Wedding-first
Weddings
Thoughtful wedding photography for couples who care deeply about beauty, emotion, and a relaxed, meaningful experience.
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Romantic wedding photography for Portland, Hood River, and the Willamette Valley.
This Love of Yours Photography documents weddings, engagements, and family stories with a soft, film-inspired style rooted in warmth, movement, and meaningful connection.
Warm, light-filled imagery for couples who want their wedding photographs to feel timeless, personal, and deeply connected to the story of the day.
Portland wedding photographer
Warm, light-filled imagery with a calm, guided approach and room for real emotion.
Who this is for
A warm, romantic approach for couples who care as much about how the day feels as how it looks.
For couples who want beauty, honest emotion, and a photography experience that feels calm from the very beginning.
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Engagements
Romantic engagement sessions with natural movement, gentle direction, and space for your personalities to come through.
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Families
Warm, connection-focused family and maternity photography that feels polished without losing what is real.
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Meet Erika and Michael
A husband-and-wife team drawn to honest emotion, natural light, and imagery that feels both refined and deeply personal.
This Love of Yours Photography documents weddings, engagements, and family stories with a calm presence, romantic aesthetic, and a strong belief that beautiful photographs should still feel real.
Thoughtful guidance, calm presence, and imagery that still feels lived-in after the beauty of the day has passed.
Their work blends digital craftsmanship with the softness of film-inspired color so the final imagery feels heirloom-worthy, calm, and deeply lived in.
Learn more about the teamWhy it resonates
- The direction is polished and supportive without making people feel staged.
- The images stay warm, timeless, and atmospheric instead of chasing trends.
- The experience is designed to feel calm from the first inquiry through the final gallery.
Kind words
What clients remember most is how supported they felt inside the beauty of it all.
Again and again, clients speak about how supported, comfortable, and genuinely seen they felt throughout the process.
Client reflection
“My husband and I wanted to work with a photographer whose style was light, airy, slightly romantic, and timeless. I was so glad to have found Erika...The photos turned out better than we ever imagined, and my husband and I couldn’t be happier!”
Client reflection
“Erika and Michael were able to capture these amazingly special moments -some of which only lasted seconds! We loved working with Erika & Michael, and would definitely recommend!”
Regional focus
Wedding coverage rooted in Portland, Hood River, and Oregon's most romantic vineyard regions.
From Portland celebrations to Hood River views and Oregon wine country weekends, the work is rooted in places that feel romantic, expansive, and full of atmosphere.
Venue guide
The Aerie at Eagle Landing
A scenic Portland-area wedding venue with evergreen surroundings, open green space, and panoramic views that work beautifully for romantic, personality-filled celebrations.
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Aurora Colony Vineyards
A Willamette Valley vineyard setting with ceremony views, classic wine-country atmosphere, and the kind of open landscape that suits romantic Oregon weddings beautifully.
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Oswego Hills Vineyard and Winery
A vineyard wedding venue near Portland with sunset potential, mountain views, and just enough separation between ceremony and portrait space to make the day flow well.
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Fall Leaves Engagement Session at Pittock Mansion
A rain-kissed fall engagement session at Pittock Mansion with rich autumn color, soft overcast light, and one of Portland's most iconic settings.
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Portland, Oregon Elegant Backyard Wedding
An intimate Portland backyard wedding with a slower pace, meaningful family context, and the kind of warm atmosphere that makes at-home celebrations feel unforgettable.
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Portland Family Photographer | A Spring Session at Peninsula Park
A spring family session at Peninsula Park with soft neutral styling, historic garden character, and a relaxed approach built around real connection.
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A process that feels calm, personal, and thoughtfully guided.
Beautiful imagery matters, but so does feeling cared for, clearly guided, and able to stay present while it all unfolds.
Start with an intentional inquiry
Share your plans, your priorities, and the feeling you want your wedding day to hold.
Receive a custom recommendation
Collections are tailored to your celebration, your coverage needs, and the experience that fits best.
Feel guided, not staged
From planning through portraits and the full wedding day, the approach stays calm, thoughtful, and rooted in genuine connection.
Pricing philosophy
Collections are tailored privately, with enough guidance here to make the process feel reassuring.
Collections are shared privately, with thoughtful guidance so you can understand what fits your celebration without guessing.
No public package list, no vague luxury language, and no pressure to decode the process on your own.
After the inquiry, the conversation moves into private collection guidance shaped around the celebration, coverage needs, and overall feel of the day. The goal is to make the recommendation feel personal and clear, not generic.
Explore pricing philosophyWhat to expect
- Private collection guidance matched to the day rather than a public rate card.
- A clear explanation of what coverage supports the experience you actually want.
- A path forward that feels warm, simple, and easy to trust.
Next step
Reach out, share what is taking shape, and the conversation can begin from there.
When the date, location, and shape of the celebration start to come into focus, the conversation can begin with a simple inquiry.
Share the date, location, and feel of your celebration, and from there you will receive thoughtful next steps shaped around your plans.
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