Photography by Serena Davidson

new wedding website

2009-05-14T14:08:00.000-07:00

thank you for your interest in my photography
this blog is no longer in use
please visit my current portraiture website http://www.serenadavidson.com/
or my new wedding photography website http://photographerpdx.com/

my resume

2008-06-19T15:35:00.000-07:00

A silly design-y site on the net allows you to put in any text and have it pop up as a piece of artfully laid out word wonder. Just click the title above 'my resume' to be swooped off to see what I created with my bio/resume.

Available at Burning Man 2008

2008-03-07T20:13:00.000-08:00

Exciting news just in: I am officially available to photograph your 2008 Burning Man Adventures.

Just email me the desired date, time, and your contact information including a few good times to catch you on the phone.

inquiry@serenadavidson.com

Wedding Photography Collections available from $3,600. Digital Coverage, Full Resolution Disc, Album, 4x6 Originals all included.

To view a collection of my wedding photography click the link in the right hand side bar titled: Wedding Portfolio Slideshow

Site Update: New Images

2007-06-04T18:37:00.000-07:00

click on the green lettered title to view the new images

NEW Photos at SerenaDavidson.com

2007-05-29T11:08:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I added some new images to the headshots and relationships galleries.

http://www.serenadavidson.com/

Enjoy! - Serena

Accepting Submissions for Collaboration with Graphic Designers

2007-05-28T11:59:00.000-07:00

I'm interested in hearing from professional Graphic Designers who are into working collaboratively. I have several ideas - but I want to hear your ideas also and work together to blend them into something better than we could have done individually.

Please send me an email including your info:

website/online portfolio
phone
email

I would also like to hear about what you are most interested in about this collaboritive opportunity.

My email: inquiry@serenadavidson.com

Casting Call: 3 month digital assistant internship with potential long term hire

2007-05-11T14:05:00.000-07:00

When I was still very green in the business I did a ton of volunteer work assisting photographers whose work I admired. Having learned more from those experiences than I could have with only formal schooling - I would like to offer the same opportunity to the right person. The person I'm looking for does not need to be an aspiring photographer. What they do need to be is someone who is serious about digital artwork and be an asset in the digital darkroom. There is a huge potential for the right person to be hired permanently by this fall.

Here is a quick description of what I'm looking for:

Intern with Digital Assistant skills who can commit to at least 8 hours a week for the next 3 months starting by June 1st.

No photography skills needed.

Must have:
your own Mac with CS2
cell phone
car

Skills:
batch processing
basic digital touch up (know how to eliminate blemishes, dark circles under eyes, wrinkles)

Personal Qualities:
always on time or early
reliable for commitments
communicate directly - even bluntly is good
always call as soon as able to if something comes up
always honest
no drugs
GLBT, and minorities encouraged to apply

If this fits you or someone you know - please send your email to: inquiry@serenadavidson.com

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday May 22nd for those who qualify.

My Photos In Oregon Bride Magazine

2007-02-25T18:43:00.000-08:00

The most recent issue of Oregon Bride just hit the stores and they are featuring my photography! To get a teaser click on the green title words to head over to the magazine site. You'll have to pick up the hard copy magazine to catch the full story though.

Enjoy!

- Serena

The Charmed Engagement at Cacao March 2nd 2007

2007-02-23T10:21:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone, I wanted to share this recent press release with all of you in the blogoshpere! If you are engaged or are professionally involved in events and weddings I would love to have you come out for this.

Cacao is located at 414 S.W. 13th Ave. in Portland.
Event and wedding professionals are welcome from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Engaged couples are invited to Cacao from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Alongside tasting Cacao's chocolate truffles and viewing the extensive
portfolio of Serena Davidson's imagery, guests will also enjoy the live music of the Melegari Chamber Players. The musicians at this event, brought in by Pink Martini member Paloma Griffin, are Oregon Symphony players. DJ Anjali & the Incredible Kid, recently featured on “Oregon Art Beat,” will provide dance music. Francoise Weeks will display her European Floral Design, Jane Burkholder will offer samples of her I Dolci cakes and specialty desserts and Christine Herman and Wes Russel of Espresso Arts Catering will present espresso drinks.

Davidson, who has captured the Time Based Art Festival with PICA for
three years and is featured in the pages of Oregon Bride, chose to
showcase each of these creative professionals for their exceptional
creativity and the high quality of their work. "This special occasion
is a unique opportunity to meet the individuals who are behind
some of the most exquisite celebrations in Portland," she says.

RSVP for The Charmed Engagement by Feb. 26 by emailing
INQUIRY@SERENADAVIDSON.COM

NW Style: Black & White Socks from Italy

2007-01-16T20:40:00.000-08:00

Super trendy trend: all black and white outfits.

A very fun winter fashion shoot accomplished with much whimsy and on the spot trouble shooting.

I'm a huge personal fan of this brand of stripey and fun socks. They are not only great looking, but they are the best feeling sock I've ever put on my hard working feet! From my early days exploring floral print tights and the classic black and white striped legging of the early 90's in my home area of Seattle to the day I ran across Simone at the Last Thursday art walk on Alberta I have been in search of the perfect striped sock. I may now rest my weary soul for Simone has found them for me and is now distributing them in our beautiful striped sock wearing city.

A striking look with a fun twist when you include these cow print socks from Cronert. Locally distributed by Simone Enterprises - who you may remember from the Saturday Market downtown. You may also find these superb socks at local shops like that great little store on Hawthorne - Le Rouge.

To find a pair to make you own uber hip black and white fashion statement or to include these socks in your offerings at your own shop contact Simone:
http://stockingwonderland.com/contact.htm

Event: Look @ Laika 2006

2007-01-15T13:40:00.000-08:00

When I received the call from Laika to set up a 300 person group photo I wanted to do something different. They are a very creative company and I was happy to find that they were completely open to me bringing in my creative vision for their company photo. They recently hired over 200 of the best creatives from around the world to build a stronger team for their animation studio. Wanting to document this milestone they brought me in to capture all 300 employees at once. To avoid the predictable typical boring group photo I implemented a new style that my friend and collaborator Mykle Hansen has been developing with me for months - the digital quilt. The weather cooperated and the people of Laika were a thrill to work with.

Using over 30 frames I quilted together over 2 Gigs of imagery to create this long quirky panorama in front of the Portland Art Museum.

For an up close look at this group portrait you will have to penetrate the interior facilities of Laika for a visit where Laika will be hanging a ten foot long print. Otherwise, click on the image above to view a little larger.

Special thanks to everyone who helped me accomplish this shot and especially Scarlet, Mykle, Kyle and Ben!

NW Style: Gift Giving Season Recommendations

2006-12-08T00:02:00.000-08:00

First - I must say that I am shocked at my own overflowing amount of exclamation marks in this post. It's only because I absolutely believe in and love each of the items, companies and services that I'm recommending here. Fair warning - exclamation marks abound. Also - my first recommendation is shamelessly self promoting - then I list a bounty of delights for you to discover new and exquisite gifts for all of your loved ones. It's a pleasure to send new people to these artists and local businesses.

Sidenote: Due to the fact that my blog host has suddenly stopped allowing me to create direct links in the body of my post - please note that you can copy and paste the given web address for each link in your web browser.

Shameless Self Promotion:
Gift Certificates for Sophisticated Candids by Serena Davidson
On Location Portraiture, Event & Wedding Photography:
If a gift certificate for photography is right for anyone on your gift list in the Portland, Vancouver, Olympia, Tacoma or Seattle metro areas or for your gift to yourself this year - I'd love to talk with you and create a personalized gift certificate for any amount from $100 - $3,000. Simply drop a line to inquiry@serenadavidson.com

Gift Photo Session Ideas:
A unique "day in the life" documentary session for a special family on your list, entrepreneurs, performers, and anyone who has an active blog or myspace page.

Headshots for the entrepreneurs, artists and performers in your life. Also a great idea for anyone who is trying to find love online. Great photography really makes an impression online for business and personal use.

Lifestyle Photo Sessions at Home: babies first portrait, pregnancy photography, nudes, family portraiture and engagement portraiture.

All of the photography you see in this post and on every post of this photoblog are images I've captured. You can view more of my photography in my official online portfolio at serenadavidson.com

My Personal Recommendations For Everything Else Under the NW Sun:

Listed below are my own personal favorite recommendations for unforgettable gifts that anyone would be lucky to receive. I've included recommendations ranging the price gamut from zero dollars for virtual presents online to gift certificates for any amount you wish to bestow. Some of the services are available only in Portland, Oregon - but I've also included a jewelry designer from Seattle, a very sweet shop in the newly revitalized downtown Tacoma and many unique creators you can purchase from online who ship anywhere in the US and Canada.

