Business Details
Your Trusted Photographer for Weddings & Portraits
I am a professional photographer with decades of experience in capturing life's most important moments. My journey began in high school, and I have since earned degrees in Commercial Photography and Fine Art from prestigious institutions including the Fashion Institute of Technology, San Francisco Art Institute, and State University of New York. My philosophy centers on artistic integrity, technical excellence, and a commitment to delivering value through services that include wedding photography, family portraits, senior portraits, commercial photography, and school portraits. With over 30 years of experience photographing more than 400 weddings and tens of thousands of children, I bring both expertise and reliability to every project. My studio in downtown Vancouver offers state-of-the-art facilities while providing the flexibility of on-location shoots at iconic venues like Esther Short Park and Fort Vancouver Historic Site.All wedding packages include digital iPhoto books and DVDs of edited photographs, ensuring lasting memories preserved with professionalism. For businesses, I offer executive headshots, public relations imagery, architectural photography, and product catalog services that meet modern digital marketing needs. My approach combines artistic vision with practical efficiency, making complex photographic tasks simple and accessible for clients. This dedication to quality has earned me long-standing relationships with local schools, churches, and organizations that have relied on my services for up to 20 years.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Commercial Photography
School Portraits
Executive Headshots
Event Photography
Architecture Photography
Product Catalog Photography
Graphic Design Services
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of professional photography experience
- Our studio offers both indoor and outdoor shooting options
- We provide wedding packages with included iPhoto books and DVDs
- We serve businesses with executive headshots and architectural photography
- Our clients include schools and organizations we've served for 20 years
Services
Wedding Photography
Specializing in fine art, journalistic-style wedding photography emphasizing candid moments. With over 400 weddings photographed across 30+ years, we deliver unposed, natural imagery that preserves your special day. All packages include digital iPhoto books and edited photographs on DVD, ensuring lasting memories with artistic integrity and technical excellence.
Family Portraits
Offering fun, casual family photography in our state-of-the-art Vancouver studio or outdoor locations like Esther Short Park. Sessions accommodate families of all sizes with options for traditional or modern styling. On-location shoots available at client-chosen venues with professional lighting and composition techniques that highlight natural interactions and relationships.
Senior Portraits
Documenting high school graduation milestones with artistic expertise. Sessions combine studio and outdoor photography at downtown Vancouver venues, allowing multiple outfit changes and professional styling. Clients receive approximately 100 proof images to select from, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this important life transition with polished, memorable results.
Commercial Photography
Providing professional visual content for marketing and corporate needs. Services include executive headshots, architectural photography, product catalog imaging, and event documentation. With decades of experience serving businesses and nonprofits, we create compelling imagery that enhances brand identity through technically precise, artistically composed photographs optimized for digital marketing platforms.
School Portraits
Established provider of school portrait photography for Vancouver/Portland area institutions. Photographing tens of thousands of children over multiple decades with efficient, child-friendly techniques. Services include on-site school photography sessions, quick turnaround times, and high-quality portraits that meet institutional needs while maintaining individual student expression and personality.
People
Paul Quackenbush
Photographer
Professional photographer with 30+ years experience, degrees in Commercial Photography and Fine Art from Fashion Institute of Technology and San Francisco Art Institute. Specializes in wedding, portrait, and commercial photography while maintaining artistic integrity and technical excellence in downtown Vancouver studio.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, senior portraits, commercial photography, and school portraits with both studio and on-location options available.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
I have personally photographed over 400 weddings across 30+ years, maintaining a focus on natural, unposed imagery that captures authentic moments.
Where is your studio located?
My studio operates from Suite 200, 204 West Evergreen in Vancouver, WA, with convenient access to downtown locations like Esther Short Park and Fort Vancouver Historic Site.
Do you photograph outside the Vancouver area?
While based in Vancouver, WA, I serve clients throughout the Portland metropolitan area and can accommodate special location shoots at client-selected venues with additional arrangements.
What's included in wedding packages?
All wedding packages include digital iPhoto books showcasing selected images and DVDs containing all edited photographs from your special day with no additional fees.
Do you work with businesses and organizations?
Yes, I provide commercial photography services including executive headshots, architectural photography, product catalog imaging, and event documentation for businesses and nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest region.
