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Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival : Two Photographers Explain Their Approach

by Missy Fant Photography | Apr 15, 2021 | Adventures

Rachel and Missy originally met in a local photographer’s group in Vancouver, WA called Viewpoint Collaborative. A group of Pacific Northwest professional female photographers, specializing in different photography genres and styles, but who all share at least one...

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It was such a joy to step into the world of music It was such a joy to step into the world of music and healing yesterday! I spent the morning capturing images for Kaelin and her incredible music therapy business. In branding photography, my goal is always to move beyond just "nice headshots." For Kaelin, we wanted to showcase the heartbeat of what she does: the connection, the instruments, and the serene, supportive space she creates for her clients. Whether you're a therapist, a creator, or a small business owner, your visuals should tell your story before you even say a word. For Kaelin’s session, we focused on: The Details: The tactile nature of the instruments. The Vibe: Calm, professional, and deeply inviting. The Human Element: Capturing Kaelin in her element, doing what she loves most. "Music therapy is more than just notes; it’s about communication and breakthrough." Watching Kaelin work reminded me why I love traveling all over the PNW (and beyond!) to tell these stories. Every entrepreneur has a "why," and I’m just here to make sure the world sees it clearly. Based in Vancouver, WA | Traveling Everywhere www.missyfantphotography.com
Tree farm magic with Susie + Lonnie! To prep for Tree farm magic with Susie + Lonnie! To prep for their Hallmark Christmas-themed wedding this winter, we spent the afternoon at McMenomy Highland Tree Farm for a cozy engagement session. If this is a preview of what’s to come in December, we are all in for a treat! Congrats again, you two! #MissyFantPhotography #VancouverWA #PNWPhotographer #McMenomyHighlandTreeFarm #TreeFarmEngagement #HallmarkChristmasWedding #WashingtonWeddingPhotographer #EngagementInspo #PortlandPhotographer #ChristmasVibes
Coffee, community, and a little bit of magic. I Coffee, community, and a little bit of magic. I spent my morning at @carinocoffeehouse for a branding session with a client, and I’m still buzzing (and not just from the caffeine). There is something so special about stepping out of a sterile studio and into a space that already has a soul. A huge thank you to the team at Carino for letting us play in your gorgeous space today. Finding the right backdrop is 90% of the vibe, and you guys nailed the other 10% with those perfect cortados. Pro-tip for my business owners: If you’re planning a branding shoot, don't be afraid to collaborate with your favorite local shops! Bringing your brand into the places you actually love makes your photos feel authentic, approachable, and rooted in our Vancouver community. Plus, it’s the perfect excuse to support local while leveling up your imagery. Thinking about refreshing your own brand visuals? Let’s find a spot that feels like "you." 📍 Shot on location at Carino Coffeehouse 📸 Missy Fant Photography | www.missyfantphotography.com #MissyFantPhotography #VancouverWA #BrandingPhotographer #CarinoCoffeehouse #PNWPhotographer #ShopLocalVancouver #BrandIdentity #VancouverCreative
1:00 AM arrival at home, 100% inspired. @wppieve 1:00 AM arrival at home, 100% inspired. @wppievents was a dream, but there’s no place like home. The absolute highlight of the week? Sitting in a room with @annieleibovitz and hearing her talk through her legendary career. It was a "pinch-me" moment that reminded me why I fell in love with this craft in the first place. To calm myself from the conference, we snuck out and caught the sunset at Red Rock State Park before flying out—a little desert soul to bring back to the evergreen state. My bags are unpacked, my batteries are charging, and i'll back into full swing on Monday! #MissyFantPhotography #VancouverWA #PNWPhotographer #WPPI2026 #RedRockCanyon #AnnieLeibovitch #TravelPhotographer #WashingtonPhotographer #PhotographyInspiration #VisualStoryteller
Getting married in the PNW usually involves a bit Getting married in the PNW usually involves a bit of a gamble with the elements, but when you lean into the moss and the dappled light, you get something way better than a ‘perfect’ studio shot—you get a mood. I love this frame from Liz and Cliff’s day because it feels like a quiet moment stolen from a larger adventure. It’s not about a perfectly fluffed dress or a robotic pose; it’s about two people tucked away in the ferns, just being. My job isn’t to direct you like a movie set; it’s to be the scout who finds that pocket of light and lets the real story happen naturally. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who’s down to wander through the brush, laugh at the mud, and capture the soul-stirring stuff that actually matters, we’re probably going to be great teammates. I have a few more dates left this fall before my calendar officially closes for the year! If you want your wedding photos to feel like an actual memory instead of a photo op, let's chat.
It’s that time of year where I jump on a plane and It’s that time of year where I jump on a plane and hang out with a ton of other photographers, take classes, and learn (and buy) new gear. I may be a bit slower on responses this week, but I’ll be back in full swing next week!
