Showing posts with label fashion editorial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion editorial. Show all posts
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Portland Fashion Photographer: Texas Rain
After flying through record-breaking winds and nearly throwing up on my fellow passengers, I finally arrived in San Antonio, Texas. The city felt grey and beyond the city lights loomed an empty dessert I could only imagine. It felt more or less like Portland until we reached the first country road and then began passing so many deer I lost count. An adventure? Hell yes! The one I expected? Um... definitely not.
Anyhow, I squeezed in a FULL day of shopping at some of my new favorite stores including Barney's New York and Neimen Marcus. I had to remind myself that Christmas is around the corner and I've already got presents under the tree. Still, I was able to get away with a few new outfits that will carry me through the winter and into fall.
Here at the house we have been having fun. I woke up one morning to my brother Sam yelling at me to come see the deer. Oh, it's going to be a couple of cute little domestic deer, I thought, but no. Of course, I stepped outside to an entire COLONY (do they run in colonies?) eating gingerly from Sam's hand. Thank God the tiniest ones were smart enough to dart away. I mean, really? Domestic deer colonies?
Here are some fun shots I took of my beautiful sister, Lorinda (yes, very similar names) one rained-in-day.
Anyhow, I squeezed in a FULL day of shopping at some of my new favorite stores including Barney's New York and Neimen Marcus. I had to remind myself that Christmas is around the corner and I've already got presents under the tree. Still, I was able to get away with a few new outfits that will carry me through the winter and into fall.
Here at the house we have been having fun. I woke up one morning to my brother Sam yelling at me to come see the deer. Oh, it's going to be a couple of cute little domestic deer, I thought, but no. Of course, I stepped outside to an entire COLONY (do they run in colonies?) eating gingerly from Sam's hand. Thank God the tiniest ones were smart enough to dart away. I mean, really? Domestic deer colonies?
Here are some fun shots I took of my beautiful sister, Lorinda (yes, very similar names) one rained-in-day.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Portland Fashion Photographer: Solestruck BTS
Set up my "photo booth" during the shoot for Solestruck last night and here is the recap:
What? You didn't know that photo shoots were a party on set? Well, now you do ( :
What? You didn't know that photo shoots were a party on set? Well, now you do ( :
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Portland Fashion Photographer: American Boy
This editorial has been featured on Image Amplified!
We shot this editorial in model, Ivan Heimbuch's downtown studio. We used the natural light (which was limited) available and really tried to tell a personal story in this series. Wardrobe and hair were both me, but I feel like it came out quite nice.
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By Portland editorial photographer, Lavenda Memory.
We shot this editorial in model, Ivan Heimbuch's downtown studio. We used the natural light (which was limited) available and really tried to tell a personal story in this series. Wardrobe and hair were both me, but I feel like it came out quite nice.
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By Portland editorial photographer, Lavenda Memory.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Portland Fashion Photographer: Power House
A quick peak at this gorgeous editorial I shot with the following team:
Muse Model: Maria Shank
Makeup and Hair: Terri Reece
Stylist: Savannah Smith
Portland Commercial Photographer: Lavenda Memory
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Portland Fashion Photographer: Real Life Acting
Just finished up an acting workshop that ran through the entire weekend, Friday-Sunday, totaling up to over 20 hours! I love being an Actress- getting to mix acting with photography and visa versa. Workshops are this incredibly intense environment of... release. Is that a weird word? (Well, whatever then.)
It's totally a communal experience, first of all. Throughout the weekend the spot light was only on me once a day and the rest of my time was spent watching my fellow actors.
Secondly, there is no external pressure to "perform" despite what many think of the vocation. It's simply a safe environment where we get to learn and listen, listen and grow.
As we work through a scene, or go through an exercise it's our jobs as actors to let go of all our preconceived ideas- about ourselves, the situation, the other people in the room- and to simply act and respond truthfully. Basically, we are releasing our stress, our self consciousness and our egos in order to be real for a few moments. And let me tell you- it's freakin awesome!
At the end of a long weekend like this I find myself feeling more sincere about my world view and wanting to be close to those I care about. It affects everything, including my art and/or photography by clarifying my vision. By pushing me to find truth in others as well.
I have a photo- test scheduled for tomorrow and can't wait to see what kind of photos come out of our play. It's going to be an all-girls-day too! What could be better?!
Me and my girlfriend, Camille, playing at the Solestruck opening:
It's totally a communal experience, first of all. Throughout the weekend the spot light was only on me once a day and the rest of my time was spent watching my fellow actors.
