What I stand for:
HEY THERE, I'M KIARHA LOU
Before I capture your story..
YOUR PNW WEDDING & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER +VIDEOGRAPHER
I am here for you every step of the way. My goal is to give you photos you absolutely love and also create a memory to look back on. As your photographer, I am not just with you for the day but the experience and the journey. From the moment we meet, my biggest intention is simply to create a friendship that allows you to open up in front of the camera.
I can tell you right now the fact that you’re here already means the world to me.... And the fact that I get to capture some of the most beautiful love stories still blows my mind.
I am here for you every step of the way- My goal is to give you photos you absolutely love and also create a memory to look back on. As your photographer,
I am here for you every step of the way- My goal is to give you photos you absolutely love and also create a memory to look back on. As your photographer,
I can tell you right now- the fact that you’re here already means the world to me.... And the fact that I get to capture some of the most beautiful love stories still blows my mind.
I've had a camera in my hand for over 10+ years (insert typical story of a kid getting a camera and taking photos of anything she could) professionally for about 7 years and full-time since 2019!
As a kid, if I wasn’t at the gym (gymnastics), I was running around the old growth forest with my camera. <3 After high school, I moved to Bend, OR for college. And after graduating with my Associate’ degree in science and EMS certification, I moved back to Eugene, where I moved in with my high school sweetheart, our three cats and started learning and creating this amazing business.
Outside of photography, I love spending time with my husband and our little family, drifting cars, riding horses (my horse is named Tammy!) snowboarding, traveling, or watching Lilo & Stitch for the 1000th+ time.
Over the last 6 years, I have got to capture over 200+ love stories and gained so many amazing friends!
It was always meant to be.
Behind The Lens
As a kid, if I wasn’t at the gym (gymnastics), I was running around the old growth forest with my camera. <3 After high school, I moved to Bend, OR for college. And after graduating with my Associate’ degree in science and EMS certification, I moved back to Eugene, where I moved in with my high school sweetheart, our three cats and started learning and creating this amazing business.
Outside of photography, I love spending time with my husband and our little family, drifting cars, riding horses (my horse is named Tammy!) snowboarding, traveling, or watching Lilo & Stitch for the 1000th+ time.
Over the last 6 years, I have got to capture over 200+ love stories and gained so many amazing friends!
I've had a camera in my hand for over 10+ years (insert typical story of a kid getting a camera and taking photos of anything she could) professionally for about 6 years and full-time since 2019!
2000+
stories Captured
20+ million
CUPS OF COFEE
800+ K
PHOTOS
My Values
Having fun!
Friendship, Connecting & Family
Slowing down to enjoy every moment.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive; Love is Love
My Why
1.
From the moment we meet, my biggest intention is simply to create a friendship with you both. When we build a friendship it allows you to fully open up in front of the camera.
RELATIONSHIPS FIRST
2.
YOU’RE HERE BECAUSE YOU WANT A PHOTOGRAPHER THAT CAPTURES YOUR STORY DAY TRUTHFULLY AND AUTHENTICALLY
Trust changes everything
3.
It was a day where you lived totally present.
I believe that above everything, how you feel matters and because of that, I've created this process with the intention of helping you make that type of day a reality.
I thrive capturing the day as it happens
a few more things you should know
- Tristin & Jeff
"Not only was she just phenomenal and so attentive during our wedding, but we had SO many friends and family come and tell us how much they liked her. Her energy radiates, and I honestly couldn’t be happier (and we haven’t even seen our video yet! LOL. Which no doubt will be just as amazing as she is!). I really cannot recommend her enough! Finding her by chance was absolutely the best. Don’t hesitate, book her now, you won’t regret it. <3"
“The luck we felt in finding Kiarha, I can’t even describe it...”
-Mckenna & William
"She went above and beyond for me multiple times on my wedding day! She is so sweet and compassionate and has great attention to detail! I am completely blown away by her and her work! 10/10 recommend and would use her again!"
"I cannot recommend Kiarha enough!!
- Emily & Matthew
" We got a wedding package with engagement photos. During our engagement session, she was so energetic and fun, it made me confident that she would absolutely rock our wedding. What I wasn’t prepared for, is that she had even more tricks up her sleeve to make the wedding day experience the best, EVER! She was professional, directed everyone beautifully and made it fun and easy. She has an eye for amazing shots and was so supportive and overall just amazing. Now for the IMAGES, holy cow they were absolutely stunning! Our video made my husband and I both cry happy tears. She absolutely exceeded our expectations and created beautiful images that we will cherish forever. I cannot recommend her enough. She is simply 5 stars in every department!"
Kiarha was an absolute joy to work with.
Love Notes
What is hybrid-
Photo+Video & why I love it..
The common definition of hybrid photo & Video is; switching between photo and video
When doing hybrid, Photo is always my first priority but we take little clips throughout the day to create a 4-6 minute highlight film with music and or audio <3
When you want photos and video but it doesn't make sense to hire a separate photographer and a videographer, hybrid coverage may be the perfect option.
Why I started offering Hybrid?
In 2020, I had a couple who hired me for photo and did not get a videographer. I decided to make a film for them as well. When The bride was walking down the aisle I turned to see the grooms reaction for photo and he started crying.. I switched to video and got a clip of a tear running down his face and fell in love with the emotion/movement aspect of cinematography.
