SHANNON KORTA

Architectural Photographer - Portland, Oregon

Shannon is a nationally award-winning architectural photographer who specializes in high end imagery of the built environment.  Her early career began in the west coast as an in-house photographer for an architecture firm. This immersed her into the field of architecture and provided a unique foundation for her photography.  She later transitioned her role to working as the lead photographer for Riff_, a creative agency in downtown Vancouver, WA. She shot projects in Washington, Oregon, Montana, and began her own entrepreneurial efforts in San Antonio, TX. Presently Korta Photography is based in Portland, OR photographing projects throughout the beautiful PNW. Shannon has been published in several publications including but not limited to: the New York Times, Texas Architect, and Clayton Korte's "Hill Country Wine Cave". She has shot a wide variety of projects from residential, hospitality, ranches, wineries, healthcare, educational and institutional spaces, restaurants, multi-family housing, spas, performing arts, and more.

Shannon has a high regard for beauty, craftsmanship, and telling stories. She delights in showcasing the designs of her clients, treating each image she delivers with precision and care. Her ambitions are delivering excellent products, fostering authentic long term client relationships, and shooting for communities locally and nationally. She is married to an architect and when she's not shooting you will find her chasing after their three little girls.