Cameraphobe? You’re not alone. My mutual dislike and empathy are key to my success at putting people at ease. – Brian
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Brian Geraths is a Portland, Oregon–based professional photographer with a global lens and a local touch. For nearly three decades, Studio B Photography & Gallery has delivered headshots, executive portraits, commercial marketing imagery, and fine-art photography to clients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Brian’s work spans nine countries and multiple U.S. states, ranging from executive branding and corporate photography to humanitarian storytelling and scenic landscapes. He is a two-time Kodak Gallery Award recipient and winner of the Fuji Masterpiece Award, distinctions recognizing technical precision, composition, and print excellence within the professional photography industry.
Yet recognition has never been the primary driver.
Known for a calm and intuitive presence, Brian helps professionals, high school seniors, and art collectors feel natural and confident in front of the camera. His approach emphasizes authenticity, tonal restraint, and imagery designed to endure. Clients throughout Portland, Lake Oswego, Tigard, and beyond trust Studio B for work that balances polish with personality.
Whether creating studio headshots, on-location corporate portraits, personal branding sessions, family imagery, or limited-edition fine-art prints, Brian produces visuals with purpose.
A Personal Note on Competition & Craft
From 1997 to 2002, Brian entered professional competitions, consistently earning industry awards and recognition. While the validation was meaningful, he ultimately chose to step away from competitive circuits to focus more deeply on creative independence and long-term artistic growth.
The shift was intentional. Craft matured. Vision clarified. The work became less about comparison and more about contribution.
Influences & Mentors
Brian has had the opportunity to learn from and photograph individuals who have shaped his perspective on leadership, storytelling, and personal growth.
Brian with my favorite teacher Dr. Wayne Dyer.
Dr. Wayne Dyer – Teacher and influence whose philosophy of intention and personal responsibility continues to inform both Brian’s writing and artistic work.
Tony Robbins – Leadership mentor known for transformational live events, whose presence and command of energy left a lasting impression on Brian’s understanding of human expression and confidence.
Graham Salisbury – Writing mentor, studio colleague, and close friend whose dedication to craft reinforces the value of disciplined storytelling across mediums.
These experiences did not create the work, but they strengthened the perspective behind it.
At the time I was hired to shoot many of these people, I gained a tremendous level of respect for who they are beyond their stage personas. Many of them evolved into first-hand accounts from behind-the-scenes, revealing that they are genuinely who they present.
I used to shoot the content assigned, as well as the slide decks at key moments to review and/or research later - making my seat the absolute best in the house.
It was from my position behind the lens and at my editing station where my own life began to transform. Practicing these principles is an on-going, lifelong adventure.
I’m not one to get star-gazed, but being this close to Tony Robbins is no less as energetic as it was to spend multiple days with him in New York at his “Unleash the Power Within” conference. Yes, I did the fire walk and felt ready for a second pass afterward.
My writing mentor-turned great friend and studio mate Graham Salisbury. Shortly after we attended Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Academy in San Jose CA, we did this writing workshop…
I entered professional competitions from ‘97 - ‘02, just to make sure that my work was worthy of my prices. As a student of Dr. Wayne Dyer, I became more interested in the goal of Self-actualization, than physical accolades.
Professional & Industry Recognition
Kodak Gallery Award – Two-Time Recipient (1997 & 2001)
Fuji Masterpiece Award - 1997
Published in Kodak’s Gallery-Award book and hung at the Epcot Center, Orlando FL - 1997-98.
First Place Illustrative - Western States Regional (Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, California, Nevada & Arizona) - 1997
Best First-time Print Aggregate (highest over-all scores for a first-timer) Professional Photographers of Oregon (PPO) - 1997
Best Children’s Portrait (PPO)
Professional Photographer of Oregon - Court of Honor - 1997 - 2002 (six consecutive years)
Best Photojournalism (PPO) - 1999
Best Experimental (PPO) - 1999
Best Teenage Boy’s Portrait (PPO) - 2000
ITC Intl. Presidents Award for Visionary Excellence - 2000 while on assignment for International Training in Communication - Toronto Canada
Best Black & White (PPO) - 2001 (same image - Kodak Gallery Award)
People’s Choice Award (PPO) - 2002
Awarded Fellow of Photography Degree (PPO) - 2002
Stopped competing to focus more on expanding my business from home-based to storefront - achieved in 2003.
2004 - Brian was selected as the inaugural "FACE of ITC" for his successful use of communication skills in his craft. This giant speaking organization allowed the "quiet artistic" side of Brian, to evolve into an upbeat, humorous and informative speaker.
His combined talents have provided him photography and photography teaching assignments in Orlando FL., Las Vegas NV, Indianapolis IN, Minneapolis MN, Sparks NV, Brisbane Australia, New Zealand (home of his "kiwi" wife), Victoria B.C., Nassau The Bahamas, Winnipeg CA, Toronto CA plus Anaheim, Malibu, San Francisco and Los Angeles CA.
2006 - after several years beta-testing for MorePhotos (online shopping cart service for professional photographers), Brian was selected as an alpha tester for software giant - Adobe. MorePhotos became the first shopping cart integration for professionals to upload right out of Adobe Bridge. Brian was instrumental in providing feedback for the engineers to understand both middle-user and end users.
2014 - Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce's "Rookie of The Year" - The "Networker of the Year" award, for those who haven't been members for a full year. This year, Brian discovered that after years of an aversion to networking, he's apparently good at it!..
2015 - Lake Oswego Review - Featured Business - Seems we barely emptied boxes in the new space, when Brian was selected as a business feature in the local newspapers (Lake Oswego Review - then picked up by the Portland Tribune)
2015 - Honorary Nighthood - Royal Rosarians. Brian is “bestow Knighthood" at the annual Knighting Ceremony in Portland Oregon. “Sir Brian E. Geraths - Guardian of the Electron Rose.” (Pink = Gratitude - deepening his commitment to teaching gratitude in his writing.)
This nomination was made by the Portland Rose Festival Foundation, for Brian’s support of the Rose Festival Court - providing headshots for the princesses and queens for 15 years at that point. That service continued for 20 years - 2000-2019
2017 - Cover Story - Dunthorpe Living Magazine. - Who needs a PR agent when you've got Divine timing?!. Brian and family were selected as the featured family for Dunthorpe Living Magazine. This SW Portland publication, on the north edges of Lake Oswego is packed full of some amazing achievers, which makes this one of the most humbling honors to date!
2017 - Cover Story - Lake Oswego Living Magazine - After shooting countless covers for numerous neighborhood magazines, Brian was selected as the July cover story for Lake Oswego Neighbors Magazine.
2024 - Brian’s Black & White image titled “Shade Maker” was awarded a ribbon, ranking it in the top 3%, amidst over 1000 entries in the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Open Show. First time Brian has entered new work in a competition in 22 years.
