If I could be anywhere, I'd be by the river, 


where towering trees line the banks and the mountains gently embrace the horizon.  I'd bring my swimsuit, a cozy blanket, and, of course, my camera. A packed lunch and tasty drink would complete the perfect day. You'd likely find me hopping

from rock to rock, with my dog trailing close behind

A mountain in the background with Oregon model couple in the foreground during an elopement shoot.

Get to Know me

I am originally from California but now live in Oregon with my husband and our sweet rescue pittie, Dorit. About four years ago, we bought a 40-foot school bus and converted it into our home on wheels, where we still live today. We love all kinds of travel and adventure, whether it's a camping trip, a white-water rafting day, or an international adventure to Southeast Asia. We're always ready for the next journey.


This love for adventure also sparked my passion for photography. I’ve been behind the lens doing awkward photo shoots long before it became a true passion! What started as fun quickly grew into something more serious. I met my boyfriend, now husband, and together we began traveling, working with brands, and honing our crafts professionally.


It wasn’t until I got married that I truly understood the profound impact of having your photo taken. For years, my partner and I had been capturing our own couple photos, setting up a tripod and relying on that 10 second timer. We got pretty good at it and even took our own engagement photos. But, seeing my wedding day through someone else’s lens changed everything. It was the first time I didn’t worry about posing or looking perfect for the camera. Instead, I was present, authentic, and fully immersed in the day. Trusting someone enough to let go was a game changer. And now, I want to do that for other couples. I want you to look at your final album and truly SEE yourself. Not just the pose, the way your hair looks, or where you placed your arm, but your essence, your energy, and the joy you felt in those moments.


I approach each shoot with the goal of making people feel beautiful, seen, and special. I’m not just focused on creating beautiful images, instead I aim to capture the feeling of the moment, the connection, the joy, and the energy that make each experience unique.


Just a bit more...

  • Some of my hobbies: Rock climbing, hiking (only to the prettiest views lol), thrifting, growing and propagating house plants, matcha anything, walking my dog, audiobooks and podcasts, home decor, kayaking, and biking.
  • Passions: Nature, photography, storytelling, everything to do with animals, being kind and inclusive, love in ALL forms.
  • My dream destination: Dolomites, Italy.


I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to capture your love.


xo,

Avery Darling


ready to take the next step?

 

 

Darling, lets do this
A wide landscape sunrise shot of Oregon model couple, Avery and Javan Darling. There's a creek in the foreground and mountains in the back.
Oregon model couple, Avery and Javan Darling, pose in a black and white close-up of them kissing. Javan places in thumb on Averys chin.
Oregon model, Avery Darling, poses in a wedding dress and a long veil as she walks through a grassy field.
Oregon model couple, Avery and Javan Darling, stand near a creek with their reflection during a sunrise elopement shoot.

 

  Photos by @slc.portraiture

 

Oregon model couple, Avery and Javan Darling, look at the camera as they pose for a sunrise elopement.