Virtual Gifts:
Send a special email to share these fun blogs, web based comics and a link to a very funky show on the BBC.
Ms.zigzag blog - Intelligent observations about the world we live in and the dirt on life as a creative
http://mszigzag.typepad.com/

The Mighty Boosh Clips on Youtube - the best British comedy I've ever had the pleasure of knowing (it's not what you expect)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XeEQVJ50GZs

Making Fiends - one of the silliest things to capture the joys and evils of existence
http://www.makingfiends.com/

The Show with Ze Frank - 3 minutes stints of daily news for those who either don't like to watch the news or those who like to mock the news
http://www.zefrank.com/theshow/archives/2006/12/120706.html

Portland
$10 and up Gift Certificates:

$10 - $100 Gift Certificates
In Other Words - women's Bookstore - The last non-profit women's bookstore in the nation and the best place to find children's books that offer great alternatives to the Cinderella complex and other Disneyland brand ideas.
My personal choice: Copy & Paste this URL to go directly to gift certificates:
http://www.inotherwords.org/NASApp/store/IndexJsp;jsessionid=abccCtY3jIDx-5FmgRF9q?s=giftcertificates
Staff Nicole Georges Book Recommendations:
http://www.inotherwords.org/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storepicks&page=244001

$25 - $800 Gift Certificates
Charmaine at Fleur de Lys: Pedicures that make you feel like your whole being has just been replenished. I'm not really a pedi/mani kind of girl ... at all. However, Charmaine gave me a pedicure that relaxed me body and mind. It was heaven on earth. Fleur de Lys is open Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling, 503-282-8288.
For more rave review on Charmaine and Fleur de Lys: http://portland.citysearch.com/review/36205964

$50 - $900 Gift Certificates
Firiel Massage Therapy: True story: I had a muscle pain from shooting a very full season of events and Firiel absolutely cured my aches with her highly skilled and intuitive care in just a single session of deep tissue massage. My muscles have gone from pins and needles burning to relaxed and happy. http://www.lamusesalon.net

$60 - $600 Gift Certificate
Creative Career Counselor Vicki Lind: Buy someone in transition or in need of transition a motivational career enhancing session with this very experienced career counselor. http://www.vlind.com/Job_Search.htm

$40 - $800 Gift Certificate
Creative Life Coach: Zig Zag
http://www.creativelifecoach.net//
personal pick: 1 session each week for a month as a great gift for anyone with resolutions for the new year. Especially those self employed creatives in your life!

For Children, Parents and Adult Children:

$15+
Black Wagon - anyone with children or parents on their list should definitely know about this uber cool shop!
http://www.blackwagon.com

$15+
Perfect Children: Handmade creatures designed and sewn by Marc for purchase online at perfectchildren.com

$10+
Ride Theory by Dan Howland
An independently published audio CD and book by a Disneyland historian and expert on the thrill of all things found in amusement parks all throughout history. A very unusual find indeed!
For books by Dan go here http://www.lulu.com/ridetheory
For the audio zine of satire, spoken word, and collage by Dan Howland go here http://cdbaby.com/cd/ridetheory

$150+
Childrens Portraiture Gift Certificate: email your phone number and email address to inquiry@serenadavidson.com with a note letting me know you are interested in a gift certificate.

$30-$1,300
Hi Hi Gallery - Lanterns, lamps and other hand created, custom designed lighting alternatives.
http://hiihgallery.com/

$15?
Siren Nation CD: Unbelievably awesome collection of women artists across genres and styles all come together on this amazing compilation CD. On top of that all of the sales benefit the first annual Siren Nation Festival scheduled for November 2007. Look for the cd at In Other Words or on-line at www.cdbaby.com .

$45+
SforScarlet.com
Bespoke & Designer Jewelry - online ordering available
personal favorites:
http://sforscarlet.com/product_details.php?page=1&type=current-collection&extra=spring-summer-06
http://sforscarlet.com/product_details.php?page=13&type=current-collection&extra=spring-summer-06

$4+
Cacao Drinking Chocolate: The best chocolate in town. Chocolate bars galore, the hot new trend in beverages - European drinking chocolate - something delightful holding the middle ground between hot cocoa and pudding in consistency - with all of the depth in flavor of the best chocolate bar you've ever had.

$1+
Pix Patisserie: my personal pick: blueberry, port, marionberry and rose Parisian macroons - colorful, delicious and fun.
For an evening out or a delightful treat to bring along to any party they also have an impressive selection of decadent pastries to savor every bite of.

More Books and Paraphernalia:

Make a wish list at Powells.com and then share the list with all of your friends and family
Here is my personal wish list:
http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/wishlist?email=serenaphotography@gmail.com&list=xmas%202006

For the vampires in your life: Fiend - novel by NW author Jemiah Jefferson - sightings of her walking the streets of SE Portland after nightfall have been recently reported. While limited supplies last you can also snag the sexy Fiend T-shirt. Pricing and details found in the news section of Jemiahs website http://www.jemiah.com/index.html

Greater Puget Sound Area:

Olympia:
BuyOlympia.com - You can find something for everyone in your life who appreciates the finer hand crafted things in life. Amazing finds on this website that sells designs from local NW artists at a price that makes sense.
My personal favorite: Niki McClure Note Card Collection http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=nikki_field

Renton:

Seattle:
$50+
Chalcedon Jewelry
Call Tina at
(253) 224-0024.

Email: tina.chalcedon@gmail.com

Tacoma:

Maiden Faire: Gifts for Moms, Grandmas, and all who enjoy the feminine touch.
The best soap I've ever found - and exquisite taste in lighting. Vintage lamps and chandeliers will knock your socks off. Although my tastes have lately swung toward the contemporary in design - I was taken by the very fun and funky vintage chandeliers looking for a good home .

The soap is just a completely unexpected bonus. I'm definitely not a soap person. Generally it is too perfumed and cloying or smells like an attempt to de-humanize oneself. At Maiden Faire they have brought in a very enjoyable collection of mild, beautiful and honestly scented soap hearts. If you do have someone that needs a more general gift -candles and soap usually fill the gap.

Maiden Faire
760 Broadway
Tacoma, Wa 98402
(253) 383-1713

Whidbey Island:

Chocolate Flower Farm
http://chocolateflowerfarm.com/

This quaint farm in Langley on Whidbey Island is home to some of my very most favoritest flowers in the world! Specializing in a vast assortment of dark brown, red and somehow chocolate looking flowers and plants they have my attention. I was able to visit the farm myself this spring and had a lovely time finding specimens such as 'Voodoo Seedum'. The farm even smells like chocolate because they use cocoa pod mulch!
My personal picks:
Hemerocallis ‘Ed Murray’
http://www.chocolateflowerfarm.com/inc/sdetail/1063
‘Chocolate Drop’ Flowers
http://www.chocolateflowerfarm.com/inc/sdetail/357
Zantedeschia ‘Hot Chocolate’
http://www.chocolateflowerfarm.com/inc/sdetail/1257

photo credit for all photos shown: Serena Davidson

Event: Espresso Arts Catering

2006-12-01T12:46:00.000-08:00

Recently I was photographing a job fair for Workforce Network. During the event there was a very unique espresso cart set up for the job hunters and employers. The name of the company is Espresso Arts Catering. Run by Christine Herman and Wes Russell this is a coffee cart like no other.

Delicious Bakery Bar Treats

Using Stumptown Coffee fairtrade, direct trade and organic beans is only part of why I'm so blown away by them. They have also teamed up with Bakery Bar to provide some of the most scrumptious pastries I've ever had the pleasure of devouring.

Stumptown offered cupping during the NWRBC

After bumping into them again at the Northwest Regional Barista Championships (NWRBC) held at the Wonder Ballroom last month, I also found out that Christine recently graduated at the top of the class at Western Culinary. With a passion for the epicurean delights of life, and a genuine enjoyment of quality service, Espresso Arts Catering is sure to become a local favorite for events around town.

Christine pictured here cupping coffee at the NWRBC

To invite Espresso Arts Catering to enliven your next event, employee appreciation day, or wedding contact Christine Herman via email: christineh2@gmail.com

State of the Arts: Photography Show at Haiku

2006-11-24T19:44:00.000-08:00

What: Art Show
Who: Serena Davidson, Paul Evans, Alexandra Roxo
When: November 30th (next week)
Why: The Alberta Art Walk on Last Thursday
Where: Haiku on NE Alberta

Haiku
2827 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
503.274.9118

photographer Serena Davidson - photo credit: Nate Davidson/Serena Davidson

photographer Paul Evans - photo credit: Serena Davidson

photographer Alexandra Roxo - photo credit: Serena Davidson

Event: Workforce Network Job Fair

2006-11-22T18:13:00.000-08:00

Event: Food + Shelter Festival 2006

2006-11-17T22:38:00.000-08:00

Click the green words above to sign the guest book and view photos from the Food + Shelter Festival.

Much thanks to our Sponsor: Clutch Camera
http://clutchcamera.com/

NW Style: Pix Patisserie

2006-11-17T16:55:00.000-08:00

Chocolate Yumminess in two Portland locations:

Pix SE :
3402 se division
pdx, oregon 97202
Hours:
Sun - Thur: 10am - midnight
Fri - Sat: 10am - 2 am
Phone:
503.232.4407

Pix NPDX :
3901 n williams
pdx, oregon 97227
Hours:
Mon - Thur: 7am - midnight
Friday: 7am - 2 am
Saturday : 8am - 2 am
Sunday: 9am - midnight
Phone:
503.282.6539

For questions E-mail: alissa@pixpatisserie.com

Event: Food + Shelter Festival

2006-11-10T00:26:00.000-08:00

art is sustenance

This weekend is the Food and Shelter Festival in Portland Oregon. It starts this morning with workshops for improvisational dancers and musicians. Quite the unique happening! If you happen to be a dancer or musician this is an amazing opportunity to get deeper insight into the blending of the two together. If you are not a dancer or musician, I recommend the evening performances held at Center Space tonight and Saturday night at 8pm.

I have the privilege of documenting this extraordinary event Friday through Sunday. If you join in be sure to say hello.

performances: 8pm
Nov. 10 & 11, Center Space, 420 SE 6th Ave
workshops: daytime
Nov. 10-12, Hand2Mouth Theater's: Goldsmith Performance Lab, 20 NW 5th Ave
(Second Floor)

Performances

DATES: November 10 & 11, 2006
LOCATION: Center Space
420 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR

Friday Nov. 10
Phillip Greenlief
Emily Stone
Lauren Tietz
Heather Vergotis

Saturday Nov. 11
Nora Hajos
Ron Heglin
Bob Marsh

Cost
Performances $10 - $12
Workshops $20 - $30

Myke Barber & Cydney Wilkee

Contact and more information: http://foodandshelter.blogspot.com;food.shelter@gmail.com;
Kathleen Keogh (festival director) 503-249-0989

Idea: Announcing Regular Friday Posts Here

2006-11-09T11:23:00.000-08:00

My photography has been in such high demand this year that I have been delayed in my updates here. So, as a way to get this photo blog moving again I have decided to update with a selection of new imagery each Friday. So, take a look here tomorrow and see what develops.

