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Erin Fortin Photography

Erin fortin photography

 

Specializes in

Weddings & Family lifestyle photography with a photojournalistic touch

Based in

Portland, Oregon

& available worldwide

 

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We did it! We came with the mission of running Alta Via 2 and completed 5 days, roughly 70 miles and 10 (of 13) stages. 🏃🏻‍♀️We originally planned to run the entire 100 mile / 50,000ft gains through-hike in 6 days. What transpired was a quad-trashing, eye-opening, adrenaline-pumping fast-pack through the most rugged mountains we’ve ever seen. 🏔What did our days look like? Up at 5, running by 6, climbing for 3hrs, a knife-edge ridge line that scared the poop out of us for a few more hours, a scree-field descent, and at last reaching a glorious mountain rifugio where we shared trail stories with fellow hikers, drank Italian wine, and gobbled down whatever food the kitchen prepared that day. Bed by 9pm. Repeat for 5 days. 💪🏻We tested our limits and ultimately learned where our boundaries lie. We laughed our faces off crab crawling down screefield descents, went paralyzed in fear in claustrophobic near-vertical Via Ferrata chutes, and frolicked among grassy fields with herds of cows with bells around their necks. 🇮🇹 I have tremendous respect for the Dolomites. The trails are intensely technical, steep (up or down), and exposed. 💙We had the adventure of a lifetime chasing those single tracks and boy am I glad to be back on solid ground. Thanks for the memories, AV2! . . . #altavia2 #av2 #dolomites #fastpacking #exploretocreate #viaferrata #letstraveltoday #adventurouslovestories #worlderlust #testyourlimits
Today is the day! Weez and I are chasing after another fast-pack adventure in the mountains. And this time? We’re gunning after Alta Via 2 in Italy’s northeastern Dolomites. What’s fast-packing? It’s carrying a small amount of gear on your back and running/hiking for days on end. This sport allows you to cover large ground in a shorter amount of time, yielding epic scenery you wouldn’t otherwise get to witness. It also means getting to eat and drink as many beers as you want because you’ve “earned” it 😂💪🏻Two years ago, we fast-packed the Tour Du Mont Blanc in the Alps and it completely changed the way we view spending our vacation time. Gimme a 20L pack, 2 changes of running clothes, and a mountain range with huts, and we’re there. This is OUR version of our love story. And I couldn’t be luckier. 🇮🇹🏔🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏻🍻If you want to follow along on our trip, check out my IG stories. I’ll post whenever (if ever?) we have WiFi! . . . #fastpacking #italiandolomites #altavia2 #av2 #runningvacation #ourlovestory
We went kayaking and SUPing last weekend, which I hadn’t done in over a year, and it reminded me how much I crazy love playing on the water. As for these two love birds? I’m not sure they loved canoeing that day as it was 50* and raining. But they were SUCH troopers, professional and playful, gorgeous and handsome, and I can’t help but look back on these photos from our Notebook-inspired Styled Shoot with a smile on my face. Oh, the things we do for the shot! . . . Coordinator: @youniqueeventdesigns Model: @hahmay . . . #brideinspiration #adventurouswedding #adventurouslovestories #ido #portlandweddingphotographer #pnwonderland #nwisbest #gorgeweddingphotographer
I never used to be a flower girl. 💐 I was a “let’s just spend QT together” over flowers kinda gal on Valentine’s Day or birthdays. 🌺 But then a girlfriend sent me the most thoughtful flowers when I was going through a nasty hard time back in 2016 and they completely changed my outlook. 🌼 Flowers bring light and life and perfume to a home (and of course, a wedding!). They are thoughtful, don’t you think? And now that it’s summer, I’m excited to be able to pick fresh hydrangeas from our garden again! . . . Flowers: @oakgrovefloral Model: @lindseyelizabeth.model Coordination: @kameaevents . . . #weddingflowerideas #portlandweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #naturallightphotographer #stylemeprettyweddings #whatinspiresyou #thoughtfulthursday
Oh you know, just some midweek prettiness to get me through. @geminidesignhouse I can’t get over your work! So dreamy.
What did you guys do over the weekend? We went paddle boarding and kayaking over at Olallie Lake. Check out my IG Story for more pictures (especially of Cabo, clearly living her best life). . . . Coordinator: @youniqueeventdesigns Model: @hahmay Hair: @victorialouhair Makeup: @mbsbeautypage
