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I'll Handle the Rest

Portraits, events, and brand photography across Washington. You show up, I do the rest.

A young man with dark, wavy hair and a beard, wearing a beige coat with epaulets on the shoulders, a black shirt, and a silver dog tag necklace, standing outdoors in an urban setting.

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I'm Cliff, a designer-turned-photographer in Washington. My background in design shapes how I see composition and color, but what I care about most is making photos that actually feel like you.
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Every day, a queer photographer goes un-booked. This June and July, you can be part of the solution. 😔➡️

I'm running Pride pricing all summer - 10% off drag shoots, couples, chosen family sessions, headshots, and more! If you've been putting off bo

I was asked last-minute to shoot Murder! By Pasties yesterday, a burlesque murder mystery show, and boy lemme tell ya...it was so much fun! Thank you too all of the performers and organizers for asking me to photograph your show, it was truly a pleas

Form and GAYS Photography is here for Pride. 🏳️&zwj;🌈
As a queer photographer, I've always tried to make shoots a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Pride season just means I get to say it louder.

Through June and July, I'm offering P

Camp Camp today was pretty great! I always love hanging out with the performers and am privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of this awesome show. I even got to set up some studio lights after the show and get some great portraits!

#drag #

Self-improvement never takes a break. Which is why even when I'm relaxing in my garden, I take time to learn more.

#photographer #satire #pnwphotographer #lgbtq

For me, its all about the "never stop learning" mindset. Rise and grind baby.

(Please stay tuned for more unserious photos with this book)

#tacomaphotographer #pnwphotographer #lgbtqphotographer

Here's your occasional reminder that none of us photographers really know what we're doing. But I'll be damned if we don't look good doing it ;)

#TacomaPhotographer #PNWPortraits #SouthSoundCreative #photography #Lgbtq

Huge thanks to my friends and clients for all the support these last few months — because of you, I was able to upgrade my camera (and officially retire the RP to backup duty)

Really excited to keep leveling up the quality and keep capturing p

First session in the home studio with non-friend clients in the books!

Had Yanely & James in today and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better way to break the space in. We kept things low-key and intimate — moody light, clean blac

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I'll Handle the Rest

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A little about me

Follow the Journey

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cliff@formandgaze.com