Fine Art Photography
Our Fine Art wedding photography makes the most out of every detail of your wedding day. It’s the curated combination of knowing when to quietly capture organic moments and when to guide you and your lover into your editorial Main Character Moments
in front of the camera.
the Art of Noticing + the Art of Directing
Portland, OR
Kelsey and Michael were such a pleasure to work with and made us feel very comfortable on our wedding day. Their attention to detail, calm demeanor and documentary style of photography exceeded our expectations. Their strength as a couple is evident in their work and compliments all that a wedding represents. We’re grateful we've crossed paths with them.
Kelsey also took our engagement photos which came out beautifully. She was able to capture our true essence, create the exact vibe we were looking for and guided us with grace and ease throughout the entire process. Kelsey also happily trekked through a hillside of wildflowers with us so we could get sunrise shots among some of our favorite plants.
We can't say enough positive things about Kelsey and Michael and the services they offer through Semperflora!
- Michelle & Mario, Stevenson, WA 2024
Our Philosophy
Noticing things others don't is kinda my thing. I have been told by superiors, peers, and family and friends that I experience, see, and move through the world differently than others in about every way imaginable. Not every instance was a compliment. I learned early in life that my unique methods of doing and seeing things were not suited to environments that didn't value creativity or diverse worldviews. But there was one discipline in which those gifts were never a problem. In the world of editorial wedding photography, experiencing the world alternatively is my creative bedrock.
My natural tendency to approach a scene from unique angles, use camera settings unconventionally, and pose and frame shots artfully is now my greatest gift to you, my dear wedding clients. I promise to see you, your relationship, and your family. To truly see them, and to capture it all with a raw and authentic honesty that flows from my brain to my hands to my camera because I know no other way to do it.
Noticing things others don't is kinda my thing. I have been told by superiors, peers, and family and friends that I experience, see, and move through the world differently than others in about every way imaginable. Not every instance was a compliment. I learned early in life that my unique methods of doing and seeing things were not suited to environments that didn't value creativity or diverse worldviews. But there was one discipline in which those gifts were never a problem. In the world of editorial wedding photography, experiencing the world alternatively is my creative bedrock.
My natural tendency to approach a scene from unique angles, use camera settings unconventionally, and pose and frame shots artfully is now my greatest gift to you, my dear wedding clients. I promise to see you, your relationship, and your family. To truly see them, and to capture it all with a raw and authentic honesty that flows from my brain to my hands to my camera because I know no other way to do it.
Hi I'm Kels! the editorialist
As the oldest of 7 siblings, I'm used to keeping calm in a rambunctious family environment. My upbringing taught me well how to keep my cool in a stressful situation and never let an important detail slip past me, all while keeping the loved ones around me laughing and having fun. These skills have served me well as a documentary wedding photographer. I can spot a tender exchange from across a crowded ballroom and react quickly enough to preserve it forever. I bet I can even get your most stubborn photo-hating family members to crack a genuine smile during the most dreaded part of the wedding day: family portraits.
If there's one thing I wish for more of from my childhood it's photos. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, my siblings and I are left with only a handful of photos of our childhood and family that came before us. Distance, disability, and deaths have led to equally few photos in our adulthoods. I understand how precious family photos are. Weddings are one of life's rare circumstances that brings everyone you love into the same room. I want to give you what I will never have: a wealth of photos documenting a special occasion with your loved ones to continue sharing with future generations.
Hey I'm Michael, the photojournalist
How we do things
wedding Day
post-wedding
On your wedding day, we aren't just there to take photos. To provide the best experience possible, we have a few other goals that we always keep at the front of our minds while we're snapping memories and creatively directing portraits.
- we strive to be a grounding presence on what can be a hectic day. one of our favorite compliments from our clients is that they felt we were a calming presence for them.
- We also serve as mindfulness advocates! we periodically remind you to take a breather, look around, and take it all in before the day is soon over.
- we are spokespeople for your needs and boundaries. Sometimes eager loved ones need to be told "no," and we are happy to be that voice if you need that.
- we're always reading the room to make quick decisions about when to step in and provide direction or when to step out entirely for a private moment.
We're not done with you just yet! We're ceremonial people, and the post-wedding experience and final photo delivery is just as important for us to make special.
- sneak peeks within 72 hours. a glimpse at the best day ever without spoiling every good photo.
- Full gallery delivery within 10 weeks. Hundreds of candid and editorial photos edited in our "true to feeling" style that launch you right back into the special moments of your big day for years to come.
- Gift box of wedding day polaroids, physical 5x7 prints, and a personalized gift from us just because we love you!
- Video consultation to get to know each other & ask all the questions
- Assistance during the planning stage: timeline planning, weighing in on aesthetic and logistics choices per your request
- detailed questionnaires to get to the root of what you want and need out of your wedding photography
- visual inspiration boards to make sure we're on the same page creatively before the big day
- an engagement shoot in the beautiful Pacific Northwest (unless swapped for a day before or after wedding shoot)
This is where we start to establish a relationship with you. We want you to go into your wedding day already feeling comfortable with and cared for by your photography team. To establish this, there are a few things we like to do leading up to the big day.
Pre-wedding
Every Team of wedding photographers does things a little differently. Here's what you can expect from us.
Investment & packages
We offer three levels of service for wedding photography in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California, each with their own packages, offerings, and options to customize with add ons:
