Nicholas Steven Photography

A small collection of photos taken over the years of my favorite bridge in Portland (especially in autumn!).

One of my favorite parts about living in this corner of the world is being surrounded by mountains. Do you have a favorite?

If you need some inspiration for your next adventure or scenic spot, I’ve put together a downloadable digital guide of 100 locations within a weekend of Portland 👉 https://payhip.com/b/gPj48

Have a great week! 👋

Washington peaks from PDX.
Mt. St. Helens and the top of Mt. Rainier from a crisp autumn bluebird morning in Portland, Oregon.

A quiet and peaceful morning in the forest. Moments spent in these places are fun for playing with cameras, but also soooo good for your overall health.

🏔️ I have a question…

Where do you think is the best view of Mt. Hood from the Portland area?

After spending years exploring and photographing the Pacific Northwest, I put together a mini guide featuring 10 of my absolute favorite Mt. Hood viewpoints in and around Portland—and today it’s officially live!

📖 Mt. Hood Views From Portland
📍 10 incredible viewpoints
📱 Instant PDF download
💵 Just $2.99

Whether you’re chasing sunrise, planning a scenic drive, or looking for your next photography spot, this guide will help you find some unforgettable views of Oregon’s most iconic mountain within the Portland area.

👉 Grab your copy here: https://payhip.com/b/8Cpc4

Thank you to everyone who picked up a copy of my 100 photo locations guide (also still in my store!). I look forward to adding more over time.

Do you have a favorite sunrise spot in Portland?
There’s a ton of good ones, but I really like this view.
This is one of 100 locations in my downloadable guide 👉 https://payhip.com/b/gPj48
100 locations within a weekend of Portland.
Have a great day 👋

Sunrises and silhouettes. From a nice morning on the Columbia River.

Mt. Hood or Oregon Coast? What’s your favorite place?

Guess where?

Can you guess where this photo was taken?
First person to get it right wins….
Absolutely nothing except bragging rights 😁

Hint: It’s one of 100 locations in my guide.

Every one of these photos started with the same question…

“Where should I go this weekend?”

🌉 Deception Pass
🌊 Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor
💧 A hidden Washington creek
🌼 Wildflowers beneath Mt. Hood
❄️ A frozen waterfall in the middle of winter

Some places took years to discover. Others came from taking a chance on a road I’d never driven before.

After a decade of exploring the Pacific Northwest, I realized I had hundreds of locations saved across maps, notebooks, and camera folders. So instead of keeping them to myself, I turned them into a digital guide that makes planning your next adventure a whole lot easier.

If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through beautiful photos and wondering, “How do I get there?”—that’s exactly why I created it.

📖 My Pacific Northwest Photo Spot Guide includes 100 hand-picked locations with directions, drive times from Portland, hike information, and planning tips to help you spend less time searching and more time exploring.

If you’re ready to start checking places off your own bucket list, you can find the downloadable guide here:
🔗 https://payhip.com/b/gPj48