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Women In Film | Film Doc Camp at Silver Falls Park

by Missy Fant Photography | Jun 22, 2017 | Events

Documenting events is something that I enjoy. Being able to tell a story in images and allowing the participants to go back to those days they spent there. I was invited the incredible opportunity to capture the Women in Film Documentary Camp at Silver Falls Park. I...

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I didn’t start out photographing people. For years I didn’t start out photographing people. For years, it was just me, the quiet wilderness, and the sweeping ridgelines of the Pacific Northwest. I was obsessed with the grandeur of the landscape—the sweeping, ancient backdrops that make you feel gloriously small. Then my brother-in-law challenged me to shoot his wedding. Stepping into that world shifted everything for me. I realized that a magnificent backdrop is breathtaking on its own, but placing raw, honest human connection right in the middle of it? That’s where the real magic happens. Every great story isn't just about the vast, open road—it’s about the quiet courage of the traveler taking the first step. That perspective shapes every single session I shoot. I don’t just want to take a portrait; I want to ground your story in the beauty of the world around us, celebrating the light that exists in you exactly as you are. Here’s a favorite frame from a recent senior session in the Columbia River Gorge. Wind, wild views, and a whole new chapter waiting just over the horizon. Whether your next adventure is tucked in the pines of the PNW or waiting across the map, I’m ready to pack my bags and tell your story. Where are we heading next? #VancouverWAPhotographer #PNWPhotographer #ColumbiaRiverGorge #GorgeSeniorSession #PNWSeniorPhotographer #AdventureSession #PortlandPhotographer #TravelPhotographer #AuthenticPortraits
In all seriousness, we were evacuated from our hou In all seriousness, we were evacuated from our house this afternoon due to a close wildfire. Updates are telling us our fire crews rock and they’ve gotten it mostly under control.
Want trees, fields, AND gorge views? I got ya! Em Want trees, fields, AND gorge views? I got ya! Emilie wanted to stand out with her senior sessions, so I took her to one of my hidden spots along SR 14 to enjoy a quiet afternoon capturing her senior session. When I started into photography, I loved going out and capturing the landscapes of the area. While I was a construction estimator, my boss gave us Friday's off, so my pup and I would just go out and explore. I'd find parks, viewpoints, and off the beaten path areas to hang out in. Now, I use that knowledge to find the perfect spots for you.
Senior sessions have started! McKayden met me ou Senior sessions have started! McKayden met me out at one of the trails I love to use and we had a great time creating images that captured who she is. She even brought along her family pup, Ronnin. If you're looking to schedule your senior's session, let's chat! All of us senior photographers get booked pretty quick in the next month or so.
Just getting back from today's session and couldn' Just getting back from today's session and couldn't wait to share Ronnin's contribution to his session with his senior. He learned that flowers should be smelled, not ate.
Caroline and Mason are officially married! @phlox Caroline and Mason are officially married! @phloxwoodmedia and I spent yesterday evening at @windyhillswinery capturing a day full of pure, honest joy. From the calm, laughter-filled getting-ready moments and a teary first look tucked in the hydrangeas, to revving up the family’s vintage Shelby Cobra and dancing under the tent as golden hour faded—every second felt completely true to them. What an honor to hold space for moments like these. Congratulations, Caroline and Mason! Wishing you a lifetime of adventures just as unscripted and beautiful as last night.
Caroline and Mason are getting married tomorrow! Caroline and Mason are getting married tomorrow! While they're engagement session was in 2024, I am so excited to see and work with them again tomorrow. @windyhillswinery we're coming to celebrate at your joint tomorrow!
Someone recently called me an "extremist," and hon Someone recently called me an "extremist," and honestly? I’m fine with it. If having an extreme commitment to human rights, believing love is love without exception, and making sure everyone feels safe and celebrated in front of my lens makes me radical… then sign me up. You will never have to wonder if you belong. You were considered from the start. Safe spaces aren't created by accident. They are built on purpose. Someone recently told me I was being "too extreme" for weaving my values so openly into my photography brand. I'm not here to play it safe with a sanitized corporate veneer. I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey and capture the genuine, unscripted light of who you are. No homophobia. No transphobia. No bigotry. Ever. If you’re looking for a photographer who stands firmly in your corner, welcome home. Based in Vancouver, WA — Traveling worldwide for honest stories. Tap the link in my bio to check out www.missyfantphotography.com and let's plan your session!
