Meet your oregon + Destination wedding photographer
As your photographer, I believe in more than just capturing a wedding day — I believe in preserving what it truly felt like. Life moves fast, and moments are fleeting, but photography has the power to freeze those moments forever. That’s what draws me to this work: the chance to turn love, laughter, and the little in-betweens into a story that will never fade.
My approach is a blend of documentary and editorial — capturing a mix of posed and candid, but never forced. I bring a cinematic eye to every image, creating photographs that feel as artful as they are authentic.
I’m here for the tears during vows, the champagne toasts that turn into dance floor chaos, the flash-lit portraits that feel like they belong in Vogue — and the stolen glances that no one else sees.
Some moments call for guidance, and I’ll be the calm presence who helps you through them. Other moments are yours alone, and that’s when I fade into the background, quietly photographing from the background.
My WHY
I get out of bed every morning driven by two things: a desire to build a meaningful, successful life and the passion to create something beautiful. Photography gives me both — it allows me to serve others while living a life I love.
I’ve always believed that marriage, family, and love are the most important things in this world. I cry every time I hear vows because I know just how sacred and powerful they are. For me, photos are more than images — they’re memory keepers. With my not-so-perfect memory, photography has always been my way of freezing a feeling, a moment, a story, so it can never be lost.
When I see my clients change their profile photo to an image I’ve taken, or when they tell me they’ve never felt more beautiful — that’s when I know I’ve done my job. This work is bigger than me; it’s my legacy to honor love, to serve with intention, and to create art that will outlast us all.
- Cece + Stockton
"From our first interaction, Karmen's communication was fast, clear, and friendly. Her work is truly unique, high-quality, and Pinterest-worthy. Karmen went above and beyond for us, even creating a special Pinterest board to ensure we were on the same page about our vision. She made sure she had all the right equipment to capture our perfect day. Karmen's beautiful vision, professionalism, and personalized approach made her the best choice for our wedding photographer in Portland, Oregon. I wouldn't want anyone else to document our special day."
- Grace + SCOTT
"Having Karmen shoot our engagement photos was a wonderful experience. She has excellent communication skills and was very easy to work with. She really cares about her clients and takes the time and effort to give them the best experience possible. Karmen had several recommendations on locations we could shoot at, and I am so happy with the place we decided on. My fiancé and I love her photos and they are so special to us. I will absolutely be booking with her in the future as well as hiring her to shoot my wedding- thank you so much Karmen!"
- Aaron + Rebekah
"Karmen was amazing to work with! We loved her style and professionalism. She made our special day that much better. Very easy to communicate with and very prompt on her editing and delivery of our pictures. She took a lot of the stress out of our wedding day and we are extremely grateful! We have no complaints and would recommend her to everyone we can!"
