Bring on the Baroque!!

The Wildwood Consort
Portland, OR

We recently had the pleasure of photographing the Wildwood Consort, a wonderful Portland-based Renaissance and Baroque trio complete with a flutist, a string player (lute, theorbo, bass and violin), and soprano singer - our beloved Mel.  The highlight of the photo shoot was when the group performed together,  music echoing through the studio, as we captured action shots. We're looking forward to seeing Wildwood perform on a big stage! 

Mel's Studio Portrait Session

Erin met Mel at a musical performances for the The Julian's all-women singing group (Mel is one of the group's talented singers).  Erin was immediately drawn to her confidence and personality.  Not long after the performance, Mel contacted Erin. It turns out that in addition to her musical career, Mel is the owner of a local business (Counterpoint Data Services ) and was looking for updated headshots to represent both of her seemingly opposite worlds. Enter Parallel Photography. 

Our goal was to create photographs that projected Mel's professionalism, along with her beauty and personality.  With her performing background, it wasn't a difficult task!  Thank you Mel for your support of our small business.  It has been a joy working with you!

San Juan Island!!

The Island Inn at 123 West Street
Friday Harbor, WA

Our recent trip to San Juan Island was a photo shoot and vacation all in one. Our charge was to photograph the Island Inn, a gorgeous property in Friday Harbor offering both hotel and vacation-rental accommodations.

Built into a hillside, the hotel faces the San Juan Channel, the harbor, and neighboring Shaw and Lopez Islands. The views were simply breathtaking! The Inn itself was luxurious, contemporary and comfortable. Our hotel room included two-stories. On the first floor - a living room with fireplace, dining room, bathroom and full-size kitchen. On the upper floor - large bedroom (with a bed that felt like a cloud), bathroom with steam shower, and a large deck that overlooked the harbor. Did I mention the views!!! If you ever get out to Friday Harbor, look into the Island Inn at 123 West. You won't be disappointed!

Weddings

Melissa's Bachelorette Party

Elizabeth and Rajeev's Wedding

Elizabeth and Kate go way back...to High School days. So when Elizabeth asked us to photograph her wedding - we jumped at the chance!  Elizabeth and Rajeev have been together for many years and there was a beautiful sense of ease and comfort when we were around them.  They currently reside in L.A. but decided to fly up to Portland, where Elizabeth is from, and marry in the cool shade on a summer day in a Northeast Portland water tower park.  The wedding guests then walked down to a local restaurant, Lucca, and ate and danced the night away.  

We feel privileged to be a part of the celebration of Elizabeth and Rajeev's love and hope that our photographic relationship will continue as their family grows.