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about fellow wedding industry creatives since launching EFP in Oregon, it’s that these small business owners are collaborative and kind. I’m proud to be growing this business of mine here and happy to mentor or collab anytime. So if you have an idea and want to talk photo needs, let’s talk! I’d love to hear from you! 💪🏻 . . . . Flowers // @flowersbydiana Model // @littleberky . . . . #communityovercompetition #risingtidesociety #portlandweddingphotographer #weddingindustry #collaborators
Guys, I am so excited! In TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY, we’ll be venturing into the Italian Dolomites for a fast-packing adventure. Not unlike our 2016 fast-pack of the Tour du Mont Blanc (this picture), we’ll be carrying minimal gear on our backs as we run the trails as a point-to-point to our next refugio where we will rest each night. 🏔The specific plan? Our toughest challenge yet! Alta Via 2: 100 miles, 60,000 total feet of elevation gain, 6 days, 5 nights. We’ve been training since I was given the green light after Reese was born, and boy can I tell you, long distance running post-baby is definitely different for me. 🇮🇹 I’m so excited to challenge myself, push our physical and mental limits, and above all, just HAVE FUN with my hubs in a cool new (to us) terrain!
Hey guys! It’s me, just checking in to show my face and say hello. We’ve got lots of new folks around here lately, so I wanted to do a new set of introductions. Some fun facts about me? I’m an avid runner, hiker, and traveler. I’m an ENTJ and hopeless romantic. My husband, Weez, and I love love love our 7 month old daughter named Reese and 7 yr old black lab named Cabo. We moved to Portland, OR in 2013 after finishing our PhDs in chemistry at the University of Colorado. Boulder was such a dreamy place to live for 6 years. The people, the food, the mountain access. All of those things shaped who we are today and why if we haaaaaad to leave Boulder, we were lucky to land in Portland instead. I’m an engineer by day, and a photographer by night/weekend. After years of photography classes, workshops, shadowing professionals, and eventually investing in my own professional gear, I launched this photography business in 2016. And lastly, I’m a real sucker for dogs, so if you want to bring your pup(s) along for a family photoshoot, you’d make me just the happiest. Welcome to EFP! What do we have in common? I’d love to know!
Every morning, I walk into Reese’s nursery to tenderly wake her up. I turn off the noise maker and scoop her right up (ooooo, I love those drowsy morning cuddles). After asking her “how did you sleep? Did you have any dreams?” we walk over to the curtains and open them up. We talk about the weather and what we can see from the window. From her window, we see our lush and quiet garden backing up to protected green space. Sometimes it’s dreary in Portland, but today, it’s just a ridiculously gorgeous bluebird day. The sun is shinning. There’s not a cloud in the sky. Not entirely unlike this particular day on the coast a few weekends back. . . . Have you visited Hug Point yet?! If you haven’t, I highly recommend!
At every family session with kiddos, as a means of helping them open up and show their fun personalities in front out the camera, I always ask with a real serious tone, “okay... now between the two of you... who loves your dad the most?!” Giggles and fake fights are sure to ensure. Plus, what dad doesn’t want to be love-fought over? Happy (day after) Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! . . . . . #pnwdad #daddydaughterlove #likefatherlikedaughter #portlandfamilyphotographer #familyphotoshoot #letthemplay #daughterslove #canon6d #85mm
I am so excited for this week’s client line-up for photo shoots. Starting Thursday, it’s gonna get real busy up in hurrrr. 🏡On Thursday, I’m meeting a sweet young family (with two dogs!) at their house for an in-home sesh. 🎓On Saturday, I’ve been invited to photograph a family reunion/gathering celebrating 2 HS graduates. 💍And finally Saturday afternoon, I’m heading to a beautiful outdoor wedding in North Plains, OR. 🙌🏼Stoked for it all! . . . . #portlandfamilyphotographer #northplainsoregon #weddingphotographer #mommydaughterday #portlandphotographer

 

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