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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

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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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While I mostly post weddings on insta, the truth is, I love love love photographing families and they’re the majority of my work! So I’m torn: do I keep posting just weddings or do I start posting more families? . . In any case, while I’m editing every family photoshoot, there’s always that 1 (or 2, or 3, or 20) photo that stops me right in my tracks. This little square image doesn’t do the moment justice, but sweet Simon’s infectious smile? and the way he was giggling like crazy while being tossed around in his dad’s arms? and amongst this play sesh, he glances over at me and the camera and it’s frozen in time 💙 . . I told these guys this when we were hanging, but they make parenthood look gooooooood and us genuinely excited for when Reese hits this age. Oh, kiddos. What a trip.
Over the weekend, we (and all 32 of my mom’s side of the family!) flew to Illinois and met in small town USA to celebrate my Gram’s 95th birthday: the town where Grams and Grandpa created their lives and grew this family; where my mom met my dad (they’re HS sweethearts) and where I spent every summer running across the hot asphalt at the country club before canon-balling into the pool and eating chocolate ice pops as they melted all over my new swimsuit. . . When we were sitting in the beautifully decorated banquet room at that same exact country club this weekend, singing Happy Birthday to Grams, I made sure to scan the room from left to right, in one great big circle and look at every single person in the room. Because Grams MADE that room. She created the legacy that is our family and as my mom puts it, “all because 2 people fell in love” 💗 . . I think it’s super important to celebrate the elders in our lives when we have them here. I also think it’s super important to eat delicious cake 😉 . . Planner + Stylist | @youniqueeventdesigns Photographer | @erinfortinphoto Paper Goods | @geminidesignhouse Floral | @youniqueeventdesigns Cake | @frostmesweet Dessert Bar | @tresbellecookies HMUA | @muahbytiffanyrandolph Crown | @stemandstone.crowns Jewelry | @sjcustomjewelers Models | @irishrose_wanderlust @mcgrawzak
I had my rings at the jeweler the last two weeks getting their biannual rhodium dip, diamond check, and for the first time in 8 years, the shank needed replacing. When your partner buys your engagement ring, make sure they get the insurance package. It is worth its weigh in gold, quite literally and then some! . . This stunning custom engagement ring isn’t mine but the jewelers at @sjcustomjewelers generously lent it to us to shoot during a styled shoot a few weeks back. Epic, right? . . Planner + Stylist | @youniqueeventdesigns Photographer | @erinfortinphoto Paper Goods | @geminidesignhouse Floral | @youniqueeventdesigns Cake | @frostmesweet Dessert Bar | @tresbellecookies HMUA | @muahbytiffanyrandolph Crown | @stemandstone.crowns Jewelry | @sjcustomjewelers Models | @irishrose_wanderlust @mcgrawzak
Today, every single family member on my mom’s side of the fam (all 33 of us) are flying near and far to meet in Illinois for a family reunion of epic proportions: to celebrating my amazing Gram’s 95th birthday. I couldn’t be more excited to see everyone. Most importantly, having time with Grams and the photos we’ll create with her will be cherished forever. . . On an unrelated note, thank you to this dream team of pros who made last weekend’s styled shoot on the Oregon coast dreamy AF. . . Planner + Stylist | @youniqueeventdesigns Photographer | @erinfortinphoto Paper Goods | @geminidesignhouse Floral | @youniqueeventdesigns Cake | @frostmesweet Dessert Bar | @tresbellecookies HMUA | @muahbytiffanyrandolph Crown | @stemandstone.crowns Jewelry | @sjcustomjewelers Models | @irishrose_wanderlust @mcgrawzak
Us, 27 weeks pregnant with Reese, circa 2017. I’m officially 27 weeks pregnant with Babe2 right now and let’s be real, my bump is at least double that one 😂 . . Now I just have to wait for @katiedessinphoto to get her booty back up to Portland for our next maternity session then I’ll have some Then-vs-Now maternity photos to compare.
Last Friday, I was hired to capture @ashleyhomestore ‘s non-profit program, Dream To Hope, as they surprised 50 deserving kids with brand new beds of their own. And this whole production happened at the Moda Center. I was commissioned to photodocument the event as a photojournalist-meets-marketing photographer, and seriously? It was SO MUCH FUN. . . The frantic frenzy of media teams, the happiness of the surprised kids, the high energy of the Trail Blazer’s mascot, cheerleaders and stunt team, the 1977 Championship trophy was out, and even @gtrentjr was there who generously and authentically shared his time shooting hoops with the kids and signing autographs. What a class act. . . So to say my weekend started off with a bang would be a gross understatement 🏀🖤🛏
Happy #internationalwomensday to all my queens, brides, mamas, daughters, and friends out there, living their best lives (or working to still figure it out!).
I’ll never forget the moment we found out we were having you. The fear of losing you, mixed with a profound hope that we weren’t going to let go of. Then the days turned to weeks turned to months and with each doctor appointment, we knew you were really coming. We were really going to meet you. . . And then you were born. You are really ours. We are really yours. Forever and ever. . . Watching you grow and chase after the joys in life has become my greatest joy in life. . . Reese, you’re so damn incredible, girl. (And so was that crazy sunset we had last night)
I realized yesterday was 6 months on the job as a full time photographer (bye, supply chain engineering!). I loved my gig at Intel (once a nerd, always a nerd) but I really, really love being a photographer. . . I can’t believe I’ve spent 6 whole months waking up everyday creating my own schedule, networking with new wedding industry pros (Portland folks - y’all are an incredible and inspiring bunch!!!), hustling for new and returning clients, and wearing every entrepreneur hat I can get my hands on. . . I love taking my business skills from corporate America and applying them to my very own small biz, and seeing how this grows. I’m proud. But above all? Im really damn grateful. Thank YOU (yes you, literally the one reading this) for supporting EFP. . . Coordinator: @youniqueeventdesigns Florals: @lucysinformalflowers Venue: Bridal Veil Lakes Model: @hahmay
Less than 14 weeks till a lot of HS seniors in the Portland Metro area walk across the stage and earn their diplomas. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and photographing handfuls this year and I’m legit excited to see where these kids go after graduation. . . For a little photo fun, if you’d like to see 3 before vs. after edits of mine, go sneak a peek in my instastory today! #powerofediting 💪🏻🖤
Happy Saturday! What’s on your plate? For me, I’m having bfast with a good friend I haven’t seen in 2 weeks. Then I’m heading west for HS senior session in the country. Think barns and big skies and blue jeans. . . Not a bad way to kick off the weekend!
Ok, ok, time for some delicious Flatiron love from a little sunrise engagement session in Boulder last weekend. I freaking love this city. I’ll never tire of those views 🖤🏔

let’s do this

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