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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.

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.

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!

Winter on Silver Creek

Silver Falls State Park is located in Marion County, just down the road from Silverton, Oregon. It is Oregon’s largest park, boasting over 9,000 acres and more than 40 miles of hiking and horseback riding and bike trails. The popular Canyon Trail follows the banks of Silver Creek and passes ten substantial water flaws in…

Service Academies Ball

Over the holidays I had the honor of photographing the All Service Academies Military Ball at the Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. It’s a prestigious affair for Oregon and Southwest Washington cadets and their families who are enrolled in the Navy, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Service Academies. The evening began with a cocktail hour, where the military cadets posed for formal portraits with their dates and families in a beautifully decorated room at the Benson Hotel. A tall Christmas tree decorated with lights, large bulbs and lace added a touch of holiday spirit to the event.

Samantha | Cleveland High School

Cleveland High School’s Samantha is itching to graduate and travel the world with her best friend. She’s an outgoing volleyball player, adventurous and loves to make people laugh! Several years ago I had the privilege of photographing Sam’s sister for her Cleveland High School senior portraits. Sam’s sister Abigale and I had a blast taking her senior pictures, so I was expecting to have a lot of fun with Sam. And she sure didn’t’ disappoint!

The Cat Lady

My 15 month-old daughter, Kiana, considers our two cats her best friends. Meeko, a white cat with brown spots, is a rambunctious one year old kitten and she gives Kiana a run for her money. Pigeon, our fourteen year-old black cat reluctantly puts up with the antics of the other two. As you can imagine,…

Claire | Glencoe High School

Glencoe High School’s Claire is a senior who is classy, confident, and complex. “My personality is full of contradictions,” she says. “I’m shy, but I like to stand out. I tend to be a leader, to push shyness away when there is a task to get done. I’m curious and adventurous, but I am incredibly conscience of the negative outcomes my explorations could have.” “I have an eclectic style. I love classic looking clothes but I also enjoy very modern and original looks. My casual clothes are dressier than most,” says Claire. And she is already wise beyond her years and committed to making the world a better place. “What really forms my personality,” she says, “are my morals.” “I do my best to always have a positive impact on those around me—from smiling to passers by, to complimenting people who look down, to helping people.“

I cannot say enough about Brian Pasko. The pictures he took are amazing. He was so patient and fun with our toddler and helped our teen to come out of her shell and shine. His knowledge of the area ensured our daughter’s smiles were captured in the most serene and beautiful backgrounds. Brian was also incredibly easy to work with. He was professional, flexible, and open to ideas we had. I am already thinking of outfits for photos next season.

Katie H

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.

Brian Pasko is truly amazing to work with. Brian was knowledgeable, kind, and helped my son relax during his senior portrait afternoon. He followed through with every step in the process, which helped us select portraits that we will treasure forever. I would highly recommend this photography service to anyone looking for a photographer in the Portland area and more. Truly an incredible experience.

Audrey J

Very attentive to details and highly professional. The portraits were beautiful. These will be lifelong cherished keepsakes. Highly recommend. Would hire again.

Valerie S

Brian did a photo shoot of some Sugar Skull makeup I did for my makeup portfolio. It was such an awesome experience working with him he made the photo shoot very fun yet professional and he is very considerate of any needs or concerns you may have! I was blown away when I got to finally see the shots he got of the models/my makeup. Every single one is a very high quality/well edited/shot and just BEAUTIFUL all around! I will definitely be working with him in the future and suggesting him to everyone I know!

Sasha S.

Going into my senior pictures I was nervous about everything. I was nervous that they wouldn’t look good, that my photographer would be rude, I was nervous that I would have a really bad experience. Brian helped me so much and made my senior picture experience so great! He was great about finding a location and helping me figure out what to wear! He was an awesome guy and I am so glad I went to him! If I had to do my senior pictures over again I wouldn’t change a thing! He’s a great guy to work with and the whole experience was beyond fun!

Joely Y.

Having a senior boy who wasn’t all that thrilled to have a photo shoot is not easy. But Brian made it fun and he captured great, genuine moments that we will cherish forever!!

Annette, T.

“Wow” is all we can say regarding Brian’s photography and service experience! We were so incredibly happy with the final product of our high school senior, and his canvas portrait of her will grace our home’s walls from now until the end… Thank You so much Brian for the kind patience in working with your website and all the help you’ve provide us, especially hand delivery of the final portrait to our home, way too kind! We cannot wait to see the work for our next two children in the months and years to come.

Ric B.

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.

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

Rani B.

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