Your alternative and authentic senior portrait photographer.
Though I most commonly shoot what the layman calls a senior or graduation session, student sessions can extend to students of any age or education level. I believe that most people would agree when I say capturing images of ourselves during the time of our educational process is very important. We are ever-changing, growing, and it passes by so quickly. One thing is for certain, no year spent in this process of our lives will ever be the same, nor can it be repeated. I love working with students and talking about their interests, their hobbies, their passions, and for some students, maybe even their hardships. Students typically have so much going on, especially seniors and graduates. I find great satisfaction from allowing my students to open up and feel completely at ease during their sessions. I recommend bringing parents, friends or anybody along to make sure they feel comfortable and I always encourage bringing a representation of their hobbies, as well as choosing the perfect location to suit their personality. I get all the "traditional" shots but mainly work hard to capture the demeanor of the student through the mood of the image. Catching the student in their natural state is of great importance, but for the parents of those kids who "never smile", I've got a pretty good talent for catching a candid with a grin (or even teeth) as well. Students are so passionate and have such personalities, which is why students are some of my favorite individuals to work with. Below, I've included a portion of a handful of different student sessions. I hope to shoot with you and your student soon.








Photography for couples and weddings
Nilas Photography is also Wedding Photographer Guy. With 300+ weddings captured and countless other sessions for couples, it was necessary to build a separate website for this style of work. Click the link below to view www.weddingphotographerguy.com , one of the leading wedding photographers in the Pacific Northwest.




Maternity; pregnancy and early post-pregnancy
Pregnancy and early parenthood is such a short-lived and intimate time in life. Whether you're near the end of your term and in need of a last-minute shoot or looking to plan eight months down the road, I'd love to help you immortalize this special time. Depending on your comfort and mobility, we can find incredible locations to shoot with easy access, moderate treks, or even right in our studio or your home. I look forward to shooting with you.
Traditional and avant-garde family photography
Though I most commonly shoot what the layman calls a senior or graduation session, student sessions can extend to students of any age or education level. I believe that most people would agree when I say capturing images of ourselves during the time of our educational process is very important. We are ever-changing, growing, and it passes by so quickly. One thing is for certain, no year spent in this process of our lives will ever be the same, nor can it be repeated. I love working with students and talking about their interests, their hobbies, their passions, and for some students, maybe even their hardships. Students typically have so much going on, especially seniors and graduates. I find great satisfaction from allowing my students to open up and feel completely at ease during their sessions. I recommend bringing parents, friends or anybody along to make sure they feel comfortable and I always encourage bringing a representation of their hobbies, as well as choosing the perfect location to suit their personality. I get all the "traditional" shots but mainly work hard to capture the demeanor of the student through the mood of the image. Catching the student in their natural state is of great importance, but for the parents of those kids who "never smile", I've got a pretty good talent for catching a candid with a grin (or even teeth) as well. Students are so passionate and have such personalities, which is why students are some of my favorite individuals to work with. Below, I've included a portion of a handful of different student sessions. I hope to shoot with you and your student soon.
Boudoir and empowerment
Offering private boudoir and empowerment sessions for any gender and in almost any style of preference. Our personal preference of style includes the sexy outline you'd expect in this kind of set, but not overtly and "in your face" about it. We usually prefer a consult before agreeing to set these sessions, so please reach out and share your thoughts! These sessions can be captured in our studio (waived studio fee) or at a separate location, private or public. Escorts and company are welcomed for your comfort and security.
Specials, mini's, and holiday sets.
Keep Portland weird! Nilas Photography offers some pretty awesome special sets. Our primary mini-session event is "Awkward 80s" and in the winter we work with our favorite SFX artist to create multiple Christmas with Krampus events around the Portland area. Sets like these are offered as photographic mini-sessions on specific dates with shortened time-slots and a predetermined set, but many individuals and families also book these like a normal set for lengthened and custom options. We've done a large quantity of these sets, but are currently working on fun, new and exciting options.