Business Details
18 Years
experience
Portland Wedding Photographer | Modern Art Photograph
Modern Art Photograph, founded in 2008, is a Portland-based wedding photography studio led by Robert Knapp. Our photojournalistic approach prioritizes authentic storytelling, capturing candid moments and genuine emotions that reflect the unique narrative of each couple. With over 700 weddings documented across the Pacific Northwest, we combine documentary, fine art, and traditional techniques to create timeless imagery. Our expertise extends to engagement sessions, bridal portraits, family photography, and trash-the-dress shoots, all executed with a commitment to unobtrusive observation and artistic precision. Recognized with a 5-star rating on all review platforms and an A+ BBB score, we emphasize personalized service, transparent communication, and a client-centric philosophy that ensures every session feels like a collaboration with trusted professionals.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Bridal Portraits
Family Portraits
Trash-the-Dress Shoots
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in documentary-style wedding photography.
- Our team specializes in unobtrusive, candid storytelling techniques.
- We offer personalized packages to fit any budget and vision.
- Our work has received 5-star ratings on all major review platforms.
- We provide comprehensive services including engagement sessions and trash-the-dress shoots.
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
What people say
Authentic candid moments
Professional and reliable
Artistic composition skills
Excellent client communication
Beautiful natural lighting
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments and emotional narratives. Services include full-day coverage, pre-wedding consultations, and online gallery access. Our approach blends candid observation with artistic composition to create timeless images that reflect each couple's unique story. Available for ceremonies in Portland and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Engagement Sessions
Scenic engagement photography sessions emphasizing natural interactions and romantic storytelling. Sessions include location scouting, wardrobe guidance, and unlimited poses. Ideal for couples seeking authentic imagery that captures their relationship dynamics against Oregon's diverse landscapes, from coastal vistas to mountain backdrops.
Bridal Portraits
Artistic bridal photography focusing on individual elegance and personal style. Services include hair/makeup coordination, prop selection, and multiple outfit changes. Designed to complement wedding day coverage or serve as standalone portraits, with emphasis on capturing the subject's personality through natural lighting and candid expressions.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography capturing generational connections and milestone celebrations. Sessions accommodate up to 10 family members with flexible outdoor/indoor location options. Specializing in natural compositions that highlight authentic interactions, with styling guidance to ensure cohesive visual storytelling across multiple generations.
Trash-the-Dress Shoots
Creative post-wedding photography sessions embracing adventurous themes and unconventional settings. Includes waterproof equipment for beach/ocean locations and choreography guidance for dynamic movement shots. Designed to capture playful, liberated imagery while preserving the wedding dress's aesthetic value through artistic composition techniques.
People
Robert Knapp
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photojournalist wedding photographer with 15+ years experience. Specializes in candid storytelling and natural light techniques. Recognized for capturing authentic emotions across 700+ weddings. Holds A+ BBB rating and 5-star reviews across platforms.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in photojournalistic wedding photography with elements of fine art and traditional styles. Our approach focuses on candid storytelling while incorporating artistic composition techniques.
Do you offer destination wedding coverage?
Yes, we provide services throughout the Pacific Northwest and accept select destination weddings outside the region with travel fees negotiated separately.
How far in advance should we book your services?
We recommend booking 12-18 months before your wedding date, especially for popular seasons. Last-minute availability is occasionally possible for off-peak dates.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, pre-wedding consultations, online gallery access, and high-resolution digital files. Custom add-ons available for engagement sessions and album design.
Do you provide printed products or albums?
Yes, we offer premium wedding albums and print packages with customization options for layouts, materials, and design elements that complement your digital collection.
Reviews (12)
Noor Khan
Jun 27, 2022
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We hired Rob as our wedding photographer. He was very professional, patient, and the photos came out amazing! Would highly recommend.
Olivia W.
Sep 15, 2020
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Robert captured our wedding beautifully! He was super easy to work with and a pleasant presence at our wedding. We especially appreciated that he wasn't too directive and just let our personalities come through with lots of candid pictures. We needed some help with our pictures two years after our wedding and he responded quickly with the help we needed.
Mike
Jan 12, 2020
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My wife and I had engagement and wedding photos taken with Robert and we are very happy with the experience. He knew how to take the perfect photos with great lighting and timing and was not intrusive at all. His pictures had a nice artistic touch as well. He sent us the full high res images which we were quite happy with. We would definitely recommend Robert for your photography needs.
Deborah
Oct 19, 2019
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Robert was a pleasure to work with from our initial meeting to the wedding day. He has a very relaxed way of shooting and we felt very comfortable. Hes also very positive and went above and beyond to meet our needs.
Sarah Fg
Apr 13, 2019
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Robert is truly an artist with his photography and captures the spirit of people in his photographs. We used him for my sister's wedding a few years ago and it was her and the groom's favorite part of the day. The wedding was outside Eugene so Robert actually went down and scouted out spots for photographs and they went on an adventure taking amazing pictures. Last year Robert did our family photos and they were WONDERFUL!
