Gathering Light Photography — Local services in Portland

Gathering Light Photography traveled to Aruba to shoot our destination wedding and we could not be happier that they made the trip! Our resort wedding package included a photographer but we were both concerned that we would end up with the same canned beach weddings photos that the resort photographer takes daily and frankly, was not our style. Neither of us are naturally photogenic and knew it would take someone special to help us relax and shake our natural deer in headlights reactions to a camera.

When Meghan learned that we were having a private civil ceremony in advance of our beach wedding she graciously offered to join us so we would have memories of that as well. We'd never thought about photography for the civil ceremony and now we can't imagine not having those memories captured.

On the ceremony day, they were a warm and calming presence from the time they joined us while getting ready, our first looks, throughout the ceremony and deep into the reception turned dance party. The team worked well with other vendors, coordinating with the resort wedding planner as well as helping to tame an aggressive videographer. While our Aruban venue was beautiful, it also required working around sand, sun, wind (lots and lots of wind), a rapidly setting sun and bathing suit clad onlookers and our photos did not reflect any of the challenges. We were thrilled to get a sneak peek of our photos while still on our honeymoon and had all the photos within just a few weeks. They are incredible! We have so many amazing pictures that we are in danger of becoming those people who uncomfortably plaster the walls of their home with photos of themselves. We could not recommend Meghan and Gathering Light...

Today's photography session with Meghan was so much fun. We came and met with Meghan at her studio and our kids had SOOO much fun. Normally, my kids quickly become bored and uncooperative but not today. Meghan was patient and her set up was a lot of fun for my 1 and 4 year old. As we were leaving my son (age 4) said "I like her, that was a lot of fun". I could say all the wonderful things but that says it all. Can't wait to see the...

This review is long over due! We had Meghan take some family photos for us right before everything shut down, and I am so glad we did! It’s not easy to get good photos of an active 2 year old and a new born, but she magically made it happen! Her studio is easy to get to and is beautiful. I can’t wait to get some prints so we can cherish these photos for years to come! I would highly recommend Gathering light for anyone looking to have...