About Erica
Owner, Head Photographer, Headshot Coordinator, Retoucher
Photography
Light & Design
Erica J Mitchell earned her BFA in Photography and Design from The Art Institute of Portland in 2017 and has been operating Erica J Mitchell LLC as a headshot photographer, headshot cordinator and headshot retoucher since 2012.
She specializes in natural light headshots and brand photography for professionals and companies seeking marketing tools to grow their businesses and stay competitive in the marketplace.
With a passion for optics of modern physics, she primarily photographs using natural light techniques. When shooting with strobe lights she applies these same principles to offer her clients high-quality visibility in their business or publication.
She provides a unique session experience for those who are looking to update their headshot or seeking out professional photography for the first time. Her easy going nature, professionalism and excitement for light draws clients to work with her.
Located in Portland, Oregon.
Photographer
About Erica
At the age of three Erica started her photographic journey with her Dad, a studio film portrait photographer. Through their adventures on the Monterey Bay coastline, camera in hand, and as a model for his studio photography, Erica witnessed the processes of photography and the creativity the vocation offered.
These experiences in front and behind the camera infused a sense of wonder and curiosity that led her to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and photography career.
Erica has resided in Portland, Oregon since 2009. Similar to the beaches of Santa Cruz, CA that she later grew up on, the eclectic community in Portland provides unparalleled artistic inspiration, and just as importantly, a refreshing and enriching approach to living, which she does her best to exemplify in her art and way of life.
You can catch Erica surfing the Oregon coast on her days off or gardening her wild backyard.
If you’re looking for more information and work from Erica, please visit her fine art work at www.artintheclouds.com and wedding photography at www.loveandidophoto.com.
Don’t just take our word for it.
Read what our clients have to say about working with Erica.
“Erica and her team were so great to work with! Thank you for handling our session in such a fun and professional way.”
“Erica is not only professional and friendly but also an exceptional photographer! The experience from start to finish was smooth and easy mainly because of Erica’s strong communication and genuine approach. The final headshots for me and my colleagues were of the highest quality and came out great. I highly recommend Erica and can’t wait for the next opportunity to work together!”
“Erica is incredibly wonderful to work with! She made me feel comfortable in front of the camera for our headshot session and delivered high quality work.”
“Erica did beautiful work capturing the personality of each member of our team. What a great experience!“
“Erica is absolutely wonderful to work with. I had not had professional headshots taken in many years, Erica guided me throughout the process and provided her expertise in helping me decide what to wear and how to pose. She helped me feel at ease, taken care of, and confident. I opted to have my hair and makeup done by Linda Wong, she was equally skilled. Both of them helped make the process fun and seamless. I am grateful!“
“We worked with Erica for our Oct 2024 events in Portland, OR. She was on-time, communicative, friendly with us and attendees, and took great photos! She seemed to be everywhere at once somehow, and really captured all of our important moments. Recommend highly!”
“Erica does fantastic work! Her use of natural light is stunning, and her studio provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere. She truly loves shooting headshots and getting to know her clients. Erica took the time to listen, engage in meaningful conversation, and helped me feel completely relaxed throughout the session.
Her email communication was excellent. She provided helpful tips on how to prepare for the shoot and thoughtful guidance on selecting images once the gallery was ready. I really appreciated her consistent updates and attention to detail. Payment is also easy.
Erica’s talent as a photographer, combined with her genuine interest in people, results in beautiful, authentic portraits. I HIGHLY recommend her!“
