Welcome Seniors & Parents
Click red buttons BELOW for PricES,Details & BOOKING Calendar
🏆 Award-Winning Senior Portrait Studio 🏆
Share your true personality with an exceptional senior portrait experience. Located just off Interstate 5 (one exit south of hwy 217) our Lake Oswego-based studio is easily accessible, ensuring convenience for all Portland Metro destinations. (Studio, yes. Restricted to the studio … NO! We can go anywhere)
📸 Authentic, Trendy, and Fun 📸
Let your true self shine as we capture your individuality, passion, and achievements in stunning, authentic portraits. Brian infuses the latest trends and styles to make your images stand out from the crowd. It's not just a photoshoot; it's an unforgettable opportunity of self-expression - especially after your 11+ years of “ID photos” in the yearbook.
🎓 Celebrate Your Achievements 🎓
We’re not just “the latest hype”, this has been Brian’s specialty for several years. You won’t be left wondering if/when you’ll ever see the previews, and our only complaint has been clients wanting far more than they anticipated. For that reason - we added several all-digital packages with several, retouched poses included)
🤩 Exquisite Artistry and Unbeatable Quality 🤩
As an award-winning studio, we take pride in our top-notch artistry and attention to detail. From the initial consultation to the final product, every step is tailored to surpass your expectations - including efficient delivery to meet yearbook deadlines.
HOW IT WORKS
step-by-step instructions are Just below samples
*KNOW YOUR YEARBOOK DEADLINE, WE RECOMMEND BOOKING AT LEAST 4-6 WEEKS PRIOR but CAN do in much less…
Printed portrait orders may be picked up at the studio or drop-shipped to your home, allowing you just one visit for the whole senior photo process.
#1 - CHOOSE & BOOK YOUR SESSION
#1 - CHOOSE THE SESSION below that’s right for your personality, environment and budget. This will be FUN compared to the “school photo” sessions of your past 11 years. These are the images that will show WHO YOU ARE, not just what you look like.
NOTE: Each session varies in time and purchase obligations. More time allows you variety of backgrounds, clothing options and of course more great images!
#2 - Click the red “BOOK NOW” button located by each session type to see a live calendar and details for that session. Be sure you’re on the correct session calendar when you reserve. Retainers are required to hold your chosen session time and will apply to your completed session and/or order. In most cases they are 50% of the session package that you book or a $200 minimum. This is not an extra fee.
Cancellations within 72 hours are fully refundable or applied to a later date.
Less than 72 hours we’ll keep record of your credit for one year.
#3 - BOOK AN OPTIONAL CONSULTATION - Most questions we receive are answered by an auto-reply email from your initial booking.
CLICK HERE to schedule a pre-session consultation. *If you know which session you want, book that right away to guarantee your session time. We begin booking in May & June, July onward openings fill much faster.
*High School Yearbooks - Each school’s yearbook specs vary by size, format, dos & don’ts but mostly - YEARBOOK DEADLINES!..
Your school will likely provide you this at registration in August. You’ll want to nudge your student for that info (or remind your busy parents) then plan your way backward for a session date a few weeks prior to reserve your session.
You will need to purchase a digital file of the pose you want as your yearbook image. We will provide you that edited file, sized to their specs, but it’s up to you to deliver it to the school.
If you have any questions about the terms that we use, “sessions, files, poses” etc. please visit HERE.
All prices subject to change without notice
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION - CLICK RED BUTTONS BELOW
• PLEASE BOOK IN STUDENT’S first/last name
• Print & file prices are in STEP #3 below.
• NEW FOR CLASS OF ‘24 ALL Sessions include digital files
Each session name reflects that number of edited (retouched) digital files are delivered with your selection. More may be added.
The “Studio” session packages that include digital files are printable up to 8x10”. Destination package options below (which can include some studio) are delivered with the file-sizes that will print up to 30” each AND discounts when using our professional lab for printed portraits.
Printed portraits (by our professional lab) can be added to any session, and you may upgrade to larger digital files on the studio session. We have NO … MINIMUM … PURCHASES with these options … Zip … nada … zilch!.. and no pressure to purchase, (though keep in mind that our pro lab far exceeds the quality and options of online or retail labs.)
BEACH SESSION
Beach Sessions became a lot easier and more affordable after buying a Sprinter Van in 2020. Goodbye hotel expense, hello early morning lighting & color!
That said, it doesn’t even need to be the beach! - Choose this option to book Mt. Hood or anywhere else within the same 1-2 hour distance (or so - ask for others…)
DESTINATION 12-LOOK
The 12-LOOK is a 2-hr, (120 Minute) session both in-studio and any metro location. or all outside/offsite which is most common.
This most-poplar option allows us to reach urban, forest or both, with an average of 4-6 clothing options. (no limit - quick changers = more options, less studio time = more travel/outdoor time) Average 30-50 images to order from.
Price and details show when you click BOOKING link.
STUDIO FOUR-LOOK
The Studio 4-Look allows time for both inside and outside of studio.
We have several modern and traditional studio backgrounds in many colors.
Outside of the studio, we have great options like the one above.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
DESTINATION SIX-LOOK
The 8-LOOK is a 90 Minute in-studio and/or outdoor session.
Time allows for an average of 3-5 clothing options. Average 20-30 options to order from.