Wedding: KUPL Personality Jake and his bride Shannon

2006-11-09T10:48:00.000-08:00

What a sweet couple! Shannon and Jake have been such fun to photograph. They were totally game for anything that came up. The ceremony, officiated by Lisa Kristen Scott, was so down to earth and really kept the focus on the most important reason for the celebration.

If you are a friend or guest of the couple just click on the green letters of the title above and you will be taken directly to the full gallery of images from the wedding day.

Events: Sharon Brabenac & Bonnie Gilchrist

2006-10-24T12:06:00.000-07:00

These two ladies have joined their many years of experience in the corporate and non profit event work to start their own company here in Portland:

Brabenac & Gilchrist Events

I had the pleasure of photographing them recently in Lake Oswego. After working with them during their photoshoot I would feel confident recommending them for any of your event needs. They really know their expertise and have the ability to accomplish amazing feats of coordination and promotion.

Congratulations on your new website launched this week!

Wedding: Serena Davidson Photography wins 2007 Bravo! Wedding Guide Cover!!!

2006-10-16T15:46:00.000-07:00

Super exciting news! I just got word from Terri Baranick at Bravo! Publications that one of my wedding images has been selected from thousands of entries to be printed on the cover of next years book! YAY! Can't wait to see it when they are released this winter.

Special thanks to all of these wonderful people who set the stage for a beautiful day and a winning image:

Hair & Makeup by Katherine Ross Style
katherinerossstyle.com

Event Coordinator Jennie Mosley with Swank Affair
swankaffair.com

Vera Wang Wedding Gown from Divine Designs
www.divinedesignsbridal.com

Scarlet Chamberlin Jewelry
sforscarlet.com

Columbia Gorge Hotel
www.columbiagorgehotel.com

Idea: picture is worth a thousand words

2006-10-08T13:31:00.000-07:00

A picture, I'd say it's true, is worth a thousand words. But, today I'm in search of just a few of those words that might describe my imagery precisely and simply. I'm looking for the right words to use when I am talking about my work to someone who has never seen it before.

Please hit the comment button below and tell me the first three or three thousand words that come to you when you see these images.

Thank you! - Serena

NW Style: Cacao - drink chocolate

2006-10-07T19:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was undeniably autumn. My favorite time of year. Winter in Portland can be really great if you are into drizzling skies, grey clouds and Goth music. Spring is a resurrection with sweet and delicate blooms bursting from the ground. Summer is sunny, warm, lovely and you can eat strawberries warm from the sun - absolutely divine. Autumn brings out the deep crimson leaves, curling up near the fireplace, enjoying fresh apple cider, more time and space for reading a delicious novel or three, and now... I have begun a new ritual - drinking chocolate on chilly days at Cacao.

The first time I had this incredibly rich cup of nirvana was while traveling in Barcelona years ago. Then I happened upon it again this spring at the Choclatada dinner hosted by chef Gregory Lyons in the Seattle chocolate factory of Theo Chocolates. I must say that knowing I can simply head downtown and order up a cup makes me heady.

Although this is definitely my favorite thing about Cacao there is serious competition for my attention. The proprietor has turned me onto a dark caramel chocolate topped with fleur de sel. Combining one of the most precious salts in the world with dark chocolate and caramel - it's rare for me to find a new chocolate experience and this one is brilliant.

Conveniently located within about three blocks of Powells bookstore, just below the delicious sushi bar Masu. Being a Chocolate fiend I'm sure this will be the demise of me. This place even had Chocolate Cosmos flowers on their cafe tables! It's the small things in life really.

Cacao
414 SW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Store hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11 to 7:30
Sunday 12 to 5
Monday Closed

Cacao Website

Lifestyle Portaiture: Baby Lavi

2006-10-06T21:27:00.000-07:00

Beautiful happy baby Lavi held up in the air by
his dad Aaron and looking over at his mom Eden

Marketing Opportunity: Food + Shelter Festival

2006-10-05T17:19:00.000-07:00

Hello all of my fellow entrepreneurs and professionals of all styles-

Here is a sophisticated, creative, and intelligent audience that you can gain speedy visibility in front of. There is a great opportunity for a handful of businesses to sponsor the Food + Shelter Festival happening next month. They have some great marketing opportunities in print and web for each company that is interested in donating toward sponsorship of their event.

I'm interested in donating a significant percentage of their documentary costs and would like to talk with companies that would like to match my donation.

For more information please contact Serena Davidson via email: serena@serenadavidson.com official festival website: http://foodandshelter.blogspot.com/

State of the Arts: Serena Davidson New Collaborative Works

2006-10-05T11:04:00.000-07:00

What: Art Opening
When: 6pm - 9pm Thursday, October 12
Where: Black Wagon 3964 N Mississippi Av.
Who: Serena Davidson, Mykle Hansen, Marc Willwerth
Why: Meet great people, see something new, experience Mississippi

The work being unveiled for this show is a custom installation created through the collaboration of these three artists. Please join us for light refreshments during the Mississippi Social this coming 2nd Thursday art walk.

State of the Arts: TV on the Radio

2006-10-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

The Wonder Ballroom

Kyp Malone / David Andrew Sitek
Tunde Adebimpe
Jaleel Bunton

Chioke (documentary film maker)

On Sunday I met some of the members of the Brooklyn based avant-garde indie-rock band TV on the Radio during The Art Affair @ The Jupiter Hotel. We hit it off, turned out to have some friends in common and they invited me to the show they played here Monday night with permission to shoot. It felt like opportunity knocking and I've opened the door whole hearted. They had time to hang out with friends after the show at the Doug Fir - so I got to photograph a bit during the down time too.

Mainly I got to know Tunde, Kyp and their friend Chioke. These are the funniest guys I've had the pleasure of meeting in a long time. Not knowing their music before meeting them was very good. It allowed me to just hang out with them as a friend and fellow artist instead of getting hung up on their creative brilliance. They were completely approachable, humble and upbeat. Refreshing.

The show sold out, the band and the crowd fed each other some great energy and the whole thing was being filmed for a documentary. The energy was strong and full like the Death Cab for Cutie show I went to 8 years ago in Seattle. Something that can consume you mind body and soul if you let it. Keeping track of my gear kept me from letting loose completely - but I could still feel it all around me. To get good shots I was up at the front of the stage and therefore was accidentally in what became a mosh pit by the second song. I think last night was the first time I've seen crowd surfing in 10 years or more. (Can somebody tell me when moshing came back in style or am I just out of it?) It felt like being a teenager again. Except this time I was a bit less constrained and I had the strange privilege of saying I was with the band - which just makes me laugh. Not that I haven't been with the band before - for some reason it just felt glamorous partly because I didn't even know their music or them two days ago, it's a sold out show, and I've got a gigantic lens on my camera making me look the part. It was nice to feel a bit of unexpected VIP privilege.

The access you can get as a photographer is one of the most interesting aspects of my work. Days like these reinvigorate the thrill and excitement I've always gotten from being an observer invited to document the inner workings of places and people I would never have ventured without my camera in hand. From on court positioning at NBA and NFL games, invitations to photograph inside the studio of an artist, backstage at live performances, and the privilege of documenting private sacred ceremonies around the country - I love capturing people in their element.

Que le vaya bien

State of the Arts: The Affair @ The Jupiter Hotel

2006-09-28T18:50:00.000-07:00

For the third year in a row I will be working with artists, gallery directors, curators and collectors from around the country at this Portland art fair. Below is a look at what to expect this weekend when you attend.

The photos shown here are some of my
favorite shots from the past three years.

Opening Gala on Friday night is always a great opportunity to beat the weekend crowds and snatch up the most exciting new works for your own. A little later in the evening the artist party is the best time to meet the artists and gallery directors in a more social atmosphere.

INSIDER TIP:
If you are an artist, art dealer, gallery owner, collector
or simply art enthusiast the panel discussions and
key note speakers are not to be missed.

A peak inside the hotel rooms where each room has been transformed into a showcase for outstanding galleries from Portland to New York.

Friday night is absolutely the best time to come in and get the first pick of your favorite pieces before they sell. Saturday is a great day for local artists to come in and soak up the inspiration that comes from being surrounded by so much creative output. This is also the best day to bring friends who have never attended before. Sunday is the final day to acquire your artwork as well as take one last walk through to see anything you missed earlier.

