VELVET OWL BLOG

No Place Like Home For The Holidays :: {Portland Oregon Lifestyle Home Photographer}

Velvet Owl Photography — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:19:16 +0000

“Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays..”

Thank you for stopping by the blog today! If you want to get on the calendar please shoot me an email! I’d love to see you all in the new year!!

Baylee Class of 2026 :: Senior Portrait Photographer

Velvet Owl Photography — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:25:52 +0000

Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by!

My September is pretty filled up and my October/November is filling in quickly. If you’d like to schedule a session this year, please don’t hesitate to reach out sooner than later to secure a date!

Wherever Is Your Heart I Call Home :: {Washington Family Portrait Photographer}

Velvet Owl Photography — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:44:13 +0000

“Wherever is your heart I call homeWherever is your heart I call homeThough your feet may take you far from me, I knowWherever is your heart I call home”

~Brandi Carlile

Thank you for stopping by! Now booking into Sept-Nov if you’d like to get on my calendar this year email me at heidi@velvetowlphotography.com – I’d love to create memories with you and your family!

“Kali & Josh ” {Portland, Oregon Elopement & Wedding Photographer}

Velvet Owl Photography — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:17:54 +0000

5/29/25

“I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.”

~Robert Frost

As always, thank you for stopping by the blog today! Now booking for late summer and fall.

Sweet Baby Margot :: {Portland Oregon Newborn Lifestyle Photographer}

Velvet Owl Photography — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:26:55 +0000

In this moment, all is right with the world.

Thank you for stopping by! If you’d like to get on my calendar this year, don’t hesitate to email me and get your session scheduled!

Brown Family :: Vegas Family Photographer

Velvet Owl Photography — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:02:00 +0000

It was so great to be able to see and photograph this lovely family while in Vegas last week!

These boys are so sweet and full of personality. I absolutely love how this session turned out.

Thank you for having me freeze a little bit of life for you, Brown family…it’s always a good time!

Lainey Bird, Class of 2025 :: {Senior Portrait Photographer}

Velvet Owl Photography — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:54:19 +0000

Our Lainey Bird! I can’t believe you are a Senior.

You are fun, genuine and kind.

Thankful to have you as a daughter and friend – just keep shining your light!

Your dad and I are so proud of you.

We love you so much!

{Also – give this girl a pair cowgirl boots and watch her come alive!}

Molly & Colby 8.24.24

Velvet Owl Photography — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:18:16 +0000

A little preview of their gorgeous wedding story…

I’ll Be There :: {Washington Family Portrait Photographer}

Velvet Owl Photography — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:10:48 +0000

“Let me fill your heart with joy and laughterTogetherness, is all I’m afterWhenever you need me, I’ll be there (I’ll be there)I’ll be there to protect you (yeah baby)With unselfish love that respects youJust call my name and I’ll be there (I’ll be there)”

~The Jackson 5

Thank you for visiting!

These were all edited with my VELVET OWL LIGHTROOM PRESETS.

Now booking Summer 2024!

Little Darlin’ :: {Portland Oregon Family Photographer}

Velvet Owl Photography — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:42:15 +0000

” Little darlin’, the smile’s returning to their faces Little darlin’, it seems like years since it’s been here…

Here comes the sun..”

~The Beatles

Thank you for visiting! Now booking sessions for 2024! Email me to get on my calendar!

This was edited with my VELVET OWL ORIGINAL LIGHTROOM EDITING