How Do You Choose A Good Photo Lab?
One of my pet peeves as a photographer is photo labs that don’t care enough to make great prints. Most people don’t really know what to look for, so they accept the quality from the lab they know of and end up with icky photos on their walls. What’s the point of hiring a professional [...]
Free Sweetheart Sessions!
I enjoy taking portraits for many occasions, but one of the things I love most is couples photography. So many times getting couples together for a portrait session not only results in a beautiful keepsake, but helps those two people to see their relationship, each other and their emotions from an outside perspective that they [...]
Check Out Our Event Photo Booth!
Everyone knows that Serravision Photography is the best place to go to get beautiful, natural, authentic portraits in Portland, Oregon. But I bet you didn’t know that I’ve got a fully-automated professional photo booth setup available for all your fun event needs! When you hire me for an event photo booth, your guests are allowed [...]
Head Shots On A Cloudy Day
I had the pleasure of doing some artist’s head shots for local musician Mary Rowan’s website this weekend. Mary was nervous about the session, and we agreed that doing the shoot in her back yard would be a great solution since it would provide all the comfort and privacy required to focus on capturing a [...]
National Adoption Day
Families come together in many ways. This Saturday I took my backdrop and lights down to the Lloyd Center Mall in Portland Oregon to volunteer my time taking free pictures of children and families attending the National Adoption Day celebration “Oregon Celebrates Adoption“. I’ve always felt strongly about adoption, especially as our population expands and children [...]
Kids Are So Fun To Photograph!
I can never say it enough: I absolutely love photographing children. Parents tell me all the time “You have so much patience”. I guess they are right, but from my perspective I’m just on a play date with the kids. It’s a whole lot of fun! And it ought to be… If we aren’t having [...]
“Smiling Burger” Head Shots!
I was recently hired to cover an event at Red Robin to honor and recognize their dedicated “heart of house” staff, who make the food. This event is kind of like a “Top Chef” quick fire challenge where all the contestants compete against each other and the clock to create the most delicious and visually [...]
Couples Portraits
I was lucky enough to be able to photograph Amanda and Randy this week. They were on a mission, they’ve been together for 6 months and Randy’s mom requested photos for her birthday. They said they needed at least a couple great portraits for her gift, but also loved the documentary-inspired style of my work [...]
Tie Dye Birthday
Zander turned 1 this month and since dad has been making tie dye all his life, what better way to celebrate than with family pictures where everyone is wearing tie dye! This little guy has grown so much since he was in as a newborn… it’s always amazing to me how quickly they change. [...]
Wyatt’s 1-Year Photos
It’s been a pleasure to watch Wyatt grow up over the past year. I can’t believe he is already a year old! Now I’ve done a fair few of these first birthday cake disaster shoots and they are always interesting. Typically, you have to hold the baby back from destroying the cake before you get [...]
Beautiful Head Shots In The Great Outdoors
I had a fabulous head shot session yesterday in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, which is just north of the Sellwood Bridge in Portland, Oregon. I’m so glad I got the chance to explore the park, it offered such a variety of backdrops and they were all perfect for the subject, who is a life coach. [...]
Photographing Babies’ New Tricks!
One of the biggest rewards to me as a portrait photographer is seeing babies grow up. It is just so fun to watch them get bigger, learn new tricks, and interact in exciting and different ways. I love seeing the world anew through the eyes of each child. That’s why I’ve been so lucky to [...]
More Family Pictures
Here’s another amazing family from my holiday photography season. Mom contacted me with a plea, asking if there was any way I shoot a family portrait session between Dec 23 and Dec 29th, since her family would be together only for that short window of time. She shared that her oldest son lives in Seattle, [...]
November Girl – Newborn Photos
This lovely little girl was such a champ, her mom and dad brought her into the studio and although I’d been there for 3 hours trying to warm it up, it was hardly 60 degrees in the room and just would not warm up! We had two space heaters on her and wrapped her in [...]
Tips For Photographing Rainy Oregon Weddings
Who says a little rain will ruin your wedding day? This is Oregon! At this wedding we saw it all. Glorious sunshine, light drizzle, torrential downpours, and even hail! Here’s some advice on how to handle a rainy wedding: Most importantly, have a great attitude! This event is not about anything but a beautiful relationship. [...]
Rockin’ Through the Ages High School Dance
Back in March I went to Southern California to photograph a Sadie Hawkins Dance with Jonah Gilmore. The theme of this dance was Rockin’ through the ages, so each couple was dressed up as though they were from an era of rock and roll. We had everything from flappers to hippies to 80’s hair bands! [...]
Vintage Modern Wedding
I had the pleasure of capturing photos from this beautiful wedding last weekend. I enjoyed the couple immensely, they did everything on a shoestring including having their family supply a potluck-style brunch! The bride had such a great look, with a mix of modern and vintage pieces. Her veil was made by a friend and [...]
Head Shots In Oaks Bottom Park
I had a fabulous head shot session yesterday in Sellwood, Oregon. We went to the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. I was thrilled to get that idyllic bokeh from the marsh reeds and spring leaves all around us. I think this might become a staple for Portland portrait sessions!
Model Portfolio Update Photos
These two local models contacted me looking to expand and update their portfolios. I asked if they’d mind going down to the docks and hanging out until dusk so I could play with my new portable flash. Outdoor lighting is a new thing for me, this year. In the past I’ve done almost 100% available [...]
Dynamic Toddler Photo Session
Toddlers are certainly forces of nature. When I head out to a toddler portrait session, I prepare myself for all possibilities. Depending on the day and time, a photographer might encounter anything! Some toddlers are so shy that mom’s hand or leg is in every shot while others are so eager to get moving that [...]
Urban Sweetheart Couples Session
I had a fabulous time with the sweetheart sessions booked through my Valentine’s Day free session promotion. I’ve just got to share this one as it was so much fun! These guys were up for anything, including standing on a giant pedestal in downtown Portland and letting me set up lights and put them literally [...]
Past Maternity Session Reminds Me Why I Take Photos
Every portrait session is unique in its energy, its purpose, and its style in the moment. I love sitting down and looking through the photography that I’ve captured, but it’s just that much more rewarding when the photos find their way back to me again. If you’ve had doubts about why it’s important to allow [...]
Free Sweetheart Session!
Getting couples together for a portrait session not only results in a beautiful keepsake, but helps those two people to see their relationship, each other and their emotions from an outside perspective that they don’t see for themselves every day. And that can be quite a gift to give. Be sure to post this link [...]
First Birthday Cake Photos
Kids change so much during their first years, and the first birthday is an exciting one because the whole experience is brand new! Last weekend I had the joy of documenting little Kaylee’s first birthday cake encounter. She took it like a champ, and was very thoughtful about the whole thing. I was expecting a [...]
