That’s because the simple, small moments are what make life beautiful. That’s what I’m looking for and that’s where the art is.
Licensed
Insured
16 Years
Woman-Owned Business
LIFE AS ART
It’s more than my brand. It’s my passion. But what does Life as Art mean?
Real moments lead to real memories that matter. There is no need to generate or manufacture the beauty and realities of our lives. My job is just to capture the moments as they pass. I want you to feel comfortable and connected so that your photos showcase your unique story.
Photography
Portland | Vancouver | Around the World
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve seen photography trends come and go. But, the real goal of photography is to deliver memories that hold up to time. We tell the story that your event paints. Some are bright and colorful, while others are best shared in black & white. Whatever the feel we want it to hold up against the clock, so you can be proud of your memories as they grow farther into the distance.
I very much believe in the idea that photography was meant to be seen as art. Sure some photos are great for sharing via phone or looking at in a small frame. But some photography is at its best when delivered as artwork. Grand photos hanging on walls to be seen by everyone that comes into your home.
APRIL, WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?
Pretty much everything, but the best part is all of you. I consider it an incredible privilege to be invited into your weddings and lives, to share your moments and help you tell your stories. And, what amazing stories! I am blessed, no, lavished with amazing clients who share their lives with me and often become my friends. What isn’t there to love about that?!
Oh, and, yes, I’ve won awards (Portland Photographic Society and Bravo Weddings) and I’ve been doing this for a while, over 15 years and 300 weddings. I’m still crazy in love with my husband, Vince, after 20 years of marriage. I have a beautiful daughter, Paris, who I will never tire of making banana bread for. I live with my Russell terrier, Fitz, who loves new friends. And, I’m in love with anything Italian—in fact, I love to travel so much that even going to Iowa gets me excited (no offense Iowa).
SERVICES
Weddings
Wedding Packages starting at $2,599
Although every package is customized for your unique needs, there are consistent elements that come with my packages:
- Initial Consultation – We meet and I get to know you so I can best tell your story.
- Timeline Meeting – We walk through the timing of each important event throughout the day. This is an important part of ensuring you get all of the photos that are important to you.
- Choice of One or Two Photographers – Some packages include one and some don’t, you get to choose what you would like.
- Family and Friends Gallery – We start with a QR code that your attendees and family can use to receive updates on the gallery. Friends and family can view, purchase, and have photos they love shipped right to their doors.
- Slideshow and App – We’ll put together a story of your day in a beautiful slideshow you can share and view anytime with your unique app.
- Sneak Peaks – Get a few peaks at your day’s photos with a few fully edited images sent within the first week.
- High Resolution Images – You will own and have access to the whole story of your day.
- Proof and Story Viewing – We look through more of your images together and review the materials you want for your products.
- Keepsake Album – Something printed to look back on all your memories.
Engagement
Prices starting at $375 per hour
Engagement sessions are shot at the location of your choice. Your one hour session includes (50) online preview images and (10) high-resolution, hand edited favorites of your choice.
Boudoir
Prices starting at $375 per hour
Boudoir portraits are shot at the location of your choice (your home, hotels, outdoors, etc.). Your one hour session includes (50) online preview images and (10) high-resolution, hand edited favorites of your choice. Hair & makeup may also be arranged for an additional fee.
WHAT COUPLES ARE SAYING
I really don’t know where to start. There were times when I’m not sure how our wedding would have happened without April Williams Photography.
We met April at a Portland Wedding Show…actually we met her husband first, but the way he sang her praises, combined with the beautiful artistry of how she played with light in her photography, we knew we had to meet her. April’s bright smile and warmth radiated from moment one and never left.
We met with her again later that month to discuss what our vision was for our wedding, packages and budget. She gave us the privacy and space to discuss between ourselves and we were still so wowed over, by not only her talent but April as a person, that we rearranged our budget just so she was our photographer.
Our (original) wedding date was spring of 2020. Two weeks before our event we had to make the decision on whether or not to move forward despite this new thing called “COVID”. April was one of the first people I called. She talked to me for (easily) 15-20 minutes, reminding me that the only thing that mattered was my honey & I and that she’d be there regardless!
After chatting with our other vendors and weighing the want to get married with being safe – we pushed our wedding date to early Autumn 2020 (because there’s no way COVID would still be “a thing”). The week we (re)scheduled for was the week of the large wild fires in Oregon. Once again, we were facing the question of do we move forward; and once again April was there by our side saying she’d support us no matter our decision – at our venue, a back yard wedding or a pajama part in our livingroom with our fur-babies.
We kept to our date but changed venue with a 24-hour notice to our vendors. Didn’t phase April at all. She was there bright and early to scout the new location for the perfect backdrops.
She captured both the tender and silly sides of family, didn’t hesitate to accommodate weird photos requests from me (a Gone with the Wind corset photo and wearing cat ears at our First Look), and managed to turn thr smoke filled air into a magical fairy world of mist and beauty.
April wasn’t just our photographer – she was a therapist, a friend, and our wedding guardian. Booking April Williams was the best decision we made, next to saying Yes to one another. She’ll forever be in my contacts and be our go-to photographer.
April also gave great recommendations when it came to picking out the details of our album! We also ordered a huge canvas from our engagement shoot, which turned out better than we could ever wish for! The worse part of working with her was trying to narrow down our top photos to highlight in our album! I dont think there are any photos we didnt like (and there are about 1700)!!!