We had Nathan DJ our wedding and everything went perfect! All it took was one conversation and he had everything with timing down. During cocktail hour and open dance he played gre...
at music and did exactly what was requested, and we had quite the picky crowd. There was a group of us that were out there the whole night and we all had a blast. Nathan you were great, you killed it. Thank you again!
Cinthia T
5.0
Awesome song choices and upbeat tempo. Highly recommend!
Sierra R
5.0
Absolutely fantastic. Best DJ around. Knew how to keep the party going. Would recommend.
Tyrone B
5.0
Nate did an amazing job being flexible and patient. He was a great MC/DJ as well as had a Photo Booth. It was amazing. Really really great job and would highly recommend.
Jessica S
5.0
Nate is very professional and thanks to him I was able to have music for my party! I contacted him a week before my party since there was an inconvenience and he was able to accomm...
odate me so fast! Thank you Nate! Highly recommend
Chloe C
5.0
Nate DJed our wedding back in 2018, and the dancing was a major highlight because of all the work he put in. He did amazing at making a playlist with both English and Spanish songs...
that flowed seamlessly and got everyone out on the dance floor. He was also very responsive when we wanted to make changes or additions to the playlist. He's very courteous and professional and we recommend him 1000% for any event.
Sabrina S
5.0
Nathan was our DJ at our wedding and did not disappoint our guests were dancing the entire time and was overall the best experience. He also worked with us to create a mashup of mu...
sic for one of our dances which was great I wouldn’t hesitate to book him for your special day!
Paige C
5.0
Nate is so great! His level of professionalism is the best there is and he makes things fun as well as keeping you on a great schedule on your big day! Highly recommend.
Mariah P
5.0
Nate DJ’d our wedding in 2019, and since then he has done every other event for us. He is the best DJ in town hands down. He works very well with special song selections, and liste...
ns to all your special instructions. He is THE BEST!
Daisy C
5.0
Nate was a wonderful DJ for my husband’s and I’s wedding back in 2021. He made it a priority to meet with us prior to go over what songs mattered to us to make sure the songs flowe...
d during the ceremony and that the reception was kept light and airy. Nate came fully set up with his own equipment and a lot of our guests complimented the range of genres he played and how he was more than willing to accommodate any song requests. When I look back at our wedding, I can say without a doubt, Nate helped make it a huge success. Thank you so much The Modern Capture (Nate)!
Angela D
5.0
Book with The Modern Capture! Nate provided an excellent and a very professional service. He was very quick to respond questions and very helpful. The Modern Capture had a lot of ...
different backgrounds to choose from, it made it very easy to find a backdrop that matched with our wedding decorations. My guests loved taking pictures and videos during the reception, they had the picture(s) sent straight to their phone, and best part, after the event you get a zip file to all the pictures and videos that were taken, so you’ll have access to all of that too! If you’re looking to book a Photo Booth for your wedding, The Modern Capture is the one to chose!
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Travel area: No travel restrictions
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