A woman in a denim jacket and black beanie smiles while hugging a black and tan dog in front of vibrant green cornstalks, showcasing a joyful moment outdoors.

Dog Photos are the best!!!

If your love your pet and Halloween as much as Stephanie loves Psycho then you will understand why we had to wonder around a corn field at The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island in Portland, Oregon on a fall afternoon to get creative family photos of these two! We have quite a few people ask if we are ok with pets and we love it when people include pets into family photos. We even get epic clients who bring dogs on their special day. We have taken photos of dogs, a cat, and even a hedgehog. We are just waiting for family session with a turtle or ferret as that would be really unique! We had such a blast getting creative images that showcased Stephane’s love for her dog and all things fall.

A woman in a denim jacket, black dress, and boots stands confidently in a sunlit cornfield, holding the leash of a happy black and tan dog sitting beside her.

A woman wearing a beanie and glasses sits with her smiling dog in a natural outdoor setting, framed by tall cornstalks in a black-and-white portrait.

Casual portrait of a woman in a black dress, denim jacket, and black beanie, standing confidently among sunlit corn stalks.

A black and tan dog sits calmly on lush green grass in front of tall cornstalks, looking directly at the camera with a serene expression.

We were really excited for the opportunity to play with our MagMod jells during the day in a corn field. We wanted to creative some fun and festively spooky photos and get more experience playing with gels. Gels sit over the flash head (or other light source) and change the color of the flash, these can be used creatively (as used here) or to match other lights in the environment. We took these images in middle of the day, so it was busy. And MagMod lets us work quickly with a little footprint, while still having plenty of options creatively.

Dramatic portrait of a woman in a black beanie, partially hidden among corn stalks, illuminated by striking red and yellow light.

A small black, brown, and white dog sits among bright green cornstalks, gazing upward with a calm expression.

Moody portrait of a woman wearing a black beanie, standing amidst corn stalks, illuminated by blue and yellow light.

Tips for including your dog in a Portrait Session:

Make sure you bring a leash as some areas require pets to be on a leash
Bring treats to reward your dog for good behavior
Bring water and a water container for them
Bring poop bags, be kind and pick up after your dog
Bring a lent roller for the humans in the shoot
If going to a public area go at times that is not busy such as weekdays
Pick a shoot location that is free from distractions for your pet such as other pets and children

A black-and-white photo of a woman in a denim jacket and beanie, smiling as her affectionate black and tan dog reaches up and playfully licks her face in a cornfield setting.

A black and tan dog on a leash stands on a dirt path in a cornfield, looking at the camera, while its owner, in a black dress and denim jacket, stands blurred in the background.

Black and white portrait of a woman sitting in a pumpkin patch with her dog, smiling and wearing a beanie, surrounded by pumpkins.

Couple holding hands and walking together in an urban alley, man wearing black shirt and pants, woman wearing a black polka dot dress with lace detail. — We’re Eric and Amber — a husband and wife photography team based in Portland, Oregon. We document weddings with a photojournalistic approach, capturing the real, in-between moments that tell the full story of your day. We’ll also guide you through a few timeless, fine art portraits to round it out.
Our style is true-to-life, intentional, and focused on what matters most: you, your people, and the energy of the day. We believe your photos should feel like you — not a version of you that was overly posed or filtered.
We celebrate all couples, bodies, styles, and traditions, and we’re here to help tell your story exactly as it unfolds..

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