Caitlin Bankhead Photography

Caitlin Bankhead Photography Published Portland Vancouver based photographer specializing in weddings, event, & family portraits.

I haven't updated much but I made schedule blocks to drop some work on each platform. I shared another branding session...
02/12/2026

I haven't updated much but I made schedule blocks to drop some work on each platform.

I shared another branding session this week and the love and messages I received about it reminded me how much I love photographing entrepreneurs ... especially mothers building dreams in one of the busiest seasons of their entire lives.

This is a job that can both be beautiful and also hard. It adds another layer of juggling everything...occasional late nights and still showing up no matter how tired you are.

This session was special to me and my friend is KNOWN for incorporating a coffee date into her business and honestly as a tired mama it's GENIUS to me LOL.

These 2 mom friends of mine have come together and we all met up to do some fun announcement photos of their partnership together and I just love diving into their brand and what they are wanting to put out there.

I went in with this idea in my head of community being so powerful and support, collaboration and getting to grow alongside someone is the essence of peers working together... and they made it so easy to get in the creative space.

Women lifting each other up in business is always something I am going to root for and be so honored to document. I do headshots too, but I always recommend one of my branding sessions. Headshots can be so quick and I think it's meaningful to invest and spend the time together.

Showing our kids what it looks like to chase our dreams has been at the forefront of my mind lately and these 2 and all the women owned businesses I work with absolutely do that and it's so inspiring.

02.01.13 13 years clean and sober. What a gift to have a second chance at this life. It’s been a very rough season for m...
02/03/2026

02.01.13

13 years clean and sober.

What a gift to have a second chance at this life.

It’s been a very rough season for my family but pushing through and thank you for all the amazing messages i have received from all of you!

Needing to take sooo much time off and still do for my son and now an injury was not a part of the plan but the Universe has slowed me down for a reason and I am listening.

Trying to get back into work mode and finalllly tie a nice big bow on this season and move forward!

The patience, love and grace is not unnoticed and although I haven’t really felt like I can communicate lately with being pulled in so many directions I am ticking off boxes on my incredibly long to do list.

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Been quiet on here! My sweet boy has been struggling! And when our children struggle WE struggle. Will be posting more...
01/28/2026

Been quiet on here!

My sweet boy has been struggling! And when our children struggle WE struggle.

Will be posting more recents soon, but still here and just needing to navigate some new territory as a mom and a working mom with multiple businesses at that!

If I’ve been quiet it’s because all my free moments outside of meetings, conferences and scheduling appointments I have been working to finish my season up!

I have the most beautiful images to share but have needed to carve for things out for myself for self care so I can stay strong!

Hoping everyone is being kind to yourselves this winter and remember to be kind because you never know what someone is going through!

💗

Photos from our Fall 24 session with my amazing friend, doula and photographer

01/07/2026

This year tested me, but creating has helped me keep going.

12/27/2025

Zero regrets. Iconic. And outtakes were shot too 😂

I said just be yourselves 😂😅

Might be on my top images I’ve taken this year.















12/24/2025

When you think you are flying into Portland to see family and friends and see the zoo lights …

But I pop out of a bush and your boyfriend proposes to you 😂😂😂😂😂

I love surprise proposals and getting to work undercover for this one!



Tree Farm Mini's were so fun this year! Another year with the Keller fam too! Instagram.com/caitlinbankheadphotography ...
12/22/2025

Tree Farm Mini's were so fun this year!

Another year with the Keller fam too!

Instagram.com/caitlinbankheadphotography

Holiday photoshoot opening tomorrow at 12pm!Dm to book.
12/13/2025

Holiday photoshoot opening tomorrow at 12pm!

Dm to book.

12/12/2025

Something about summer weddings…
The light hits softer.
The emotions run deeper.
And every moment feels like it’s happening in slow motion. ✨

I still can’t get over how perfect this day was — the sunshine, the connection, the joy. It was everything a wedding should be.

If you want your wedding photos to feel alive, warm, and full of genuine moments, I’d love to be part of your day.
🌞 Now booking 2025 summer weddings in Portland + Columbia Gorge.

12/09/2025

It will all work out ✨ (because I’m at that point where I just have to believe it will 😂)

This year has been… a lot. It’s a laugh so you don’t cry, drink coffee at 9pm, juggle twins on each hip and deadlines on the other kind of month. Busy season nearly swallowed me whole. Life threw curveballs I did not order. And trying to grow a business while keeping my marriage, my sanity, and my sleep schedule alive(it’s not lol) has been its own…thing.

I tried to level up, made some big choices, trusted the process ….and it ended up costing me more money, more time, and more stress than I expected. I swear if I could just do the creative side I would be so happy lol

But I’m still here, still pushing, and still dreaming. Still showing up for the life I always prayed for. The chaos doesn’t mean I’m failing… it means I’m evolving. And I’m grateful for every lesson I learned this season.

So I’m choosing faith over fear. I’m choosing to believe that the hardest seasons are the ones that shape us into who we’re meant to be. I’m choosing to trust that a plot twist can still lead to a beautiful chapter.

If you’re living in the deep end right now too — hold on. Take a breath. Keep going. It will all work out. Even when it feels insane to say it. 🤍

I will be tackling my emails and inboxes this week and 3 more holiday mini days left this year, 2 pre Christmas, and 1 post Christmas for those who requested a New Years photo this year. I have a few slots left at each and will be reaching out to get those scheduled.

Just keep swimming! And it’s almost my season 😂

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