SIMONE

There's awesome. Then there's five steps above awesome. In that rarified air, you find kids like Simone: beautiful, intelligent, kind and engaging. It's a privilege to work with her and I think these photos are just amazing.

MUAH: Becca Olmstead | MUAH Assistant: Garrett Olmstead | Production Assistant: Maria Rojkova | Simone is represented by Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited in Portland.

Tech Specs - ISO 100, f8 @ 1/100 using one Bowens Gemini 400R and a 5' Octabox. Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MKIII, 70-200mm f/2.8. Processed with custom created filters in Lightroom and Photoshop.

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MALLORIE IN THE CITY

The world is full of talented artists who've abandoned their craft because they simply didn't have the perseverance to see their story to the end.

When the story of Mallorie Mendoza is written -- probably sometime between her third successful Broadway run and her third Oscar win -- it will be a story of inimitable talent backed by genuine kindness and an unswerving commitment to reaching her goals. 

How could we be anything but inspired?

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Tech Specs - Dance Photo: ISO 400, f4.5 @ 1/1250. Athletic Photos: ISO 200, f3.2 at 1/400. Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MKIII, 70-200mm f/2.8. Processed with custom created filters in Lightroom and Photoshop.

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DOMINIC

The word "rockstar" gets thrown around a lot these days. You go to a coffee shop, the guy gets your order right, he's a rockstar. (Yes, correctly mixing an Iced White Chocolate Mocha is very much on par with creating Ziggy Stardust or The White Album.)

But, in this case, the word "rockstar" really does apply to this guy. He sings, he dances, he acts and he models. Plus, he can play pretty much any instrument he chooses. Just ask Andrew Lloyd Webber. 

For this particular part of our latest shoot with Dominic, we said: "Do something cool." He did. Rockstar status confirmed. 

Portland Fashion Photographer, Dance Photographer - Michael Verity
Portland, OR fashion Photographer - Michael Verity Photography
Portland Fashion Photographer - Dance Photographer - Michael Verity Photography

PLUS A CLASSIC SHOT OF DOMINIC, IN FULL HIP HOP MODE, FROM BACK IN 2015!

Portland Fashion Photographer - Dance Photographer - Michael verity Photography

Tech Specs: (Purple Lion) Canon 5D MKII, 70-200mm f2.8, ISO 640, f5.6 @ 1/1000 (Classic Hip Hop) Canon 5D MKII, 24-70mm f4, ISO 200, f11 @ 1/100

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CHERISH

We've known Cherish for awhile. She's a lovely and graceful dancer and a dedicated and truthful actor, whose work onstage is always a pleasure to watch. 

It's been just this past year that we've had the privilege of working with her as a model -- three times now -- and the results have been just awesome. 

The first image here is from a Session called Fun & Fashion we did this past February. We styled a bunch of kids in clothing from a designer in Spain called Desigual (provided to us by the nice people at FlairWalk Boutique in Portland). Mediterranean-styled clothing notwithstanding, we've nicknamed this beautiful shot "The Egyptian Princess."

The second photo just knocks us out for one reason: the eyes, the way they glisten in the light. It's from a series of dance photos we did of Cherish just a few weeks ago, of which there are so many beautiful shots we can't decide which ones to post next.

The last picture in this sequence is from a few days ago, when we worked outdoors on her modeling portfolio. It's all about being a kid, hanging out and checking in with the camera. We love the contrast between the dark blue and the bright yellow, a perfect combination for her beautiful complexion. 

For you tech heads: the first two were shot in studio with various lighting schemes, somewhere around ISO 100 at 1/160 and f8. The last shot was done at ISO 400 at 1/400 at f4. Camera and lens for all were a 5D MKIII with a 70-200mm f2.8.

 

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TYLER

We've known Tyler for quite a number of years. We've watched him evolve into a talented dancer -- the kid is budding tap artist -- and, here, we had the pleasure of helping him debut as a model.