Engaged. Married. Growing a family. Your mileston Engaged. Married. Growing a family. Your milestones, your story—captured for a lifetime. Lindsey and Hunter hired me for their wedding a few years ago. That’s when the friendship began. They’re now photographers that I love to refer folks to. They’re also now parents to two amazing kids. And yes, they recreated their outfits from their engagement session at the same location, for their family session this morning. I love being able to create friendships and capture families as the form and grow.
Live from your small business… it’s YOU In a worl Live from your small business… it’s YOU In a world where everyone else chose “neutral headshot against exposed brick,” one bold entrepreneur said, “What if we made this… unhinged but intentional?” If your inspiration board includes dramatic lighting, high-energy title cards, and bumper graphics straight out of Saturday Night Live… congratulations. You’re my kind of brand. Picture it: Cue the spotlight. Cue the over-the-top intro music. Cue you flipping your hair in slow motion while your logo slams onto the screen like it just got promoted to cast member. And starring… • You, the visionary. • Your ride-or-die team. • Your office plant that’s somehow still alive. • And yes… your assistant, even if your assistant is a blue heeler who believes they are Head of Security, Emotional Support, and Interrupting Zoom Calls. Everyone in your business deserves their intro moment. Freeze frame. Name in bold. Applause. Branding photos should feel like your opening monologue. Not stiff. Not beige. Not “corporate but make it safe.” If you’re nerdy, we go nerdy. If you’re outdoorsy, we bring in that Pacific Northwest drama. If you’re chaotic-good energy with a caffeine dependency? I’ll light it like a sketch that’s about to go viral. This is your season premiere. Let’s build visuals that make your audience sit up and say, “Wait. I love this.” Live from your business… it’s branding done right.
Fast. Fun. Gorgeous. Headshots for solo creative Fast. Fun. Gorgeous. Headshots for solo creatives, personal brands, and entire teams—delivered within 24 hours. Let’s make you look like the pro you are.
Bridger | iTech Class of 2026 Bridger’s senior se Bridger | iTech Class of 2026 Bridger’s senior session at Moulton Falls yesterday afternoon? Pure winter magic in the Pacific Northwest. Crisp air. Golden light threading through the trees. The river moving steady in the background like it understood we were documenting a future finance mind in the making. Bridger is a senior at iTech with plans to head into finance, and he brought that cool, collected, analytical energy to the forest. Confident. Grounded. Ready. There’s something powerful about photographing someone right on the edge of launch season, standing tall against mossy cliffs and cold, rushing water. And here’s your reminder: senior sessions are year round. Winter light? Unreal. Spring greens? Lush. Summer glow? Iconic. Fall color? Straight up cinematic. With the kind of backdrops we have around here, there is no “off season.” Just different flavors of epic. If you’re a senior who wants more than parking lot portraits and stiff poses, let’s go chase some scenery and make it yours.
Just a heads up if you are trying to call me (or a Just a heads up if you are trying to call me (or any other business), we’ve been inundated with spam calls. This is one of three scrolling screens of spam for the day. We’re not ignoring you, it’s just that spam calling has been getting out of control. They’re also spoofing numbers we may know. I once got a spam call from my daughters school district number, it’s weird. Feel free to leave a message, text, or email if you go through my filtering. The newest phone update is doing some of the work for us, but please understand we don’t want to pick up 50 spam calls a day.
Photographing your wedding without interrupting it Photographing your wedding without interrupting it like: 🌿📸 I hide so your moments are truly yours. Every tear, laugh, deep breath, and holy sht this is real* moment, captured quietly while you stay fully present. You live it. I’ll remember it for you.
I knew that day would come. I was attacked by one I knew that day would come. I was attacked by one of my clients today.
Last nights engagement. Hauntingly Beautiful. Last nights engagement. Hauntingly Beautiful.
As a business owner and as a human being, I want t As a business owner and as a human being, I want to be clear and consistent: I stand against state violence and the killing of people by government agencies — always have, always will. Today in Minneapolis, another person lost their life during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Details are still emerging, but what is already clear is this: lethal force by the government demands transparency, accountability, and independent investigation — every single time. No agency should operate above scrutiny, and no community should be left grieving without answers. This is not about politics as a game. It is about human lives, civil rights, and the dangerous normalization of force used by the state against civilians. History shows us that when people are told to stay quiet in the face of injustice, harm only spreads. Standing up, speaking out, and demanding accountability is not radical — it is civic responsibility. Silence is how tyranny grows. I will continue to use my platform, personally and professionally, to oppose these acts and to stand with communities calling for justice, restraint, and the protection of human dignity.
Generational studio shoot? Check. Even if it mean Generational studio shoot? Check. Even if it means borrowing my neighbor’s studio for a hot minute, having options matters when you’re bringing multiple generations together. Clean light, cozy space, zero stress. That’s the goal. Want to step outside after for a few frames with your pup? Absolutely. Being in a historic building means pets can’t come inside, but it doesn’t stop us from popping outdoors for those tail-wagging portraits. And being just a block from Esther Short Park makes that part easy, green, and honestly kind of magical. Studio structure + outdoor flexibility = portraits that feel like real life, just a little more polished.
