Studio O’Meara

“Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.”

Yousuf Karsh, 1967

Adult and child crouching together among plants
Black-and-white portrait of Taraneh Zohadi

Portrait photographer · Portland, Oregon

Black-and-white editorial photograph beside the shore
Expressive studio portrait of actor Dylan Wayne Lawrence
Older man framed by repeating metal rails
Two colleagues reviewing materials at a worktable
Studio portrait of a man in a burgundy shirt
Person resting in grass and yellow flowers
Color-lit studio portrait
Person using binoculars in open country

Portrait and documentary photography for people and organizations—made with a light touch and a close eye.

Footballer balancing a ball against their head
Meeting in a plant-filled conference room
Older man with white hair and beard against a pale background
Relaxed black-and-white studio portrait
Laughing woman with glasses against yellow
Woman resting among deep green foliage

Four kinds of assignment.

Simple sessions begin with clear starting prices.Larger commissions are tailored to scope and image use.

Curly-haired portrait against a red backgroundPortrait SessionsIndividuals, couples, families, newborns, and artistsFrom $650

Portrait Sessions

Unhurried portraits for individuals, couples, families, newborns, and artists—at home, outdoors, or in a place that matters to you.

  • Up to 75 minutes
  • One Portland-area location
  • A carefully edited gallery of approximately 20–30 finished photographs
  • Personal print and sharing rights
  • In-home newborn sessions, with approximately 30–40 finished photographs and extra time for feeding and settling, from $750
Portrait sessions from$650
Ask about a portrait session ↗
Black-and-white portrait of Taraneh Zohadi Expressive studio portrait of an actor Relaxed black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman Expressive studio portrait framed by raised hands Red-haired woman photographed against deep red Outdoor environmental portrait of a seated woman Person resting in grass and yellow flowers Black-and-white portrait of a woman in a dark turtleneck Backlit outdoor portrait of a brown-haired woman looking into the camera Man smiling in warm low light Portrait of a woman looking right against a gray background
Thoughtful professional studio portraitProfessional PortraitsActor headshots, websites, press, speaking, and professional profilesExpress $350 · Location $575 · Studio from $675

Professional Portraits

Natural, polished actor headshots and professional portraits for casting, websites, press, speaking, and profiles.

  • Express headshot: 25 minutes, one look, two retouched images — $350
  • Full location session: up to 60 minutes, multiple looks, five retouched images — $575
  • Full studio session: up to 60 minutes, multiple looks, five retouched images — from $675
  • Web, casting, and publicity use included
Professional portraits from$350
Plan a professional portrait ↗
Thoughtful professional portrait of a woman in a denim shirt Environmental portrait of an older man with a white beard Professional studio portrait of a man with a goatee Direct professional portrait of a man in an orange shirt Environmental workplace portrait Warm professional headshot of a smiling woman with glasses Bright professional portrait of a smiling woman with glasses Professional studio portrait of a man in a burgundy shirt Smiling professional portrait of a woman in a rust-colored shirt Formal professional portrait of a woman against a dark background Relaxed outdoor professional portrait of a man in a white shirt and baseball cap
Colleagues collaborating at workTeams & OrganizationsPortraits and candid workplace photographyAssignments from $1,800

Teams & Organizations

Consistent portraits and candid workplace photography that give clients and future colleagues a genuine sense of your organization.

  • Planning and a consistent visual approach
  • On-site individual and group portraits
  • People-at-work and environment coverage
  • Web, press, and recruiting use included
  • Headshot-only rates scale with the number of people
Small-team assignments from$1,800
Describe your team ↗
Team collaborating around a standing desk Two colleagues reviewing materials at a worktable Meeting in a plant-filled conference room Three creative colleagues greeting one another in a bright studio Creative professional working in an edit studio Creative professional in a yellow dress collaborating at a workstation Creative professional working from a light-filled home office Colleagues walking together through a bright workplace Creative team collaborating across a shared home workspace Two colleagues in an animated conversation at a worktable Professional working in a light-filled home office People meeting in lounge chairs beside tall glass windows
Editorial portrait with a flowerEditorial & BrandPeople-led stories, campaigns, and image librariesTypically from $2,500

Editorial & Brand

People-led stories, campaigns, and commercial image libraries built around a brief rather than a fixed package.

  • Creative development and pre-production
  • Portrait, documentary, and location photography
  • Crews and production scaled to the assignment
  • Licensing tailored to where, how, and how long the work will appear
Custom proposals · most commissions begin around$2,500
Share the brief ↗
Person using binoculars in open country Red-lit editorial beauty portrait with star makeup Footballer balancing a ball against their head Profile portrait interacting with a large flower Three colleagues in conversation in a modern workplace Side-profile music portrait in a cap Orange-lit creative portrait of a man wearing glasses Older man framed by repeating metal rails Woman using a standing desk in a bright plant-filled workspace Warm lifestyle portrait of a person holding a cat Woman resting among deep green foliage
Couple on a Portland street

Based in Portland

Made in Portland.
Available farther afield.

Studio O’Meara works throughout Portland and the Pacific Northwest, with travel available for editorial and commercial commissions.

About

Padraic
O’Meara

I make portraits and documentary photographs for people, publications, and organizations.

My approach is collaborative and lightly directed. We decide what the photographs need to do, create the conditions for them, and leave enough room for something real to happen.

My commissioned work includes projects for Intel and Leatherman. Personal projects have also been exhibited and published as books.

See film & personal projects ↗

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How would you like
to be photographed?

padraic@padraicomeara.com ↗ Book a 30-minute introductory call ↗