Transform your image, embrace your essence.

Hi, I'm Ethan. A Freelance Photographer & Visual Storyteller helping brands and people tell their stories through powerful imagery.

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About Me

Background & Education

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Core Skills & Expertise

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Photography & Technical Expertise

Adobe Lightroom (Advanced Editing & Presets)  |  Adobe Photoshop (Retouching & Composites)  |  Adobe Bridge & Capture One  |  Basic Video Editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)  |  File Management & Archiving Best Practices  

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Post-Production & Software

Visual Branding for Small Businesses  |  Art Direction for Styled Shoots  |  Concept Development & Moodboarding  |  Prop & Scene Styling  |  Consistent Aesthetic Curation for Social Media

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Creative Direction & Branding

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Professional & Client-Focused Skills

Social Media Content Strategy (Instagram, Pinterest)  |  Web Portfolio Curation (Squarespace, Wix, Format)  |  SEO for Image Descriptions & Blog Posts  |  Email Campaign Photography Assets

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Digital & Marketing

ONGOING WORK

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Willow + Sage Apothecary

Nest Urban Workspace

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Second Skin

SPECIALIZATIONS

Brand & Product Photography

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Event Photography

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Lifestyle & Portrait Photography

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Black Camera Zoom Lens in Close Photography

What My Clients Say

Photography is more than pressing a shutter — it's about vision, planning, and instinct. Here’s how I bring stories to life, from concept to final image.

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Name

Email: ethan@varelavisuals.com   |   Phone: (555) 555-1234   |   Location: Portland, OR — available for travel

Got a project in mind? Whether it’s brand visuals, portraits, or a special event — I’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime for bookings, collabs, or just to say hi.

Have a project in mind? Need fresh visuals for your brand, portraits that feel like you, or someone to document the moments that matter? I'd love to hear from you.  Feel free to reach out directly — whether it's a booking inquiry, collaboration idea, or just to say hello.

SECOND SKIN

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