CARRIE SCHLECHT
P H O T O G R A P H Y
My name is Carrie
CREATING PHOTOGRAPHS THAT FEEL AS UNFORGETTABLE AS THE MOMENTS THEMSELVES.
I believe the best photographs aren't the perfectly posed ones, they're the ones that instantly take you back to how it all felt.
The way your dad looked at you before walking you down the aisle. The quiet squeeze of your grandmother's hand. The uncontrollable laughter during your first look. The tears you didn't even realize someone captured. Those are the moments that become family history, and they're the ones I never want you to forget.
If we spend your wedding day together, you'll quickly learn that I'm more than the person behind the camera. I'll fluff your dress before you walk down the aisle, help keep the timeline on track, calm the nerves when emotions run high, chase the most beautiful light, and quietly step back when the most meaningful moments unfold on their own. My goal isn't just to create beautiful photographs, it's to give you the freedom to be fully present while I preserve your story exactly as it happened.
For me, photography has never been about creating perfect images. It's about preserving people, relationships, and the moments that will matter even more twenty years from now than they do today.
If you're looking for someone who will simply show up with a camera, I'm probably not the right photographer. But if you're looking for someone who will celebrate alongside you, notice the little moments others might miss, and create photographs that bring you back to exactly how your wedding day felt, I would be honored to tell your story.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS BECOME THE HEIRLOOMS THAT OUTLIVE THE DAY
LUXURY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN PORTLAND, THE COLUMBIA GORGE & SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
Your wedding day deserves more than beautiful photographs, it deserves to be remembered exactly how it felt. I create cinematic heartfelt photographs for couples celebrating throughout Portland, the Columbia Gorge, and Southwest Washington, preserving every joyful, quiet, and unforgettable moment so your story can be relived for generations.
Feel the love through the stories I’ve had the honor of documenting.
The Griffin House
All you need to know about getting married here.
Hey! I'm Carrie
Welcome to my site, I am so happy you're here. I am the girl behind the camera and I am eagerly waiting to get to know you better so I can tell your story back to you and create memories you can look back on forever. Message me so we can chat about your special day!
Check out the Griffin House blog for more!
"This was my first time at The Griffin House and to Hood River and it left such a lasting impression. This place is pure magic, a true hidden gem. It even has a little wooden swing hung from one of the beautiful trees. This place is described by many as a unique, breathtaking, expansive and yet intimate setting. It is unlike any other venue in the area with its charm and versatility."
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