Three people smile while holding an award on a stage in front of a banner that reads, "Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards." This is an example of a Portland event photographer capturing an award ceremony.A powerful, authentic portrait of a bodybuilder lifting weights in a gym. This is an example of brand storytelling photography and commercial photography captured in Hillsboro, Oregon.A smiling couple poses for a photo, holding a framed certificate of appreciation. This is an example of an event photographer capturing an achievement award ceremony in Portland, Oregon.

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A joyful person with pink hair and glasses poses among floating bubbles. This is an example of commercial portraits and lifestyle brand photography in Portland, Oregon.

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A smiling scientist or business owner wearing a fedora, standing in a vineyard. This is an example of a commercial portrait and brand storytelling photography in Hillsboro, Oregon.A smiling entrepreneur with red hair and a daisy-print shirt poses for a studio portrait in Portland, Oregon. This is an example of authentic portraits and brand storytelling.a strip of client logos including PNCA, City of Portland, Nike, and the Northwest Health FoundationA model with curly hair poses for a street fashion photo, holding their jacket over their head, in Portland, Oregon. This image showcases commercial photography and brand storytelling.A smiling professional with glasses and long brown hair, posing for a studio portrait. This is an example of an inclusive headshot captured in Portland, Oregon.

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Champions and Everyday Athletes Avoid Pain in Portland

DIALED[IN]
DIALED[IN] Muscle Cream is an athletic recovery product that supports and protects not just high performance athletes, but people for whom athletic movement is an integral part of their daily life, and natural expression.
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A Queer Wedding Full of Love in the Woods Under Mt. Hood

Brendan and Kedeem
Beautiful photos from Brendan and Kedeem's wedding way out in the gorge. It was a privilege to witness these people be in love.
the team at an evaluation nonprofit poses together during a conference

Systemic Bias Bows to the Power of Genuine Relationships

Change Matrix
Building community is additive! The more care you show neighbors and colleagues, the more likeminded people coalesce around you.
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Crafting Connection with Dogs in SE Portland, One Leash at a Time

Trailblazing Tails
You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat animals. Working with Tricia and her team granted me a renewed insight into my dog's feelings, expressions and experience.
personal trainer posing in a green shirt both in studio and outdoors

A Portland Personal Trainer's Online Presence Gets Swole

Train with B
B needed images that would capture her unique approach to training – a blend of technical expertise and genuine warmth that sets her apart in the competitive fitness industry.
dancers in masks show off their moves in downtown Portland

Downtown Portland Kinksters Dance at Moan Zone

The Willamette Week
Human Centric Media joined forces with The Willamette Week to create original event media of MOAN ZONE, a dance party and kink event in downtown Portland.
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Visions of Tomorrow at PSU's Center for Women's Leadership

Portland State University
It filled my heart to meet these young leaders in arts, sciences and research who are doing the hard work of putting one foot in front of the other, and setting an example for their peers.
two teammates smile while holding cocktails at a party

An Energy Efficient Soirée Honors Northwest Teamwork

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Teamwork is built on mutual respect, celebrating and making room for each other.
graduates of an E Portland high school pose with family and each other

Tomorrow's Leaders Get Diplomas in E Portland

Open School East
Photos from the Open School East graduation last summer. Here’s what inspires me most about this generation of young people.
food entrepreneurs smile while holding their salsa macha

Love and Smoky Spice Drives this Salsa to Portland Acclaim

Salsas del Barrio
From a community kitchen in the St. John's neighborhood of Portland, they create their unique spin salsa macha, which has become a huge hit at farmer's markets and street fairs all around the city.
four generations of family gather together on the waterfront

Four Generations of Family Gather to Celebrate

Valeria Tapia
Celebrating four generations of family with human-centric photography -- one of those moments that reminds me why I love what I do.
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Smiles that Connect at Keystone Dental in North Seattle

Keystone Dental
Loyal customers come back to Keystone Dental because their teeth and gums are well taken care of, and because they're greeted with an abundance of care.
A candid photograph of four smiling conference attendees posing for a group photo. This is an example of conference photography in Portland, Oregon.A smiling person with curly hair and a denim jacket poses for a studio portrait. This is an example of an inclusive portrait captured by a trans photographer in Portland, Oregon.A smiling business owner crouches on a rock at the edge of a body of water in Mount Hood, Oregon. This is an example of inclusive media and brand storytelling photography.A smiling child with her arms around her knees, sitting on wooden bleachers at a graduation. This is an example of an event photographer in Portland, Oregon, capturing a happy, human-centric moment.A smiling pregnant professional poses for a portrait at a community event. This is an example of an inclusive headshot for a nonprofit in Portland, Oregon.
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