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Welcome to

Erin Fortin Photography

Welcome to

Erin Fortin Photography

specializing in wedding and family photography with a photojournalistic touch.

How would I describe my photo aesthetic? Light, bright, and true to color. Story-telling, people-focused, and emotion-full.

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Hey there! My name is Erin, and I’m a PhD chemist-turned-full time photographer. I am a dog lover, extrovert, and I’ve been known to spontaneously book plane tickets. When I’m not photographing clients, you can find me in the mountains with my husband, black lab, and baby girls in tow!

Tell me more about you!

Based in

Portland, Oregon & traveling often!

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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It’s hard to believe that not so long ago (3 years ago next month, that is) my knack for personalized wedding and lifestyle photography was just a bud. Today, it has bloomed into a steady stream of ideal clients who turn into long term friends. Just like flowers, all it takes is work, hope, and lots of sunlight (cheesy pun for my unapologetic enthusiasm and positivity in life)! Now you know of my humble beginnings… how did you get started doing what you love?
Hello, you beautiful people! It seemed about time for another introduction post to welcome all you newbies, and see whether I can surprise those who've been around a while. Back-to-school-themed, because why not? . . I’m Erin, a wedding & family photographer from Portland. In high school, I was a dedicated student athlete (XC and track) and would get super nervous before races. I was proudest of winning Singapore’s equivalent of XC Nationals, most embarrassed by my lack of fashionable street clothes, and Friday night you were sure to find me at a pasta party with the team or watching a movie at my bff’s house. I wasn’t perfect, but I definitely learned kindness is the most attractive quality a person can have and that’s a lesson I still treasure to this day. . . What were you like in high school? 👩🏻‍🏫
I’ve been real into sharing seniors lately (for good reason! I love senior season!) but this is just a reminder that I am also a passionate wedding photographer. 💍 I love my brides and grooms and all the magic that goes down on your wedding day. ✨ I love timeline planning, venue walk throughs, managing bridal parties and crazy Uncle Joes, the equation of photographing a ceremony well, working with multiple vendors simultaneously, and the constant gogogo. 💛 . . I love the tender in between moments like this one, which is an attention I pay to my family and senior sessions, too. So I guess I’m just hear to say: while others may curate their IG feeds to be exclusively weddings (a beautiful approach!) and mine may look like a grab bag of people and places and things, it’s because my heart lies with BOTH weddings and families. . . So what do you think: should I post an even blend of weddings and families or share more seniors this season? . . Venue | @surfsandresort Lead | @lundynbridgephotography Video | @glitchfilms Planner | @yourperfectbridesmaid Makeup | @brittanyblanchardmakeupartist Florals | Cannon Beach Florist DJ | @pdxdjs Dessert | @cannonbeachbakery
It’s been said that encouragement can cure even the hardest pain. So today, on National Day of Encouragement, I want to know: If you could give ONE piece of encouragement for all to hear, what would it be? Mine’s you are stronger than you know. Good things are worth fighting for. . . And to the fellow sleep deprived parents out there (yup, I’m writing this by the glow of my phone while nursing at 3:45am): you’re amazing. You’re strong and selfless and deserve all the grace in the world during these tough infant/toddler years (but also know that, like, you’re a freaking super hero. Doing all the things and walking around in the world like a functioning adult when really, we’re all strung out on crazy broken sleep and sore achy bodies). . . Now you! (And feel free to list more than one if you can’t decide…it’s for your health!). . . Loved photographing your family, @whitneypetretto 💜
