Portland Photography Session Information
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.
What We Offer
We schedule sessions in the Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, area primarily on Saturday and Sunday, with weekday sessions available by request.
All Sessions include:
Pre-shoot wardrobe consultation.
At least 15 proofs per look (outfit) from which to choose your final images.
Our signature retouching service for that extra sparkle.
High resolution JPGs in both web and high resolution formats.
Images are fully licensed for professional use in print and digital formats.
16 years of experience and expertise with a photographer who lives and works in Portland.
For more information check our Portland Rates and Dates page.
Where We Shoot
Studio Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: Closed
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 7pm
Portland Weekend Availability
March 2025
Saturday, March 8
Sunday, March 9
Saturday, March 15
Sunday, March 16
Saturday, March 22
Sunday, March 23
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30
April 2025
Saturday, April 5
Sunday, April 6
Saturday, April 12
Sunday, April 13
Saturday, April 19
Sunday, April 20
Saturday, April 26 BOOKED
Sunday, April 27
May 2025
Saturday, May 3
Sunday, May 4
Saturday, May 10 BOOKED
Sunday, May 11 BOOKED
Saturday, May 17
Sunday, May 18
Saturday, May 24
Sunday, May 25
Saturday, May 31
New bookings come in every day so dates and availability are always subject to change.
Please contact us directly for the most up to the minute avails.
Can’t make one of these dates? Need a weekday session? Have a question?
Give a shout via our contact page and we’ll find a spot that fits your calendar.
Photo by Umit Aslan
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”)
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