Posted in:Engagement Portraits Portland | Portrait Photography Portland

Cathedral Park Engagement Photos

We met Lana and Isaiah at Cathedral Park to photograph some beautiful engagement portraits together on a sunny fall day in Portland. We had a great time photographing together.

To get a little more idea of their shared past and ideas for their future we asked them a few questions.

How did you meet?

We met through a mutual friend 5 years ago, but didn’t start dating until 2 years ago. 
 

What was most surprising about your proposal?

The most surprising aspect of the engagement was the anticipation. I thought it was going to happen over dinner but had to wait until the next day for Isiah to pop the question. Where he proposed on the beach. 

Were you nervous to ask? 

I was pretty nervous, was trying to find the perfect opportunity to ask. When I came to the realization that anytime would have been perfect.  
 
 

Do you have any wedding plans, ideas or a date set?

We are getting married in Underwood, WA at the house Lana grew up in on August 3rd, 2019. 
 

What are you most looking forward to about your future together? 

We are looking forward to starting a family, seeing where life takes us and how we grow together as a couple. We’re also looking forward to exploring new places together. 

Planning a proposal or want some engagement photos?  Call us! We are experienced proposal and portrait photographer pros in Oregon.  

 

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Posted in:Senior Portrait Photography Portland

First Mountainside High School Senior

We had a great time photographing Brenna’s Senior Photos this summer.  She is in the very first senior class at the new Beaverton School District Mountainside High School!  Go class of 2020! 

 

What’s Next for this High School Senior?

When we asked Keely about her future and what excites her, she said that her priority is “having fun and making my last year of high school memorable!” After graduation she’s looking forward to attending college, “preferably somewhere warm.” At college, she strives to “to become a marine biologist and maybe someday go to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.” We see these as very attainable goals, and are so inspired by this generation that Keely represents. 

 

we love having fun taking senior portraits in portland oregon

Affordable Senior Photos

Brenna found FritzPhoto on Google and said, “He was much more affordable compared to others photographers that were offering less.” We had a wonderful time taking her senior photos at Jenkins Estate, which is a very inspiring place. 

 

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Modeling Photos for a New Model

Keely’s grandmother drove her up from Dallas for her first modeling photoshoot with me last week. She won a modeling competition in California and needed some images for her new portfolio.

Prepped and Photographed!

Our hair and makeup stylist from AJ’s Hair Design and Makeup prepared Keely before the photo shoot.  And then we had a lot of fun on a beautiful summer evening taking some gorgeous photos in a park outside of Portland.  

Ready for Your Modeling Portfolio Photo Shoot?

Give us a call!  We’d love to create some stunning new photos for your model portfolio!

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A Wedding of High School Sweethearts

 Josh and Marla were high school sweethearts, and their love was so pure.  After a couple “I Dos” they spent the night dancing, eating donuts for dessert, and ended the night with cigars and whiskey outside by a fire.  This was a beautiful day for a wedding in San Clemente!

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Posted in:Family Portraits | Laurie

Together for Thanksgiving

The Wing family contacted us to photography their family portraits because all six of their kids and their families were in Portland for Thanksgiving, and they weren’t sure when they would all be together again. Since they have such a large family and such a beautiful home, we photographed them there. We moved some furniture around and stayed out of the drizzle of the Oregon winter. 

Not everyone gets excited about family portrait photos…

There was one youngster who didn’t really like the whole process of family portraits, so we let him do his thing and absolutely love the flare he adds to their photos. The lollipop and toy really help tell a story, and could possibly be used to embarrass him in years to come! Once we let him play he immediately stopped crying and showed off to the camera. He’s independent, and we respect that. 

It’s such a joy to be able to create family portraits for people, to freeze this moment while embracing each and every one. 

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The Wing family in their beautiful home.

If you’d like to book a family portrait photography session in Portland, contact us today!

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Posted in:Family Portraits | Portrait Photography Portland

family portraits on the oregon coast

Many years ago, I had the privilege of being the wedding photographer at Dave and Erin’s wedding, at the Waverly Country Club in Portland. 

Fast forward a decade or so, and they have this wonderful family, including 4 boys!  They’ve had me photograph their growing family over the years, and this year we took their family photos at the beach.  We spent a couple hours together at the Oregon coast on a sunny Saturday, and had a ton of fun!  I wanted to show this family in action, and with 4 boys there’s a lot of action….

great fun at the oregon coast capturing great family portraits

We had so much fun playing and photographing on the beach!

If you’d like to book a family portrait photo session at the Oregon Coast, or Portland, or anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, contact us today!

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Posted in:Senior Portrait Photography Portland

Tigard High School Senior Photos

We got to take Amanda’s high school senior portrait photos in Portland, and had a great time.  We photographed her outside of our portrait photography studio in Northwest Portland, and walked and talked and took pictures for an hour or more.  

Amanda was a cheerleader from the 5th-10th grade.  She loves socializing, and is looking forward to graduating. After high school, she’d love to go to San Diego State. but will probably will end up at University of Oregon. More than anything. she says, she wants to be happy. 

We were happy to be your senior portrait photographer, Amanda, and look forward to seeing what you do with your future!

If you’d like to book your senior portrait photography session with us, contact us today!  We’d love to create something beautiful with you.

