Last weekend I flew up to Portland to meet up with Jen and John for a day of touring the city and capturing some unique portraits of the two of them. This was my first time in the city, and I couldn’t get over what an incredible back drop it was for shooting portraits. It didn’t hurt to have to very good looking people, who are a ton of fun to be with either! We started out shooting around Multnomah Village where Jen lives.
We took a couple of shots at Jen’s apartment. She lives over a 100 year old store and it has this cool looking back porch
After that, we headed down town to walk around. Portland has some of the most beautiful architecture you’ll ever see, mixed in with so many trees that it’s like a city built in a forest.
John is one funny dude. Jen is cracking up in about half of the photos. When I asked Jen what he was whispering to her in the picture on the right, she said he was telling her the history of the City Hall building behind them! On the left, he demonstrates his Jordanesque skillz, and Jen seemed quite impressed!
Everywhere we went, there was another amazing location to shoot at.
Washington Park
John always knows how to make Jen smile!
We finally ended up at Cathedral Park under the St. Johns bridge. The vertical supports of the bridge look like cathedral windows and make for some cool optical illusions. It makes the park feel like it has this huge high ceiling rather than being outdoors. It is a very cool place to check out if you’re ever in Portland.
On the left, John demonstrated just how easily one can be the victim of a surprise ninja attack. Then using a little sunlight for some dramatic effect.
Try and find the “heart” in the picture on the left
Thanks so much guys for taking me around the city and for being so much fun. Also for putting up with the 95 degree heat! I can’t wait for the wedding in August…it’s going to be amazing!
