Specializing in Commercial, Headshot & Nature Photography, Hrach Hovhannisyan provides professional photography services with a creative touch — serving clients locally in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

When we look at a finished photo or video, it is easy to forget what it took to create it. Behind the scenes there is almost always more happening than people imagine. Sometimes it is simple, sometimes it is messy, sometimes it is cold, windy, tiring, or even a little risky. But that is the reality of chasing the right moment.

Each shot has its own story. The light changes, the location does not always cooperate, and the conditions are rarely perfect. Yet this is exactly what makes the process interesting. Photography is not only about pressing a button. It is about patience, timing, problem solving, and being fully present in the moment.

Here are a few behind the scenes photos that show a bit of what goes into creating the images you see.