Stay in the
moment
Capturing Legacies,
not trends.
creating iconic photos that showcase the hard-won beauty of real life.
honest images
of a real story.
Your grandkids will thank you.
My Approach
85% | Documentary
10% | Couple portraits
5% | Group Formals
I’m Peter Mahar
“Portland’s Top Documentary Wedding Photographer”
-My wife
And if you don’t want super-posed, stiff, and impersonal photos, but exciting, vivid photos that capture who you are and what really happened—then I can’t wait to meet with you!
5 Star reviews
on google
“If you’re looking for someone who will honor your story and deliver timeless, soul-filled photos, he’s the one.”
“I am not particularly photogenic but Peter made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera”
-Hannah Meganck
“he was the exact right type of funny, nice, and welcoming personality to bring out the best in us”
-Aayami + Arjun
“My wife and I are pretty introverted, but Peter is so kind and funny that getting our photos done just felt like hanging out with an old friend”
-Mike Rhine
Full wedding stories
We blog almost every wedding with the intention of each post being a complete set of images that tell the whole story of the couple’s day. Our hope is that complete strangers could look at any one of them and feel the wedding day as they see each moment. We believe these types of photos are what will last and be cherished for generations.
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