Meet the photographer
Hi there, I am Oriana von Specht, the photographer behind Purple Squid Photography.
As a commercial photographer, I help you win new and retain existing customers. We create authentic and engaging images that help you grow an emotional bond and earn the loyalty of your target audience.
Originally from Germany, I pursued photography part-time while earning a master's degree in genetics and working with major healthcare brands in advertising agencies in Frankfurt, Germany, and San Francisco, CA. The experiences of strategizing with international clients, tailoring the creative artwork to their goals, and message taught me how to do the same for you.
When not shooting, planning, laughing with clients, you’ll catch me kayaking with my family on lakes and bays all over the West while dreaming of Black Forest cake and that perfectly lively latte.
I am very grateful to be able to live my passion as a photographer whether taking images of the natural world or the people and places that make your business unique. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s create the engaging, authentic visuals your business needs!
Can’t wait to meet you,
Oriana
Why “PURPLE SQUID Photography”?
So glad you asked! Purple Squids remind me of the deep blue sea, endless possibilities and travels among the beauty of the Mediterranean. But they also represent holding many ideas and tasks at the same time, move swift and agile in all kinds of colors.
Purple Squid Photography grew out of the desire to combine efficiency and photography, to combine extraordinary spirits and the desire to make the world more colorful by supporting the success of small businesses. So when thinking of a new venture that was to include all my passions the “Purple Squid” represented just that to me – a bit of a wondrous creature and a touch of a very real “can do” kind of animal. It was just to be a ‘working title”. But guess what – it stuck.
Welcome to Purple Squid Photography, I am so glad you are here!
“Squid are rapid swimmers, moving by jet propulsion, and largely locate their prey by sight. They are among the most intelligent of invertebrates, with groups of Humboldt squid having been observed hunting cooperatively.”