Weddings & Adventurous Elopements

couple kissing at an elopement at a waterfall outside of Portland, Oregon

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Hello. I’m Dylan.

portland, or

where to elope in the world

for

years

I have been working as a photographer for:

I still have my first film camera, from my 7th grade photography class, and use it almost every week.

redwood deck hoyt arboretum wedding ceremony photo

black and white portrait of photographer Dylan M Howell holding a vintage camera

Six years back, I decided to move to Portland, Oregon.

Capturing these stories for others gives me an incredible feeling of satisfaction, one that I've never found anywhere else.

I wanted to be closer to the nature of the Pacific Northwest, to be near the ocean, and to surround myself with interesting and artistic people. Through my travels, I never find a place that feels more like home.

I'm often asked why I shoot weddings and the answer is simple. There is no better workplace. Where else are you surrounded by love, beauty, happiness and joy every time you go to work?

Little Things

Weddings documented around the Pacific Northwest, California, and world-wide.

300+

bride and groom exchanging rings at the redwood deck

Number of images delivered to my adventurous clients.

242726+

Oat milk cappuccinos consumed while editing images.

3745+

Number of open weekend dates I have left for 2021.

concentrate on what matters most, your love.

Instead, you can sneak off with the one you love and get married on your own terms.

Testimonials

Yosemite Elopement

“Dylan is amazing! Was very knowledgeable about the best places and timing for shots at Yosemite. Went way above and beyond for us. Super friendly, it was like spending the day with an old friend. Can’t recommend him highly enough!”

Waterfall Elopement

sunrise yosemite elopement kiss in black and white

“Dylan was the most phenomenal photographer for my elopement at Wahclella Falls! We met with him before our elopement and he patiently answered all of my questions. I had seen his work on other elopements and fell in love with the beauty, the light, and emotion in each photo. The day of our wedding, Dylan came prepared with umbrellas and a spirit of adventure. He captured amazing moments between my now-husband and me. I would recommend Dylan to anyone and I can’t wait to find another excuse to use his awesome photography talent again.”

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