Curt Rivadeneira
Portland Budget Photographer & Videographer
Hobbyist with decent gear. Here to film your events, YouTube and social clips, and selling prints you might actually hang. Cheap rates, no ego. Well, maybe a little. Portland based. Will travel.
Who the f?
I'm Curt—@dammitcurt, full-time unemployed YouTuber, and budget event photographer. I shoot and edit all my own videos (because I'm too broke to hire anyone), and I've got the gear and skills to make your stuff look legitimately good without charging truckloads of cash. Events that don't look like stock photos. Parties that actually seem fun. Reels that stop the scroll. And yeah, I sell prints of my random pretty pictures because I need the cash. No fluff, no upselling, just solid work at "I can't believe that's the price" rates.
Event Photography and Videography
Need someone to capture your thing without hovering like a creepy uncle or charging an arm and both legs? I do events—parties, corporate nonsense, family stuff—whatever. Clean shots, real moments, zero cheese. unless you specifically request cheese, but that'll cost extra
Why me? Stupidly affordable, good camera skills, quick turnaround, fun at parties, actual professional editing skills (I had a job once)
I stay out of the way but get the good stuff with a small arsenal of decent camera gear, agile movements, and that can-do attitude that says, "I really need to make rent this month."
I get it, we're all broke, so let's talk costs and we'll work it out.
Want video that doesn't look like hot turds?
Previous professional work.
Filmed with an iPhone and edited while traveling. Imagine what I could do for you with a real camera and a desk.
Look, I live this chaos—filming and editing my own YouTube channel keeps me sharp—and full disclosure: I used to be a legit professional editor and motion designer back in the day. (Yes, actual paycheck stubs and everything.) I didn't just watch YouTube tutorials and call it a career.So yeah, I know what I'm doing-ish
What I can do for you:
• Edit your event into a highlight reel
people will actually watch twice
• Take your raw footage and turn it
into something dangerously polished
• Help aspiring creators launch without
that painful "first-video" cringe
Perfect for YouTube newbies, Reels/TikTok junkies, or anyone chasing pro vibes on a ramen-noodle budget. Tell me your wild idea. I'll tell you if it's dumb (gently), then make it way better anyway.
Need more convincing?
She's not only my wife: She's my number 1 customer.
One man, YouTube content production machine for Flawlessly Odd.
"Working with Curt is such a stellar experience. While he is my husband, he’s also genuinely one of the easiest and most professional creatives I’ve ever worked with.A killer filmmaker, editor, and creative collaborator- from start to finish, he brings both technical skill and an intuitive artistic eye that seriously elevates the final result.As a fine artist, it was important for me to have visuals that truly captured my work and materials, and he went way beyond what I expected. The footage he captured was thoughtful, beautifully composed, and full of stunning moments I didn’t even realize were being documented. His editing turns everything into a cohesive, compelling story with great pacing and attention to detail. He tailors each shoot to your vision and needs, and delivers beyond expectations. He also took additional studio shots for my social media and beautiful photos of my finished work for my website and gallery submissions.Beyond shooting and editing, Curt is just great to work with. He gave super helpful direction during filming that made me feel more comfortable and confident on camera (I was so nervous!!) and afterward, he coached me through launching my first YouTube video with insights that made a real difference. My first video reached 3,400 views and brought in 80 new followers in just the first week!Anyone would be lucky to work with Curt. Seriously, don’t pass up the opportunity."Jai Rivadeneira
@flawlesslyodd
flawlesslyodd.com
Real work for real client.
Event photography and videography that wont make you go broke.
Videography and photography for Glowfish.
"Curt did the photos and videos for Glowfish’s pilot event, and I truly could not have asked for a better experience. He made the whole process feel super easy, and perfectly captured the energy of the event, without ever making things feel staged or intrusive.The turnaround time was super quick, and what he produced has truly been instrumental in helping me to tell the story of Glowfish.I would definitely recommend Curt to anyone looking for a photographer and videographer who is not only great at what he does, but also so enjoyable to collaborate with. I already find myself recommending him whenever I can."
Hannah Maher of Glowfish
www.helloglowfish.co
@Glowfish
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Contact
Got an event? Need video help? Want to complain about my rates being too low and bringing the industry down? Tell me what's up—dates, vibe, budget, wild ideas. I'll respond the only way I know how: honestly and at my convenience.
Thank you
I'll reply as soon as I finish this sandwich.