Lauren and I created these stunning images at my studio, just after sunset. Our only light source, other than a little bit of dusky goodness, was the glow from cars and nearby businesses. Lauren, a fat-positive model based out of Portland, styled everything herself (hair, makeup, wardrobe) and I think she did a fabulous job!
I just love this shot of Ashley. It was taken in my studio, last winter, at sunset time.
Yep, chickens and cats. I was testing out some gear and didn’t have any human models, so this was the best I could do. Ollie is our fluffy black cat and Val is our grand-cat, who currently lives with us. The chickens are our neighbors, but basically live at our house. I think they’re all pretty handsome, although the cats look much meaner in photos. Haha.
When I started working with this gorgeous soul a few years ago, she mentioned wanting to do a boudoir session in a clawfoot bath tub. It took some time, but we finally made it happen. I booked an airbnb in The Dalles last summer, as I was shooting a wedding in Tygh Valley. As soon as I realized it had a tub, I contacted my client to give her first dibs on a session there. The timing worked out beautifully and we we got some amazing shots (and of course got to enjoy each others company).
This was my first time photographing this family, but I did senior portraits for their oldest daughter (seen in the cream sweater below) a couple of months prior (I still need to share those…oops!). Anyway, they’re very easy to work with and hello, look how pretty they are!
I honestly had no idea how much fun I would have with our little (19ft) travel trailer. The makeover on Miss Patty, a 1998 Prowler, was a must, as the late 90s color scheme wasn’t our jam. I love how it turned out, but it wasn’t actually a “fun” project…mostly because I was melting in the summer heat. Anyway, camping has been absolutely awesome and our trailer is just perfect for my husband and I. What I didn’t expect, though, was to have so much fun decorating her for various holidays! I’ve now decorated for Halloween, Christmas (twice), Valentine’s Day. We actually camped over Halloween this past fall, so it was a good excuse to decorate. Unfortunately our December trip got snowed out. As luck would have it, we are camping for Valentine’s Day this year, so here we are…with another excuse to decorate again! Speaking of luck…St. Pattrick’s Day is up next!
A few months ago, I rented the Canon R6 (mirrorless) camera, to see if I wanted to buy it. In the end, I went with a different model, but this was a GREAT camera! The color was easy to work with, I loved the live exposure preview, and focus was spot on. I’d say 99% of the images were tack sharp, with the 1% being user error. Anyway, here are a few quick shots I took one day at a nearby park, just for fun.
I love when clients choose alternate locations for their sessions! Tiffany is a country girl, so it only made sense to do her session at this rustic location; an airbnb, located in Canby, Oregon.
This family is a hoot. They like to have fun with their family portraits and I am totally here for it. in the past they’ve worn giant googly eyes, super hero t-shirts, and latex animal head masks, so when Erin told me they were doing an 80s TV sitcom theme, I couldn’t wait to see what they came up with. After a trip to a local thrift store, they were all set. From the giant glasses, to the Dad slippers, to the blacksheep of the family… I love it all! They even made a cute little video to look like the full house intro, featuring their “cast members.” I also felt the need to create a truly 80s inspired image, using photoshop, which I’ve titled, Mother. Haha!
There was a window next to the stairs in this historic home and the light was just stunning. Obviously, I couldn’t resist putting my beautiful client in said light for a few shots.
I think the title is self-explanatory, for this maternity session that I shot at Deepwood Museum & Gardens.
This couple has been though (and continue to go through) more than most can imagine and I’ll just leave it at that. While we definitely did some happy, colorful maternity portraits, these intimate shots speak to me the most.
This past fall I offered indoor mini sessions, in addition to my usual outdoor option. Although my own studio is located nearby, the Gray Lab is better suited for families and groups, due to the size. It’s about 3x the size of my studio and they have quite a few different furniture options to choose from. This is the first time I’ve photographed Michiko’s family indoors, so it was a nice change of pace. Plus, we didn’t have to worry about the unpredictable weather (and it was all over the place this day) or getting cold. The sooner we could get her busy teenagers out the door, the better, so this worked out perfectly.
Branding sessions are an opportunity to get both headshots and “action” shots for your business. They’re similar to mini sessions, but the focus is on creating content for your website, social media, etc. These can take place in my studio (seen here) or on-location. We can shoot in your home, at your place of work, or at an alternate location of your choosing.
These photos of Amanda Dant are a good reminder that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Morning Glories Floral (her business) is open for orders! CLICK HERE for more info!
Lauren is a gorgeous and confident plus sized model, so working with her was an absolute pleasure. We shot this after the sun went down, so it was basically dark in my studio. I had a rental camera in my posession and wanted to test out the low light capabilities, so this was a good way to do that.
I know I do this all the time, but I love mentioning all of the times I’ve photographed someone. I am just so honored when those continuously choose me, as their photographer, to document their family’s milestones. My first time photographing Ashley and Alina was at their engagement session. Since then, I have photographed their wedding, their pregnancy, their hospital newborn portraits, baby and toddler sessions, multiple family sessions, a boudoir session, and even a celebration of life for Ashley’s mom. I adore this little family and truly love watching them grow.
If I am being honest, I don’t necessarily hate that my old website crashed. My new web host and website are both so much easier to deal with now. I also love that it gives me an excuse to re-blog some of my favorite sessions, like this one! This was a really fun shoot with some experimentation that paid off.
More to come from this session that I did in The Dalles this past summer!
Date: Sunday, January 30th
Location: My studio (343 Court Street NE)
Investment: $150
Includes: A 15-minute session (in one outfit) at my studio, 5 digital files, and 5 polaroids (with delivery before 2/14/22, of course).
Booking: Email me at kelwardphotography@gmail.com to book your spot. Space is limited!
