About this vendor
Flirt in Portland, OR, is a wedding photography business with feeling because feeling is what makes life worthwhile. Ty Milford is the founder and owner of the company and has been working in the wedding business for over 20 years, capturing stunning beauty and magical moments.
Ty has a narrative and editorial style and favors heartfelt, honest moments of beauty and reality. He believes there is no substitute for real, and so Flirt places a lot of emphasis on capturing authentic emotion. Of course, Ty is still there to coach and assist with all of the setup portraits and to help you and your partner look amazing throughout the day.
Some couples have said that Ty's photos are different from other typical wedding pictures, and that is down to the light, energy, and motion adopted by Flirt. It also helps that Ty has an easy-going spirit that allows his newlyweds to relax in front of the camera. If this sounds at all like what you are looking for, then Ty would love to connect.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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I cannot express enough how amazed my husband and I are at Ty’s work, and how grateful we are that he shot our wedding. His travel rates are extremely reasonable, and we appreciate...
d how upfront he was about pricing from the start. He is so warm and personable, every interaction we had was great and we really appreciated the effort he put into getting to know us and connecting with us personally prior to the wedding. Ty was receptive to all of our ideas, and he was also quick to share his knowledge on photography/the wedding industry and help us plan accordingly so all our top priorities were met. He was very flexible day of, and we had several family members and members of the wedding party tell us how kind he was to them. His photos captured the emotions of our wedding day so beautifully, in a way that instantly transports us back to the day every time we look at them. We cannot recommend Ty enough!
The single best decision we made around our wedding was choosing Ty as our photographer. His talent is unmatched (he shot both digital and film) and every person who we’ve shown ou...
r photos to have universally told us that they are the best wedding photos they’ve seen and “Vogue-worthy.” But aside from the photos being beautiful, they also reflected back so much of what we wanted for us and our guests to feel. Every picture is a moment filled with emotion: joy, laughter, goofiness. Yes, we did the essential family photos, but it wasn’t the thrust of the day. When I was fatiguing during the posed photo process he looked at us and said: we can get the rest later, let’s get you to your cocktail hour. He deftly navigated the day and took our lead with what we wanted but also reminded us of photos we had said we wanted ahead of time. He didn’t make the day about his vision at all and yet when we look back on it, his energy, calming presence, and humor were an essential part of what made the day so fun. He is so invested from beginning to end and beyond and we feel so lucky that we worked with him.
From the get-go, Ty was a pleasure to work with! We could tell Ty genuinely loves photography and cares about the people and the moments he captures in his work. There are three ma...
in things that set Ty apart from the other photographers we considered for our wedding:
1. His amazing, intentional communication - other photographers we talked with mentioned their tight restrictions on communication leading up to the wedding - we had to answer their questions and fit their schedule. When you're coordinating so much for a DIY wedding, that's the last thing you want added to your heaping plate - so it was such a relief to not have that kind of pressure from Ty! Leading up to the wedding, he was always quick to respond when we had questions and went above and beyond to understand what we wanted from our wedding day. Through email and some calls, Ty took the time to get to know us - talking over zoom, scouting our location, and contacting the venue himself to coordinate a walkthrough.
2. His easy-going personality - the day-of, he was a joy to work with, and all the guests loved him too! He gave guidance for some really creative photo ideas, but with such a calm and gentle demeanor that put everyone at ease, without pressure to 'perform.' I'll just say... I'm the bride, and I'll admit I'm not confident with posing 'elegantly' for the camera - but you can't tell that from our wedding photos, because Ty just let us be ourselves, and he expertly captured beautiful moments, both big and small, in authentic but unique ways.
3. His, almost...omnipresence? :D Although we considered other photographers because they had second shooters, that doesn't matter if you pick Ty! Looking back at photos, we're amazed by how quickly, quietly, and continuously he moved. He seemed to be everywhere at once, always capturing exciting and tender moments yet he was so kind and unobtrusive that no one minded him as he positioned himself for beautiful shots.
Overall, Ty really understood the heart of what we wanted from our wedding photos, and boy, did he deliver! Our photos were perfect because they were not all perfectly staged, or taken from canned poses. They were us, surrounded by all the people we love most, enjoying the happiest day of our lives, shown in our best light. We can't recommend Ty highly enough.