Even with a crabby 2 year old they turned out amazing and a couple of the candid shots of us walking are my favorite pictures I have of my daughter. We will use him again for family photos and highly recommend
Even with a crabby 2 year old they turned out amazing and a couple of the candid shots of us walking are my favorite pictures I have of my daughter. We will use him again for family photos and highly recommend
Marijke Schouten
Mar 31, 2019
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Robert - Thank you for the beautiful photos! We are very happy with them and looking forward to organizing our album. We appreciated all the advice & input you provided in advance and the day-of. Thanks for making us so comfortable and relaxed on our wedding day. We appreciated the flexibility to make format of the day our own and the calm atmosphere coming from deep experience.
Kevin
Feb 25, 2019
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After an extensive search for the right photographer, I can say with certainty, we were very fortunate to have Robert capture our big day. His calm, friendly and respectful demeanor made a great impression on us that lasted from our first meet and all throughout our wedding. He is truly a professional who is willing to work with you both in planning and in adapting to any schedule changes. His prompt responses were and continue to be truly appreciated.
Of course, his incredible photos speak for themselves. Our wedding photos came out wonderful perfect and quick! We can't thank him enough for contributing to our wedding and highly recommend his services.
Of course, his incredible photos speak for themselves. Our wedding photos came out wonderful perfect and quick! We can't thank him enough for contributing to our wedding and highly recommend his services.
William Carter
Dec 17, 2018
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Robert was so great to work with. My wife and I did both an engagement shoot and our wedding day with Robert and we had such a good time with him on both occasions. He was very easy going, listened to our input on the style we were looking for, helped us be comfortable during the shoot (which is very important), and was all around very easy to work with. We are so happy with the finished results. Highly recommend using Robert at Modern Art Photograph!
Drew Quinn
Apr 09, 2018
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Just getting around to writing a review but Robert photographed our wedding back in 2013. We couldn't be happier with the results and having digital copies provided helped placate parents asking for pictures. The engagement photo session was a blast and all of the photos from our wedding and reception turned out great. All the advice he provided was taken to heart, much to our benefit. I can't recommend Robert enough
Julie
Oct 14, 2016
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Robert with Modern Art Photograph is an incredible photographer! Aside from his phenomenal talent, he is such a great guy to work with. He was willing to spend all day with us at our engagement shoot, and those photos were so great. Before the wedding, he went out to the venue to check it out, look for photo locations, and connect with the wedding coordinator. On the day of, he showed up right on time, and jumped right in.
He had ideas for photos, and would also shoot photos that we had given him as inspiration. All of our wedding party had great things to say about Robert; he was professional, helpful, and great with the kids in our party! The photos themselves were amazing; the turnaround time was about a week and a half, but he put a sneak peek of photos up on his Facebook page less than 48 hours. HIRE HIM, you wont be disappointed!
He had ideas for photos, and would also shoot photos that we had given him as inspiration. All of our wedding party had great things to say about Robert; he was professional, helpful, and great with the kids in our party! The photos themselves were amazing; the turnaround time was about a week and a half, but he put a sneak peek of photos up on his Facebook page less than 48 hours. HIRE HIM, you wont be disappointed!
Adrienne Bush
May 02, 2014
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Robert photographed our wedding in 2010 and we loved our photos so much that we recently asked him to take our family portraits. In both cases he was able to capture what we envisioned while producing beautiful pictures. I would hire him again.and again, and recommend him to all of my friends.
Joshua Petrisor
Apr 11, 2014
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So glad that we chose Modern Art Photography for our engagement shoot and Wedding. We have only done the engagement shoot so far, but already am happy to recommend Robert to anyone. No one has worked harder for us up until this point, and really made this process completely easy. The biggest thing that my fiance asked for during this engagement time was an easy, relaxing process towards our wedding.
Nothing can be more stressful than vendors you cant get a hold of or feel bad asking for information or services. Robert will respond immediately to any message you leave him, and was happy to do whatever we asked of him. Our engagement shoot was on a Saturday, and he provided a link for us to view the edited pictures on MONDAY! The pictures were amazing, and he sent BOTH of us a hard copy of the pictures later that week. He is very professional, definitely makes you feel comfortable taking pictures and allows you to just have fun. On top of that, he is a great guy. Very happy with Modern Art Photography!
Nothing can be more stressful than vendors you cant get a hold of or feel bad asking for information or services. Robert will respond immediately to any message you leave him, and was happy to do whatever we asked of him. Our engagement shoot was on a Saturday, and he provided a link for us to view the edited pictures on MONDAY! The pictures were amazing, and he sent BOTH of us a hard copy of the pictures later that week. He is very professional, definitely makes you feel comfortable taking pictures and allows you to just have fun. On top of that, he is a great guy. Very happy with Modern Art Photography!


