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Darla Maxine Photography darla here 🙋🏻‍♀️ your queer + quirky photographer

🌈 candid. colorful. let's chat!

queer af.
📷 elopements | weddings | all LGBTQ+ love
🤍 100+ love stories captured + counting!
✨ are you a bit quirky?!

201. that’s the number of q***r sessions, weddings, + events i’ve gotten to photograph over the last 3.5 years (which al...
01/06/2026

201.

that’s the number of q***r sessions, weddings, + events i’ve gotten to photograph over the last 3.5 years (which also makes up almost 80% of my bookings).

neverrrr did i think this would be my life - like i didn’t even think i would be a photographer let alone have a business doing so, but here i am + thriving because of you all and figured pride month would be a perfect time to give the biggest “thank you!!!”!

when i started my photography journey, i was living in conservative montana, deep in christianity, and very depressed… flash forward 8.5 years and i’m now full time in photography and a whole new person.
leaving religion and figuring out who i truly am was dang hard, but the joy and peace i have now makes life so much better. i’ve always loved all kinds of love and the church taught me to love + respect all, so here i am doing just that (and making it very gay).

thank you to anyone who has booked me (i swear i have the best clients), refers me (i love working with your friends + local vendors who are q***r/allied) follows me (you’re helping me be seen), + roots me daily.

my little heart is so full and overflows so often.

happy pride, my q***rs!!!
know that you’re always welcome here no matter how you show up 🤍🌈✨

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shout out to + for allowing us former church kids turned q***r to reclaim this song 🥹

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oh.my.goodness………..this is not a drill.✨it’s their WEDDING DAY!!!✨_________portland oregon wedding photographer coastal ...
22/05/2026

oh.my.goodness………..
this is not a drill.

✨it’s their WEDDING DAY!!!✨

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when you meet your soulmate, years could pass where you’re out of touch… but your heart will always pull you back togeth...
19/05/2026

when you meet your soulmate, years could pass where you’re out of touch… but your heart will always pull you back together.

i had the honor of capturing jas (she/her) + azad’s (he/him) proposal a few years ago and learning their magical journey of falling in love. it’s a story that lives on repeat in my brain + one that proves to me that true love and soulmates do exist.

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from first date - to married…amber (she/her) + hayden (he/him) gathered on a small deck next to the columbia river where...
18/05/2026

from first date - to married…

amber (she/her) + hayden (he/him) gathered on a small deck next to the columbia river where they not only had their first date, but also got engaged…
this spot holds so much meaning to them that getting married there was the obvious choice! 🥹

their evening was intimate with a couple friends, immediate family, and their kids (one of which officiated 😭) surrounding them. it was a reflection of who they are as individuals and as a pair saying “i do” to a future together.

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get to know your photographer (based on what some of my closest friends + partner think of me)🍸✨🦪📷🤍🌈🎞️cover photo taken ...
13/05/2026

get to know your photographer (based on what some of my closest friends + partner think of me)
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cover photo taken by: .photos (edited by me)

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you may meet your soulmate later in life, but trust me - the love between you and the joy surrounding you will be worth ...
12/05/2026

you may meet your soulmate later in life, but trust me - the love between you and the joy surrounding you will be worth it.



quinn (they/them) + rachel’s (she/her) love was celebrated as their children, parents, karate pals, old high school friends, and bandmates surrounded them with so much happiness + support.

it was a laughter filled afternoon that included a special performance from rachel serenading quinn as their friends got teary eyed before dancing all together.

oh how i love soulmates finding one another…

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i love when your wedding day is full of:- your closest loved ones- picking flower bouquets together - a wild amount of l...
11/05/2026

i love when your wedding day is full of:

- your closest loved ones
- picking flower bouquets together
- a wild amount of laughter
- attire that makes you feel your best
- sentimental details spread throughout the day
- views of mount hood
- the sweetest love

bec (they/them) 💜 lauren (they/she)
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after running about the beach for their elopement (which i’ve still yet to post, but can’t wait to show you some moments...
07/05/2026

after running about the beach for their elopement (which i’ve still yet to post, but can’t wait to show you some moments from), we went to this little lookout point…

we took in the view, ran about the grasses and yellow flowers, and i watched them fall more in love with each other after saying “i do”!

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say “i do” in center city philly? hell yes! before having a destination wedding in mexico, these two made it official at...
06/05/2026

say “i do” in center city philly? hell yes!

before having a destination wedding in mexico, these two made it official at philadelphia’s city hall…
they wrote some vows on the curb, had a little hand made bouquet, took a smoke break, and adventured around the city.

capturing a day like this is a dream, but saying yes to life with your partner tops it all!!

maría (she/her) + carlos (he/him) thank you for frolicking about with me + trusting me to capture your love!

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tomorrow is their wedding day!!!!!so excited to get to celebrate natalie (she/her) + luca’s (they/them) love as they’re ...
24/04/2026

tomorrow is their wedding day!!!!!

so excited to get to celebrate natalie (she/her) + luca’s (they/them) love as they’re surrounded by their beautiful community!

(also, goodbye slow season…. hello wedding season!!)

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