Your wedding doesn’t need a Saturday guest list, a Your wedding doesn’t need a Saturday guest list, a sunny forecast, or anyone else’s approval. It just needs you two. Get married on a Wednesday. In the middle of winter. When the trees are bare, the air is sharp, and the world feels quieter. Let it be intentional. Let it be intimate. Let it be a day that feels like you chose each other on purpose, not just a date on a calendar. Break the rules. Skip the expectations. Build a celebration that fits you like your favorite jacket. Because the most powerful weddings aren’t about tradition. They’re about love, commitment, and doing it your own damn way.
Headed out to Yoga Ridge for their launch and to c Headed out to Yoga Ridge for their launch and to create their brand photos, and honestly… what a way to kick things off. There’s something very full-circle about documenting a space built around care, breath, and strength while I’m over here contorting myself into photographer goblin poses for the shot. 📸🧘‍ I’m very excited to try their hot yoga soon. My body deserves a recovery plan after years of crouching, twisting, balancing on rocks, and doing whatever it takes to get the frame. If hot yoga can undo even half of that, I’m in. And because timing loves drama, my wedding season officially starts tomorrow. New brands, new beginnings, and straight into love stories I get to document. Let’s go. My calendar waits for no one.
History AND nerd moment activated. The new season History AND nerd moment activated. The new season of Fallout kicked off with a backdrop that made me do a full point-at-the-screen move: the old Arne’s Royal Hawaiian Motel. They put the dinosaur there for the show, but much peak desert Americana. Sunbaked, weird, wonderful. Not long after filming, the motel was demolished. One more roadside relic erased from the map. When I passed through Baker in late winter of 2024, I made a stop to explore what was left. Crumbling concrete, open sky, and that unmistakable feeling that you’re standing in a place that’s already half memory. That’s the magic I keep chasing with a camera. Exploring spaces with history. Photographing places before they’re repainted, remodeled, or removed entirely. Freezing a moment in time before it disappears, whether it’s a desert motel, a historic venue, or a fleeting slice of someone’s story. Because sometimes the most powerful photos aren’t about what’s shiny and new. They’re about what almost slipped away. #exploremore #adventure #adventuretime #abandoned. #fallout roadtrip
I was asked by Debbie (https://www.instagram.com/d I was asked by Debbie (https://www.instagram.com/debbiemarvin_caringart?igsh=dWN5cG5qcjR3bjdp ) to put this on my Facebook wall instead of a story—so here it is. Let me be crystal clear about where I stand. I stand for all humans. I stand for human dignity, due process, and basic rights—regardless of where someone was born. And I stand firmly against the rampant overstepping of the law by ICE agents, which has included intimidation, unlawful detentions, family separation, and actions that go far beyond what accountability or justice looks like. That behavior is horrifying and absolutely uncalled for. Yes, laws exist. And yes, no one is above the law—including law enforcement agencies. When an agency operates with cruelty, dehumanization, and violence baked into its enforcement practices, calling that out is not “being above the law.” It’s demanding that the law be applied ethically and humanely. Debbie is welcome to her opinion. But let’s not pretend this is a neutral debate about “rules.” Supporting systems that oppress, harm, and kill people in the name of enforcement is a choice. Silence or defense of that harm is also a choice. As for me and Missy Fant Photography: I will always stand on the side of humanity over cruelty, compassion over punishment, and accountability over unchecked power. She blocked me shortly after that message, so it seems she didn’t want to have a conversation or back her own stance.
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ChaRee DiFabio 4 months ago
Missy has taken our family photos over the years and we are never disappointed. She is smart, kind, ambitious and an outstanding photographer!
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Laurie N 5 months ago
Missy made my daughter’s senior photo shoot a truly joyful experience. She’s not only an exceptionally talented photographer but also has a gift for drawing out genuine smiles, even from the most nervous subjects. My daughter is incredibly camera shy and was worried she’d look “awkward,” but from the moment we met Missy, she was at ease. I’m so glad we chose the package with all the digital images—Missy captured so many stunning shots, I couldn’t have chosen just a few. I can’t thank her enough for making the process fun and beautifully capturing such a pivotal moment in my daughter’s life.
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Kristin Nordberg 5 months ago
Missy Fant took beautiful photos of my child. She was wonderful to work with, friendly, and fun. She suggested delightfully photogenic spots around Vancouver, WA. I highly recommend her.
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Jackson McCoy 7 months ago
Missy is truly amazing! Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to find a photographer for our May 2025 wedding with only about a month to spare and we were so lucky to come across Missy. She immediately put us at ease with her humor and down to earth personality.
Day of the wedding she arrived early, took amazing photos, stayed a little late to get some final shots of us with our family and almost immediately sent us a sneak peek of some of the pictures.
If you are in need of someone who obviously loves their work and puts their all into each and every picture, Missy is your best friend!
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