Can we do something a little more… alternative?” Can we do something a little more… alternative?” My response every single time? ABSOLUTELY. Senior year is a massive turning point. It’s the edge of a map, the quiet breath before you step out into your own grand adventure. And the absolute last thing you need is a cookie-cutter portrait session where you’re forced into stiff, awkward poses that feel like a costume. I don’t do corporate assembly-line photos. You don’t owe anyone ‘perfection,’ and you definitely don’t have to fit into a box to have incredible photos. Want to wear your vintage doc martens? Bring your guitar? Wander into the deep green of the Gorge, hit up your favorite local coffee shop, or just show up in the gear that makes you feel most you? I’m here for it all. My job isn't to change who you are—it's to be your biggest cheerleader and capture the brilliant, unscripted human you already are right now. Senior sessions for the upcoming season are officially booking up fast here in Vancouver, Portland, and beyond. If you’re ready for a session that feels way more like a fun afternoon hang and way less like a high-pressure photoshoot, let’s get you on the calendar.
There’s a magic when a bride turns around to show There’s a magic when a bride turns around to show off her dress, not just for the grand sweeping silhouette, but for that exact moment her face lights up and she shouts: “AND IT HAS POCKETS!” It’s the absolute best. Because real joy isn’t just in the epic, grand cinematic moments—it’s tucked away in the clever, practical, wonderful little details that let you hold a vow card, a lip balm, or just slip your hands in and breathe it all in. Here’s to the gowns that let you move, celebrate, and carry a piece of your story right alongside you.
Five. Whole. Years. That's half a decade of watch Five. Whole. Years. That's half a decade of watching the Villanueva family grow, laugh, and let me capture their world. And yes—family absolutely includes the stuffed animals that come along every single year! This year, the stuffies even got their very own mini portrait session. I cherish my legacy clients so much. Once you pass that three-year mark of working with me, you unlock special VIP pricing and packages. It’s my little way of saying thank you for letting me be a part of your story year after year!
Just here to share my souvenir from this year's va Just here to share my souvenir from this year's vacation! Meet little Luthien, the Tinúviel of Doriath (we're Middle Earth fans here). My Husband and Daughter made the fatal mistake of saying "hey, let's go check out the shelter here"! We'll after playing in the kitten rooms, this one stole our hearts. She's confiedent, fiesty, but also soooooooo chill. She's living up to her name and making the dogs cower while trying to meet her. She had also already claimed a spot on my editing desk and is currently napping between her reigns of terror at the house. Welcome to the chaos that is our family little one! Thank you to the @olympicpeninsulahumanesociety for letting us adopt this little one! She has sisters left if anyone else needs a little void monster in their house too.
4:30 AM. Quiet house, soft steps trying not to wak 4:30 AM. Quiet house, soft steps trying not to wake the family, camera gear in hand, and an open road waiting. Our cabin was an hour and some change away from Hurricane Ridge, but every great journey starts before the rest of the world wakes up. With a hot cup of coffee from an early-morning stand in hand, I started up the winding road into Olympic National Park. I knew early on I wouldn’t make it all the way to Sunrise Point before the absolute first light hit, so I leaned into the slow pace. I stopped a few times on the way up, taking in the quiet moments as the sky began to shift (those images are coming later!). As I pulled into the top parking lot and started the climb, doubt crept in. Hikers were already heading down, the light was shifting fast, and a veil of wildfire smoke was hanging low in the sky. I wondered if the horizon would give me anything at all. But I had my coffee, the trail beneath my feet, and a belief that there is always magic if you’re willing to keep walking. Near the top, on the opposite side of the hill, subtle light streams began popping over the ridge. And then—I crested the trail to this. The smoke didn’t ruin the view; it made it poetic. Sunbeams pierced through the haze, lighting up the valleys while casting long, sweeping shadows of the peaks across the evergreen canopy. Down below, tiny cars wove their way up the mountain road—a quiet reminder of how small we are, and how incredible it is to be right here, right now. I sat there for an hour, sipping my coffee, watching the shadows dance and the morning unfold. Sometimes, all it takes is a little faith, a hot cup of coffee, and a willingness to step out the door into the morning light. Sunrise Point at Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park Based in Vancouver, WA #HurricaneRidge #OlympicNationalPark #PNWPhotographer #VancouverWAPhotographer #TravelPhotographer #StorytellingPhotography #PNWWonderland #SunriseChaser
Good morning from the top of the ridge! Good morning from the top of the ridge!
