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Amy Thelen Photography
5820 Southeast Yamhill Street,
Portland, OR, 97215
503-850-8457 amy@amythelen.com
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amy@amythelen.com // 503.850.8457

serving Portland, Oregon & surrounding areas
A portrait. The boy and I had some time alone. This doesn’t happen very often, but sister was away at a school field trip all week. We stepped out of the car and I saw these patterns while he was standing in the light. He paused for a moment. That’s rare. #dpc_night Welcome to #documentaryphotochallenge loop...where the photographers are amazing storytellers & some of the coolest chics I know. 📷 Next up is @gretchen_yost
Storm filled silence. The fascinating thing about Oregon autumn weather is the cloud formations. Deep, brooding, and often harmless. The sun peeked through even though rain seemed inevitable. Such a welcome to bask in the warmth and colors of this brisk day. I’m lucky to have grown up on this farm and watch it change year by year. Great pumpkins, dad. #dpc_wideangle Welcome to #documentaryphotochallenge loop...where the photographers are amazing storytellers & some of the coolest chics I know. 📷 Next up is @ginamclaughlin
Dad. He’s insanely busy all spring, summer, and until the Pumpkin Festival is finished. He’s in his 70s, but you’d never guess it. Still works full time as a farmer with early hours and sleepy nights. There’s a lot I can say about him as a person, but that takes more real estate than I have on one post. I made this portrait when we were on a hike in Central Oregon. He stopped for a brief moment and I watched him slow down and breathe. Taking in all the little mundane, yet beautiful things living in this space. Thank you, dad. #dpc_grandparent Welcome to #documentaryphotochallenge loop...where the photographers are amazing storytellers & some of the coolest chics I know. 📷 Next up is @joannagrossiphoto #portlandfamilyphotographer #documentaryphotography #pdx #portlandoregonphotographer #portlandfamilyphotography #dfpcommunity #documentyourdays #the_beautiful_real #familyphotojournalism #thenarrativesociety #clickinmoms #dayinthelife #centraloregon #grandparents #hiking #nature #lensbaby
Shadow play. September is a difficult month. I have two major losses to acknowledge, one being my first daughter and another my mama. It’s not quite been a year since mom died. I don’t know what it feels like to honor her in her life and death. There hasn’t been enough time to process that, nor wade through all the confused feelings of loss. Sometimes, the shadow of myself and those I have lost play together. They create stories that sustain my dreams. Sometimes good and joyful, sometimes shitty. I guess just like life. Moving forward one dream at a time. And now, after that heavy dose of reality... Welcome to #documentaryphotochallenge loop...where the photographers are amazing storytellers & some of the coolest chics I know. 📷 Next up is @lyraleephotography #dpc_window #portlandfamilyphotographer #documentaryphotography #pdx #portlandoregonphotographer #portlandfamilyphotography #dfpcommunity #documentyourdays #the_beautiful_real #familyphotojournalism #thenarrativesociety #clickinmoms #dayinthelife #selfportrait #visualart #ig_motherhood #selfportraitsofmotherhood #soul_depiction #thebeautifulreal #the_mirror_of_our_souls #theeverydayportrait
Teenage closeness. It’s not often a daytime activity. He usually reserves it for the evening when we watch our one tv show together. Then we pile on the blankets, even if it’s warm, and sit close to each other. He’s still young. I’m sure I’ll always feel that way... ##portlandfamilyphotographer #documentaryphotography #pdx #portlandoregonphotographer #portlandfamilyphotography #dfpcommunity #documentyourdays #the_beautiful_real #familyphotojournalism #thenarrativesociety #clickinmoms #letthekids #shamoftheperfect #candidchildhood #dayinthelife #family #minivacation #socal
Fortuitous. Something about this space that I rarely extend my gaze towards, caught me this morning. The skylights bring much needed warmth and light when it’s dreary. Today, so much light. Brilliant and sparkling blue which also shows how rain streaked the windows are. Can’t have it all, right? These are the September days I look forward to. Warm and welcoming with crisp mornings. #dpc_morning ——— Welcome to #documentaryphotochallenge loop...where the photographers are amazing storytellers & some of the coolest chics I know. 📷 Next up is @kellykrabillphotography . . . #portlandfamilyphotographer #documentaryphotography #pdx #portlandoregonphotographer #portlandfamilyphotography #dfpcommunity #documentyourdays #the_beautiful_real #familyphotojournalism #thenarrativesociety #clickinmoms #dayinthelife
There’s a lot to unpack in my mind. My dad and my niece. He used his scratchy beard on me, too. Scrunched up face, laughter, and that underlying feeling of connection. Dad was and still is busy. He’s in his 70s and still farms full time. I look forward to the late fall and winter to spend more time with him as spring and summer keep him outside most of the daylight hours. Soon, he will be hauling laughing and hollering families behind him in a custom wagon to the pumpkin patch. I will ride with him, belly laughing the whole time, knowing that he’s my dad and that makes me very, very happy. I may even get a scratchy beard nuzzle. #johnsonvegetablefarm #eugeneoregon #farmlife #portlandfamilyphotographer #documentaryphotography #pdx #portlandoregonphotographer #portlandfamilyphotography #dfpcommunity #documentyourdays #the_beautiful_real #familyphotojournalism #thenarrativesociety #clickinmoms #letthekids #shamoftheperfect #candidchildhood #dayinthelife
Only the moon... As September progresses, so do the feelings I have about my mom’s passing this month, nearly a year ago. It was in the same place on the ocean I let my tears flow as the tide swept out. Tonight, I feel some of those same feelings. Loss, heartache, but also beauty in sharing such love as she prepared to move on. I am grateful for this movement in life. For the experiences we are allowed... I see you winking in the reflected light. Your smile transcending the periphery. I love you, mama.

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