My sisters are such an indescribable source of joy and comfort in my life. I’ve been truly lucky to have them in my world and treasure each moment with them completely.  When my youngest sister Cecille recently asked if I would be up for taking some portraits of her there was zero hesitation and only […]

Cecille Portraits – Portland

Featured PROJECT

Portraits

My sisters are such an indescribable source of joy and comfort in my life. I’ve been truly lucky to have them in my world and treasure each moment with them completely.  When my youngest sister Cecille recently asked if I would be up for taking some portraits of her there was zero hesitation and only […]

Cecille Portraits – Portland

23Hoyt

Portland is known for delicious food.  On this most recent trip down to the Rose City I paid special attention to the details in the eateries themselves.  It has always been an interest of mine and lately, I’m beginning to see it developing into a passion.  23Hoyt sits in the NW area of the city […]

Fun Stuff

Fun Stuff

Maybe you’ve heard of Salt & Straw but don’t get all the fuss.  It’s just ice cream, right?  WRONG.  Insanely long line?  Worth it.  Too many flavor options?  Worth it.  But I have to get to Portland to eat this stuff?  People, worth it.  Also, they have a shop in LA so West Coasters I […]

Salt & Straw

Around Portland

It’s the weekend!!!  That means I have a little more headroom to edit photos, shoot more photos, and then edit some more!  I have to say, with all the snapping I’ve been doing I’m starting to really get into a rhythm.  I just bring my camera and if anything happens while I’m out, great.  I’ve […]

Fun Stuff

Fun Stuff

A couple of weeks ago when I was wandering around Portland with my sister we were on our way to the bus stop and I veered off to take this picture.  I think it took me 5 solid minutes to compose it just so and of course – we missed our bus.  But the more […]

Get the shot

Coava Coffee Roasters

I refuse to call myself a coffee snob but I do know a damn good cup of coffee when I taste one.  On the suggestion of a friend I zipped through Portland with my sis to check out Coava Coffee Roasters on Grand.  There’s something undeniably spectacular about a truly well crafted cup.  It’s art. […]

Fun Stuff

Fun Stuff

Today I overcame my anxiety around asking strangers if I can photograph them.  Maybe it was having my sister with me or being in a city I didn’t live in or just the general friendliness I was getting from everyone we spoke to but today was the day.  My first portrait this morning was of […]

People of Portland

@dmotif

See You on Instagram