Hey there,
I specialize in intimate portraits of motherhood
So What Can I do for you?
WHO I AM
Well, my name is Deb. I'm a long time Portlander and love the Pacific Northwest about as much as one possibly can. I am constantly scouring the area looking for the most magical and wild
places. I am an artist. I believe there's more to life than meets the naked eye, and I'm always searching for what that something is. My art is my effort to see that bigger, often more hidden something that transcends our everyday experience.
WHAT I DO
At my deepest core, I'm a storyteller. My art is my effort to hang onto the past. It's my attempt to bottle up and save the moments before they pass-childhood innocence, and fresh romance, and unharnessed soul and the tiny details of all stages of life. People change, and life changes, and memories change to fit our personal narratives. My art is my way of grasping and savoring those moments before they're gone. They're honest photographs. Holding the truths as our memories fade.
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
I'll capture the feelings you hope to remember, and more importantly, feel. Photography should open your aliveness. Flood your soul with a reawakening. Take you back to the very moments. They should bring you the happiness and warmth and wistful affection of times passed. These are not just something to fill a frame and hang on your wall. These are heirlooms. Frozen moments. Your memorandum for your future generations.
Frequently asked questions:
Still have questions? I have the answers. These are the most frequent questions I get asked.
1. HOW MANY IMAGES DO YOU DELIVER?
I don't believe in giving you a cutoff number...your gallery will include every image that belongs in your story.
2. DO YOU GIVE US UNEDITED RAW IMAGES?
Nope! It would be like giving you unfinished business. The first half of the magic comes from my lens, and the second half comes from my editing.
3. WILL YOU PHOTOSHOP US?
I don't alter the way you look, aside from temporary things like blemishes/bruises/scrapes. If you are nervous/conscious about something let me know and I'll help you with posing.
4.WILL YOU HELP US STYLE OURSELVES?
YES!! Together we can chat about style and dress you in things that not only make you feel beautiful, but are true to you.
5. DO YOU OFFER FAMILY FILMS?
A 3-5 minute, artistically designed family film an be added to you session for an additional charge. These are filmed seamlessly during your session.
6. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
I'm happy to shoot in most weather! But I will never make you shoot if you aren't comfortable in the rain/snow. I leave days intentionally open for reschedules. I also have some special spaces that tend to avoid the rain.
7. DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS?
My prices are firm. BUT you can join my email list to hear about occasional half sessions. I also am happy to divide payments up for you.
8. DO YOU TRAVEL?
I have limited availability for travel sessions this year. please inquire to talk more!
9. DO YOU OFFER MENTORSHIPS?
I'm offering mentorships starting in July 2023! A full day of artistic portfolio reviews, shooting a session, culling and editing together. We'll talk about how to discover your artist heart in the sea of noise.
Deb Morlan is a family and motherhood photographer serving the Portland, Oregon and beyond.