Portland, Oregon · Est. 2018
Wedding, portrait, and family photography rooted in genuine moments. Not posed. Not rushed. Real.
What I Offer
Every session is customized. Reach out and we'll build the right package together.
Full-day coverage or intimate ceremonies
From the quiet of getting ready to the last song of the reception, every moment is real and worth keeping. Packages from 4 to 10 hours.
Digital gallery · Print release · Engagement session add-on available
Individuals, couples, executives
Studio and outdoor sessions designed to show who you actually are — not who you think you're supposed to look like in front of a camera.
1-hour session · 30+ edited images · Online gallery
Newborns through generations
Chaos is welcome. Kids who won't sit still are welcome. The real family — laughing, distracted, completely yourselves — is exactly what I photograph.
60–90 min session · 50+ edited images · Same-day sneak peek
Brand events, milestones, galas
Conference documentation, brand launch events, award ceremonies, and company milestones. Delivered with a fast turnaround your team can actually use.
Half-day or full-day · Branded gallery · Commercial license
800+
sessions captured since 2018
About Iris
I'm Iris Chen — Portland-based photographer with a background in fine art and a deep belief that the photographs you hang on your wall should feel like you walked back into the room.
I work quietly. I move around the edges. I wait for the glance between two people that only lasts a second. That second is what I'm after.
Based in Portland — available throughout the Pacific Northwest and willing to travel anywhere the light is good.
Let's work togetherFrom the Field
The photographs clients hang above their fireplace are never the ones where they were looking at me. Here's what I do instead.
Read moreLate afternoon light in the Pacific Northwest is spectacular and incredibly brief. A few scheduling tricks that change everything.
Read moreMost professional headshots make people look like they'd rather be anywhere else. It doesn't have to be that way.
Read moreWhat Clients Say
"We've looked at these photos every single day for two years. They are exactly us — not a version of us that was performing for a camera."
"I've had headshots done four times in my career and hated every single one. These are the first I've ever wanted to actually use."
"Getting three kids and two dogs to cooperate is impossible. Iris somehow made it feel effortless and the photos are everything."
Get in Touch
Reach out with your date, a rough idea of what you're after, and any questions. I'll respond within 24 hours.