Today is 9/11. Last night I realized 9/11 happened more than half my lifetime ago. And yet, I can still see myself walking down the stairs of our Singapore apartment, about to ask my brother to turn down the TV so I could do my homework, when I saw he wasn’t watching a movie but the news. My dad was on a flight from Singapore to Chicago that very moment. My mom was in the office pacing and frantically trying to get info on his whereabouts (later, Dad recounts that the flight attendants were in hysterics and he feared for his life that something wasn’t right with his plane, which was hours-later e-grounded in Canada). My sister had just started her 1st year at West Point, where she and her husband would go on to serve deployments in Iraq and continue to serve in the Army. . . When I was little, I used to look at the streaks written in the sky by planes and in a toddler’s voice scream, “vapor trail!”. I’m working on this one with Reese now. . . I just wanted to spend a minute reflecting and thanks for reading this is you made it through. I hope you find a moment to reflect or relax or take care of yourself today, however you need it. Sending love from my little corner of the inter webs. ❤️
Did you know I offer 2 types of Senior Session packages? ✨ The first is my Senior Mini, where we pack all the goodness of a senior session into 1 power hour, we make the most of 1 perfect outfit, and you walk away with a small, beautiful handful of lightly touched-up senior portraits. ✨✨The second is my Standard Senior, where we make a party of it, bounce around to 2+ custom-selected locations, and you can change wardrobes as much as you’d like (though I always recommend 3 or 4). It makes a big difference in photos afterwards because you receive over 50 portraits of you doing what you love, in places that fit your personality, 🎉No matter which package you pick, I always encourage Mom or Dad to plan to hop in for a few frames of their own at the end of the shoot. They deserve a moment with their graduating senior! . . Bryce, you slayed the game at your session. I love the portraits we created downtown but wait till you see the rest of the ones of you (and your parents) on the field. Gallery coming soon 🏈
Want to know one of my favorite things?Pulling up to a photoshoot with returning clients. The hopping out of cars and hugs and how’ve you beens. The power catch ups and iPhone photo sharing and trip recaps and where is everyone now. . . 1.5 years ago, I photographed Jason and Cathy’s downtown Portland wedding. Later that year, we reconnected while I photographed their friends’ wedding. And over the weekend, we met up again for Jason’s son’s senior portraits. . . Bryce, thanks for making the afternoon together so easy and chill. We lucked out that the rain cleared up for us (did you hear there was a tornado in NW Portland?!). I couldn’t pick just one sneak peak, so head on over to my stories today for the rest. . . Thanks again, G family! It’s always great seeing you!
Whenever I have a double header weekend like this last one (defined as a wedding Sat and a few sessions Sund) and I am spinning like a top, I remember the gratitude I have for the freedom I’m afforded as an entrepreneur. I might have missed Reese’s bedtime on Saturday and Sunday nights, but I get to spend all day Wed-Fri with her. And that is just the best. . . Like this post if it’s the little things that keep you going too! . . PS. Rachel had us up 3x last night and I’m absolutely wrecked. Thanks for your patience if my replies are a bit delayed today!
It may sound strange, but sometimes I like to come home from a sunrise session and sit with my cup of coffee on the patio, and soak in the early morning sun. What can I say... I need quiet alone time before Reese and Rachel wake up and the work/life machine hits high drive as I navigate both on weekends. . . . I’ll be honest - it’s HARD being a parent and a small biz owner. It’s HARD when your work week is Sat-Tues and your sweet little family is pulling for your attention. But I’m doing it because it’s worth fighting for because I love my work. . . Today, I’m thankful for a life that lets me be me. Even if I have to sacrifice a bit of sleep to find it. How about you? Any other entrepreneurs out there feel me?
Delivered this goddess’s senior portraits last night. Ella asked for a session with tall grasses and golden hour glow. I think we nailed it, girl 👌🏼💛🧡🔥
Her lady beard is just majestic, right?! . . I’m sharing some dorky and personal bits about myself on today’s IG story, and one includes a recent obsession of mine that involves hanging out with this sweet fuzz face of ours, Cabo!! My first girl!!
Hooray for the start of your senior year! The start of college apps and challenging yourself and gaining independence and your last first football game of the season. . . Cheers for knowing yourself, loving yourself, and sharing that with the world. . . Here’s to your parents who’ve given you roots and soon, wings. To taking a tender moment of gratitude to thank them, and never letting them forget how much they mean to you, too. . . Congrats, Miss @ella.kat ! I was so very happy to have shared this sunrise session with you. Pop over to my stories for all that glowing, burning, sunrise fire 🔥🧡☺️

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