NYC comes to Hey Love PDX

Two of our favorite musicians, Julia Haltigan and Kendra Morris hit Portland on the final leg of their West Coast tour this past Saturday and we were fortunate enough to be there and take in every moment. After a last minute venue change, Julia, Kendra, and their band played Hey Love PDX, in what turned out to be an amazing, intimate performance. While we normally shoot large venues and festivals, who knew that in the midst of a swanky PDX hotel bar you could be transported back a decade or two in what felt like a performance in a gritty NYC haunt 20 years ago! That feeling led me to edit these images with that earthy, soulful vibe that makes you feel the music as if you were there, and the heart and soul that goes into making it…

Thank you all for a wonderful experience!

Phantom of the Opera, a birthday gift for Jenna

About a year ago we were asked to do something special for Jenna’s 17th birthday. Her mother Mackenna thought a photoshoot styled after a favorite movie of theirs, “The Phantom of the Opera”, would be just that. Hoping and praying that the renovations to the chapel in The Providence Academy would be completed in time, we set the date and planned the shoot. We were fortunate to be able to work with Christopher Lee Hall, who so wonderfully embodied the spirit of our “Phantom” and Riley RW, who graciously signed on to take care of Jenna’s styling and makeup. All the pieces fell into place! The chapel was indeed finished and made for a spectacular backdrop for many of our photos. Those chapel shots combined with images made in other locations throughout our building as well as a quick trip up to Rocky Butte tied it all together.

This is our “Phantom of the Opera”…

Mom’s parting words taken from a Facebook post: I highly recommend D. Leonidas Photography. He creates the vision and story you dream of. Riley RW is the best makeup artist ever. Jenna's makeup was fresh and gorgeous for over 13 hours. I cannot wait to get our family photos done. (Yes, this is going to be another themed shoot!) We want to thank you all again for coming together to make this happen!