Nilas Photography: Moody, creative portraits and weddings captured with warmth and ease.
Nilas Photography, based in Portland at 1030 SE Clinton St, delivers wedding, engagement, and portrait sessions with a moody, creative aesthetic. Clients praise Michael for warm, fun collaboration, natural posing, and stunning candid moments. Reviews highlight quick turnaround—up to 841 photos delivered in under a month—and a reliable, easygoing presence that feels like a trusted friend behind the lens.
1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
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Comprehensive coverage of your wedding day with a mix of candid and dramatic shots, delivered quickly.
Personalized sessions to capture your love story in a relaxed, natural setting.
Creative photoshoots for individuals or groups, tailored to your unique vision and aesthetic.
Professional photography for special occasions, ensuring every moment is beautifully documented.
Artistic and moody shots that highlight your personality and style, with an organic approach.
Overall rating
K H
I did two photo shoots with Nilas and I heavily recommend. I came with very specific requests for two series of portraits and Michael went far out of his way to achieve the visions I wanted. Additionally Michael and his family were very warm and made the studio a welcoming, easy environment to be in. Michael is an artist and wonderful dude.
Connor M
Top-notch service from Michael and his crew! They cleared out a massive amount of junk in no time and the photos they took afterward looked incredible. They are fast, professional, and easy to work with. Will definitely be using them again for our next property.
Nora
My sister and I booked a Portfolio Session with Michael to celebrate our birthday, and it was fantastic! I chose him for his work's moody, creative aesthetic, and he perfectly captured the subtly witch-like vibe we were going for. Michael is talented, has a great instinct for art and photography and was comfortable to be around. He has an organic approach that lets shots and ideas happen naturally during the shoot while still honoring your specific vision. After the shoot he sent over the raw images for us to pick our favorites and his raw images were so fantastic that I would have happily walked away with them as is! In fact I did request some of our final shots in both the unedited and edited versions. If you’re thinking of a photoshoot for any occasion but want something a little or a lot creative I highly recommend Michael and Nilas Photography.
Delaney McCarthy
Michael was incredible to work with! I am not usually comfortable in front of a camera, but his energy and professionalism quickly put me at ease and I had a great time. The photos turned out beautiful; I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a darker/ alt aesthetic.
Lacy Patterson
Can't recommend Michael highly enough! He was flexible, worked really hard, and took amazing photos. He managed to balance capturing the day and took some stunningly dramatic pictures. If you're looking for a chill dude will talent, the Michael is your guy!
Nicole Galey
We had the most incredible experience working with Michael for our engagement and wedding photos! My husband (!!) and I are normally a bit nervous about having our photos taken but we’re already at ease by our first meeting. Our photos were better than we could have dreamed of and I can’t stop looking at them. Not only is Michael a talented photographer, but he is also just a warm and fun person to be around - I plan to request Michael anytime we might need a photographer beyond our wedding photos, and feel so grateful to have met someone I trust to capture the beautiful moments of life we hope not to forget :’) ALSO he works very quickly and got our 841 wedding photos in LESS THAN A MONTH! I can’t say enough amazing things ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