Friday, September 29th

4-6PM Private Collector Preview
6-9 PM Opening Gala to benefit the PSU Graduate Lecture Series $100
9-1AM Artist's party featuring Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, White Boss, and DJ P. Disco ($10 -open bar)

Saturday, September 30th

11 AM-12 PM AFFAIR @ The Jupiter Hotel Panel Discussion
Curatorial Panel featuring Michael Darling (Seattle Art Museum), Jeffrey Grove (High Museum, Atlanta), Susan Hapgood (Independent Curators International, NYC), and Joanna Marsh (Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford). Moderated by Stuart Horodner. Sponsored by Sarah Miller Meigs and Andrew Meigs.
*the previously scheduled Keynote Speaker, Helen Molesworth, is unable to attend.
12PM Saturday Special video screening of “24 Hour Three Stooges” by Paul Collins
12-7 PM Public Hours ($5)
10 pm: Chris Johanson, Tom Greenwood and Chicago Jah-man DJ at the Speakeasy, 609 1/2 SE Taylor

Sunday, Oct 1st

10 AM - 12 PM Portland Art Dealers Association (PADA) | Gallery Brunch
NW 9th Avenue from Couch to Glisan in Pearl District, see PADA Gallery Guide for map
Blackfish Gallery, the Elizabeth Leach Gallery, PDX Contemporary Art, Pulliam Deffenbaugh and Mark Woolley Gallery invite AFFAIR galleries, participants and guests for a special viewing of their exhibitions.
12-7 PM Public Hours ($5)
12-7 PM A program of video screenings selected by guest curators

The complete list of Galleries
with stars for my top recommendations:

40000, Chicago
Allston Skirt, Boston
Art Palace, Austin
Augen Gallery, Portland
*Jeff Bailey Gallery, New York
Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco
*Froelick Gallery, Portland
James Harris Gallery, Seattle
Inman Gallery, Houston
Garde Rail Gallery. Seattle
*Greg Kucera Gallery, Seattle
Nathan Larramendy Gallery, Ojai
*Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Portland
Lemon Sky Projects + Editions, Miami
*Gregory Lind Gallery, San Francisco
Heather Marx Gallery, San Francisco
Moody Gallery, Houston
*Motel, Portland
*Modern Culture, New York
Katharine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects, Toronto
Newmark Gallery, San Francisco
*Platform Gallery, Seattle
*PDX Contemporary Art, Portland
Pulliam Deffenbaugh Gallery, Portland
Quality Pictures, Portland
Lora Reynolds Gallery, Austin
romo gallery, Atlanta
Rudolph Projects / Artscan Gallery, Houston
Saltworks, Atlanta
Sixtyseven, New York
Solomon Projects, Atlanta
Traywick Contemporary, Berkeley
Trillium Press, San Francisco
Western Exhibitions, Chicago
Marcia Wood Gallery, Atlanta

Non Profits:

Atlanta Contemporary
Diverseworks, TX
Public Speakers (Stephanie Snyder / Jon Raymond / Matthew Stadler)
Roger Ballen: Shadow Chambe r

Enter the Official Website for The Affair @ The Jupiter Hotel

If you enjoy art, have the desire or need to find new, beautiful and innovative pieces to enrich your life and surroundings this is the time and place.

click here to purchase tickets

Much thanks to organizers
Stuart Horodner & Laurel Gitlen

Lifestyle Portraiture: Pediatricians

2006-09-27T18:13:00.000-07:00

I've long been a fan of the pediatrician. It seems so many of them are such kind and gentle people who have a knack for showing the depth of their care in even the small interactions of life.

I had the pleasure of documenting these particular pediatricians on a recent September day while the weather was warm and perfect for portraiture. We had a beautiful cloud cover that stayed in place all day until just before sunset after we had wrapped up. Perfect timing! We had captured everyone in the diffused light of the cloudy day and enjoyed a gorgeous sunset before heading our separate ways.

TBA: 06 Brad Adkins

2006-09-25T12:35:00.000-07:00

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A completely spontaneous photo shoot in collaboration with Brad Adkins. I brought my camera along to photograph what I thought might be another walk in the park. Instead he asked me to collaborate in a photoshoot with him. I wasn't anticipating a portraiture session, and didn't have along my usual tools for that kind of shoot - but I said yes in the spirit of artistic creation and community. Very different from my usual portrait sessions! He acted as director coaching the person in front of the camera. We chose a blank background together and I went into auto mode and there was no need for additional positioning or further beautification. While people usually hire me for the talent of portraying them in the most genuine and complimentary image - this shoot was all about capturing something non spectacular and very very simplified.

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TBA: 06 New Humans

2006-09-25T12:34:00.000-07:00

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TBA: 06 Sutapa Biswas Burning Birds

2006-09-25T12:32:00.000-07:00

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TBA: 06 The Portland That Was

2006-09-25T12:31:00.000-07:00

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TBA:06 badsexmurder

2006-09-25T12:30:00.000-07:00

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TBA: 06 Copy

2006-09-25T12:29:00.000-07:00

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TBA: 06 Cynthia Hopkins & Gloria Deluxe

2006-09-25T12:27:00.000-07:00

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TBA:06 Ten Tiny Dances

2006-09-15T18:30:00.000-07:00

This is the third time I've had the pleasure to see Ten Tiny Dances. Each time I've been delighted and surprised. I've recommended it to anyone who was wondering what to check out during TBA this year and I'll continue to recommend it to anyone wherever they may perform. It's the kind of entertaining performance that pushes boundaries and gets you excited to create something wonderful and new in any art form.

The tiniest dancer of the ten tiny dances.

The audience was delighted.

Floyd, hadn't you just said "I'd like to see what they would do with an even smaller stage"? I'm even more excited to see where they go from here.

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TBA:06 Brad Adkins

2006-09-15T17:01:00.000-07:00

I caught up with Brad Adkins and his entourage at Jamison Square Park. They crossed the park and sat at a bench all crowded in together. If I understood correctly they were all trying to achieve the same view of the park. I couldn't hear everything Brad was saying, but they all started recreating noises that were related to what they were looking at across the square. Not completely sure what they were trying to achieve or what else this excursion might bring them to I simply snapped a handful of photos before I had to head out to my previous engagement. I plan on catching up with Brad over the weekend to experience his art myself.

Jangling keys

Mimicing footsteps with flip flops alternately hitting the bench armrest

When I left this is how they looked. Perhaps Scott Smith, Mark Russell, Brad Adkins, or Kristan Kennedy will run into me and I'll have a chance to ask what it is they were doing and how they liked it.

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TBA:06 Vanessa Renwick Films

2006-09-15T02:35:00.000-07:00

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TBA:06 Simpatica Catering

2006-09-15T02:34:00.000-07:00

Anonymous blogger looking cute while mid cob

A humble cafeteria style presentation

Highly recommended: Main Entree - cheese ravioli with a delectable fennel sausage. (I'm going back for more)

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TBA:06 Holcombe Waller

2006-09-12T22:32:00.000-07:00

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TBA:06 Fleshtone

2006-09-11T18:51:00.000-07:00

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TBA:06 Laptop at The Unit

2006-09-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

Laptop parked outside of The Works

Marc Acito reading the TBA guide description of the laptop project while we all try to figure out what we are inside of. Is the wallpaper the art? The Painting? The Space?

Evidently the space we are in is called THE UNIT and is the same mobile space I saw at last years Affair @ The Jupiter serving very ugly ice cream cones. According to the TBA:06 guide it is slated to facilitate a new roaming art project involving two German artists. The book says they will start in Portland and go around Oregon using THE UNIT "as a base for staging live performance and sculptural social interactions".

Discussing "What is 'micro-nostalgia' anyway?"

When I first dragged Marc Acito and Floyd Sklaver over to get some photos of people in the art space we were a little confused. The piece seemed too oblique perhaps. But, then there we were stepping into a small confined space with four strangers and discussing micro-nostalgia.

During the experience I did come to appreciate the project. I've been to TBA Central where the stationary display of Laptop is decorating the large wall as you enter the Weiden and Kennedy building. I never stopped to discuss it with anyone and I barely interacted with the other people in the space. THE UNIT has a great architectural advantage - it's so small you pretty much have to acknowledge the other people in it. Very conveniently you are inside of a roving conversation piece. Naturally the interaction of strangers inside becomes a dialogue trying to answer the question "So, what is this?" THE UNIT had provided us with a space and pre-set topic for a spontaneous mini-salon in a space small enough to almost force the conversation.

Thanks Katherine Bovee and Philippe Blanc!

P.S. Hey Marc - remember that time your dad was visiting and we all talked about micro-nostalgia in THE UNIT?

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TBA:06 Greasy Kid Stuff Dance / The Works

2006-09-10T21:18:00.000-07:00

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TBA:06 Yubiwa Hotel

2006-09-10T04:02:00.000-07:00

A beautiful work that stayed with me. Got me thinking and opened me up in that way that great performances can at their best. Reawakening me to the long view of life in a way that brings me more into the present. What can I say? I liked it.

To me it said: "Loss and pain interupt our plans and our joys. Playmates and dear friends can bring our deepest pains. In the end - perhaps just to get through it all - forget about societies expectations and ridicule. Live life while you have it and do what feels right for you."

Artistic Director Shirotama Hitsujiya during Q&A session with translator

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Wedding: Cannon Beach

2006-09-09T11:58:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Geoff & Steff!

9-7-06 Nighttime TBA: David Eckard & The Works

2006-09-08T12:04:00.000-07:00

David Eckard

The Works
opening night

Delish food and drink from Simpatica

Music Population Orchestra

Green Room Gaurd

Small Sails

Super surprise visit from PICA founder Kristy Edmunds!
Posing at The Works with Jorge Jakoby and Mark Russell

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9-7-06 Daytime TBA: Red 76 & Edie Tsong

2006-09-07T19:12:00.000-07:00

Red 76

Edie Tsong

Live feed web cam and audio work station under the stairs in the back of lobby of TBA Central at the Weiden and Kennedy Building.

I photographed the computer screen to show Edie showing me the drawing she created of me. We had a surreal moment together just then. She told me how she was still feeling that awkward feeling of camera shyness even through the computer. I told her I felt the same sort of awkward feeling when I was attempting to draw her. Drawing is not something I consider myself good at. She said she really liked my drawing of her and i was just glad it came out looking like a drawing of someone.

She faxed me the drawing she did of me and I pinned it to the wall near the workstation along with my drawing of her.

This experience reminded me of the time I was on Capitol Hill in Seattle sitting in a massage chair at an oxygen bar with purple air tubes up my nose in the walkway of a mall. I enjoyed it and recommend it to everyone - despite the feeling that you might be sitting there in public looking really strange and oddly exposed.

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Shooting for PICA during TBA:06 Official Schedule for Serena Davidson

2006-09-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

This is the third year I have had the privilege of being invited to shoot as an official TBA Press Corps member for the Portland Institute of Contemporary art. They have provided me with the honor of photographing Diamanda Galas, Deborah Hay, Wally Cardona, and many many other excellent artists.

