What to Know Before You Book

When you book a headshot or portfolio session with Michael Verity, you’re working with an experienced Portland photographer who will set up a professional shoot in the location that best fits your needs.

Portfolio & Headshot Scheduling

We schedule sessions in the Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, area primarily on Saturday and Sunday, with weekday sessions available by request.

Each photography session includes:

• Pre-shoot wardrobe consultation

• At least 15-20 proofs per look from which to choose your final images

• Proofs sent directly to your agent for their recommendations (if applicable)

• Our standard retouching service.

• Final images delivered to you (and your agent, if applicable) in both web & high resolution formats

• Fully licensed images for professional use in print and digital formats

For more information check our Portland Rates and Dates page.

Where We Shoot

April 2024

Saturday, April 6
Sunday, April 7
Saturday, April 13
Sunday, Sunday 14
Saturday, April 20
Sunday, April 21

May 2024

Saturday, May 11
Sunday, May 12
Saturday, May 18
Sunday, May 19
Saturday, May 25
Sunday, May 26

June 2024

Saturday, June 1
Sunday, June 2
Saturday, June 8
Sunday, June 9
Saturday, June 22
Sunday, June 23
Saturday, June 29
Sunday, June 30

Need Help Picking a Portland Shooting Location?

A few of Michael’s favorite neighborhoods are The Pearl, SE Division and downtown Vancouver, just across the Columbia River.

• The Pearl: The Pearl is one of my favorites because of its diversity. The north end has a slicker, more contemporary vibe, while the south side is a bit edgier. There’s a good variety of color and you can generally find great light even at high noon. There are some nice parks for photographing kids (like Tanner Springs) and plenty of low traffic areas where you can take your time and get great images

• SE Division: Another of my favorite places to shoot portfolios is on SE Division, in the neighborhood of Pine State Biscuits. There are easily accessible, beautifully lit alleyways with a diversity of color. If you walk a few blocks east, you find a nice neighborhood vibe that works well for photographing kids

• Downtown Vancouver: The newly rebuilt waterfront has a ton of nicely lit spots that work super well for portfolios. There are several green spaces, good for athletic shots, and a beautiful promenade along the river that shoots well on cloudy days

(From our blog post “3 Great Portfolio Places in Portland”)