Documentary and editorial wedding photographer
AUTHENTICITY IS THE NEW LUXURY
The best way to check out more love stories that I’ve documented is to visit my Galleries
NICK BONDAREV - WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Based in Portland, Oregon
Your wedding day should feel effortless, fun, and full of real, unforgettable moments. My photography style is a blend of candid moments with beautifully composed shots to create a natural, timeless collection of your wedding day. My editing style reflects light, natural colors, preserving the warmth and authenticity of every moment.
With a documentary approach, I focus on capturing the genuine emotions and spontaneous interactions that make your day special. While I’ll guide you with poses, ideal backdrops, and the best lighting, my goal is to stay in the background, allowing you to fully enjoy the celebration without feeling staged or interrupted.
Recent publications:
National Geographic, NYTimes, Tatler
I only take on 15 weddings a year. This allows me to maintain a personal approach because every love story is special, and I want to do my best to document yours beautifully.
Its been over 15 years since I shoot my first wedding and with this approach I still enjoy being there for you so much.
To learn more about my approach and booking process please explore my welcome guide
REVIEWS
Nick was an absolute joy to have at our wedding as our photographer. He was so communicative, professional and just brought really great energy to what could have been a crazy hectic day. We chose Nick because we loved the photos on his website, we wanted natural, bright, fun wedding photos that didn't feel stuffy and he delivered! We got all the shots we requested and so many more and the turnaround time was so quick. If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding I seriously can't recommend Nick enough! - Kenzie and Michael
Nick's photography speaks for itself. He is SO talented at capturing those candid moments that embody the magic of a wedding day. We couldnt be happier with the 866 PHOTOS! Nick is also such a wonderful person, such good energy to have at your wedding day. He is everything we'd hoped for (paid for) and so much more for this experience. 10/10 recommend him for any wedding. He's also like... National Geographic published, and an amazingly accomplished photographer outside of weddings. We were so lucky to have him. - Alden and Mar
"Nick Bondarev was professional, friendly, and incredibly easy to work with. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed, and the wedding photos turned out beautifully. We are so grateful for his amazing work!" - Ava and David
We had a bit of an unusual wedding, very tiny with only our immediate family in our backyard and Nick took the photos for us! The photos came out so beautifully. He captured all of the warmth and intimacy of our day so well (although the day was overcast and cold!). I hardly even knew he was taking photos sometimes because he so seamlessly worked in the background to take photos of the various parts of the day so we could organically go through it, it felt very natural. We love our photos so much. If you are in need of a photographer for a wedding or any event at all, you can’t go wrong with Nick. Aside from being a fantastic and well known photographer, he is a kind heart! He will make sure you have beautiful photo memories. - Hana and Kevin
"Nick Bondarev exceeded all our expectations. Everything from the first call to the wedding day felt effortless, he was attentive, creative, and truly passionate about his work. Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning!" - Mia and Christopher