Film & Digital

PORTLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi I'm Briana

Portland wedding photographer
available worldwide

I photograph a small number of weddings each year because doing this well takes everything I have. My work lives in the in-between moments: the ugly-cry laugh during vows, a stolen glance across the room, the champagne bottle passed between friends at midnight when the parents have gone to bed and the real party begins. I always shoot some film alongside digital — because those frames carry a warmth that holds up for decades, long after the flowers are composted and the cake is gone.

 

Collage of three photographs featuring Portland wedding photographer, Briana Morrison. Two photographs feature Briana and her husband and one photo is a solo polaroid portrait of Briana in a sunflower garden.
Live in the moment. we'll capture it.

Weddings & Elopements

Your wedding day — or weekend — should feel like yours from start to finish. Not managed, not performed, just lived.

 

I cover both large celebrations and intimate elopements — because a small guest list doesn't mean a small story. The best moments rarely happen on schedule anyway. They happen at the welcome dinner, on the hike the morning after, wine tasting through the valley with your closest people. I'm here for all of it — the people, the place, the details you spent months choosing.

 

Before any of it begins, I take the time to understand what matters most — so when the day arrives, there are no questions to answer. Just you, fully present.

Kind Words

"Briana’s photos of our wedding are an absolute treasure. They are so beautiful, so human."

They capture the spirit of the day in an incredible way! The lighting & colors are amazing - but I am most impressed with her framing & ability to find & capture special moments. It is so fun to look through them & see so many of our favorite people captured so beautifully!

Emily & Ben

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Portland wedding photographer captures a close up portrait of the hands of a bride and groom showing off their wedding rings with flowers surrounding them on both sides.

Portland Wedding Photographer

How It All Began


I began studying photography in high school, quickly drawn to the discipline of black and white film. That early immersion led me to earn a degree in fine art photography, spending countless hours in the darkroom refining both craft and perspective. Film remains foundational to my work today.


I photographed my first wedding in 2008 while still in college, marking the beginning of what would become a long-standing career as a wedding photographer. From the start, I was captivated by the ability to document a celebration as both narrative and art — preserving not only events, but atmosphere and emotion.


In 2013, I became a Portland wedding photographer, inspired by the city’s layered architecture, shifting weather, and natural landscapes. From the bridges along the Willamette River to the quiet trails of Forest Park and the changing light over Laurelhurst Park, Portland’s environment continues to shape my eye for composition and mood.


With over seventeen years of experience photographing weddings, I approach each celebration with seasoned perspective and refined intention. My couples receive both film and digital photography coverage, along with thoughtful timeline design that centers their priorities and the way they want their day to feel. The experience is calm, organized, and carefully considered — allowing you to move through your wedding with confidence and presence.


If you are seeking a Portland wedding photographer who values artistry, composure, and enduring imagery, I invite you to explore the weddings & elopements page
 to learn more and begin the conversation.

Briana Morrison is a wedding photographer based in Portland, Oregon, available for weddings and elopements across the Pacific Northwest, the United States, and worldwide. Specializing in full-day and multi-day coverage for intentional couples who want their day documented completely — the people, the place, and everything in between. Film and digital. Large celebrations and intimate elopements. Wherever you're getting married, she'd love to be there.

The first time I visited the Pantheon in Rome it was on accident. I stumbled across a colossal building while wandering the alleys and piazzas and figured I should check it out. 

There was no line, no tickets, no crowd. The entire experience felt a little surreal. 

Ten years later I visit again and now you need tickets to get inside. The sea of people out front is dense with tour guides and panhandling. A little of that magic stolen away.

So the trick is, for the exterior anyway, to visit at dawn. Catch this beauty before the crowds wake up, while the sun stretches over the rooftops to light up the solid marble pillars in golden light. 

If you’re planning an elopement, wedding, or honeymoon in Rome, Italy I’d be honored to be your guide and photographer. I can bring you to all the best views and historic locations and know of an excellent private tour guide who can share the history of these beautiful places. 

Rome, Italy wedding and portrait photography by Briana Morrison.
Getting this cover on Oregon Wedding Day is such an honor. 

Together with a team of really extraordinary vendors and the most beautiful venue we created some serious magic. 

The team:
Venue- @windmountainranch
Planning + Design- @amandajeanpdxevents
Floral Design- @flowers_by_almanac
Photographer- @brianamorrison
Cake- @banquettepdx
Makeup- @kasiablackburn_mua
Hair- @styledbymattie
Stationery- @lettersanddust
Gown Rental- @dalliancegownrentals
Flat Lay Curation- @flatlaylibrary
Veils- @augustveils
Rentals- @riverhoodrentals
Something pretty I worked on with a team of really incredible Portland wedding vendors. 😍

120 film from Mamiya 645

Venue- @windmountainranch
Planning + Design- @amandajeanpdxevents
Floral Design- @flowers_by_almanac
Photographer- @brianamorrison
Cake- @banquettepdx
Makeup- @kasiablackburn_mua
Hair- @styledbymattie
Stationery- @lettersanddust
Gown Rental- @dalliancegownrentals
Flat Lay Curation- @flatlaylibrary
Veils- @augustveils
Rentals- @riverhoodrentals
Looking through my archives and updating some older articles this week. I’ve been photographing weddings for 16 years. 16 YEARS! 

This little introvert has grown so much as an artist, business woman, and human in that time.

I love my work so much more deeply than I ever thought possible. 

Anywho, I hope you’re having a great Thursday. Hit me up if you need a wedding photographer! ☺️