It all started with a friend's wedding

Our Story

I picked up a camera back in 2014 to film a friend’s wedding, and I never set it back down.

Over the last decade, I’ve built an incredible photo/video team. We’ve created commercials for Keurig and Doritos, filmed an episode of Shark Week for Discovery+, and directed videos with Anna Kendrick and Noah Schnapp.

Throughout this journey, we've filmed and photographed hundreds of weddings. They continue to be a source of joy and inspiration for myself and for my team.

At A Beautiful Union, we strive to capture timeless, heartfelt, and sincere imagery for couples in Portland and across the West Coast. I think you’ll find that our team is familiar, humble, kind, and a joy to work with.

Whether you’re planning a big event or an intimate gathering, we would love to capture your day on camera.

OUr team

Familiar, humble, kind

Our team has roots in commercial filmmaking and editorial photography. We take the best talent in the industry and bring it to weddings.

Our Oregon-based team is located across Portland, Eugene, and Bend. Our Washington team is based in Seattle, and our California team is located in downtown LA.

We serve the whole West Coast, and are available to travel on demand.

Daniel
Founder & Lead Photographer
Betsy
Lead Producer
Nathan
Cinematographer
Andrew
Cinematographer
Cody
Cinematographer
Griffin
Cinematographer

"Daniel and the whole team at A Beautiful Union did an outstanding job capturing the special moments of our wedding."

Mariam Totonchy
2024 Bride

"From the moment Cody came on site, he was fun-loving and professional, with a keen eye for detail. His approach was personable yet unobtrusive."

J29 Events
Wedding Planner

"Daniel was our wedding videographer back in 2017. He captured every important moment and detail of our special day."

Alexa Rotherham
2017 Bride

"Nathan captured the best footage and their company did an amazing job creating our highlight video. I sobbed through the whole thing"

Chloe Steger
2022 Bride
FAQ

Some commonly asked questions

01
How many camera people will be at our wedding?

For photo + video coverage, you'll be working with a two-person team consisting of a lead photographer and a videographer. For video-only coverage, you'll be working with a solo videographer.

02
Do you charge a deposit?

We have a flat $1,000 deposit at signing, and the remaining balance can be paid up to 7 days before the wedding date. We also offer financing through Affirm.

03
What are your travel fees?

Our camera team is located across multiple cities, and we cover a majority of the West Coast free of charge. When overnight accommodations are necessary for remote destinations, we'll quote a small fee at the cost of room and board.

04
How long will it take for us to get our photos and/or videos?

Couples who hire us for photography will receive sneak peeks within 7 days of their event. With everything else delivered inside of a 12 week window.