Secondly, there is no external pressure to "perform" despite what many think of the vocation. It's simply a safe environment where we get to learn and listen, listen and grow.
As we work through a scene, or go through an exercise it's our jobs as actors to let go of all our preconceived ideas- about ourselves, the situation, the other people in the room- and to simply act and respond truthfully. Basically, we are releasing our stress, our self consciousness and our egos in order to be real for a few moments. And let me tell you- it's freakin awesome!
At the end of a long weekend like this I find myself feeling more sincere about my world view and wanting to be close to those I care about. It affects everything, including my art and/or photography by clarifying my vision. By pushing me to find truth in others as well.
I have a photo- test scheduled for tomorrow and can't wait to see what kind of photos come out of our play. It's going to be an all-girls-day too! What could be better?!
Me and my girlfriend, Camille, playing at the Solestruck opening:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Portland Fashion Photographer: Behind the Scenes
We were in the industrial for an editorial shoot with Lauren Luiz, styled by Melissa Joliene for Eclexion. You can see Terri Reece assisting me on light, because I did not have an assistent booked this day.
Melissa sent me some of the behind the scenes images and I loved how this one paired up with the final. I can only show a sneak peek because the finals will be submitted to magazines and blogs. Fingers crossed!!
Melissa sent me some of the behind the scenes images and I loved how this one paired up with the final. I can only show a sneak peek because the finals will be submitted to magazines and blogs. Fingers crossed!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Mother Jeans
So excited for my first pair of Mother jeans. And no, I don’t mean mom-jeans. (If you just pictured camel-toe too- Gross!)They were the first pair of jeans the sales person at Nordstrom had me try on this summer, but with a price tag of $205 dollars I had to decline. They made my butt look amazing though so I kept them on my wish list…And low and behold! A few months later (-cough- this week actually) I found them on a killer sale and snatched them up! I’ll be incorporating the dark wash flares into my Spring wardrobe with some 70’s inspired tops and platform booties. Can’t wait!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Portland Fashion Photography: Night Street
Some spontaneous shots from a recent shoot for Isaac Hers, an awesome hi-end boutique in the Pearl. I shoot guest clients wearing Isaac Hers in their own style once a month for their blog. This week I had the opportunity to shoot the new manager for Solestruck, Melissa Lachance.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Mother Jeans: Portland Fashion Photographer
So excited for my first pair of Mother jeans. And no, I don’t mean mom-jeans. (If you just pictured camel-toe too- Gross!)They were the first pair of jeans the sales person at Nordstrom had me try on this summer, but with a price tag of $205 dollars I had to decline. They made my butt look amazing though so I kept them on my wish list…And low and behold! A few months later (-cough- this week actually) I found them on a killer sale and snatched them up! I’ll be incorporating the dark wash flares into my Spring wardrobe with some 70’s inspired tops and platform booties. Can’t wait!Monday, August 15, 2011
What Happened: Portland Fashion Photography
I don't know what happened. I realized that I am 26 today first of all. I have been 26 for about 5 months now. A few years ago when I was much much younger, my blog was filled with personal, shameless stories about real life. And then I created a business. And I think the business ate up the former. Sad face. Well enough of all that. My business is me and I am my business. So if it's muddled together, what of it, right? Some cool things I've been working on recently are this short film I wrote, How to Kill a Dead Man. I have a kickstarter campaign up and running for then next 10 days or so. Cool image of our budget here: 
The film is about two strong female assassins who come across an unexpected opponent. It's pretty rad and for those of you with a short attention span, the film will only be about 15 minutes long! Other things I been working on include super fun, fall look books for the likes of Isaac Hers: 
and the new (and up and coming) brand Saint Elyns: 
I have some additional images tucked away for down the road. I'm submitting to some magazines and what not. Blogs are great for features as well though, so please let me know if you think my images would be a good fit ( :
Portland Fashion Photographer Lavenda Memory
The film is about two strong female assassins who come across an unexpected opponent. It's pretty rad and for those of you with a short attention span, the film will only be about 15 minutes long! Other things I been working on include super fun, fall look books for the likes of Isaac Hers: 
and the new (and up and coming) brand Saint Elyns: 
I have some additional images tucked away for down the road. I'm submitting to some magazines and what not. Blogs are great for features as well though, so please let me know if you think my images would be a good fit ( :Portland Fashion Photographer Lavenda Memory
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