This year I will be covering all of the projects that are roaming around the city collectively called 'Out in the World'. I love these projects because they effect everyone in the city with serendipity.

I will also be covering at least 13 performance artists over the course of 6 different nights at The Works which is located at Audio Cinema this year.

Out In The World:

Sept. 7th - 17th
Brad Adkins
Philippe Blanc & Katherine Bovee
David Eckard
Mack McFarland & Dennis Nyback
Red 76

The Works:

Thursday Sept 7th
Music Population Orchestra 8pm
Small Sails 9pm

Sunday September 10th
Fleshtone 10pm
Neal Medlyn & Kenny Melman 11pm

Monday September 11th
Oregon Department of Kick Ass 8pm
Holcombe Waller 10pm

Thursday September 14th
10 Tiny Dances 10 pm

Saturday September 16th
Cynthia Hopkins / Gloria Deluxe 10pm
Copy 11pm
BadSexMurder 11pm

Sunday September 17th
Sutapa Biswas 9pm
New Humans 10pm

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Creative Event Photography: Serena Davidson

2006-09-05T15:58:00.000-07:00

The Dada Ball during the Time Based
Art Festival put on by the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art

Many Dada Ball Guests became the entertainment such as these three inventive ladies who created their own elaborate costumes

Entertaining verbal and visual performance on stage at The Works

Great food and conversation at The Works

Partiers take a time out at Corberry Press while they lay back on soft cushion and plush carpeting to take in the mesmerizing visual projections

Guests look into View Masters to see the newest photo diarama short story of Vladmaste r while listening to a live band creating the soundtrack

Reggie Houstons Box of Chocolates entertaining a private party at The Overlook House

Lifestyle Portraiture: Scarlet Chamberlin

2006-09-01T20:35:00.000-07:00

NW Style: Scarlet Chamberlin Jewelry - Benefit Trunk Show

2006-09-01T11:57:00.000-07:00

Press Release Just Recieved:
Text copyright Scarlet Chamberlin
All photos on this site copyright Serena Davidson
All makeup and hair styling on this post - Katherine Ross

Hot Rocks on a Platter...

Thursday, September 21st from 6-9 pm
The Tasting Room: 1924 Post
Alley, Seattle, WA
www.winesofwashington.com

I am so thrilled to introduce to you a young, spirited & very talented artist by the name of Scarlet Chamberlin.

"I fell in love with rocks," Scarlet says simply, when asked how she found her way into the jewelry business. As a child, she and her brother took a great interest in learning how to identify semiprecious stones. At thirteen, she began experimenting with making jewelry out of the stones she loved, and a fledgling career was ignited.

With the encouragement of her parents, self-taught Scarlet sold her jewelry to local boutiques in Portland. Throughout her teens she mostly made pieces for herself, family, and friends. After college, she returned to attend massage school, and focused her creative energy into that practice for the next three years.

It was while working as a doula (birth attendant) that her passion for jewelry was reborn. It was then that she fully realized how meaningful jewelry could be, and how much story was imbued into each original design. Ever since, she has created pieces that are connected to special occasions in people's lives
Scarlet's pieces are gaining a celebrated status. She recently went to NYC to participate in fashion week, not to mention her pieces have been worn to the Grammy's and by A-list celebrities.

There is no cost to attend just an rsvp as space is limited. A portion of all proceeds that night will benefit FareStart.

Call 206-770-9463 to reserve your spot or email us (jen@winesofwashington.com) with your name, phone number & number of guests.

Wedding: University of Washington Business Student

2006-08-31T19:07:00.000-07:00

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Congratulations Anne & Marty!

Anne is a generous person with a kind heart who has put much time and energy into working with non-profit organizations for many years. As a way to increase her impact in these efforts she is currently a student at the University of Washington Business School. Although the school is located in Seattle, Washington many of her fellow students traveled the three plus hours south to join her in wedding day celebrations at Bridal Veil Lakes, Oregon.

Wedding: Kestrel & Lam

2006-08-28T21:40:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Kestrel & Lam!

Wedding: Shannon & Jake Pre-Wedding Session

2006-08-26T00:34:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful evening to be strolling along the boardwalk at Waterfront Park!

The sun was just setting as we walked along. Jake kept Shannon smiling and laughing - making my job even easier, and Shannon helped Jake inhabit the moment - also making my job super easy. It was sweet to see how well they compliment each other and how they are so obviously smitten with one another. All I had to do was click away and capture their sweet exchanges.

Wedding: Roaming Peacocks

2006-08-19T13:35:00.000-07:00

I've long been fascinated with the beauty and exquisite coloring of the peacock. My mother decorated with peacock feathers beautifully accenting our Victorian sitting room when I was a child growing up in the Puget Sound area of Washington state. It seems no matter where peacock feathers appear they evoke a sense of opulence. This bird is a resident of a countryside wedding and event venue in Oregon called Horning's Hideout. While visiting I saw at least twenty peacocks flocking together and scattered individually throughout the property.

The picture above was caught on an unusually warm August day from the entrance to the road that leads down to Horning's Hideout. The photo below shows the steep gravel road leading to the very rustic grounds. Not your typical wedding venue - guests can go fishing, camping, hiking, peddle boating on the small lake, or hold a music concert in their natural amphitheatre which also doubles as the wedding and special event space.

Horning’s Hideout is located just 35 minutes west of Portland in North Plains, Oregon

21277 NW Brunswick Canyon Rd.
North Plains, OR 97133

State of the Arts: DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid

2006-08-18T14:33:00.000-07:00

Anjali, The Incredible Kid and I just having fun and getting silly at the Peninsula Park rose gardens. Eveything is in full bloom at this time of year. The air is filled with the essence of roses. Sweet oasis in the city!

Anjali had costume and pose ideas to tap into the campy Bollywood and Bhangra music video look. We played around with the idea and came up with some winners that they will be using for promoting their Andaz night at The Fez Ballroom, Atlas at Holocene and their other DJ nights around town and on the road. The images you see here are simply my favorites though and have a comparitively mellow tone.

ANDAZ

Saturday, August 26th
presented by your musical hosts
DJ Anjali and
The Incredible Kid

Bhangra*Bollywood*HipHop

9pm to 3am
$7
21 & over only

Fez Ballroom
316 SW 11th Ave. *top floor*

**This month’s Andaz will feature a Bhangra dance lesson by Joti Singh (SF) at 9:30pm!**

ATLAS

Saturday, September 9th

Along with that international HEAT from your resident DJs Anjali, E3 and The Incredible Kid.

- the hottest in Afrotech, Arabica, Asian 2-Step and Drum’n'Bass, Bhangra, Funk Carioca, grime, Reggaeton, 4th World/ International Hip-hop and more -

9:00pm - 2:30am
$8
21 and over / Holocene - 1001 SE Morrison www.holocene.org

Wedding: Calling All Cakes

2006-08-16T00:03:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Cupcakes By: Saint Cupcake
saintcupcake.com
Blum Floral Design
blumfloraldesign.com

Red Velvet Cupcakes By: Saint Cupcake
saintcupcake.com
Starflower florist
starflowerpassion.com

Sterling Silver Rose Cake By: NuVrei Bakery
nuvrei.com

Modern Artisan Cake By: NuVrei Bakery
nuvrei.com

Monogrammed Cake By: Anja Spence
email aspence at earthlink dot net to find out about the Cake of the Month Club

Rose Petal Cake By: Zee Cakes
zeecakes.com

Classic White Triple Tier Wedding Cake with Pink Lillies:
Applewood Catering? -info soon to follow

Wedding: Rose & Jamal

2006-08-15T16:43:00.000-07:00

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The Wedding Celebration of Rose Wooderson & Jamal Qutub
Saturday August 12th 2006
Nocturnal Portland Oregon

This creative couple brought together local artists to create the tone of their wedding day which they chose to hold at an event space called Nocturnal. Dress designer Holly Stalder of Seaplane, the florists of Starflower, and the art of baked delights from St. Cupcake. It was my privelege to be invited to document the events of their wedding day through my chosen art form too. Here are some of my favorite shots to give you a sneak preview!

Wedding: Flowergirl at Bridal Veil Lakes

2006-08-14T19:21:00.000-07:00

The Wedding of Anne Turchi & Marty Ruybalid
Sunday August 13th 2006
Bridal Veil Lakes

I just had to share this photo with you. It was one of those that I knew I was going to love the moment I captured it in my camera yesterday. This image of a bashful flowergirl walking toward the ring bearer while the bride waits with her dad before walking down the aisle is exactly the reason I love photographing weddings.

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Weddings: Coffee Ceremony

2006-08-09T15:47:00.000-07:00

A new twist on an ancient tradition: Coffee Ceremony

As a professional wedding photographer since the age of 19 I've been to so many weddings I've lost count. However, the ceremony continues to be an intrigue for me each time. The many elements each individual brings to the joining of the couple and the elements each family brings to the union of the separate families is always fascinating.

Many couples choose traditional symbolic rituals such as carrying flowers down the aisle, candle lighting, exchanging of rings, and wearing veils.

Others are creating their own new traditions by writing their own vows, inviting readings of poems by close friends and family members, songs and original music played just for the occasion. Lately it is becoming very fashionable to infuse your own personal elements and touches to your wedding day, even altering the rituals for the ceremony. With the easy access to the information super highway, incorporating ideas and rituals from other cultures has become easy to research. Instead of simply implanting a cultural tradition that is completely foreign to the bride and groom, they are at times choosing familiar elements that have ceremonial roles in other cultures.

