Nielsen Weddings

A man with glasses and a beard sitting at a restaurant table, smiling, with large windows and other patrons visible in the background.

Hi, I'm Stephan.

I've been photographing people for over ten years. Before this was my full-time job, I ran a hotel — which means I've watched hundreds of events go right and a few go sideways, and I know exactly where a wedding day loses twenty minutes.

I spent six years as a Utah realtor too. That sounds unrelated until you realize both jobs are the same thing: show up early, know the property, make people feel calm on a day that matters.

I'm also a licensed drone pilot, so if your venue looks better from 200 feet, we can do that legally.

[I got married in 2026. I have two kids.] So I know what it costs, I know what your mom wants, and I know that the photos you'll actually look at in ten years are the unposed ones.

What I'm like on a wedding day

  • Early. Always.

  • Quiet during the ceremony, direct during formals.

  • I'll tell you where to stand. I won't tell you how to feel.

  • I know the Utah rhythm: temple exit, luncheon, gap, reception. I plan for the gap instead of pretending it isn't there.

Why weddings

I shoot businesses and brands during the week. Weekends are for this. A listing photo sells a house and then it's gone — a wedding photo gets printed, framed, and handed to somebody's kid in thirty years. That's worth doing well.

A close-up photo of a smiling Black woman with braided hair wearing glasses, and a man with a beard and short hair smiling, wearing a light gray hoodie. They are in an indoor setting with a wooden cabinet and a decorative piece in the background.

Hi I’m Portia

What I offer

I’ve always loved an effortless but intentional look to wedding photos. Encapsulating the vibes of love, fun and the ethereal happiness you’ll feel on the day. No two weddings are the same so I want to create bespoke images led by you. I create documentary style photos with a hint of editorial posing, keeping things as simple or as creative as feels natural on the day.

Who am I?

I’m Portia! A 31 year old who spent most of my time in dance classes and flicking through vogue magazines as a teen. Around 2 years ago I stumbled into photography after my now husband gifted me one of his cameras, this has become my biggest passion to fill my creativity cup ever since. Being asked to be a part of an exciting day for couples is a privilege I am always grateful for.