We shot these images as part of a daylong session with dancers from DanceWorks in Vancouver, WA. After working through some basic ballet poses, we asked Tyler to perform some movements from a contemporary ballet piece he had done this past spring. We knew they'd look cool ... but we didn't know they'd look this cool.

For those who care who like to know the technical side of the story, we shot this using a pair of Bowens Gemini 400 monolights with 14" medium softboxes. We processed the image in Lightroom using one of our custom filters called "HDR Rethunk." Camera: Canon 5D MKIII at 100 ISO at 1/160 and f8.

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CHASE

We just loved photographing this sparkling young actress and model -- so polite and professional and easy to work with. Connect with her agency and consider her for your next commercial.

Model: Chase S. | Agency: Puddletown Talent | Contact: Jason Jeffords | MUAH: Becca Kreger Olmstead at The Locksmythe. 

KYRA

Here's a beautiful compilation of three black and white shots we did of the beautiful Miss Kyra. Hit us up now for your portfolio update. Now scheduling May dates.

Model: Kyra Bissett | Representation: Ryan Artists | Contact: Taylor Harris| Hair: Mark Clayton (Mark Clayton Education) | Makeup: Colie Serhan Cease (Colie Marie Artistry) | Styling: MIchael Verity

CHARLOTTE

This young lady -- whom we photographed with her sister on National Siblings Day -- is just as charming as she appears in these wonderful photos.

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Model: Charlotte M. | MUAH: Becca Kreger Olmstead for The Locksmythe.

SIENA

We're so excited to share some another photo from our awesome shoot with this beautiful and intelligent young lady.

Model: Siena | Agency: Sports & Lifestyle Unlimited | Contact: Marissa Sullivan | MUAH: Becca Kreger Olmstead for The Locksmythe.

Click here to book your session in May.

HANNAH LOYD

Today's the day! We can finally send our most enthusiastic congratulations to one of our favorite actors and models, Hannah Loyd, on her recurring role of Diana Schade-Renard on NBC-TV's Grimm. She debuts tonight and we couldn't be more proud of her. She's the hexenbiest we never had!

ABBY

On Sunday, we had the opportunity to do an advertising shoot with one of our favorite models, the awesome Miss Abby. This is an outtake, which gives you an idea of how great the rest of the photos are. 

Created by the superstar team of Mark Clayton, Becca Kreger and Garrett Olmstead (Hair), Colie Serhan Cease (Makeup) and Claire Verity (Wardrobe) with assistance from Dakota Eggert. Representation: Ryan Artists | Contact Taylor Harris.

We are currently booking MAY PORTFOLIO SHOOTS. Need an update. Hit us up here.

COWGIRL IN THE CITY

We totally love this super-adorable photo of Miss Charlotte. We captured this one on Sunday -- National Siblings Day -- before she darted off to a basketball practice ... followed by a volleyball practice! (Check back soon to see one of her lovely sister, Ava). MUAH: Becca Kreger for The Locksmythe.

Need your portfolio updated? Give us a shout 'cuz we still have a session or two open in April.

AERIUS

A cool kid (with super cool hair)! This guy has the look and the drive to be majorly successful.

Looking for a new headshot for summer and fall casting? Hit us up and get it done!

Actor: Aerius Fleck | Representation: Unsigned

PURE BEAUTY

We just love this look we captured in this photo of our new client, Morgan Demetre. Book her for YOUR next session via Ryan Artists and BOOK US for your next comp card.

Model: Morgan Demetre | Representation: Taylor Harris at Ryan Artists | MUAH: Becca Kreger for The Locksmythe | Photos: Michael Verity

MORGAN

We get to meet the coolest people while doing our job. She's a singer, dancer and actor, a member of Oregon Children's Theater's Young Performers Company as, as you can see, takes a beautiful photo.

Model: Morgan Demetre | Presentation: Ryan Artists | Contact: Taylor Harris | MUAH: Becca Kreger for The Locksmythe | Photography: Michael Verity

Summer and fall casting are happening now! Contact us now to update your book.