by Sarah Giffrow | Sep 1, 2015 | Headshots, Life at Upswept, Photography, Pro Tips
We all have rough days. Sometimes, those rough days also happen to be on Picture Day. It’s the kind of morning when I’ve overslept, had to skip breakfast, and spilled coffee on my shirt. I think that, just maybe, I’ll get to sit down and take a...
by Sarah Giffrow | Aug 3, 2015 | Headshots, Photography, Photos, Portland, Pro Tips
“Is that really what I look like?” “I can’t believe I’m stuck with this. I look so tired and miserable.” “I’m just not photogenic at all.” I had a photo like that, at one of my first jobs. Someone at the office...
by Sarah Giffrow | Apr 6, 2015 | Branding, Photography, Pro Tips, Web Design
It’s spring in Portland! And what says spring more than flowers and hayfever? Spring cleaning. Now is the time to dust off your website, or start that business you have been dreaming of. And when you do so, these Pro Tips will make make sure you have the best...
by Sarah Giffrow | Jan 20, 2015 | Business, Headshots, Photography, Photos, Portland, Pro Tips
One of the things that seems to stay the same, no matter the year, is our relationship with the things that are currently impacting our lives, the things that are happening now – the bus you’re about to miss, the date you’re about to go on, the bill...
by Sarah Giffrow | Aug 21, 2014 | Branding, Headshots, Photography, Portland, Pro Tips
I’m a Portland fashion and commercial photographer, and I think you’re beautiful. I consider it part of my job to see what’s beautiful about you, and even if I’m not the photographer you’ve chosen today, chances are your photographer also...
by Sarah Giffrow | Jan 14, 2014 | Photography, Photos, Pro Tips, Workshops
There’s a thing that always seems to happen, when someone pulls out their camera. We hear the words, “Smile!” or “Say Cheese,” and we put on our smiles. A lot of times, we’ll even smile even if nobody gives us the cue. And you know,...
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