Photographer in Portland, Oregon

Photography is my emerging passion. Help me build my skills and I will help you save money without sacrificing quality. I love looking at my surroundings everywhere as a moment frozen in time that tells a story. Sometimes the story is simple. Sometimes it is sentimental. Sometimes it is a view that brings the beauty and complexity of our majestic planet into one moment to remember for the rest of your life. My stories sometimes have a theme. Knives growing in the flower bed represent a beautiful irony. Beautiful maternity portraits in a cemetery make the cycle of life and love and death a celebration of human life. Photos of a common super villain in line at the DMV remind us, artistically, that there are aspects of the imaginary and they too have a depth of "everyday living." The drag queen who is also a construction foreman juxtapose the stereotype and gender in a clever and artful frame. There are so many stories to tell in just one view at one moment in time that would be volumes if translated to written word. Let me help you tell your story in an original and artistic fashion. Build your modeling portfolio. Document a large inventory for online sale. Snap an original and custom photo for your organization that illustrates your mission. I shoot with a Samsung NX2000 mirror less DSLR, 20-50mm portrait/panoramic lens, 50-200mm telephoto lens, mono and tripods. I do have flash but hate using it at all possible cost except in certain situations that need a vivid background. I do not have a studio, however, by Sept 2014 I will have studio lighting and backdrops to bring to your location. It is an honor to be invited to document the celebrations and moments of all. I do not charge for my services. You get to keep all of the shots I take in an electronic format with intuitive file naming and clear organization of data. I retain the intellectual property rights for use in building a portfolio. You won't have an annoying watermark to deal with. I will help put you in touch with a developer to create your prints any way your heart desires. Traditional, framed, calendar, T-shirt, memory book, metal....This gives you the flexibility to budget a la cart and get exactly what you paid for. I enjoy the artistic aspect of photography and will help you preserve your memories, stories, and experiences in a signature fashion unique to you and your loved ones. Your ideas will drive the shoot but I promise I'll have a few to suggest that are purely discretionary. Your satisfaction with my work is paramount. Maybe you can be one of my references?