Crystal Genes Photography

Crystal Genes Photography is a Portland-based wedding and elopement photographer known for vibrant, colorful, candid images that emphasize guests, laughter, and the feeling of the day. Crystal shoots in a range of styles including light and airy, dark and moody, vibrant and colorful, artsy and documentary, and classic and traditional, with film add-ons available in 35mm and medium format. Crystal has been photographing weddings for over 21 years, has shot more than 250 weddings across 30-plus states and countries, and has been featured in Oregon Bride Magazine, The Knot Magazine, and Ruffled, among others. Based in Portland, Oregon, with a studio at 215 SE Morrison St; available for travel and has photographed in locations including Bucharest Romania, Martha's Vineyard, Puerto Rico, New York City, Oahu Hawaii, and Puerto Vallarta. Couples highlight Crystal's ability to catch candid split-second moments, her light and bright editing style, her thorough pre-wedding communication including shot lists and surveys, quick photo turnaround, and her calm, organized presence on the wedding day.