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Welcome to

Erin Fortin Photography

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Hey you! My name is Erin, and I’m a wife, mom, runner, PhD chemist, and photographer. I am a huge dog lover (especially of our black lab, Cabo), I’ve been known to spontaneously book plane tickets, and when I’m not photographing weddings, we’re usually on a backpacking trip in the mountains somewhere.

I’d love to get to know you!

Welcome to

Erin Fortin Photography

Specializes in

Weddings & Family photography with a photojournalistic touch.

My bright and airy aesthetic strives to capture your adventurous elopements, beautiful weddings, and growing families so you can smile back on the memories in real color.

Based in

Portland, Oregon & traveling often!

I love love and adventure, and don’t believe those two are mutually exclusive which is why i’m always traveling with camera in tow. 

Published in

Wedding Chicks
Bethany Metro Living
Eastmoreland Living
Portland Heights Living
Bridlemile Living

Why work with Erin Fortin Photography?

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Choosing a wedding photographer is a scary thing to do because those photos will be with you forever, but rest assured that if you choose Erin, you will never regret it. When she showed me the sneak peak of the photos later that night I couldn't help but start crying because of how thankful I was to have her be the photographer to capture such an important life event for us.

Erica M {bride}

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Erin met with us to get to know who we are, what makes us smile, and what we wanted her to capture about our day. Erin is awesome to work with and did an incredible job with our photos. We had so much fun with Erin before, during, and after our ceremony and reception. Our friends used Erin for their wedding and it was like reliving our wedding day with Erin being there.

Jason G {groom}

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Best wedding photos ever! Erin was an absolute pleasure to work with. She kept us organized, had great pose advice, and she has an incredible eye. Our wedding photos turned out amazing and I'm so excited to share them with my friends and family! She enhanced my day with her smile and her warm personality. I'm so happy we hired her!!

Samantha {bride}

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Our photos are AMAZING!!!! They are just beautiful!!! Our kiddos were not so cooperative and I can't believe how many wonderful shots you got of us and them! We have used so many photographers over the years and these are my absolute favorite!!!

Kim B {mother}

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Erin immediately made an effort to get to know us as individuals and as a couple, so she could share our vision for engagement and wedding day photos that fit our personalities. We were initially nervous about an engagement session, thinking that it wasn't our thing, but she met us in a local park during a massive snow storm and made us immediately comfortable and the whole process fun and easy.

Tom M {groom}

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I can’t praise Erin enough for her beautiful photography. Her warm and bubbly personality put everyone at ease and she truly felt like part of the family! My two grandsons were so surprised she even knew their names! I highly recommend Erin Fortin Photography! You will make a new friend, also, in the process!!

