A last grasp at summer before the colors of fall start to fall in place.

Kaci, At The Beach

From the day we met her, as a teenager, when she came to a shoot with her friend, we’ve been enamored of Kaci. We can says it’s because of her beauty or her skills as a model but, when all is said and done, it’s really about her smile and the warmth it comes from.

Paulina, Beautiful

Our session with this gem, who’s represented by The Option Agency, was nothing but a treat. Fun, energetic, easy to work with, the three most important traits of a kid model.

Abbey, Thoughtfully

We got to shoot with Abbey a couple of times this year, the latest being in August at the beach. That thoughtful look you see here is exactly what she’s like in real life: focused, centered and kind.

Brad, Also Thoughtfully

Brad is an author and chairman of the non-profit organization Rockwood Community Development. He came to us for a headshot for his Simon and Schuster book, The Flourishing Community, scheduled to publish in January. Along with some wonderful suit-and-tie images, we captured this great shot on my front porch.

Weston, Happily

There’s a reason why this kid works all the time. Because he steps in front of the camera and BOOM!, it’s done. Can’t beat that!

Michael Verity is a Portland, OR-based photographer specializing in professional headshots, modeling portfolios and fashion editorial photography. The husband of an acting coach and father of two young adult actors, he’s been photographing successful actors, models and creatives and business professionals for more than a decade.