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About

Hi, I'm Paisley.

nice to meet you
Polaroids by Paiz is a unique photo booth experience. Part boardwalk caricature artist, part dive-bar photo booth. The blend is a result that's joyful and sincere.

I am a photographer and creative with ten plus years of experience. My passion for equitable access to photography is a small piece of what motivated me to start this project. I believe we all deserve to be documented and to be seen in that way. 

I have always had a love for the tangible, physical things. Like records, CDs, VHS tapes and of course, Polaroids. In an era where everything is connected to the cloud and attention spans are short physical media has never been more important.

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    Years behind the lens

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    Events booked

  • PDX

    Based & traveling PNW

What i'm about

MY VALUES:

Real film, always

Every guest walks away holding a physical photograph. No QR codes, no galleries, no waiting. The print is the point.

Access over exclusivity

Photography has been gatekept for too long. The booth is built on the belief that everybody deserves a good picture of themselves.

Handcrafted Art

Every set created for the booth is crafted by hand at my studio. Most sets involve collaboration.

ReAd Before you book

Polaroids by Paiz is owned and operated by a Black Queer individual. PBP values equity and diversity. PBP denounces racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of hatred or intolerance.
How we got here

A short history.

give or take

  • Picked up the first camera

    Ten-plus years of shooting shows, portraits, and everything in between around Portland.

  • Built the booth

    A hand-built instant-film rig designed to fit into tight bars, market stalls, and living rooms.

  • Hit the market circuit

    Flea markets, night markets, and street fairs across Portland

  • Traveling the PNW

    Now booking weddings, activations, and pop-ups from Seattle down to Bend.

Note from the fridge

stuck on with magnets

“Creative, unique, personalized and fun addition to local Oregon events! Bonus that Paisley is a wonderful human!”

— Melissa H
Event · Portland, OR

“Paisley is a person made for work like this. Easy-going, warm, thoughtful, friendly, and genuine. They care about capturing the person and the essence of the experience. I was so pleased to work with Paisley for my event!”

— Colleen M
Event · Portland

“Booking and working with Paisley was a dream! Paisley’s eye for photography is one i admire! I had portraits done for my business and loved the pictures so much i’ve used them for everything even my google pic”

— Jules K.
Birthday Party · Seattle
“One of the best experiences being photographed. Such lovely human beings. Incredibly personable and wholesome. If you want a cute little booth at a party, wedding, market, I highly recommend.”
— Breanna G
Birthday Party · Seattle
“Paisley is absolutely fantastic! They are kind, professional, very creative and truly care about making a memorable experience for each person they photograph. I have had the pleasure of getting my photo taken by them”
— Amanda R
Birthday Party · Seattle
“Exceptional experience with Paisley! They captured our essence and made us feel so special. Each photo taken by Paisley has included the coolest backgrounds and self built sets to immerse us in another world.”
— Thrifted Wonderz
Birthday Party · Seattle

Let's make some keepsakes.

Tell me about your event and I’ll send availability and a custom quote within 48 hours.

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