Beautiful & Cool Senior Pictures | Creative Family Portraits

Portrait of two sisters in a field with daisies and vintage dresses.

Sisterhood

Samantha and Isabel embody sisterhood despite their difference in age. Isabel is about to turn four years old and Samantha is a high school senior at Robert A. Long High School. After graduation, Samantha is headed to Ireland for college, so Mom wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to take some family portraits of the two of them together and as individuals. They were looking for outdoor portraits with a variety of backgrounds and outfits. As a result, we settled on two separate locations. The first was at Clackamas County’s Eagle Fern Park where we photographed the girls against a backdrop of green ferns and old growth forest. The second location was in a natural area near Barton, Oregon where the golden fields provided a perfect idyllic setting to display the connection that is shared by these two girls.

Headshots for Business Professionals

When it comes to personal marketing, a great professional headshot is the cornerstone to your success. The right headshot will give people a positive first impression and is a powerful tool for sharing your personality and ensuring that people will remember who you are. One thing that makes professional headshot portraits with Brian Pasko Photography unique is the time I spend with each client to understand their goals and create a unique portraits session for that individual. As a result, the types of headshots taken through my studio are as unique as the individuals that I photograph.

Chilly Day on Beverly Beach

The Oregon Coast can be downright cold in early spring but that didn’t stop our famiy from spending a chilly day on Beverly Beach this May! Beverly Beach is one of Oregon’s most popular. And its long stretch of sandy beaches make it an ideal location for playful dogs, kids, family photographers and sunbathers.

Fashion portrait of woman in business casual outfit.

Testing and Technique

Testing new techniques and learning from other professionals is the hallmark of a certified professional photographer. I am constantly searching for new creative ideas that I can bring to my client’s high school senior, family or other portrait session. The images in this blog post were shot in a studio and also outdoors in downtown Portland, Oregon. They are examples of what happens when photographers and models get together to experiment with new techniques, share our skills, and help each other improve our craft. Moreover, everything here can be brought into a portrait session scheduled with my studio! Do you see something here that you like? Have another creative idea? Let’s talk about how we can apply these concepts to your high school senior pictures, your next family portrait session, or a creative fashion shoot designed just for you!

Headshots for Competitive Dance

Eight-year old Abby is a competitive dancer. She needed some professional head shots that she could submit with her dance competition applications and I was more than happy to oblige! Now, it’s an understatement to suggest that this girl loves to dance. And she’s one fireball of energy.

Hillsboro High School senior portrait of girl leaning against a red brick wall in Portland, Oregon.

Olivia | Hillsboro High School

HIllsboro High School’s Olivia was unnecessarily apologetic in her first phone call with me. It seems that with her busy high school senior calendar she just wasn’t able to schedule her senior portraits earlier in the fall. So here we were talking just before the Thanksgiving Holiday about how to schedule an outdoor senior portrait session in time to create a great senior yearbook picture in time for her December 13th deadline!

During the photoshoot I had a lot of fun, Brian is a very creative and easy going photographer. The fact that he’s so easy going makes you more relaxed and more open to trying new things. Being a shy girl, I immediately broke out of my shell and was ready to take on anything he had planned for me—in the end they all became amazing shots!

Selma J.

Working with Brian was an amazing experience. I felt comfortable the whole time and I could tell he was passionate about his work. The pictures turned out incredible! I will be telling my friends about him in the future.

Bethany G.

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.

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

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.

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.

Brian Pasko is the consummate professional photographer. He is prompt, responsive and passionate about delivering a fantastic product. He is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with him again!

Matthias 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.

My son was reluctant about the whole senior photo process, but Brian kept the shoot time short and the atmosphere relaxed. He was very professional and responsive to our needs and deadlines. Most importantly, the image quality was superb. We went from reluctant to happy customers with incredible photos to remember our son’s senior year!

Barbara P.

My photo session with Brian really put me at ease. Although I am a little camera shy I was still able to follow his good direction. The pictures turned out amazing he definitely has a great eye for photography.

Charlene 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 took photos of our family and several last minute “extras,” and he was so patient with us and our chaos, cracking jokes and keeping us happy and comfortable. We had fun, and the results were absolutely wonderful! He suggested locations and poses that brought out the best in each of us. We are so happy with our photos, and will recommend Brian every chance we get!

Shari L.

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Photographer’s Blog

Sisterhood

Headshots for Business Professionals

Chilly Day on Beverly Beach

Testing and Technique

Headshots for Competitive Dance

Olivia | Hillsboro High School