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About Viewfinders

Viewfinders Stock Photography is a dynamic resource for compelling imagery with a Pacific Northwest focus. Our extensive image library covers all of Oregon and Washington as well as parts of Idaho, California, British Columbia and other international destinations. Viewfinders is Portland’s premier stock photography source. Our photo library includes aerial photography, scenics, recreation, urban living, cityscapes and energy. and much more.

Don't see it on our website? Contact us for a custom search of the thousands of other images in our archive.

Viewfinders is renowned for Pacific Northwest images including:

  • Aerials & Vistas

  • Cityscapes & Countrysides

  • People & Lifestyles

  • Native Flora & Fauna

  • Green Living & Sustainability

  • Technology, Business & Industry

  • Travel, Recreation & Sports

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Stock Searches and Custom Shoots

Viewfinders is more than just a stock archive - we're a full service commercial photography studio. Resident photographer C. Bruce Forster has been photographing the way the world works for more than 30 years. And with our pool of skilled photographers scattered throughout the region, it’s no problem to get your perfect photograph. We are dedicated to finding the right images to meet your needs.

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Submission Guidelines

Current Viewfinders Photographers

Viewfinders is now accepting digital image submissions. If you are an existing Viewfinders photographer, accommodations can be made for film.

Submission Checklist:

  • File Size: 50 megs at 300 ppi
  • Image Dimensions: 11x17 inches at 300 ppi
  • Format: .tif
  • Color Profile: 8 Bit Adobe RGB 1998
  • Spotted/cleaned at 100%
  • No black borders or edges

Caption Info/Metadata:

Since we use the information you provide for keywording, it is important that names and places are spelled correctly. We highly recommend using the IPTC metadata fields in Adobe Lightroom or Apple Aperture to submit captions, descriptions (or keywords) and location (city, state, and country).

Please contact us for the most updated submission guidelines or if you have any questions.

New Photographers

If you are interested in being represented by Viewfinders, please send examples of your work via email or direct us to your website or online portfolio.

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Contact Us

Don't see it on the website? Looking for a particular shot? We have many more images in our archive! Drop us a line with your specific image needs - we specialize in custom searches. Locals can visit us at our Pearl District studio for personal consultation.

Viewfinders Stock Photography

1306 NW Hoyt Street, Suite 302 / Portland, OR / 97209

phone / 503.222.5222

fax / 503.274.7995

studio@viewfindersnw.com

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Links

Our industry involvement includes active participation in organizations such as the Picture Agency Council of America (PACA), ASMP, and ASPP. Check out the Links section to get more information on our professional affiliations.

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