Pictures in the Fall Leave

Once again it’s fall in the Pacific Northwest and this year is shaping up to be spectacular.  On deck in the very near future is an explosion of orange and red foliage that is going to be nothing short of epic.  So NOW is the time to capitalize on nature's brief but dazzling display by having your family portraits taken in the fall leaves.  If that sounds like a great idea or even something you were already planning then allow me to help you get the most out of your family's leafy adventure in portrait land by introducing you to an amazing new tool.

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GeneralDaniel Troutman
Cascade High School Senior Portraits

Cascade Senior Pictures

We've all had that moment.  That moment when you love every single picture.  You're going along, having a normal day, and WHAM! a normal looking photography session knocks your socks off.  So you'll have to forgive me for over-sharing. We certainly have plenty to choose from.

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The Natty Dresser Summer Look Book John

This year's summer Lookbook featured some absolute characters from Albany's bustling downtown area.  The first character on that list is somewhat of a local legend and a bit of a ladies man, Mr. John Booch.  John has been on the downtown area's radar for quite some time and currently sells his unique brand of artistic sculptures and curiosities at his gallery, Eclectic Zebra.  One look inside his gallery and you know you're dealing with dynamic personality and it was that personality that made John a front runner to be chosen for this project.  It also meant that the wardrobe chosen for him could be a little more wild and could play to John's artistic nature.

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Fine, I admit it. Corvallis Rocks!

I freaking love Corvallis Oregon!  For many years I treated that beautiful city like the allies treated Germany in World War II.  Any runs I had to make into Corvallis were treated like covert operations with the main goal being to get in and get out before being spotted by enemy troops.  But as my own family business required me to do more portrait sessions in Corvallis, my eyes began to open to the beauty and diversity that Corvallis has to offer.  Everywhere you go, the town offers up amazing locations to photograph clients.  

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GeneralDaniel Troutman