Serravision Blog
See what's been going on“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...
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...
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...
Foggy Family Beach Pictures
Weather is not easy to predict. It seems like the end of August would be guaranteed excellent weather, but in the Puget Sound fog is always a possibility. Mom was visibly disappointed when she arrived at 11AM with everyone dressed in bright summery outfits and no sun...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
