Frequently Asked Questions

  • Wedding DJ pricing in the Portland metro area varies depending on DJ experience, event length, ceremony audio, MC services, and lighting. On average, Portland DJ’s average within a range between $1500-$3000 per event.

  • It is recommended that you start your search one year in advance of your event’s date. Many DJ’s book the majority of their gigs 6 months to a year before the event. By booking far in advance, you give yourself more time to pick from a variety of DJ’s and possibly secure a good price before businesses increase to compensate for inflation.

  • A DJ and MC have two different roles. DJ’s control the energy through the music. They strictly focus on beatmatching, good transitions.

    MC’s acts like “hosts“. They control the energy with their voice. They make announcements and sometimes interact with the crowd.

    A DJ who can do both is a plus if you can find one.

  • In my experience, most couples need a DJ for 6 hours.

    Example: 4pm-10pm

    4:00-4:30 Ceremony

    4:30-5:30 Cocktail Hour

    5:30-7:00 Grand Entrance, Dinner, and Toasts

    7:00-10:00pm Dancing

  • We make it easy for clietns. We include all that in our main All In One DJ Package.

  • Multicultural weddings are honestly my favorite events to do. Me and my wife come from different cultures, (Mexican American and Brazilian) so we definitely know what it takes to make sure both sides are happy and catered to.

  • For a wedding, this totally depends on the couple. If I believe the song goes well with the crowd, I see no problem. However, if I am unsure, I often have the requester run it by the couple first.

    A good way to make sure your guests music needs are met is to have a QR code that will send your guests to an online playlist. Where they can add songs that will get them up to dance.

  • Yes! The Modern Capture provides professional DJ, MC, photo booth, and event entertainment services for corporate events throughout Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington, and the surrounding Pacific Northwest.


    We can provide entertainment for company parties, galas, awards ceremonies, fundraisers, networking events, conferences, employee celebrations, and other corporate gatherings.


    Our approach is tailored to the event—from polished background music and professional announcements to an energetic dance floor, interactive photo booth, and audio guestbook experience.

  • Photo booth rental prices in Portland typically vary based on rental time, print options, print designs, backdrops, and additional features. On average prices run between $595-$1500, with a service time of only 3 hours. At The Modern Capture, our photo booth experience can include digital capture and physical prints, custom designs, and an attendant to keep everything running smoothly.

    Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration, we can customize the experience to fit your event.

  • Absolutely! Bundling your DJ, photo booth, and audio guestbook with The Modern Capture gives you one team handling multiple parts of your entertainment experience, making planning and coordination much easier.
    Our DJ and MC services keep your event flowing and your guests engaged, while the photo booth gives them something fun to enjoy throughout the evening. The vintage audio guestbook lets friends and family leave personal voice messages you can listen to long after the celebration is over.
    We can create a customized entertainment package based on your event, guest count, and the experiences you’d like to include.

  • There is no travel fee for events within an hour of Portland.

    Outside of Portland we charge $1 per mile roundtrip.

    For events 2 hours away or more we charge a lodging fee of $250.