One way I've seen this is with tea ceremonies being introduced to some marriage ceremonies to symbolize the sharing and care-taking aspect of a relationship. Onecouple included the tea ceremony as a display of how much they enjoy sharing meals together. This can be an elegant solution for the couple who is not religious and want a symbolic gesture they can imbue with their own interpretation, or a couple who want a ceremony that will not offend either side of their families through religious conflict or discomfort while still honoring the occasion with a touch of the sacred.

For myself and many other northwest natives coffee has been a daily personal ritual for years. I decided to attempt a translation of my own daily ritual into a new wedding ritual: The Coffee Ceremony. It sounds simple, and really it is. However, deciding to assemble the ceremonial items for a quick photograph proved a little challenging. To find a coffee maker and kettle that would be presentable, portable, and hold up to the elegance of the occasion was the trick. After looking around online I realized I should pay a visit to Canoe. They had just the perfect items! Not only did I find an elegant coffee maker, I also found a gorgeous wooden tray (just the right size), two perfectly designed glasses with heat insulating sleek design, a hand blown glass water kettle to match and a trivet that fits into the set up just right. When it all came together for my ceremonial experiment - it was just what I had hoped for. A simple and easy process with the elegance of ceremony and a touch of tradition with a twist.

Anthropology and sociology have always been topics I love. If you are interested in reading about the origin and meanings of certain wedding traditions that are still practiced in our culture and some ancient and modern traditions from other cultures, I've listed some interesting resources for you here:

Anc ient Weddings

Chinese Historical & Cultural Project

I love India

Modern American Wedding Traditions

World Wedding Traditions
(great for destination weddings)

Please share anything new you learn in the comments. If anyone has other links for resources about traditions in the wedding ceremony I'd love to hear from you. Also, if you have your own new ceremony that you have created for your wedding please share your innovations in the comments.

At Home: Ketzel Levine

2006-08-09T00:02:00.000-07:00

NPR Senior Correspondent Ketzel Levine reports for Morning Edition

Had a wonderful visit with Ketzel Levine the other day. She wanted a new photograph for her book 'Plant This' by Sasquatch Publishing in Seattle. Having just had her house painted a beautiful and contemporary orange (color of the year), she wanted to include the house in the photo. So, the light was perfect, the house beautiful and the author stunning as ever. This shot captured her on the front steps while she talked about the amazing collection of plants she has welcomed into her yard and life.

Ever the animal advocate with organizations like Dove Lewis, look for this photo of Ketzel in The Bark magazine.

State of the Arts: Tailgating

2006-08-04T00:14:00.000-07:00

Something wonderfully simple is going on in the Portland arts scene: Tailgating

Nat Andreini tailgating with his
1977 Ford Ranchero GT at the
Peninsula Park Commons Ice Cream Social 2006

What is so wonderful about tailgating? Well, for me it's the mobile lounge that pops up at my favorite events. Not the traditional football type tailgating scenario - these fabulous Portland tailgaters are pulling up to the arts scene with a cooler, some chairs, a small overhead tent to shelter guests from the unpredictable weather and even at times a small grill is cooking up hot dogs and toasting the buns.

I was delighted to meet Nat Andreini and Scott Porter at the Time Based Art Festival (TBA) last year. A couple of guys sitting in the back of a hatchback with hotdogs and cold beverages is not the typical art scene experience, to state the obvious. When I found them just outside the gate at a TBA event I was in the midst of an unbelievably full schedule of shooting for the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA). I still had a few more hours to go before my work would be completed after 2:30am. My feet were tired and I was working so intensely that I hadn't even realized I was starving. The guys offered me a cold soda and a hot dog straight off the grill. I'm not normally a hot dog and soda person - but it hit the spot that night. Served with a heaping side of welcome and some mellow conversation it was just the oasis from the crowd and typical art talk I didn't even realize I needed at that moment.

I can't say if I had ever tailgated in my life before that serendipitous occasion. Since then I've joined these guys a few times. Each time meeting new people via introduction of the gracious hosts and sincerely appreciating the genuine and frank flow of conversation. I read today that conversation is even more appealing for us humans than storytelling. (Naked Conversations by Robert Scoble & Shel Israel) I think Nat & his partner in crime Scott Porter have tapped into something there. If the art on display is accomplishing a form of storytelling, it seems to me that tailgating outside of these arts events is setting a new stage for the even more compelling counterpart: conversation. The topic may wander, as it does in any casual conversation, but this new hybrid atmosphere is a refreshing setting for frank and genuine exchanges among art enthusiasts and critics alike.

It seems to take the pretense out of the typical arts banter and bring it down to earth in a way that is unique for conversations about art that happen during an art event. When asked, "What did you think? Did you like it? " while sitting in the back of a truck with a hot dog in your hand...well, there just isn't much atmosphere for a pretentious comment, even if the topic is interpretive dance, a video installation by ground breaking artists in Europe, or a local scenesters latest attempt at visibility.

I'm hoping Nat and Scott are instigators of a trend that will sweep the arts world. It doesn't have to be hot dogs and PBR served out the back of a car with folding chairs and a card table, so long as casual atmospheres with genuinely friendly hosts start popping up just outside of arts events across the world. Maybe a picnic blanket under a large parasol with a couple of elderly women serving baked brie and fresh fruit just outside of films at Cannes???

Please post your own dream tailgating scenario in the comments. I'd love to hear what others would like to experience in their ideal casual atmosphere outside the gates of their favorite art events. Who knows, somebody out here in the the blogosphere might just make it happen. Nat? Scott? You guys game?

The last time I was tailgating with Nat he was parked outside of an ice cream social. I guess this means the guys are taking their art form into new territory once again. Or maybe their idea is more to do with tailgating parties than tailgating art events? Whatever the motivation, it's always a welcome twist.

Daytime scenes: tailgating at the
Peninsula Park Commons Ice Cream Social 2006

Night Scenes: tailgating at TBA 2005

CARAUCCI Selects a Serena Davidson Portrait

2006-08-03T23:47:00.000-07:00

Cara you make me look good!

When I was on my hunt for stylish people out in the fray of my neighborhood street fair, I found Cara. She wasn't taken off guard by my request to photograph her at all. Ready and willing in her fashionable ensemble she even suggested a few different places to stand for the photo. I was so happy to find such an enthusiastic response on my first foray into the street fashion end of photography.

To my delight she likes the photo I captured of her so much that she has decided to use it on her own website for her clothing and jewelry company.

CARAUCCI

Wedding: Sustainability

2006-08-03T12:43:00.000-07:00

Let's put our hands together for sustainability!

Becoming the hot topic, once again, are sustainable eco-friendly weddings. How can you find the resources to plan your wedding to be environmentally friendly? One piece of the puzzle is finding a venue that has your same concerns in mind.

In Portland Oregon one of these places is the building formerly known as The Eco Trust Building:

The Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center

They have a beautiful space in a very convenient downtown location. When I photographed an autumn wedding there we had the perfect weather outside on the rooftop looking out over The Pearl District. The building is animal friendly and the coordinators are very accomodating. The caterers they choose to work with at this venue are local and organic... not to mention completely delectable.

The Accidental String Quartet

2006-07-31T12:28:00.000-07:00

Seems they accidentally have five members.
(they tell me one is temporary)

Hear them live on August 15th, 7pm at Liberty Hall
See this photo printed in color in the current issue of Just Out

Insider Tip:
If you are looking for a group to play some classical selections for an event or your wedding ceremony or during the cocktail hour of your reception, this is a prime opportunity to sneak in a listen.

NW Style: Jewelry

2006-07-28T20:12:00.000-07:00

Scarlet Chamberlin Jewelry
Styling By Katherine Ross

Judith Arnel Jewelry
AniA Bridal Couture

Jewelry of India
Styling By Katherine Ross

Chalcedon Jewelry
Designs by Tina Marsden

What's that Brain? Take Over The World!!!

2006-07-28T19:12:00.000-07:00

(Or - the project I've been spending my long nights on)

Hello to my fans across the world. In the past three days my website has had visits from Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Poland, Spain, and numerous states in the US. Thank you all for responding to my far flung invitation for a visit to the updated website and this here wonderous and amazing new blog. I love knowing you are out there checking in on my new work from time to time.

Thank you for accepting my invitation.
It was a pleasure having you visit.
Please come again.

UltraPDX: picks up photos by Serena

2006-07-26T15:50:00.000-07:00

Today I discovered that Lisa Radon of UlraPDX.com has flattered me via an article that showcases my photos from the street fashion project!!!! YAY! She has this wonderous website that is everything I love about Portland. Today an article about the beauties of sustainable fashion design practices. You've gotta love that.

Below is a photo of Lisa and Accomplice I grabbed in one shot at The Affair @ The Jupiter last year. Click on the photo to visit her website and read her write up.

Kirsten: PDX

2006-07-26T01:32:00.000-07:00

The lovely Kirsten fell in love with a man in California. We had a sweet lifestyle session before she started packing up for her move. Captured her twirling around in the back yard while she thought about the wonderful new life and love waiting for her to arrive for good.

Street Fashion: Mississippi St. Fair

2006-07-19T16:10:00.000-07:00

big sun glasses
gaucho alternatives
parasols
skirts over pants
head wraps

My first guerilla fashion photography experience! I think it went well, and I am excited to try some new angles and ideas next time. Looking for the best dressed people was a new and bizarre way to think about my surroundings. Often as I'm going about my day I notice things people are wearing, like the way more people are putting apron and skirt wraps on top of pants (photo one and two), but this was a more intense experience. It was a hunt in the jungle for a rare and exotic find, unlike my everyday fashion life, which is more of a saunter into the local coffee shop.

