I’m a freelance photographer based in Portland, Oregon, available for creative client projects of any size anywhere.
Tim Trautmann's photography pushes beyond purely aesthetic considerations to document narrative significance — the spirited vignettes in daily life, the soul of an individual, and the distinct energy of a moment in time. Landscapes become social commentary, portraits reveal a character dimension, and commercial compositions deliver on artistic vision to connect with an audience. His photography experience is broad, stretching across finance, tech, health, apparel, and e-commerce sectors. Tim is fluent in German, English, and Portuguese and conversant in Spanish and French, making him a solid partner for international assignments. Originally from western Germany, Tim has lived in the United States for 30 years.
Tim takes a truly collaborative approach to any engagement - taking the time to understand nuance in artistic vision, medium, and mood, resulting in inspired image collections. Tim can partner in creative concepting and direction, location, and talent scouting as needed. His engagements include portraiture, editorial, advertising, and commercial photography.
Clients.
Oregon Public Broadcasting
ThinkNW
Jamie for Oregon 2022
Oakland Museum of California
San Francisco Art Commission
Conception Nurseries
Portland Street Art Alliance
Redf Skateboards
Published.
Dwell
Willamette Week
Oregon Public Broadcasting
Smithsonian Magazine
Crain’s New York Business
Exhibitions.
June 3-18, 2023
Photoville
New York, NY
Change: The Urban & Natural Landscape
Juried by Gary Hershorn, Chiarina Chen, Joe and Mary Ann McDonald
July 1-20, 2022
Black Box Gallery
Portland, OR
Landscape and Architecture: 2022
Juried by Todd Johnson
April 29, 2023
American Photographic Artists
Chicago, IL
2023 Artist’s Perspective
Juried by Natasha Egan
Executive Director at the Museum of Contemporary Photography