About Alyssa

Senior and graduation photography in Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Tigard, West Linn, and Vancouver WA by Alyssa Hughes Photography.

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I have been taking photos since I can remember. My dad and aunt were both photography teachers and taught me manual settings when I was a kid. Since the age of 18 I have run my own photography business and worked three photojournalism roles shooting local businesses and events. When I’m not behind the camera, I work in sports marketing.

My Experience

6+ Years of Photography

I have worked with over 250 senior and commercial clients, delivering high-quality visuals. Known for my efficiency and organization, I ensure every project meets brand objectives.

Former Photojournalist For The Pacific Northwest Inlander & Gonzaga University

I directed and photographed shoots for coffee shops, restaurants, bridal stores, arcades, events, and more.

Bachelors of Business Administration & Masters Degree

I was a D1 student-athlete, studied business in undergrad, and received my master's through University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business. I studied marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and brand storytelling and now combine creative direction and a business mindset to grow brands through visual content.

TESTIMONIALs

"Alyssa was a great photographer to work with! She made me feel super comfortable, helped me pose throughout the shoot and overall made my experience easy and enjoyable! I was nervous going into it, but she made me feel so at ease and I’m so happy with how my photos turned out! Couldn’t recommend her services enough! "

SOPHIA, senior client

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"Alyssa literally slayed my pics. They were so fun and easy breezy beautiful. I always get anxious before stuff like this for some reason she you helped me feel comfortable and honestly made me feel super confident. The pics turned out amazing!!"

EMILY, senior client

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"She was so sweet, and captured every thing I wanted for graduation. Such a hype woman loved her and her work!"

SOPHIA, SENIOR CLIENT

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"Alyssa did an amazing job! I loved literally every picture and her helping with poses was also super helpful!"

avery, SENIOR CLIENT

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"Alyssa had THE best and most creative ideas when it came to my senior photos. They were "Wolf of Wall Street" esque, and I have never had more fun. If you want a lot of photos, edited to the nines, BOOK HER."

zoe, SENIOR CLIENT

TESTIMONIALS

"Not only did I love the photos, but she made the process a lot of fun too! When I wasn’t sure how to pose, she was prepared with a lot of posing ideas and made me feel very comfortable and confident behind the camera - something not a lot of photographers are good at. I would 100% get my photos done by her again, and I cannot recommend her enough!"

kara, SEnior client

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"Alyssa, does a wonderful job and capturing the beauty of her clients in all her photos! I have a difficult time posing sometimes and she was quick with helping me, she did a great job! "

Juliette, SENIOR CLIENT

Why Shoot With Alyssa?

Expert At Posing

Ever taken a photo and thought "what do I do with my hands?" After working with over 200 seniors, I have become an expert at showing you how to pose and feel confident!

Professional Photography Experience

I have worked in photojournalism and have taken photography classes to learn composition, lighting, and professional editing software to make sure your photos look AMAZING.

Client Experience Focused

This is YOUR session. I will always encourage any fun ideas you have and I do not charge extra for bringing any friends or family.

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