Professional Portrait & Commercial Photography

Thank you for visiting my photography portfolio. Capturing a memory, a feeling or a moment in time is my commitment to you. Creating lifelong lasting photos of you and the ones you love is a long lasting investment. My passion is creating visually and emotionally stunning photographs that are worthy of the time and energy that we put in together.

I am a professional portrait and commercial photographer based in the Skagit Valley area. I specialize in high quality artistic portraiture and a various types of commercial photography. I will help you realize the artistic vision that captures your imagination or captures your special wedding day. Whether I'm working directly with you or collaborating on a commercial project, you can be assured I am dedicated to see that my clients get what they deserve from me. I am professional, on-time, and experienced. With over 10 years of professional photography experience , you can trust that I will treat you, your customers, clients and friends with the utmost respect and professionalism.

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- Damian Vines

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Aurora Borealis Hits Home

by Damian Vines on July 1, 2015 with 2 Comments

– It was quite a show, last Monday evening, across the Northern Hemisphere. The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis, made quite an appearance even as far West and South as Anacortes, WA. From my vantage point near the Anacortes Ferry … Read More

Snow Geese in the Skagit Valley

by Damian Vines on March 24, 2015 with No Comments

I finally got out for the first time this year and found some of the migrating snow geese that so regularly visit the Skagit Valley. Photographing the snow geese is always a treat. It’s not always easy to find large … Read More

Anacortes: For Sale – Beach Front

by Damian Vines on March 22, 2015 with No Comments

Here is a gorgeous home for sale in Anacortes I had the opportunity to photograph recently. I have the great fortune to work with C9 Photography on occasion and it’s always a pleasure. They are one of the premier real … Read More

Behind the scenes album cover shoot Six Pack Pretty

by Damian Vines on March 12, 2015 with No Comments

I love where my job takes me sometimes. My two favorite pastimes, photography and beer. I had the unique opportunity to do a photoshoot for a band called Six Pack Pretty at the old defunct Olympia Brewery buildings in Olympia WA. Six Pack Pretty is a cover band from Aberdeen WA….

RAW Processing – Before and After

by Damian Vines on March 11, 2015 with 2 Comments

This before and after image shows the power of processing RAW files in Lightroom 5. The landscape image on the left, taken at Mount Baker an hour from Bellingham on Huntoon Trail at sunset, is the unedited “RAW” out of camera … Read More

PhotoLush 2015 – Rachel Vos – Creating Art

by Damian Vines on March 11, 2015 with No Comments

PhotoLush 2015 was a resounding success! So many talented, gracious and giving artists come out to share their knowledge with the photography community. From portrait and wedding photographers, newborn photographers, videographers and landscape shooters, there is always something for everyone. … Read More

"Thank you for providing us with an outstanding commercial photo shoot! Having never gone through the development before, your guidance and understanding in what we were trying to achieve for our website and printed marketing materials was...

Amy Moe – Greenworks of Washington

"Damian, please accept this as a small gesture of my appreciation for all of your extra time you've given me over the past several months. I know without a doubt you are incredibly busy and I appreciate your patience, kindness and...

Pam Pelan

"We cannot thank you enough for your generosity in donating your beautiful images for use in our publication. Through your work you are helping us to get thousands of people out into the North Cascades! Thank you"

Jessica and the entire staff of North Cascades Institute

"Damian, you never cease to amaze. These photos are fantastic as always. Thank you so much for the insanely fast turn around also. You are great!!! Thank you." - Beth McPeek

Beth McPeek

"Highest regards to you Damian. Forever grateful for your most-beautiful contribution to our project. You were such a delight to work with & will definitely call you for our expansion project Thank YOU !!!"

Jeri Brumfield

"We have hired Damian to do event work as well as print, web, and video - we could not be happier with his work! Talented and easy to work with - he has captured our mission on...

Wendy Rohrbacher – Hospice of the Northwest

"Damian is AMAZING, TALENTED & PROFESSIONAL!!! We have been pleased & impressed with the quality of his work and cannot recommend his services & talents to you enough !!! HIRE THIS GUY !!! You will be incredibly happy you...

Abundance YOUniversity

"I've worked with many photographers over the years, both personally and professionally. Damian brings a high level of professionalism to his work and is still flexible enough to handle challenging environments and subjects. He is the first...

Roger Hutchison

"I needed some professional head shots for work and Damien was recommended to me by a co-worker who'd had very good results with him. I looked Damien up, his fee was appropriate, and we were able to...

Nathan Lowe – EXP Realty

"I have had the pleasure of working with Damian since he introduced himself when I was working for the Mount Baker Theatre a few years ago. He began taking all of our professional photos at that point,...

Ramona Abbott – Whatcom Symphony Orchestra

"If you're looking for a true collaborator who is excited about and inspired by sharing your vision of a project, look no further than Damian. He is a dream to work with - he does his homework,...

Alison Terry – Mount Baker Theatre

"I have hired Damian both professionally (to take photos for my business advertising) and personally (portraits of my family). Both times he had great ideas that got us exactly what we wanted. He easily adapts to any situation and...

Nathan Dwyer Robinson & Kole Law Firm

"Damian does a fantastic job taking my real estate pictures. Nothing but positive feedback from clients and other real estate agents. Highly recommend him. Bruce Longstreth Muljat Group Real Estate."

Bruce Longstreth – Muljat Group Real Estate

"I have worked with Damian now for a number of years. What a goldmine. He has provided the theatre immeasurable value and with certainty led to the theatre receiving significant print coverage. He is creative in his...

Kim Laskey – Mount Baker Theatre

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