It was with real sadness that I learned of the passing of Gert Boyle this week. Not only has she been an Oregon icon as the owner (and public face) of Columbia Sportswear, but she was a feisty and generous woman that I had the privilege of working with on a couple of occasions. Several...
I recently had the privilege of photographing 9 brilliant women in the studio. They are doctors, surgeons, researchers, mentors, program directors, all of whom work in the field of cancer research. And each one has a fascinating story to tell about how they came to be scientists, what new discoveries they’re making, and how it...
Every year I have the privilege of working with the talented artists at the Jefferson Dancers to create their spring show poster. It’s always a fun collaboration, with a lot of creative freedom. This year I wanted to capture someone upside down, to show the energy and strength of the amazing dancers. So we did,...
Many of you know that I spent about 10 years working on a series called Skeleton in the Closet, telling the stories of people with eating disorders. I also spent another several years working on Astra Velum, exploring how women often feel that their freckles are flaws. I wanted to show them as something beautiful....
I love collaborating with dancers. Every year I get to work with the Jefferson Dancers on their poster image, and every year we try something new. For their 40th Anniversary season, we created an image that showcases both their creative energy, and their community focus. This year I was able to attend their spring performance...
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