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Posted in:Children's Portraits | Model Photography | Portrait Photography Portland

beautiful young model at a river

While photographing in Sisters, Oregon, I met Kendyl when she and a friend offered to model for a fine art project I was working on.  She was so lovely to work with!  And it turns out she dreamed of becoming a professional model, so her mom hired me to create her first modeling portfolio for her.  We got together a few days later, and photographed her model portfolio at a ranch, tramping about in the woods, barns, and river, creating all sorts of beautiful images. Model and sunset in Sisters, Oregon girl model photo in field

Just a few days after we created her modeling portfolio she went to Portland and tried out for Muse Models.  And she was hired immediately!  I’m so proud of her, and so pleased to have helped her fulfill her dream of becoming a professional model!  Model portfolio photos are so fun to create, especially with someone as delightful to photograph and work with as Kendyl….

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Are you ready to start your modeling career in Portland?  Models we’ve helped get started now work all over the world, from Portland to LA, New York to Paris and beyond.  Contact us today for your model portfolio photography session!

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Posted in:Jenkins Estate | Portrait Photography Portland | Senior Portrait Photography Portland

we love photographing senior portraits at jenkins estate in oregon

Jenkins Estate is a great location for portraits, and Vanessa’s senior portraits were no exception. 

It was such a joy to spend the afternoon with Vanessa at Jenkins Estate. She attends International School of Beaverton, and is most excited to get all her IB assessments in for the senior year! She also said that she plays the piano and loves to play contemporary songs! 

the lush jenkins estate makes for great senior portraits in oregon

When we asked her about her future she said, “I plan to major in biology and hopefully go to medical school.”

We wish you all the luck, Vanessa, and have great hopes for your bright future! 

Are you looking for stunning senior portraits in and around the Portland area? Contact us today, we’d love to make some beautiful photos with you! 

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Lincoln High School Senior Photos

We had the privilege of taking Kiwi’s senior photos at King Park, in Tigard, and the first thing I asked her about was her name.  She explained to me that ‘Kiwi’ is what her grandmother called her, and it stuck!  I love it.  We asked this Lincoln High School senior a bit about herself, and this is what she told us….

What do you love?

She loves to play soccer, and has won both league and tournament awards.  “I love reading and would do it all day if I could. I also enjoy watching the Marvel franchise as well. Whenever I go somewhere new, I have to collect a turtle shaped souvenir.”

What does the future look like?

“I’m almost done with school and I’m working really hard on creating this year’s yearbook.” She hasn’t decided where to go to college or what to major in, but college is at the forefront of this Lincoln senior’s mind.

“I’m going to the Bahamas soon and I want to go back to Europe and visit more countries and more of the countries I’ve already been in. I’d love to be able to read everyday if I could. I also hope that I can get out of college debt free but who knows if that’ll happen.”

If you’d like to book a senior portrait photo session in and around Portland, contact us today!

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Sunny senior photo in Gabriel Park

 

Wilson High School Senior Photos

Vivian is one of the sweetest young ladies you’ll meet, and we had a wonderful time walking, talking, and photographing her senior photos at Gabriel Park.  She’s a high school senior at Wilson High School, in Portland, where she’s a varsity Cross Country runner.  We asked her what she was most excited about for her senior year, and she told us, “I’m most excited to enjoy my last year of high school and complete the bucket list I started with one of my friends.”

 

Gabriel Park Portland senior portrait

 

Life Changing Travel

We also asked her if she’d made any life-changing travels lately.  “I recently visited my grandparents this summer in Bangalore, India, which was really cool. I also traveled to England, and was able to see many different cities and villages.”

 

Gabriel Park Portland senior photo

 

Art Every Day!

“I love to paint and draw whenever I can.  I plan on going to college to study something design related, but I’m not sure what or where yet.  My biggest dream is to be able to do what I love- art- every day! I also hope that I can be the kind of person who encourages and helps others to believe in themselves and their abilities.”

We know you’re going places, Vivian, and can’t wait to see how you make the world a more beautiful place!  Thank you for the privilege of being your senior portrait photographer!

 

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Posted in:Laurie | Senior Portrait Photography Portland

When senior portraits are a successful adventure

We met Natalie and her mom down a gravel road on Sauvie Island. We didn’t have a specific location in mind, but we knew we wanted flowers and fun. We found a lot more than that: pumpkins, old barns, fields and finally, flowers. We ended up in a market buying local goods before parting ways. We had so much relaxed fun, and created some beautiful portraits for Natalie and her family to enjoy – there’s even some in there for grandma to enjoy! 

Benson Polytechnic High School

We asked Natalie a few questions about what she enjoys most, and she said she loves Riding Dressage (horses) and competitive softball. She plays varsity softball, MVP 2017, all city athlete 2017. 

Life-changing travel

“Going to Hawaii always makes me feel so free- not only a vacation for me but for my soul.”

What are you most excited about for senior year?

“Prom!! Duh!😊”

What does the future look like?

“I will be attending Linfield College and major in bachelor of science in nursing,” and her biggest hope for the future is “to save people’s lives after I become a nurse.”

The future looks bright for you, Natalie, and we wish you all the best! 

 

If you’d like to book a senior portrait photo session on Sauvies Island, or anywhere around Portland, Oregon, contact us today!

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