Wow wow wow. I can’t say enough positive things about our entire wedding photography experience with Ty at Flirt in Portland!
From the initial email communication, to our engageme...
nt photo session, to the wedding day itself and all the communications and deliverables in between and since, Ty has been dependable, kind, patient and put us completely at ease through the process.
I was nervous about finding someone that would be a fit for us stylistically and interpersonally, as it’s such a momentous and personal event. I was looking for someone who could capture the moments and mood of the day and highlight the beautiful people and personalities attending. Ty delivered, and exceeded, every expectation we had. He was such a delightful and unassuming presence and managed to capture so many gorgeous moments.
His style is editorial and he shines in artistic composition and catching candid, REAL moments. So many friends made the comment that these photos could be in a fashion magazine or a coffee table book. As we pour over our photos it’s clear that the day tells a story and it features not just my husband and me, but our community and all they brought to the day. There’s such joy and movement and life in the photos!
Lastly, Ty was unbelievably fast in getting us sneak peeks and full galleries of our engagement and wedding photos. There is so much excitement and eagerness to see the images of your big day and Ty went above and beyond to deliver an incredible package.
If you’re seeking a professional, compassionate, artistic photographer who will bring quiet confidence, attention to detail, and a thoughtful eye to your big day, I can’t recommend Ty and Flirt enough. 🤍
Words can't describe how pleased we were with Ty's gorgeous photos, he is a true professional! His unique ability to come up with the perfect shot is truly magical. The really nice...
part is you will never know where he will pop up next and capture the celebration.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Ty! From start to finish, he went above and beyond to ensure our special day was captured in the most stunning and meaningful way.
From...
the first consultation, Ty’s kindness and warmth put us at ease. He took the time to get to know us, our story, and our vision for the day. He truly understand the vision we were looking for and we felt incredibly confident knowing that Ty shared our same excitement.
On the big day, Ty was an absolute dream to work with. He managed to be everywhere without ever being intrusive, capturing not just the major moments but the small, candid ones that truly reflected the joy and emotion of the day. He has an incredible ability to make everyone feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, which shows in the stunning shots of not only us but also our friends and family.
When we received the photos, we were blown away. Ty’s talent is unmatched. Each image is like a piece of art, with perfect lighting, composition, and a timeless quality that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come. He captured every moment with such authenticity that we could feel the love and laughter all over again.
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who is not only skilled but also genuinely cares about making your day unforgettable, look no further than Ty. He’s a true professional, a creative genius, and an all-around wonderful person to have by your side on your wedding day.
Thank you, Ty, for capturing our love story so beautifully. You’ve given us an amazing gift.
Ty shot our wedding and we couldn't be more pleased. We simply described the vibe we were looking for in the pictures and he knew exactly what we wanted, and made sure we got it. S...
uper professional and friendly, highly highly recommend!
Ty was everything and more when photographing our September wedding. We had a few meetings to go over what we were wanting for our photos and he was completely on the same page! I ...
cannot thank Ty enough for our pictures and the overall experience. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
Ty is a phenomenal human being and a photographer. Working with him was exceptionally smooth and helpful. He helped in planning and executing our engagement photo session as we hav...
e planned and it turned out so much better than we have hoped for. We are very thankful to him and his quick turnover of the photos he took of us.
Ty was the truly the perfect photographer for our wedding. He was great to work with and understood exactly what we were looking for. We never felt forced into awkward posed photos...
, but rather he was able to capture amazing candid photos throughout the night. We'll never forget how much fun everyone had at our wedding thanks to Ty.
If I could put my experience with Ty in one word, it would be exceptional! Just know that limiting our experience to just one word would be a disservice to the work that Ty does. W...
e initially reached out to Ty for our engagement shoot and he was immediately a creative partner in creating our dream vision. When our schedules got tight, Ty was patient with us in ensuring our vision would come to life in a way that aligned with our schedule. Once it was time for our photoshoot, Ty created a vision and images that far exceeded our expectations. He was extremely patient when we decided to include our chaotic, but cute, dogs. When the venue we initially planned to use threw us a curve ball, he was flexible and made amazing shots happen on the fly. I couldn’t recommend Ty enough. His work speaks for itself but the experience is what truly made our engagement shoot memorable. Thank you for everything!