After photographing each person I had just a moment to chat and exchange the 411. It surprised me how many of them turned out to be involved with fashion professionally. One woman turned out to be the owner of the jewelry and textile company Caraucci. Another is Scarlet Chamberlain, who is emerging onto the Portland scene with her jewelry designs. With my senses honed on my fashion prey I hadn't even noticed that Anna was not just standing there looking great in her cute sun hat, she was also selling her fabulous reconstructed pants. She is pictured wearing them in the photo three down from the top. To get in touch with her, send a note to annakihrani at yahoo dot com.

You can be sure I'll be on the hunt at the TBA festival and The Affair @ The Jupiter Hotel. I'd love to hear from anyone who is going to an event that promises to bring out the style in Portland during August.

Rose & Jamal: Engagement

2006-07-17T19:08:00.000-07:00

Parasol: Christina

2006-07-02T18:47:00.000-07:00

This parasol is one of my own I brought from home. I scored this treasure in a five and dime store over two years ago knowing that at some point it would prove to be the perfect prop. It has gone to many a photo shoot with me expecting it to bring a little whimsy - but it's never looked so great as it does with Christina. She was thrilled to see my assistant holding it and just insisted on giving it a twirl for the camera. This is one of those wonderful shots that happen so often for me after the 'real shoot' is done. After we've gotten all of the shots we need for the day - I steal just a few more while everyone is happy to be done with a great day of hard work and still in a playful mood.

Thank you Christina!

Crystal & Tim

2006-06-30T13:27:00.000-07:00

Tim and Crystal are stunning together. What a vivacious couple! She really brought Tim out of his shell during the photo session. At times, they seemed not to notice my presence at all. Simply caught up in enjoying one another.

Columbia Gorge Hotel

Katherine Ross Stylist

 Jennie Mosley with Swank Affair

Serena Davidson Photography

Vera Wang Wedding Gown - Divine Designs

Mr. Formal Tuxedos

Scarlet Chamberlin Jewelry

Columbia Gorge Hotel

2006-06-29T16:29:00.000-07:00

A taste of things to come:

Columbia Gorge Hotel

Katherine Ross Stylist

 Jennie Mosley with Swank Affair

Serena Davidson Photography

Blum Floral Design

Saint Cupcake

Embellish Design

English Department

BBJ Linen

Stargazer Gift Baskets

Vera Wang Gown - Divine Designs

Mr. Formal Tuxedos

Barclay Rentals

Scarlet Chamberlin Jewelry

Goose Hollow Gardens

2006-06-25T11:16:00.000-07:00

While out for coffee last week I found this wonderful garden shop in the Goose Hollow neighborhood. Even before entering I knew I would be in trouble because the plants they had decorating the storefront were so unique - and just my style.

This new family owned and operated small business is a great place for all of those gifting occasions when you just don't know what to get. In addition to their exquisite taste in houseplants they also have local artisan gifts. One gift they have on hand is a giftball of surprise trinkets decorated in the festive spirit of celebration. It was a big hit at a surprise birthday party luncheon on Friday. Better presentation than a grab bag with all of the whimsy of surprise for the sake of surprise. As my friend Kira unravelled the ball she found trinkets all through the bright packaging until she came to the middle. Not one to spoil a good ending - I'll let you find out for yourself at your next celebration.

Goose Hollow Gardens

1219 SW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-8107

It is always a great find when even the nuances are right.

Click through the photos to enter the website and find out more.

Floral Idea: Large Glass Bowl

2006-06-21T16:24:00.000-07:00

These images are from the wedding of Kimberli Ransom and Louis Picker. A large glass bowl is used to house the arrangement of Chrysanthemums and what appear to be weeping willow twigs. I love the way the arrangement is beautifully designed to showcase the flowers both above the water and below. This arrangement was beautiful during the daylight hours of the wedding feast as well as after dark with some great candles lighting the bowl from all sides at a height low enought to shine through the water and the petals above.

Portland Mercury

2006-06-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

So fun when someone I don't know just notices my work and decides to feature me! It's good to know that my photos are getting seen by the world at large.

Get the full experience when you click through the photo above.

Grace Ormonde chooses my Seattle skyline!

2006-06-12T02:36:00.000-07:00

I'm so thrilled that of all the images this beautiful magazine had to choose from they are printing my photo of Seattle! They called and requested it for their five star directory photo for Washington State. When the mass email went out asking for local area landmark imagery I had just been to Seattle.

While I was up there on business I decided to spend a day running around my native stomping grounds and photographing favorite scenes and buildings the week before the magazine sent out the call. You may have seen my picks in two of my previous posts. (Spending any time or energy photographing anything that is not a person is highly unusual for me. Other humans have always been the draw that keeps me shooting.) While shooting I had the idea that I could use a skyline shot with tons of sky for a background on my website.

Thinking it might be good for my future destination wedding page I went ahead and photographed the Space Needle from a few different places around the city. One is the famous little park on lower Queen Anne Hill. The view is incomparable really. Love the shot I got from that vantage point. Before I ever lived on Queen Anne my dad had taken me along with him on a business excursion to photograph scenery for his studio. It seems I must have been as young six or seven when we first went to that park to photograph the skyline with the Space Needle in the foreground. Later, in my early twenties, I lived just up the street next to that sweet old library on the top of the hill. Just walking down to that park through the neighborhood is nice, then you get to the view at the park, and I love it on any day - stormy skies or piercing blue. This photo below was taken on a gorgeous spring day with clear blue skies. My color choices were a mix of my processing technique mixed with a little curves and saturation in the digital darkroom. Creamy skies are not for everyone, but I like the twist. It feels familiar with a mix of other worldliness.

However, that view does not grace us with a good shot of the EMP (Experience Music Project) building. The beauteous mess that is a Gehry construction is a sight to see. Though many dislike it's intrusion on the landscape - I'm partial to the vibrant color and whimsy it has brought. As I was heading down Capital Hill from photographing the Bailey Mansion and the Volunteer Park Conservatory, the road took me onto the I-5 overpass toward Denny.

That is when I noticed a nice view of the Space Needle with the EMP nestled at it's feet in plain view. At the time I was headed to shoot something else I had in mind and didn't stop. Later in the day it kept coming to mind and I knew I would regret it if I didn't head back and try for a good shot from that perspective before heading home to Portland. After driving back to the view I parked my car at the begining of the ramp and realised it just wasn't going to work with the bushes and chainlink fence in my way. I wouldn't get the shot unless I walked onto the overpass all the way past the curve in the bridge, past all the traffic with the I-5 corridor rushing along below me. Though I am not afraid of heights, the thought of falling or dropping my camera sent a shiver down my spine while I walked across the freeway overpass to capture the shot.
Thankfully none of the huge semi trucks or school busses flew off the road and hit me, nor did I manage to drop my equiptment. In the end it looks like the extra effort is paying off. The photograph below will be printed at 10x12 for a full page image in the new Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine.

The moral of the story:
Respect the compulsion to do the things you love!

Studio Visit: Kathy & Company

2006-06-07T01:25:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Photographers and Talented Models

2006-06-07T00:37:00.000-07:00

Seattle Scenes

2006-06-04T12:56:00.000-07:00

Seattle Space Needle

2006-05-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

Lyla Emery Reno

2006-05-21T17:58:00.000-07:00

Connect PDX

2006-05-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

Connect PDX:
Creating a more effective way for small business
owners in Portland to find out how they can work together.

Chocolate Weekend in the Puget Sound

2006-05-07T00:26:00.000-07:00

Chocolatada Eros
Feast of Chocolate Delights
Hosted inside the only 100% organic chocolate factory

Theo Chocolate Factory
in the heart of the Fremont neighborhood
in Seattle at 3400 Phinney Ave N.

The latest in premium organic, fair trade, and specialty chocolate

Our Host Chef Gregory Lyons
served a delicious hot chocolatey coffee drink
to start the evening off with a kick

We enjoyed a lively tour from a
woman who works with Theo Chocolate

Then we just mingled and enjoyed as the many courses were served
each with their own chocolate personality

THE MENU

Refreshments:

La Chocolatada
pure bittersweet hot chocolate, coffee, and whipped cream with a caramel flourish

Eros Cup
a hazelnut chocolate cocktail

Chocolate Delights:

Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches

Six Hour Chocolate Braised Pork Shoulder

Black Bean Mole

Cilantro Salso

Saffron Rice

Desserts:

Panache of Fresh Fruits Topped with Chocolate Fondue

Tropical Night Brownies

Cupid's Souffle Truffles

Add to all of this the delectable samples we were given on the tour of the chocolate factory!
(you've got to try the curry chocolate bar)

The next chocolatada opportunities:
Wednesday June 21st - Ra
Saturday July 8th - Renaissance
Saturday August 5th - Leo the Lion
Saturday September 2nd - Dom
Saturday October 28th - Feast of the Dead
Saturday November 7th - The Way of Chocolate

Information and reservations: gregorylyons@mac.com

The next day was a visit to
The Chocolate Flower Farm on Whidbey Island

5040 Saratoga Road
Langley, WA 98260

Fell in love with this dark burgundy fringed tulip as a teenager
when I found them in the garden of my grandmother

After perusing the gorgeousness on display
I had to find out what it was that smelled so chocolate

This Cocoa Mulch gave the whole farm a cocoa butter scent
The owners informed me these cocoa husks
have been processed to be dog safe

It turned out they had chocolate chickens too

It was a beautiful spring day and the sun
was lovely shining through the leaves on the way home

On the way home it suddenly seemed everything was chocolate

Can't wait for my new poppies to bloom this summer!

Spring Wedding: The Old Church

2006-05-05T11:39:00.000-07:00

April 22nd, 2006

A beautiful sunny spring day in Portland, Oregon.

