Hello LOVE
Meet Grant Sterling
Photographer. Storyteller. Tea Drinker. Memory Keeper.
Hey, I’m Grant , a traveling couples photographer currently based in Oregon, though my heart (and my camera) are always ready for the next adventure.
My style? Timeless, genuine, and storytelling-driven. I’m here for the real stuff. The tears, the hugs, the spontaneous laughter, and all those quiet in between moments that hold more emotion than words ever could. Whether it’s a backyard wedding with barefoot dancing, or an intimate elopement on a cliffside in Ireland, I show up with one goal: to help you feel seen, celebrated, and totally at ease. I specialize in helping people feel more comfortable in front of the camera because I know how it is to feel awkward when someone points a camera at you. My goal is that you would always feel your most comfortable self and to leave you with images that truly take you back to the feelings you had in that moment every time.
A Slower Way of Seeing
Growing up, ADHD made it easy for my brain to bounce around. Distracted, curious, always onto the next thing. But photography? It stopped time. It taught me how to slow down and truly notice the beauty in the little things: the way hands find each other, a glance that says everything, the light that falls just right on someone’s face. I love cameras because they can see things our eyes often miss.
I like to say:
"Photography is the thing that taught me how to care deeply for every moment."
That mindset has changed how I live, not just how I shoot. It’s why I do what I do to preserve connection, emotion, and story in its most honest form.
The Heart Behind the Lens
Originally from San Pedro, California, I got my first camera at 12 by copying my older brother (little siblings, unite). Since then, I've worn a lot of hats. Certified chef, wedding baker, pro DJ, even spent some time working at a vegan donut truck lol. Now I get to be a full time memory keeper. In 2020, I took a leap and moved to Maui to build a business rooted in creativity and giving. That dream became To Give of Great Worth. This Business has been my way of turning passion into purpose.
Now based in Oregon (with frequent travel everywhere), I’ve had the joy of capturing love stories around the world and giving back through free media support for causes close to my heart. From partnering with national foster youth organizations to photographing missionaries in Ireland, I’m always chasing stories of hope, humanity, and heart.
A Few Things About Me
I love hugs. Like, a lot.
My favorite color is orange. Always been and when I found out at 4 y/o that “Orange County” was not a city made up of completely orange buildings I cried.
Matcha with vanilla cold foam? Yes please.
Curtis (my dog) is my best buddy and top-tier road trip partner.
I still sleep with a stuffed animal named Jeffery. He’s a moose.
I have been bit by a tiger in Mexico
I believe dancing is healing, storms are beautiful, and ice cream is 100% a food group.
I think we’re all a little better when we’re creating, laughing, and giving something of ourselves to the world.
Let’s Create Something That Lasts
I believe photos are more than images they’re your history. Your legacy. The moments you’ll one day hold onto when everything else changes. I’m honored to be the one behind the camera, documenting the magic that’s uniquely yours. A lot of times Photographers try and sell you on saying “I am capturing YOUR memories” But the truth is I am capturing my memories of your life. It is true that these photos will no doubt bring you back to your memories of that moment but the reason to hire me would never be because I am capturing your memories. You should hire me if you are comfortable with me because you spend more time with you wedding photographer then any other vendor at your wedding. You should hire me because you value my perspective and want to see your life through a lens that has learned to slow down and pay attention. You should hire me if you want to have the best time on your wedding day and receive an experience and a product I truly don’t believe you will get anywhere else
Let’s make something beautiful, meaningful, and real together.
-Love G