Barb M {mother}

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Weez, Reese, and I had some profesh maternity photos taken by the always lovely @katiedessin which we are eagerly awaiting (it could also be the fact that time feels like it’s going super slow these days - which isn’t a bad thing!!) but in the mean time, here’s a beautiful portrait my friend and photographer extraordinaire, Whitney, took of me a few weeks back. We used the same camera to create portraits of one another, then went home and edited them to our own styles. I think photographers should do this more often! It lent itself to creativity and fun, while we got to catch up as friends. A real win win. . . I also wanna thank all of you who messaged me on my last post. I was having a pretty down and out day, and y’all never cease to amaze me with your kindness and encouragement when times are tough. Love you guys. . . Photo: @whitneypetretto Edited by: @erinfortinphoto
Sometimes, you just need to sit in your car and cry. . . Real talk moment, friends: I’m exhausted, uncomfortable to the max, and for some reason, Reese’s non stop fussing/crying today has me 97x more frustrated/emotional than usual. So of course the cycle perpetuates. And I know these are small potatoes compared to the way bigger picture and problems of the world. Or how insanely difficult it’ll be in a month with a newborn AND toddler. Perspective is way more important. But low feelings are valid, too, and I know they’ll pass. Just gotta hang in there through them. . . So here’s to friends dates, it being Friday, knowing I have 2 full days of constant support with Weez being home with us, and 3 weeks till our due date which means a change in body state and beer 🍺
Double posting today because I needed to remind myself that there’s beauty all around us (plus, when I was editing this amazing family’s session, this photo stopped me right in my tracks. I thought about what it’d feel like to have a photo of our daughter like this, and it just made me smile super hard core).
Soaking Reese and these last quiet weeks up like... . . If you’ve booked a session with me for after July 13, then we are good to go! I’ve got you on my calendar and I’m excited looking forward to your wedding or family photos!! . . If you want to book a session, let’s do it!! I’m no longer booking new sessions between now and July 13, but I’ve got your back after that! Shoot me a note with your preferred summer date.
I’m a wee bit behind on my client galleries this week, so if you’re waiting on your photos, I promise they are on my mind and I’m putting quality time and effort into producing beautiful photos opposed to rushing them out the door!! Thanks for your patience 🙌🏼 . . In the mean time, if you’re looking for hair inspiration, look no further than the brilliant talents of @hairbylainishaer. She’s done my hair before and she’s a goddess!
Thanks for all your love on my last post, folks. I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of sharing your story (knowing that the right time to share it is when you’re ready to share it). . . I felt so alone when we were struggling but now, when another woman shares her story with me or I can share my story with her, there’s this sense of team empowerment. Like, you’re not alone, girlfriend. I’ll never judge. I’ll never, ever offer unsolicited advice. And I’ll just listen and love. We don’t have to suffer silently. Even if it’s just knowing you share a bond with someone who’s gone through a similar situation... that helps! . . And as I enter the very last phase of our pregnancy, I’m so appreciative of all the mama friends I have to lean on. At 36.5 weeks pregnant, things I love: being asked how I’m feeling, hearing your birth stories, sharing hilarious/awkward pregnancy stories, being quick to reply to texts, and hearing about your life (because lord knows I could use as many distractions as possible these days!). . . So to all the other ladies in post-pardum recovery or pregnant right this second: how ARE you feeling? What helps you most these days? I’ll always be here for you!!
3.5 years ago, we were blindsided by the pain of our first miscarriage. 3 years ago, we lost our second baby at 12 weeks pregnant. And along with him, went much of my hope as the next 1.5 years that followed wrecked us. Mother’s Day brought a new meaning. Then, 1.5 years ago, we held this precious, miraculous, newborn Reese in our arms and cried our eyes out, thankful that she was here, really really here, and I could feel her heartbeat and touch her toes and smell her hair. To my mom, my sister, and mama in law who carry us and show me the ropes... thank you. I wouldn’t be the mom I am today without you. To Weez, you are the best partner in all the lands and I love doing this parent thing with you. What a joy you’ve made this for me. I love us. To every mom who mourns their loss, hopes for their futures, celebrates their children... I’m sending you all my love today. May this day be filled with more happiness than sorrow, and more hope than despair. Love and Light to you on this Mother’s Day 💕💪🏻✨🌈
Reese is starting to get in the habit of waking up at 7am (opposed to 8am, her previous MO). While it’s only an hour, it’s become an adjustment for me to navigate because that hour (7-8am) is my ME time on Wed-Thurs-Friday’s. It’s when I have my cup of coffee, sit down with my book or open my emails to get a start on my work day. . . Working moms who work from home: when is your YOU time (for productivity)? Do you crush during their naps or do you wake up early or do you stay up late?
Instead of whining about how tired I am or how badly I could use a nap, here’s a pretty invite suite that hits all the ocean/coastal vibes. . . And all y’all parents of 2+ kids are existing in life... how?!? . . Planner + Stylist | @youniqueeventdesigns Photographer | @erinfortinphoto Paper Goods | @geminidesignhouse
I’m a big fan of bear hugs. I’m a big fan of hugs, in general. (I’ve been told I’m a good hugger and if you know me, you know I’m comin’ in for a big one regardless to whether I saw you 1 day or 1 year ago). . . So stoked for these two lovebirds’ wedding this fall!
Wedding season is upon us, and I want my clients/friends/fam to know I am working this summer (maternity leave is planned for May 13-July 13). . . I still have weekend availability in Aug/Sept/Oct, so please reach out for a complimentary consult if you’re getting married this year or know someone who is! I’d love to show you how I can help make your day relaxing and beautifully documented!
Best friends. Partners in crime. Graduating seniors. About to take on the world, make some mistakes and grow (even more) fierce and self-reliant along the way. My feed is blowing up with HS and College Seniors, happily chatting about their upcoming graduations and I couldn’t be more stoked for them. . . As a senior photographer and chemistry tutor, I’ve worked with a boat load of 16-18 yr olds over the past few years, and watching them thrive in the “real world” post-graduation (thanks to staying connected via social media and/or parents) has been a real joy. Like, fist-pumping, YASQUEEN, proud sista kinda joy. . . These two BFFs are no exception. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times more, I freaking love this job.

let’s do this

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