Lauren Sands: Actress & Model

2006-05-02T14:24:00.000-07:00

Anjali Bridal Photo Shoot

2006-04-29T23:09:00.000-07:00

Easter On Whidbey Island

2006-04-24T19:13:00.000-07:00

Pair With Connect at Umpqua Bank

2006-04-24T16:46:00.000-07:00

Pair With Connect

a tasteful networking event

Tuesday, March 28
4 to 7 pm
Umpqua Bank in the Pearl
1139 NW Lovejoy

Connect, Portland's premiere networking and philanthropy group, believes that networking should be a little more full-bodied.

Many joined us to try a sample of our approach at Pair With Connect where they also learned the art of pairing fine wine, cheese and pears provided by Triage Wines. This event was free and open to the public.

Who's in Connect

Dr. Mona Bhalla / Naturopathic Physician

Numinosity Wellness Center / drbhalla@msn.com

503.282.8600 Primary / 503.287.0967 Fax

Jeff Capen / Real Estate Broker

Remax Equity Group / jscapen@equitygroup.com

503.495.5873 Phone / 503.284.1618 Fax / 503.888.5191 Cell

Kira Dennison Capen / Real Estate Broker

Remax Equity Group / kdennison@equitygroup.com

503.522.7819 Primary / 503.284.1618 Fax

Scarlet Chamberlin / Jewelry Designer

Scarlet Chamberlin Jewelry / info@sforscarlet.com

503.890.7800

Michael L. Dairy / Senior Manager

MLD Accounting, LLC / mike@mldaccounting.com

503.740.3407 Phone / 503.296.2397 Fax

Serena Davidson / Photographer
Serena Davidson Photography / serena@serenadavidson.com
503-228-8439

Patrick Galvin / Buzz Marketing & PR Expert

Galvin Communications

503.249.8800 Phone / 503.780.0015 Cell / 206.202.2219 Fax

Jim Guse

Parsons Farnell & Grein, LLP / jguse@pfglaw.com

503.222.1812

Cristi Jaksic / Principal

Vista Human Resource Consulting

503.709.9354 Cell

Gina C James LMT / Massage Therapist, Reiki Master

Freedom To Move / Numinosity Wellness Center / info@freedomtomove.com

503.515.5066

Kay Levis / Store Manager

Umpqua Bank / kaylevis@umpquabank.com

503.288.5612 Work / 503.869.3830 Cell

Jeri McMaster / Creative Director - Graphic Design

TwoStates / jeri@twostates.net

971.998.3041

Meghan M Morgan / Director of Catering Sales

Typhoon! Restaurant & Event Space / meghan@typhoonrestaurants.com

503.205.1619 Phone / 503.224.3468 Fax

Korin Rasmussen / Chiropractor & Cranial Sacral Therapist

Numinosity Wellness Center

503.282.8600

Christina Rose, LPC /
Psychotherapy and Business Consultation for Healers

Numinosity Wellness Center / christinaorose@yahoo.com

503.287.1100 / 503.282.8600

Bob Rosson / Property & Casualty Insurance Agent

Timmco Insurance, Inc. / bobr@timmco.com

503.288.8818 Phone / 503.288.8764 Fax

Kimberly Wuepper Rudick / Financial Services Professional

New York Life Investment Management / kwuepper@ft.newyorklife.com
503.445.7404 Direct / 503.515.6043 Cell

Charmaine Schaack / Make-up Artist & Manicurist
charmaine@mupmakeupartistry.com
503.282.8288 x 3 studio / 503.888.6066 cell

Kevin Schmidt / President

Summit Mortgage Corporation / kevins@go-summit.com

503.223.6166 Direct / 503.705.5014 Cell

Lynette Schmidt / Executive District Manager

Arbonne Independent Consultant / lynetteschmidt@verizon.net

503.706.0673

Kristin Schuchman

Mixed Media Marketing & Communications / kristin@mixedmediapdx.com

971.285.6940

Sharolyn Shearer / Feng Shui Consultant

Feng Shui Designworks / sharolyn@fsdesignworks.com

503.238.2024

Lulu.com - Dan Howland & Omnibus

2006-04-24T16:36:00.000-07:00

new website in the making: About Page Content

2006-04-07T01:27:00.000-07:00

Photographic Heritage

Serena Davidson is a second-generation professional photographer and professionally photographed her first wedding at age nineteen. Her career has put her onto the football field with Sports Illustrated, as well as onto the basketball court with the Seattle Sonics, on a photo-shoot with Dr. Jane Goodall, into fine art technique discussion with Keith Carter, on a pig farm before sunrise with Bob Peterson, documenting the Amazon.com Japan site launch celebration, simulating beach waves in a pool in Phoenix, shooting publicity photos with musicians in Manhattan, and photographing numerous performance artists from around the world with PICA including Diamanda Galas. Her work has been published in various periodicals including The Washington Post. She works with a variety of cameras and processing techniques — from large-format and digital, Polaroid and archival prints — to provide you with fine art images that have a distinct and timeless quality.

“Serena Davidson has a true artist’s eye — her portraits are some of the freshest and most penetrating I’ve ever seen.” —Tom Fischer, Timber Press editor

“It was a pleasure to have you capturing our wedding with such a welcoming and gentle energy. The pictures turned out great!” — Dana Visse, sustainable city planner

“Her portraits are alive, honest, richly detailed … they’re glimpses across a vast and complex landscape of lives. The result is, inevitably, beautiful.” — Jemiah Jefferson, novelist

“Serena has clearly mastered an effortless ability to put her subjects at ease so that their true essence comes through.” — Jim Rodasta, Just Out Arts & Culture Editor

"Serena has been working with PICA to capture the amazing nuances of what makes the TBA Festival come alive. Her photographic images have become an important part of our archive, and really do speak for themselves. What is less evident however, is her fantastic rapport with the artists and the audiences she photographs. She truly gives her all."

—Kristy Edmunds, Founder, Portland Institute of Contemporary Art

Pictage New Release: Serena Davidson Highlights

2006-04-01T19:07:00.000-08:00

You are officially invited to view a slideshow of my favorite
wedding images from 2005 at Pictage.com

Click through this photo or enter Serena Davidson in the box provided
for searching under 'find your event' at www.pictage.com
Click the 'view images' button on the top left of the page when you arrive at the start page.

Spring Has Sprung

2006-03-29T21:19:00.000-08:00

Photography by Serena Davidson

new wedding website

my resume

Available at Burning Man 2008

Site Update: New Images

NEW Photos at SerenaDavidson.com

Accepting Submissions for Collaboration with Graphic Designers

Casting Call: 3 month digital assistant internship with potential long term hire

My Photos In Oregon Bride Magazine

The Charmed Engagement at Cacao March 2nd 2007

NW Style: Black & White Socks from Italy

Event: Look @ Laika 2006

NW Style: Gift Giving Season Recommendations

Event: Espresso Arts Catering

State of the Arts: Photography Show at Haiku

Event: Workforce Network Job Fair

Event: Food + Shelter Festival 2006

NW Style: Pix Patisserie

Event: Food + Shelter Festival

Idea: Announcing Regular Friday Posts Here

Wedding: KUPL Personality Jake and his bride Shannon

Events: Sharon Brabenac & Bonnie Gilchrist

Wedding: Serena Davidson Photography wins 2007 Bravo! Wedding Guide Cover!!!

Idea: picture is worth a thousand words

NW Style: Cacao - drink chocolate

Lifestyle Portaiture: Baby Lavi

Marketing Opportunity: Food + Shelter Festival

State of the Arts: Serena Davidson New Collaborative Works

State of the Arts: TV on the Radio

State of the Arts: The Affair @ The Jupiter Hotel

Non Profits:Atlanta ContemporaryDiverseworks, TXPublic Speakers (Stephanie Snyder / Jon Raymond / Matthew Stadler)Roger Ballen: Shadow Chamber

Lifestyle Portraiture: Pediatricians

TBA: 06 Brad Adkins

TBA: 06 New Humans

TBA: 06 Sutapa Biswas Burning Birds

TBA: 06 The Portland That Was

TBA:06 badsexmurder

TBA: 06 Copy

TBA: 06 Cynthia Hopkins & Gloria Deluxe

TBA:06 Ten Tiny Dances

TBA:06 Brad Adkins

TBA:06 Vanessa Renwick Films

TBA:06 Simpatica Catering

TBA:06 Holcombe Waller

TBA:06 Fleshtone

TBA:06 Laptop at The Unit

TBA:06 Greasy Kid Stuff Dance / The Works

TBA:06 Yubiwa Hotel

Wedding: Cannon Beach

9-7-06 Nighttime TBA: David Eckard & The Works

9-7-06 Daytime TBA: Red 76 & Edie Tsong

Shooting for PICA during TBA:06 Official Schedule for Serena Davidson

Creative Event Photography: Serena Davidson

Lifestyle Portraiture: Scarlet Chamberlin

NW Style: Scarlet Chamberlin Jewelry - Benefit Trunk Show

Wedding: University of Washington Business Student

Wedding: Kestrel & Lam

Wedding: Shannon & Jake Pre-Wedding Session

Wedding: Roaming Peacocks

State of the Arts: DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid

Wedding: Calling All Cakes

Wedding: Rose & Jamal

Wedding: Flowergirl at Bridal Veil Lakes

Weddings: Coffee Ceremony

At Home: Ketzel Levine

State of the Arts: Tailgating

CARAUCCI Selects a Serena Davidson Portrait

Wedding: Sustainability

The Accidental String Quartet

NW Style: Jewelry

What's that Brain? Take Over The World!!!

UltraPDX: picks up photos by Serena

Kirsten: PDX

Street Fashion: Mississippi St. Fair

Rose & Jamal: Engagement

Parasol: Christina

Crystal & Tim

Columbia Gorge Hotel

Goose Hollow Gardens

Goose Hollow Gardens

Non Profits:

Atlanta Contemporary
Diverseworks, TX
Public Speakers (Stephanie Snyder / Jon Raymond / Matthew Stadler)
Roger Ballen: Shadow Chambe r