Ty was an absolute professional at our wedding! He is very adept at his craft, and went entirely unnoticed to us (at our request) except for the few posed photos after the ceremony...
. We were pleasantly surprised to see everything that he got a chance to photograph, with such great expertise!
We have nothing but amazing things to say for our experience working with Ty for our wedding. Beyond delivering the most amazing photos that were exactly what we were looking for, ...
Ty made us feel so comfortable and made the entire process a breeze. His calm energy and expertise stands out and delivers a memorable experience that we couldn’t recommend enough to anyone looking for someone to capture the true emotions of their special day!
Ty was absolutely amazing. Not only is he beyond talented, he's also extremely kind, generous, and put us at ease like never before in front of the camera. I have always felt uncom...
fortable and unhappy with how photos of myself have turned out and it feels like a dream come true that I'm so happy and beyond mystified how he was able to capture such real and gorgeous shots of our special day.
If you're going to splurge on ONE vendor, let it be him! You pay for what you get, and Ty was worth every penny and then some. Thank you Ty!! We love you!
I would highly recommend Ty to anyone looking to capture their special day. There was something about the way he captures moments that made us instantly know we wanted him as our p...
hotographer. I would honestly consider myself quite awkward when taking photos, but Ty's guidance helped tremendously. I can't thank him enough and we loved our photos.
Ty, Thank you so very much for going above and beyond every step of the way! We love our photos! Thank you for being a huge part in our beautiful day. The memories we have to remem...
ber and share forever, are created by you! From the very first meet with you, you knew exactly what we were looking for, and the photos capture exactly that. We appreciate you very much! Thank you & much love!
- K & L
It was a joy to work with Ty for our wedding in Hood River at the Griffin House! He was incredibly warm, patient and supportive during the entire day. Leading up to the day, he was...
always reachable and incredibly responsive to any questions that we had. The photos came out perfect and he was able to capture so many special moments of our day. We highly recommend Ty if you are considering his services!
Ty was so wonderful and we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos. He made us feel comfortable during our engagement shoot and gave great direction without making us look too ...
posed. He was a calm presence throughout the wedding day and worked well with all our vendors. And, most importantly, his photos are stunning. He does an amazing job of capturing the emotion throughout the day with a more candid, photojournalistic style. We were so lucky to have Ty as our wedding photographer!
We looked at a ton of different photographer portfolios in the Portland area and Ty's really stood out from all the rest. We were really excited he was available for our wedding ce...
lebration. Communication with Ty before and during our event was really easy and we were super happy with the final photos. He truly captured the event in just the way we were hoping for (authentic, candid, artistic), and even delivered our gallery way earlier than we were expecting. My wife, who usually hates photos of herself, said "I love every one!" Highly recommend.
We found Ty the same way many discover their wedding photographer - Instagram! We were so sure Ty'd be a good fit, we reached out to him before we booked our venue just to make sur...
e he was available. Over the year and a half of wedding planning, Ty was very intentional about getting to know us and it made our entire time with him very comfortable. He was a joy to spend our wedding day with and was a calming presence for both of us. The best part, he captured our love in a way we'd never seen. Ty goes above and beyond for his clients and you can tell it's not just a job for him. We can't wait for our next shoot with him.
Ty did such a fantastic job :) I felt as though he was apart of our family. His photos were so beautiful and organic. Forever grateful!
I could not recommend Ty highly enough as a wedding photographer. I would say I am a less traditional bride who has an aversion to the 'same old' standard wedding photography. I wa...
nted someone who would capture the moments of the day as they were happening instead of staging setups that would be boring to look at 10 years from now. I wanted a photographer not a "wedding photographer" if you know what I mean :). I was thrilled to find Ty. I love his artistic eye and natural approach to photography. On top of that he's such a nice person and a dream to work with.
Of course he did a great job with the obligatory family photos and the other must have wedding shots, but what I love most is the way he captured the real feeling of the day - of us and our family and friends. I love that I can feel the life in the photos, and they immediately bring me back to the moment (and thank god because I can barely remember what happened that day). I can't stop looking at our photos and I know I will love looking at them for the rest of our lives!
