Nilas Photography

Nilas Photography is a Portland-based photography studio led by Michael (Nilas), covering weddings, fine-art portraiture, editorial, lifestyle, and commercial work. Michael shoots with a moody, creative aesthetic and an organic approach, working across alternative portraits, dark fine-art, branding, boudoir, and wedding photography; he is also known for guiding subjects naturally while honoring their specific vision. Nilas Photography began in 2016 and has captured over 300 weddings, in addition to countless portrait, editorial, and event sessions. Based in Portland, Oregon, most commonly serving the Portland metropolitan region, the Oregon coast, the Pacific Northwest, and throughout California. Couples note Michael's moody creative style, ease working with nervous subjects, on-the-day organizational help, fast turnaround (841 wedding photos delivered in under a month), and candid coverage that felt like having a friend present.