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A Weekend in Washington

Kim and I decided to head north for the weekend (well at least for about 24 hours or so). We set up camp a few feet off the road near Washington’s Lower Lewis River Falls. From there we did a small bit of hiking and then headed up to an overlook to watch the sunset behind Mt. St. Helens. Not a bad way to spend a summer weekend in the Pacific Northwest!

Leslie Gulch

Deep in Oregon’s southeast corner sits an immense tract of jagged rock formations, sagebrush steppe and strikingly colored desert known as the Owyhee Canyonlands. This is Oregon’s “Grand Canyon” – one of the largest unprotected roadless areas in the continental United States. And it contains hundreds of miles of wild and scenic rivers and a geological beauty that rivals desert lands that many Oregonian’s believe only exist in southern Utah. Here are some shots from a trip I recently made to Leslie Gulch in late June.

Bethany – Portland Fashion Photographer

A lot of people don’t realize that gloomy days sometimes produce the most spectacular photographs. Bright sunny days create harsh shadows that are sometimes difficult to work with and don’t produce the most flattering images. Here’s some shots of Bethany that we took during a break in the rain at the McMenamin’s Edgefield conference center in Troutdale, Oregon.

Summer Harvest

Lots of peas and raspberries coming out of our garden! We’re starting to get a bit overwhelmed!

Trillium Lake Stars

Some people have a strange idea of fun. For me it’s all about staying up for over 24 hours to spend the night on a Mountain watching and photographing the stars. The clear skies and new moon last night called for a bit of a star party! Here’s the night sky over Mount Hood and Trillium Lake. (Click on the image to see a larger version).

Rosa

Really fun shoot with Rosa this week! It’s amazing how a small bit of creative lighting can turn a plain ol’ Oregon woods into an enchanted forest!

Brian was very fun to work with. He was not only amazing at taking photos but also made me feel comfortable. We talked and laughed the whole time. My photos turned out incredible as well! The quality is impeccable and I would recommend Brian to everyone!

Scarlet V.

Brian is the absolute best! He has an amazing vision and strong work ethic. He knew what made me look my absolute best on camera and my images came out looking absolutely stunning! I strongly recommend Brian for any project.

Chico B.

We had a wonderful experience with Brian Pasko Photography! We have three little ones who can be difficult to get to sit still and have pictures taken, but Brian was extremely patient during the photo shoot and we now have beautiful pictures of our family hanging on our walls that we will treasure forever. Highly recommended!

Annie S

My experience from my senior photoshoot was better than expected and the photos turned out to be phenomenal! Brian takes amazing pictures!

Rani B.

Brian Pasko is the real deal — a full-service photographer who has both outstanding technical talents and excellent interpersonal skills. We worked with Brian for our student’s senior portraits as well as a few family shots. He provided invaluable assistance at each point in the process, from the initial consult to the selection of wardrobe and setting to designing possible portrait displays in our home. His final portraits are absolutely beautiful — we will treasure them always. We feel so fortunate to have found Brian, and we enthusiastically recommend him for any and all of your photographic needs.

Shelly M.

Brian went above and beyond for a photo shoot when I was featured on the cover of an industry trade magazine. The photos turned out to be FANTASTIC! And Brian managed the entire process quickly, easily and with wonderful quality work. And the magazine we worked with commented on his professionalism.

Eric K.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Brian Pasko photography. Brian is absolutely amazing! He possesses a sunny and friendly personality, which makes him a joy to work with. His talents as a photographer is nothing short of spectacular. I was amazed at his abilities to capture the perfect shot based on the setting and lighting. His keen and creative eye catches opportunities that most would not see. Brian is not opposed to pounding the pavement at a feverish pace to chase sunlight. He will hike, roll around in fields or wade knee-deep in rivers to achieve the perfect shot. Brian truly has an adventurous spirit!! Carly and I feel so grateful to have found Brian Pasko. Carly has had the opportunity to work with many wonderful photographers. We have been a part of many incredible shoots. But our session and experience with Brian was by far the most inspiring and enjoyable. We cannot wait to work with him again! Whatever the occasion you might want to commemorate, Brian Pasko will perform the job with flying colors!

Jill B.

When I worked with Brian, it was so easy to be relaxed during the shoot and have the prints look wonderful. He is very professional, and edited the pictures quickly! I am impressed by his work, and would recommend him to anyone who wants quality pictures.

Catherine R.

Brian was the ultimate professional throughout my experience of working with him. He was a pleasure, he offers reasonable prices, and the quality of my portraits far surpassed what I could have imagined. Brian had a way of making me genuinely relaxed during our shoot, which combined with his native gift for creative composition resulted in my photos reflecting my authentic self in a number of different poses and backgrounds. I could not be more pleased with the results of our collaborative work together!

Gavin F

It was fun and Brian was very engaging with my daughter with no experience modeling. He made her feel very comfortable trying something new. He made the pictures look amazing. He was open to try new things and different poses. We’ll definitely use him for a family portrait.

Brandy T.

My experience working with Brian was awesome! He did my senior photos and I had so much fun! Once we started to take pictures I started to feel more relaxed and experience what it is like being at a photo shoot. I felt like a model in a magazine! So I have to say that Brian Pasko is an awesome photographer and I had a great time working with him on my senior photos.

Abigail S.

Brian did my family photos and I was very impressed. My kids were not wanting to take pictures and were a handful, but Brian was very patient and willing to work with us. I plan on using Brian for our future photos.

Amela A.

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Photographer’s Blog

A Weekend in Washington

Leslie Gulch

Bethany – Portland Fashion Photographer

Summer Harvest

Trillium Lake Stars

Rosa