This is and the four-look are equally popular. If you want any studio backgrounds it’s best to keep your destinations nearby to reduce travel time within your hour.
This image was in front of the studio with many other options (including a waterfall) nearby.
Price and details show when you click BOOKING link.
STUDIO TWO-LOOK
The Studio 2-Look allows 30 minutes of your choice - all inside or all outside at studio.
Though most choose outside, this session also allows time for a variety of studio backgrounds and poses.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
DESTINATION FOUR-LOOK
The Destination 4-LOOK is 60 minutes of photography time that starts AT your destination. If this is at (outside) the studio we can also squeeze in a studio option or more outdoor options.
Your session time begins AT your destination, so choose a favorite and we’ll give you a half hour filled with great poses.
Price and details show when you click BOOKING link.
STUDIO ONE-LOOK
Studio One-look is a 15 min session designed for those just wanting something more personalized than your ASB photo.
Pick one outfit, and we’ll take as many poses as time allows.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
EACH SESSION INCLUDES A NUMBER OF EDITED (RETOUCHED) IMAGE FILES. CLICK BUTTON FOR OPTIONAL ADD-ONS.
ONCE BOOKED GO TO #2 BELOW
Still not sure which session is right for you? - Jump to #2 and we can guide you once you answer a few questions…
#2 - PLAN YOUR SESSION
TELL US WHAT YOU LIKE:
IMAGE PRICING & ORDERING - SEE 3 & 4 BELOW…
#3 - ORDER
YOU CAN NOW ORDER FROM HOME(s)!
Thanks to the pandemic, online ordering became the ONLY way that we do portrait orders. We decided to keep it this way even now, which has allowed us to serve far more sessions during the day.
Order appointments averaged over two hours and were harder to schedule three or four of us at the same time.
Once your session is completed, you’ll see your previews online within 3 business days. (M-F)
1 - We back them up to both an external hard drive AND cloud server then cull them down to your best images per look and/or background with a simple rule of “if in doubt, I leave them in.” Nothing will hit the proverbial editing floor unless it’s an unflattering “no.”
2 - You’ll receive an email with an access link, password and instructions within 2-3 business days of your session.
3 - Pick your favorites by clicking the star icon. Take another pass at them deselecting or adding more to your favorites. It is MUCH easier to place your order from your favorites, so you’re only looking at your best contenders for minimum order (minimums vary by session type as seen with details when you book).
4 - Place your order online, deduct any prepay credits at checkout. If you choose “DIGITALS” they receive the same level of care as printed portraits. My professional artist (NOT AI, far more believable when done by a person) will retouch them before I prep for printing or file delivery.
We remove blemishes, dark lines, whitens eyes & teeth and any other “incidentals” while keeping you looking REAL - at no extra cost. (though we can do amazing things for $10 extra, like removing braces or unwanted objects from your favorite images)
#4 - PICK UP or DOWNLOAD…
Please keep in mind - I do a lot of off-site work. Drop-ins are not an option. You’ll be notified by email and/or phone when your images are ready to be picked up (unless you chose shipping when you ordered)
No need to call first if you BOOK A TIME TO PICK UP YOUR PRINTED IMAGES (and/or Thumb drive of purchased images)
If you purchased image-files for printing on your own, you will receive very detailed instructions via email once they are fully edited/retouched. Nothing is delivered until my amazing retouch artist applying her magic. Once she’s done, I adjust color for sRGB printing (the format retail labs use - NOT INK JET) Home printers are 4+ colors in the range of CMYK - they will not look like intended.
Digital files are delivered via email so you can start sharing before your wall portraits arrive. If you order printed portraits from any of your poses, we’ll include a FREE THUMB DRIVE that can be picked up with your completed wall or desk portraits. The thumb drive will only include purchased (finished) images.
Having “all digital files” might sound like great bait, but we only deliver perfected images that reveal your favorite, purchased selections from several options.
Still have questions, I’m quick at replying via email. If you prefer phone, you’ll see that below as well. Your VM will be transcribed to my mobile so I can check while out of the studio. As you’ll see by samples - I’m not tethered to the camera room and am open to any creative ideas you may have.
A few reviews I grabbed off Yelp - most found on Google.
NOTE: I am the same Brian (and business) in those reviews under my prior name(s) Prints Charming & Photo Media. I had a little awakening to my teen boy days, and I would’ve cringed if my mom told me I was going to see Prints Charming for senior pictures. Not only did Studio B feel right, I started seeing a LOT more senior boys. Coincident? you decide..
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“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
I’ve been a photo-enthusiast since I was 12 years old, started charging my classmates at age 17 and have navigated multiple recessions to "protect my playground” for 25 years. [GULP] - as of August 1, 1996
I truly believe that it’s the creative demand of my HS seniors that allows me to stay feeling youthful and always striving to try new ideas.
As one that absolutely LOATHED the process and results of my own #seniorpics, I knew I had to create a different experience and result.
Without a doubt, it is this service that has allowed me to evolve into my specialty of #headshots. - My prior seniors return for as doctors, musicians, therapists, engineers and politicians. They have kept me thriving through the most uncertain of times, allowing me to keep “playing” - so long as my eyesight keeps pace with my Vision. (you’re safe - just had my biennial exam - ha!..)
I will always accept creative license for those uncertain about what they want, but if you fill out the form under “PLAN” below, I can design a session (and locations to fulfill it) before you arrive.