Nick Bondarev wedding photography

Nick Bondarev Wedding Photography is a Portland-based documentary and editorial wedding and elopement photography studio led by photographer Nick Bondarev, available worldwide. Nick combines candid documentary moments with composed shots, using a light and natural editing style, and limits his schedule to 15 weddings per year to maintain a personal approach. His broader background includes work as a documentary film director and expedition photographer published in National Geographic, The New York Times, and Tatler. Nick has been photographing weddings for over 17 years and spent a substantial part of his career as a documentary photographer and filmmaker working across locations from Antarctica to the North Pole. Based in Portland, Oregon, and available worldwide. Couples consistently highlight Nick's skill at capturing candid moments, his calm and unobtrusive presence during the day, his ability to guide those uncomfortable in front of a camera, and his ability to handle challenging conditions such as rain, low light, and small intimate gatherings.