All of the emotions of my wedding day came back when I saw the photos - I get to relive my wedding day again and again and that is priceless. The photos themselves captured all the...
moments, even the little ones. Ty captured emotions of my family members and getting to see their reactions on wedding day was such a joy. I loved that I got to fully experience my wedding day without a lot of stepping away from the party to get staged photos and because of Ty's largely documentary style process we got the most gorgeous photos I've ever seen in my life. The photos are a mixture of organic, natural moments, mixed with artistic motion and film. Every single photo is one I want to frame in my house! Ty made us feel so comfortable and relaxed when we did our engagement photos and the wedding photos. It was perfect to have him there, his presence is calm and joyful, he is subtle and professional, and I never worried about how the photos would turn out because I trusted him completely. My family jokes that I am not photogenic (which is true), but Ty was able to get the best pictures of me in my whole life! By the end of the wedding night, my husband said to me "Ty felt like family too by the end!". This goes to show how Ty and Flirt are the absolute best photography company and I will always chose them for any event!
Thank you so much for this gift! We are weeeeepinnnnnngggggTy!! This is so special to us and
we can't thank you enough. Which one do we frame though - this is nuts! I have alwa...
ys been told that there were hearts shooting out of my eyes when I looked at my wife, but I never saw it for myself until I saw these photos. I cannot believe how gorgeous they are!
From our very first interaction with Ty, it was easy to sense his passion for photography. It was also apparent that he has an extremely genuine interest in getting to know each co...
uple he works with. He took the time to meet with us on multiple occasions leading up to our wedding day, not only to make sure we were all on the same page - but also to get to know us better. The extra time spent is well reflected in the shots he was able to capture on our wedding day. The raw emotion he is able to capture in moments that seem so fleeting is absolutely beautiful. He has an eye for angles, shots, and details that are untraditional in the best way possible. Aside from the art of his photos, he is a relaxing, comfortable, and confident presence to have with you. We never once felt uncomfortable or that anything was forced. He even effortlessly won over our two small children and was able to get very special and adorable shots of them. Out of all of our decisions we made surrounding our wedding, Ty might’ve just been the very best one. I hope we can one day utilize him again.
This is your person! You will feel like you’ve known Ty your entire life yet still have so much to collaborate on (aka your best friend)! I found Ty through a friend and he excee...
ded every expectation. His attention to detail is indescribable and his calmness during the chaos of an event is comforting, professional and impressive. We highly recommend Ty at Flirt for ANY moment worth capturing!!
So many photographers are exceptional at capturing life's big moments in big and beautiful ways, but very few photographers are capable of capturing the magic and specialness in th...
e small moments in a meaningful way - Ty is a master of both. We had him with us for the three days of our wedding weekend and he managed to be both present and invisible as he captured each emotion, each small moment, each unposed glance, small gesture and little detail of the ceremony -- for us, and for our guests. Our wedding photographs aren't just pictures we'll frame on our walls, but images that have imprinted us far after the ceremony and celebration simmered down. His presence was the best wedding gift we could have given ourselves!!
I found Ty (Freckle and Flirt) via Instagram for some wedding photographer inspiration.
Ty is an amazing photographer and person in general. My now-husband and I are usually weird...
or uncomfortable having our photos taken together. It always just seems forced and never easy. We had explained this to Ty and he understood the assignment!
We booked Ty for an engagement session as well as for the day of and it was like he was not even around. When did he capture these beautiful moments? The pictures Ty takes aren't all just look at the camera and shoot. He has so many years of experience and you can see that through his perspective in the snapshots he takes. We are so pleased with the outcome of our engagement and wedding photos and his turnaround time of providing the digital views is great!
I highly recommend you look through Ty's Instagram for inspiration and book with him! He is easy going, kind, and a great photographer!
Best,
B&A
Ty did an amazing job at our super small intimate wedding way out in the woods in Colorado. He meshed in seamlessly with our group and was able to capture some super intimate momen...
ts that most photographers would pass by. We feel super lucky to have had Ty capture our wedding and would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for some amazing pics of their event.
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