Capturing candid warmth, quiet strength, and genuine human connection with a refined aesthetic across Southwest Washington and Greater Portland.
Documenting natural connection across Vancouver, Clark County, and the greater Portland metropolitan area.
Beaverton, OR
Clark County, WA
Pacific Northwest
Ridgefield, WA
Portland, OR
Vancouver, WA
Lake Oswego, OR
Lake Oswego, OR
Vancouver, WA
Washougal, WA
Vancouver, WA
Washougal, WA
Portrait sessions shouldn't feel like a dentist appointment. We combine documentary intuition with refined editorial composition to create photographs that feel like living memory.
Explore ongoing artistic projects, expansive American landscapes, and candid street photography across the United States and abroad.
Real reflections from families, seniors, and professionals across Vancouver, WA and Greater Portland.
“Having a professional headshot is a privilege. Particularly to those of us who are first gens, BiPOC. I'm so grateful that I have a friend in Katsanes Photography who has allowed me access to that privilege. The privilege to wear a bright top, sit on a red couch, pose in a way I never thought would flatter my body type and show all my piercings. The privilege to be me and to like what I see in those photos.”
“Ryan more than exceeded my expectations. I had originally booked him for my wedding that sadly did not survive COVID. He generously allowed me to use the deposit we put down to do family photos with my daughter and our pets. The entire gallery turned out incredible. His artistry beautifully captured the love of my daughters and my relationship as well as our personalities. His use of light and texture gave the images a warmth and feel of photos I have dreamt of having my entire life. He and his assistant (wife) were a pleasure to work with and listened to translate my vision perfectly. I highly recommend Ryan and will most certainly hire him again.”
“Ryan did a FANTASTIC job with my daughter's senior portraits. I would *HIGHLY* recommend his service to fulfil your photography needs. He is very professional and has a great eye for the perfect shot.”
“Ryan took our family photos at our home. We are thrilled with how they turned out. He captured some wonderful unexpected moments and the personality of our family. He was great (and motivating) for my 6 year old to cooperate! After the fact, my husband (who is not into getting his photo taken) even mentioned how comfortable it was working with Ryan.”
“Our son is a senior and HATES photos. I was very impressed with Ryan. He made our son feel very comfortable and got some great shots. I'm very grateful to have these photos. I would recommend Ryan for any photo needs you have.”
“I hired Ryan Katsanes to do headshots for business use. I needed professional level shots for LinkedIn, interactive resume and networking. I was floored by his process. He is so engaging! He instantly made me feel at ease. Even though I would not consider myself photogenic, he does an amazing job of working the session. He even caught me smiling! Ryan is super accommodating of requests; I used a variety of coats and asked for different views. He also does a great job editing the photos and is very interactive with you about the shots you like. Great photographer, would use him again!”
We accept a limited number of portrait commissions each month to ensure dedicated attention to every client. Sessions book 4 to 8 weeks in advance.
