Fall Orchard Portraits on 35mm Film in Oregon


Capturing Timeless Fall Senior Portraits on 35mm Film in Oregon’s Sherwood Orchards

Film-Only Portrait Session in Oregon


This session was fully inspired by 35mm and 120 medium format film. I had an idea to do a senior session at an apple orchard, completely on film. No digital camera as the “just in case.” As an Oregon film photographer who loves film but always shoots with digital and film, this challenged me in the best way!


It was a little nerve-wracking and a lot exciting. I wanted to test my creativity and trust my own skills and instincts using film only. No screens, no re-dos. Just light, movement, and trust.


Senior session in denim and striped clothing exploring an orchard on a sunny afternoon on 35mm film-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.
Dappled sunlight illuminates red boots walking through fallen leaves under orchard trees on 35mm film-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.

Sherwood Orchards Portrait Session in Oregon


We traveled to Sherwood Orchards in Sherwood, Oregon. A beautiful spot for fall senior photos, engagement sessions and even cozy family photos. Sherwood Orchards is a family-owned orchard where they grow apples, plums, pears, cherries, you name it. Think rows of fruit-bearing trees, grassy paths, and the dreamy, quilted hills of the Willamette Valley rolling in the background. It was peaceful, golden, and full of that September magic.


Sun-drenched senior session in orchard landscape with rows of apple trees on dry ground on 120 film-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.

Fall Senior Session Inspiration: Oregon in September


 

My vision for this shoot was inspired by Oregon’s shift into fall, specifically harvest season. September is when everything starts to change. Apples are ripe, the mornings are crisp, and the days are a mix of golden-hour glow and a haze of fog.


I built a mood board full of:


  • Wicker baskets & cozy sweaters
  • Textured plaid & soft denim
  • Ribbon-tied hair & blushing apples
  • The earthy tones of early fall: deep greens, rich reds, and burnt oranges


A collage of autumn orchard photos featuring apple trees, picnic settings, and rustic outdoor scenes-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.
Red leather boots stand next to a small woven basket with apples on a dusty ground on 35mm film-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.

Why I Shot This Session Entirely on 35 mm Film.


There’s something about shooting entirely on film that slows everything down in the best way. You can’t check the back of the camera, you just have to trust your gut, the light, and the connection in front of you.


Film captures skin tones, light, and colors in a way digital never quite matches. The tones can be soft or full of texture. The grain adds emotion and nostalgia. These photos feel timeless—like they could’ve been taken last week or 30 years ago.


A grassy hillside with apple trees and bushes in soft natural lighting on 35mm film-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.
Senior in sunlit apple orchard with green foliage and ripe fruit hanging from branches on 35mm film-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.
120 film shot of an orchard with neat rows of apple trees under blue sky in September in Oregon-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.

Oregon Film Photographer | Fall 2026 Sessions


The reason I love film is because it’s not just a format; it’s an experience, slower, more intentional, and beautifully imperfect.


If you’re dreaming of a fall session for 2026, whether it's a wedding, engagement, senior portraits, or just because, I’d love to help you bring that vision to life on film.


Because some moments deserve to live forever on film.


Senior session in red cowgirl boots stand beside a rustic woven basket on dry ground on 35mm film-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.
Senior session in dappled sunlight apple orchard rows with trees stretching into the distance on 35mm film-Adrianna Elizabeth Photography.

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