Portraits NW is a fine art family portrait studio in Portland, Oregon, led by Kolu, a full-time professional photographer. I create heirloom wall art for families throughout the Portland area and across Oregon and Washington, photographed in my studio or at an outdoor location that means something to you. Every session begins with a complimentary phone consultation and ends with finished artwork designed for your home: framed prints, canvases, and albums.
Your portrait experience is designed from beginning to end around the finished artwork. From planning your session to selecting the perfect frame, every step is guided with the goal of creating something beautiful for your family to enjoy every day.
Commissioned portrait artwork celebrating the people who matter most. Every portrait is thoughtfully designed to become a finished piece of art you’ll enjoy for years to come.
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Where & When
Studio Portraits
Portrait sessions take place in my studio, designed specifically for timeless family and senior portraiture.
Outdoor Portraits
Outdoor sessions are available throughout Oregon and Washington at carefully selected locations that complement your family without distracting from it.
When to Schedule
Families are encouraged to book several months in advance, especially for fall portraits and holiday artwork. Senior portraits are best photographed during the summer before senior year or early fall.
Wall Art for a Life Well Loved
We design each commission for the room it will call home. We help you consider scale, framing, and the way a portrait can quietly hold a loved one close, every day.
Outdoor Portraits
Outdoor sessions leave room for the landscapes, gardens, trails, and familiar places that are already part of your story. If you already have a meaningful location in mind, we'll create your portraits there. If not, I'll help you choose from a curated collection of beautiful locations throughout the Pacific Northwest that complement your family. The result is artwork with a sense of place, atmosphere, and lasting connection.
Begin with a Consultation
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Schedule a Consultation
We’ll discuss your family, answer questions, and begin planning your portrait experience.
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Planning Session
Together we’ll choose the style and location that best fits your vision.
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Portrait Session
Enjoy a relaxed, guided portrait experience designed to create timeless artwork.
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Artwork Design Appointment
View your portraits and select the artwork that will become part of your home.
How to Schedule
We’ll talk about your family, answer your questions, discuss locations and timing, and help you decide whether a Portraits NW commission is the right fit. If you’d like to move forward, we’ll reserve your session date with a signed agreement and session retainer. From there, I’ll guide you through every step, from planning your portraits to designing the finished artwork.
“Working with Kolu for our pet/family portraits was so much fun! From our initial phone call, it was clear that she has such a passion for getting beautiful shots of animals and their people. Our dogs loved her, and she was able to capture their personalities so well. I’ll treasure these photos. Thank you, Kolu!”
— Bethany I.
Who are Portraits NW family portraits for?
Families in Portland and throughout Oregon and Washington who want finished portrait artwork for their walls, not just a set of files. I photograph families, seniors, and the animals who are part of the family. Dogs and other pets are always welcome in your portraits.
Where do family portrait sessions take place?
Studio sessions take place in my studio, by appointment. Outdoor sessions are available throughout Oregon and Washington, at a place that already means something to you or at a location I'll help you choose.
How does the process work?
It starts with a complimentary consultation by phone, where we talk about your family, locations, and timing. Next we plan the style and location, then enjoy a relaxed, guided portrait session. For studio sessions, you choose your artwork right after the shoot. For outdoor sessions, we meet for a design appointment a few days afterward.
What do we receive?
Finished, heirloom artwork for your home: framed prints, canvases, and albums, designed together for the rooms they'll live in. The matching digital file is included with every printed piece you choose.
How much does a family portrait session cost?
Every session begins with a $500 creative fee, which goes in full toward your portrait collection. Collections begin at $1,200, and most families invest $2,500 or more in finished artwork.
How do we book?
Call or text 503-451-3897, or send a message through the contact page, to schedule your complimentary consultation. If it feels like a fit, we'll reserve your date with a signed agreement and session retainer. I recommend booking several months ahead, especially for fall portraits and holiday artwork.
The portraits we live with become part of our everyday lives. If you’ve been thinking about creating something meaningful for your family, I’d love to help you design artwork you’ll be proud to pass down.
Schedule Your Consultation
A limited number of portrait commissions are accepted each month to ensure every family receives a highly personalized experience.