LET'S GET THIS JOURNEY STARTED.
CARRIE SCHLECHT
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Your Photographs Become the Heirlooms That Outlive the Day
Your wedding isn’t just an event—it’s the beginning of a legacy. The images we create together become the heirlooms you hold onto for a lifetime… the ones you’ll revisit years from now, feeling the same emotion you felt in each moment. My purpose is to preserve the kind of nostalgia that only grows more powerful with time. The soft in-between glances. The laughter that echoes through your people. The details you thoughtfully curated to make your day feel like you. Whether your celebration is intimate and intentional or a full gathering of everyone you love, my goal remains the same: To document your story with honesty, depth, and an artful eye—capturing the carefree, the wildly in-the-moment, and everything in between. This day is entirely about you, your connection, and the legacy you’re building. I’m here to make sure it’s remembered exactly as it felt.
My name is Carrie
I BELIEVE IN THE KIND OF LOVE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME!
My name is Carrie, and I photograph weddings for the deeply connected, the wildly devoted, and the couples who want their story told with intention.I’m here for the ones who crave photographs that feel timeless, emotional, and alive—images that hold the nostalgia of the moment you first realized this is the person you’re going to spend your life with.Your experience should feel effortless. Honest. Unscripted.A balance of being completely at ease while still allowing space for the unapologetically spontaneous moments that make your love uniquely yours.I know being in front of the camera can feel vulnerable, but that’s where I come in—guiding you, supporting you, and creating a space where your emotions are free to unfold naturally. The laughs, the quiet glances, the overwhelming joy… all of it preserved exactly as you lived it.This is where your story becomes art—cinematic, heartfelt, and forever yours.
Feel the love through the stories I’ve had the honor of documenting.
PORTFOLIO
These three galleries highlight the kind of love stories I’m trusted to document throughout the Pacific Northwest—romantic, intentional, and deeply personal wedding days framed by some of the region’s most breathtaking venues. From the windswept cliffs and golden sunsets at The Griffin House in the Columbia River Gorge, to the elegant, historic charm of The Benson Hotel in downtown Portland, to the forested serenity of Skamania Lodge overlooking the river, each celebration reflects my signature approach to luxury wedding photography: heartfelt moments, cinematic tones, and imagery that feels like a living memory. I only accept 17 weddings per year so I can fully invest in my couples, offering an experience that is supportive, calming, and tailored to your vision from the moment we meet. If you’re dreaming of timeless, romantic wedding photos that capture the true essence of your day, these galleries are a glimpse into the kind of story we can create together-
