What is an Ayre?
An 'ayre' is the quiet melody carried by nature, the unseen harmony that lingers long after the moment fades.
Capture Unforgettable Moments with Cascade Ayre Media
Portraits that feel like you.
Natural. Relaxed. Comfortably real.
You don’t have to be a model.
You don’t have to perform.
You just have to be you — I’ll take care of the rest.
You’re not hiring a camera.
You’re hiring a person.
Most people don’t love being photographed.
That’s why my sessions are built around one simple goal:
Helping you relax enough that your real self shows up.
No stiff posing.
No pressure.
Just natural moments — the kind you actually recognize
when you look at your final photos.
Your first session — simple, comfortable, and crafted for real people.
$200 · 1 hour · full gallery included
Perfect for individuals, couples, travelers, dancers
No rigid posing or performance
A session designed to help you feel comfortable
Outdoor, lifestyle, or local PNW locations
Delivered gallery with 15–40+ edited images
My sessions aren’t performances.
We hang out, we laugh…
and somewhere in there, I capture the version of you everyone else already loves.
Here’s more detail if you want to understand exactly how this works before booking.
Meet Your Photographer
Hey, I’m Luke — and I’m here to make this easy.
I know most people don’t feel natural in front of a camera.
That’s why I don’t treat sessions like performances.
I’m the guy who helps you relax, helps you laugh, and quietly pays attention so the real you shows up — the version your friends and family already recognize.
Natural.
Unforced.
Comfortably real.
If you want the deeper story of who I am and how I work, you can read more below.