Class Portrait as GIFs - 2018 edition

Bio Post - Hannah Ammons

I am a freelance photographer located in Portland, Oregon. I love to travel the world and gather new experiences. I became interested in photography while traveling around Europe, and started learning about new cultures. I enjoy meeting inspirational people to work with, while capturing the real heartfelt moments in life. This helps me explore different styles of photography. I'm exited to see where life takes me in the next few years and hope to work with you in the future.

Sazhil Lopez-Bio

    Hey there! My name is Sazhil Lopez, a photographer from the best place in the world, the pacific northwest! Sunny, cloudy rainy, or even when we get a couple of inches of snow? There’s no stopping me from getting my camera and taking awesome pictures of our crazy weather state.

Growing up, I would always take pictures of buildings, scenery, and even of pets. I would always enjoy capturing random moments on the go. However, when I developed my skills I wanted to give back. In high school is when my true awakening of my passion happened. It was the last day to turn in senior pictures. I remember turning in a decent quality picture of myself taken from iPhone camera. Not gonna lie those iPhones could be a photographers mortal enemy if you know how to use one. Seeing how the other students turned in their senior pictures made me upset, not because their picture made my picture look bad, but because they actually came out nice. I then decided I wanted to take pictures and give back.

I started of my photography journey by taking a couple of senior pictures of students from my old high school. Taking a huge leap and out of my comfort zone I decided it was time for something new. It takes skill for a photographer to take pictures of a baby while having it calm. However, having some practice i think i got it down. I have captured some amazing moments of maternity, new borns, and babies just being babies.

Check out my work on Facebook and Instagram @sazhilphotography

Fletcher Wold - Bio Post

Hey there! I'm Fletcher! I've been an artist as long as I can remember.  I started out drawing cartoons as a child and went to a small art school in Happy Valley Oregon.  Photography was always something I was interested in at a young age.  My first camera was a point and shoot and I loved photographing and creating a different type of visual art with it.

When I was a sophomore in High school, I bought my first DSLR camera and I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in photography.  I also enjoy basketball, music, and acting on top of my photography.

Hey, I'm Stephen!
I'm a Portland based photographer who enjoys exploring the great land I call the Pacific Northwest. When I'm not out capturing moments out in the wilderness or the many crooks and crannies of Portland, you can find me surfing the streets on my longboard or curled up in bed with my guitar in my hand while watching Netflix.

Photography has always been a way for me to express myself. The idea of freezing a moment in time for peoples viewing pleasure has always fascinated me. I hope to one day run my own wedding photography business, however, Im a very open person who loves trying and experiencing new things which is why I will take any opportunity I am given. 

Ben Carscallen - Bio Post

Hi there, my name is Ben Carscallen and I’m a photographer based in Gresham, Oregon. When I first started photography I set out to only photograph cars. Guess what, that did not happen, at all. So I started to do products, which led to portraits, then all kinds of sports, and anything that is attached to a motor. Along with a variety of other subjects that fall between those. No matter where I am, you’ll either find me at the race track or up the gorge on any given day with my camera.

Here‘s some links to my work on Instagram:

@b_carsc

@centennialsports

Stephanie Backlind - Bio Post

Hi there! I'm Stephanie Backlund, a 21 year old photographer! I've been a little bit of here and there, but I currently reside in Troutdale, Oregon. When I'm not cuddling with my two dogs, I'm out capturing moments, camera in hand.  Just being behind the camera and seeing photos come to life, brings joy and happiness into my life. 

I know I still have much to learn but every day I pick up my camera, I strive to learn something new and to take every opportunity to go beyond my limits. Any excuse to get behind a camera will have me jumping up and running out the door. 

Check out my work on Instagram! 

Email: BacklundStephanie@gmail.com

Andrea Ahlson - Bio Post

A little bit about me……Andrea Ahlson… My passion for photography started at a young age, and was especially encouraged by the women of my family. My mother was my first teacher, and I learned how to take snapshots with a Polaroid 600 series camera. We captured memories from our everyday lives and special occasions. Our greatest adventure came when we moved to rural Alaska. We collected many images of the land and sea with its fascinating creatures and unpredictable weather.

My next teacher was my paternal grandmother. I lived with my paternal grandparents during my high school years on our family farm in Parkdale, OR. I was put in charge of photographing new born calves in the spring for farm records. We would take pictures during our myriad road-trips to eastern Oregon to visit family. I amassed a collection of upwards of 150 windmills, upon which I had become fixated.

Today, I channel my passion through my camera: using it to immerse myself into the amazing breathtaking Pacific Northwest. It thrills me to express the blissful instances and spontaneous joys of people, to attempt the never-ending challenge of capturing the awesome complexity and beauty of our world’s natural inhabitants, and to give a glimpse into the landscapes which are the utterly magnificent backdrop to my life. I am developing new techniques of reflecting my clients’ uniqueness. I deeply believe the collaboration with other human beings is crucial for producing more engaging ideas. I seek to know the real you and how you think, so the I can capture you the way you see yourself. I also enjoy creating custom art to decorate your business or home spaces; because everyone should be able to be surrounded by what they love.

Svetlana Krivolenkov- BIO POST

SVETLANA KRIVOLENKOV

Hi there

I’m a 21 year old photographer who loves to travel and shoot.

On a regular day you’ll find me in a coffee shop, finding

my next adventure! My dad was the one who inspired me to pick up a camera and take photos of everything, a few

years later here I am!

If your looking for a perfect photographer who poses other people to look perfect, I’m not that! The best photos are the ones that happen in between. The raw, candid and imperfect photos is what I’m all about. All my shoots involve laughter, dancing and just having a laid back time.

I’m are follower of Christ and are blessed to do this as a living! Capturing your moments is truly a passion of mine, but I want so much more than a professional relationship. I want to get to know all of my couples as friends and make friendships that will last a lifetime!

Love, Lana

Come say hi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/momentsbylana/