Welcome to Verve Life Portraits!

Rachel & Brad Noah are the husband wife photographer team behind Verve. We specialize in High School Senior Pictures, Weddings, and Newborn photography. Verve is just getting started so we have some great specials. Check back often for special 2010 summer deals or contact us to find out more: (360) 818-4608

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    Sweet Sweet Baby | Vancouver Wa Newborn Photographer

    Monday, May 31st, 2010

    I just love love the way a new baby smells.  So fresh and sweet with that milk and honey breath.  Sigh.  Well only 4 more months until I get to meet our own little guy (name to be determined!)  Anyway, Zoe is such a gorgeous baby.  She has totally blessed her family.

    Here is a little baby love starting with some sweet baby details and then a little family lifestyle photography!

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    Senior Pictures Special | Summer 2010 | Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground Photographer

    Saturday, April 10th, 2010

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    Contact us today to book your session!

    rachel@vervelifeportraits.com
    360-818-4608

    Hunter | Verve Life Senior class of 2010

    Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

    Hunter, it was a pleasure hanging out with you and grabbing these photos.  I hope you love them as much as I do.  Your gallery is ready, I’ll text you the password on Tuesday!

    It is obvious your family is close and I loved meeting Mom, Dad and sis too!

    Good luck with your senior year and the rest of the football season for the Battle Ground Tigers.

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    Autumn Senior Pictures | Battle Ground Class of 2010

    Sunday, September 27th, 2009

    I had a great time out with Autumn last weekend capturing some senior pictures.  Autumn, your proofs are ready!  I’ll text your mom the gallery password on Monday (its a little late tonight!)

    Enjoy the sneak-peak!

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    Fall Senior Portraits Special! | Camas & Vancouver WA photography

    Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

    Its back to school time!  Ugh, can you believe summer is almost over?  I see leaves turning ALREADY…  No!  I am absolutely not ready for this! I need my sun!  If I could make it 85 degrees all year round, I totally would!  I remember summer vacation when I was in gradeschool seemed to last F.O.R.E.V.E.R. and I was excited to go back.  Well, now I’m excited for a different reason (and no, I’m not going back to school AGAIN mom!) <- she’s already been through this twice (GO COUGS for all you Seniors thinking about college).

    My excitement surrounds two things… number one absolutely being that I love Halloween and it is ALMOST here and number two… well, the fall senior portrait season is here… and there is nothing I like to photograph more than High School Seniors!  So whether you go to Camas, Washougal, Fort, Union, Columbia River, Evergreen, Heritage, Prairie, Skyview, Battleground or if you are in Running Start going to Clark… THIS deal is for YOU! (and that was a mouthful… )

    Why do you want custom portraits instead of the ol’ fashioned yearbook picture you can get at Sears or Olan Mill?  (Come on… look at the pictures they do… Words cannot describe… … )

    Your Senior photos are going to be some of the most cherished photos in your family history.  They will sit next to the picture taken when you were first born, your first day of kindergarten, and your wedding day.  Everyone in your family will get one and you will choose your favorite for Graduation announcements!  The portraits you choose today will endure those tests of time.  These pictures will be the ones you look back at for your 40th High School reunion.  Don’t settle for a studio… choose a custom photographer!

    Verve sessions are completely customized for YOU.  Your location, on your schedule, you wear what you want.  Bring your pet or your BFF and lets go have fun capturing just who YOU are, today…  There is no pressure because the next person is here for their appointment.  You get 100% of my attention.

    The fall special will run for a limited time (through sessions taken by October 15th) so book early as spots will fill up fast!

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    So, what are you waiting for?  Go to the contact page and send me a message to get your session scheduled TODAY!

    Welcome Nahalem | Verve Life Newborn Photographer

    Monday, August 24th, 2009

    Welcome to the world sweet thing, you are just devine!  Your mama did a fine job baking you and I’m sure big brother is going to take great care of you as you grow.  Thanks for coming over for pictures!  I sure hope you sleep more for mama then you did for me :)

    My warmest Congratulations to the K family!

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    Fall Family Portraits | Vancouver Family Photographer

    Thursday, August 13th, 2009

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    It’s time for Fall Family Mini-Sessions!

    Verve is offering a spectacular deal to update those aging family portraits.  How long has it been?  If your answer is more than one year you are due for some new pictures!  Here’s the deal…

    • 30 minute on-location session for up to 5 family members ($10 each additional family member)
    • 5-10 proofs in a password accessed online gallery
    • credit toward 20 Holiday Cards or one 11×14 styrene mounted wall print

    All of this for $125!

    This deal will book quickly so reserve your time now.  Mini-sessions will be held on Saturdays in October only.  Use the contact form to reserve your date and time now!

    What to Wear! Vancouver WA Family Photos

    Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

    What to wear? what to wear?  This is the number ONE question I get asked when doing client consultations.  And, it is an important one.

    Do you want a polished and clean formal picture, or one that captures your family’s fun playful side?  This is really the first step in defining your wardrobe.   Then, run with it!  Matchy matchy isn’t the thing anymore.  Gone are the days of white polo-shirts and khakis… get creative, bring color, BE FUN!

    I am going to do a series of posts with great examples of a family portrait session outfit selection.  I will do my best to find pieces that coordinate not only with each other, but offer you some choices in price point for where to find the items.  This first post is “dressing on a budget”.  Everyone in my family owns jeans, too many pairs probably.  Once I find a few that fit each of us and are in the same color family I have greatly reduced the amount I need to spend on outfits!  Plus, jeans are comfy and look great in pictures (as long as they are in good condition).  Comfy people = happy people.  Happy people = Good, natural and genuine smiles.  Good, natural and genuine smiles + family interaction + great photographer = FABULOUS family memories!

    So, this week…

    Fashion on a budget.  All of the below garments can be purchased at Old Navy or Gap.  Of course, this is just one example, use your imagination to pull together your own family style.

    Bright, Colorful, easy on the wallet, and a very pulled together look…

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    Note that some key garment choices is missing… SHOES and accessories! Please please please, make sure shoes are clean and coordinate. They are going to be in some photos and the shoes your hubby wore last weekend to mow the lawn are not going to cut it. Jazz up the outfits with playful, fun, and colorful accessories and you are well on your way.

    Look forward to a big upcoming announcement about fall family portraits specials… just in time to get those Christmas cards done.

    Shayla Shayla Shayla – Senior Pictures

    Monday, May 18th, 2009

    Shayla,

    Thanks so much for coming out to play with me.  I hope the party was fun after too!  You are so easy to photograph, absolutely stunning.

    I have so many I want to show you but for now lets call this a sneak peak… we should get together soon so you can view them all.

    Here are a few of my favorites:

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    Free Grunge Textures for PS!

    Friday, April 17th, 2009

    Just a quick post today of 3 free grunge textures for using in photoshop or any other program you can think of.  These are free for consumer and commercial use.  Do not sell or identify as your own.

    Click the image to get to the full-res files where you can right-click and save the file to your computer.

    Enjoy!

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