Some of our favorite photographs from the month of October.

Boris, The Return

Boris was one of our very first clients. We worked together for many years and in many different ways, including a session with his sister, Bela, in the Alberta neighborhood of Portland, still among my favorite shoots. Boris has grown from really cute kid to handsome young man; as always, it was a privilege to create some new images for his portfolio.

Kerry, Fresh Faced

Though not new to being photographed, Kerry arrived at our studio new to us and new to the process of doing headshots. It took a few minutes but, like a true professional, she locked into the session with ease and charm and delivered some fabulous shots.

Michaela, Ready For The Next

Michaela is another longtime friend who has worked with us off and on for many years. This time around it was a portfolio session that combined headshots, for her acting and singing career, and senior pictures, just for fun. I love this picture; it captures perfectly the wit and intelligence of this talented young performer.

John, Magically

Speaking of talented performers, this guy — dancer, actor, YouTube content dude — John A. Mays just oozes talent. This picture, one of a few thousand frames we snapped of this kinetic young performer, beautifully embodies the life of a dancer, at rest but always in motion.

Cortney, Beautifully

This stunning young actress, who came to us thought Studio Northwest, was so relaxed in front of the camera you’d think she’d done a thousand headshot sessions when, in fact, this was her first time. And as I recall, this is one of the first frames we shot.

Mya, Colorfully

What can we say about Miss Mya V? Every time we work with her, which has been many times over the last 5 years, we are stunned by her beauty and amazed by her growth as a model. Truly one of the sweetest people we know, she is a gem through and through.

Hair and makeup (Kerry, Michaela, Cortney and Mya) by Karina Talaro

Mya’s wardrobe by Carson Verity

Michael Verity is a Portland-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, creatives and business professionals for more than a decade.

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