For years, Sol Duc Falls sat near the top of my pe For years, Sol Duc Falls sat near the top of my personal map. I’ve traveled the winding roads of the Olympic Peninsula countless times, but this specific trail remained just out of reach. My trusty four-legged companions are always along for the ride, and since dogs aren't allowed on this path—and leaving them in a warm car is a absolute non-negotiable—I kept passing the trailhead by. So when the moment finally came to lace up my boots and walk into the quiet, moss-draped canopy with just the humans in my family, it felt like reaching a long-awaited checkpoint on an epic journey. Standing there amidst the damp earth and ancient trees, I was reminded of a simple truth: nature doesn't tell just one story at a time. It tells dozens, all at once, depending entirely on where you pause to look. I’m naming this pair "Two Sides of Every Story." Swipe 1: The classic, breathtaking view from the wooden bridge. You see the full force of the water crashing into the narrow slot canyon—grand, dramatic, and wild. Swipe 2: Standing above the brink, looking down toward the bridge framed by old-growth giant firs. The waterfall is still roaring, but the feeling shifts—it’s quieter, more grounded, and deeply intimate. They are not two separate moments; they are the exact same heartbeat of the forest, captured from two different vantage points. These epic, grand landscapes draw us out into the world, but it’s the smaller, quieter details—the way light filters through the leaves, a shared glance, the honest, unscripted moments—that give the journey its heart. Camera: @nikonusa ZF Lens: Nikon 24-70 2.8 ND Filter: @tiffencompany Variable ND Tripod: @peakdesign
The Stiltz Family They say it takes a village, bu The Stiltz Family They say it takes a village, but getting the whole village together at one time is something special. Welcome to the world, little one. You are so fiercely loved.
When Gavin emailed me asking if I knew Lower Falls When Gavin emailed me asking if I knew Lower Falls and if I’d be up for venturing out to capture his proposal to Anna at the top of the waterfall, my answer was an immediate, resounding YES. I’ve hiked and foraged around Lower Falls for years, and capturing a love story in that exact spot has been on my bucket list forever. Naturally, I tried to reserve a campsite so I could make a full night out of the trip, only to find the entire place booked. I put my name on the waitlist, crossed my fingers, and three days later—a double campsite opened up! Because the best journeys are the ones shared with your favorite people, I turned it into a mini-expedition. My husband, a few good friends, my teenager, and her crew all came along for the ride. And honestly? They were an absolute dream team. Armed with a few GoPros and a shared mission, we set off. The morning of the proposal started in the absolute best way possible: a quiet moment with a hot cup of camp coffee. By 10:00 AM, my "crew" and I were scattered near the falls, blending in as casual tourists. Right on cue, Gavin guided Anna to the edge of the rocks. Bathed in the softest morning light, backlit by the sun and mist, he asked—and she said YES. After the tearful yes, we spent the rest of the morning exploring both the top and bottom of the falls for their engagement session. (A huge shoutout to my husband for being my pack-mule and safety spotter—navigating slick rocks with thousands of dollars of camera gear is no joke!). Gavin and Anna, thank you for inviting me to be a part of your epic new chapter. May your adventure together be filled with boundless joy, quiet beauty, and endless light. Looking to capture your own wild, unscripted adventure? Whether it's a quiet moment at home or a trek to the top of a waterfall, I’d love to tell your story.
My branding and commercial sessions look different My branding and commercial sessions look different to every business. The session can be about you, a solopreneur and what you do to keep your business going. It could be about your brewery and the products you offer, or it could be abour your dispensary and the great people and staff that make your business tick. Each one of my sessions look different. Let's grab a cup of coffee and see what I can do for you to help you stand out.
DEEP BREATH While I absolutely love what I do, as DEEP BREATH While I absolutely love what I do, as most business owners, I always get anxiety 4 times a year. I know that I could hire myself a book keeper and someone to do my taxes for me, but let's be honest. A lot of us born in the early 80’s have a hard time handing things off to others. We're that generation where computers were coming out as we were becoming old enough to use them. We're that generation, this sounds cliche, but our parents would lock us outside to play all day in the summer. We're use to handling and doing things on our own. So we do. But 4 times a year, I still get anxiety doing my business taxes and making sure everything is up to date. But the good news? It's done. I have some more months of freedom. I'm going to celebrate by delivering some more galleries and prep for a nice paddleboard float tomorrow morning, before heading back into business mode for headshots tomorrow afternoon. Head up business owners! We've got this! #taxes #booooooo #thingsthatfolksdontknowaboutbusiness
When Gavin’s email hit my inbox, I got SO excited. When Gavin’s email hit my inbox, I got SO excited. Capturing his proposal to Anna at one of my favorite spots? Absolutely. The universe was in on the plan as well, I put my name on the waiting list as the campsite was booked up. Two days later, site was booked and things were planned. I brought along my family to try to hide what I was there for. But also, to hold GoPros at multiple angles to capture the whole thing on video. We are not professional videographers, but the images I pulled off my camera after our session at the bottom of the falls? I can't wait to share. Follow me and stay tuned! #adventure #pnw #waterfall #proposal
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ChaRee DiFabio 10 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 10 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 11 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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