Creative Portrait,

Commercial & Brand

Photography in Portland, Oregon

For businesses and creatives, strong imagery shapes how your brand is understood before a single conversation happens.

It builds recognition, trust, and a sense of presence in a world where most first impressions are made on a screen. When your visuals reflect the depth and quality of what you do, the right people feel it immediately.

A photo session is a chance to embody your truest self, highlight the beauty of your business or products, and create an authentic connection with the people you want to reach.

From the initial creative visioning, to planning and coordination, through day-of direction and post-processing, we love collaborating with businesses and creatives to create images that glow with your energy. Photographs that not only look beautiful, but continue to work for you long after they are made.

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What our clients are saying

Kind Words Archive

“Working with Chelsea and Nick was an absolute game-changer for my Barrier+ skincare line. Their artistic vision and unparalleled skills transformed what could have been a regular photoshoot into a masterpiece. Chelsea's meticulous attention to detail elevated every shot, and Nick's ability to capture the soul of my products was nothing short of magical.

Their professionalism and passion for their craft were evident throughout the entire process, making the collaboration not only productive but genuinely enjoyable. It's not every day you find a team that not only understands your brand but enhances it with their creative prowess.

I consider myself incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Chelsea and Nick. The end result exceeded my wildest expectations, and I am confident that their work will be a pivotal factor in the success of Barrier+. If you're searching for a dynamic duo that can turn your brand visuals into a work of art, look no further. Chelsea and Nick deserve more than 5 stars for the extraordinary experience they deliver.” - Razi Aesthetics

“NWSID hired Velvet Morning Creative to do videos for our professional design organization - they have been great to work with and we have enjoyed their professionalism, quality of video and edits. I look forward in working with them again in the future!” — Jennifer Myers, Northwest Society of Interior Design

“I recommend Velvet Morning Creative without reservation. Do yourself a favor and work with Chelsea and Nick! I recently partnered with Chelsea and Nick to do my very first photo shoot after 30 years of being a professional. I really had no idea what I was doing or how this was going to work out. Chelsea was incredibly helpful, supportive and kind in our consultation and preparation meetings. She listened to what I wanted to achieve and captured my intentions for the photos well before the date of our photoshoot. She was very attentive and engaging. On the day of the shoot, both Nick and Chelsea were professional, engaging and supportive. I was able to feel at ease and enjoy the photoshoot even though it was my first time. Nick helped me with my wardrobe and set me at ease, while Chelsea gently guided me through the shooting. We laughed and had in depth discussions; I honestly felt like I was making new friends. The results are beyond anything I expected and I have more than enough photos to use for my social media presence, website and professional headshot to meet my needs. They are professional, efficient, kind and affordable.” - Christopher

“Chelsea and Nick created the most beautiful brand photos for my business that I absolutely love! I was lucky to work with them twice and each experience was so amazing and fun! I felt so comfortable even though I’m a bit camera shy. The photos captured my essence and have helped my brand stand out!! Chelsea and Nick are the kindest, sweetest souls who genuinely care about creating a positive experience and one of a kind final product. I wholeheartedly recommend their work and am so grateful for the experience and photographs! ✨✨✨” - Daphna

“Velvet Morning Creative did a phenomenal job with my new website! Not only did they help me launch a professional presence, they trained me how to tweak the website myself in the future. Within one week of launch I already had website inquiries and new client leads. Highly recommend to any business looking to launch or relaunch their website and rebrand themselves.” - Andi

“I honestly can’t tell you how much I enjoyed and appreciated working with Velvet Morning Creative. If you’re like me and don’t love your “typical” photo session and run around trying to get your vision right, look no further. Chelsea and Nick are so much fun to shoot with! My boyfriend and I have used them for both our companies. The photography was exactly what we wanted to capture our vision of our companies. They were quick to produce and beautiful website for both of us. I highly recommend them in all aspects. Still a year after creating our site they are still quick to respond if we need changes to the site which is huge for us, when most companies won’t even remember who you are they keep it personal and unique with every thought. Check them out you won’t regret it and soooo worth the wait if they do travel to you.” — Kellie

“I have had the pleasure of working with Chelsea and Nick on multiple projects throughout the years and I always refer them when I can because these guys truly over-deliver! It's hard to convey a unique vision to a creator but they take all the guess work out of the process and manage to somehow read my mind and deliver exactly what I want (and more!) Can't recommend them enough.” - Anna

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There are so many AMAZING locations for a photoshoot in the Portland area. The whole PNW is full of gorgeous photo spots. If you’re having trouble deciding, we have a ton of suggestions we can share with you! There’s an endless supply of perfect locations here!

  • We can shoot in as many locations as you’d like! Make sure to book an adequate amount of time for your session, and we’ll help you plan it so everything flows smoothly.

  • To have fun!!! That’s really the most important part. When you’re enjoying yourself, it’s going to shine through in the images. We’ll walk around our location, and shoot where we’re inspired, in beautiful spots & great lighting. Chelsea lightly directs the session, and Nick often comes along to assist. Definitely bring something to drink and your basics like lip gloss, lotion, hairspray, etc.

  • We suggest doing what makes you feel most empowered! We want to see the happiest version of your authentic self. For some, that includes working with a hairstylist, makeup artist, wardrobe stylist, etc. For others, that doesn’t resonate at all. Both ways are perfect, whatever makes you feel most confident and comfortable is what you should do.

  • We love moodboards for this reason!! (Read our post on making an effective one here.) Feel free to send us any screenshots, Pinterest boards, Google docs, however you gather your inspiration. We can analyze these to determine what specifically you love about the photos, and how we can infuse a similar style into our photo session. We don’t recommend trying to exactly recreate photos that you’ve seen — we can take inspiration and run with it, making imagery that fits the vibe you like, and is totally unique to you.

  • You’ll want to take into consideration how many outfits, locations, and final images you’d like to have. This also depends on kids or other people that might be in the photos, and the timing of everything. We can help talk through all of this if you’re not sure what to do.

  • We hear this a lot. Don’t worry about that, at all! We’ll make the shoot feel natural and you’re almost certainly going to have a lot of fun! We like to keep things laid back. As we wander our location(s) we’ll talk and probably laugh a lot, working with our surroundings and the lighting to make images that are flattering and full of life. I’ll lightly direct you into poses that feel natural, and incorporating movement and the inspirations of the moment. Creative flow loves flexibility and working with the present moment, which happens to be my favorite thing to do! We want you to feel totally comfortable, and to have a great time!

  • Absolutely! Feel free to bring along any human or animal companions you’d like, all are welcome. They can always jump in for some photos of you two together too.

  • I would LOVE to! I shoot on both 35mm film and Instax film. An extra rate will apply for the film and processing.