Naturally Connected

 The beauty of nature and the human body reflect similar shape, form, energy and light. I see that we connect to this natural force; an eruption of light. I begin to question how it feels to be water falling off rock, a mushroom extending from wood. Only to realize that we are all the same. We are all a continuation, an expansion, a burst of energy that flows so majestically over the Earth.  

Weird Portraits

Recently I've found I like it best when my images look strange or uncomfortable. Exploring the fine line between confusing and beautiful. I've named these photographs Weird Portraits.

During my internship at Open Borders last year we were given pins that said "fear no art." That has resonated with me, It reminds me that I should not be afraid of my own art. Afraid that people won't like what I make. I would like to keep making these Weird Portraits. My images that don't quite make sense.

More to come soon,
Rachel Deehan

Lunatics

There has been a project on my mind for a while. 

Kailey and I always talk about how the moon affects us. We lived a block from the Ocean for a year and watching the tides come and go made an impression on me. How strongly the moon affects the world it orbits.

I was told once the the moon was blamed for women acting "hysterical". To think that even our emotions are subject to the movements of the moon is fascinating to me. Thats where this project comes from. I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by many beautiful and fascinating women who are open to being photographed. My plan is to photograph the neck (an integral part of the feminine form) and back of 5 to 7 women and light them as the moon is lit throughout the month waxing and waning.

The project is still in the works though I have one sample shot with the help of my lovely friend Kailey.

Any suggestions or thoughts on this project would be very much appreciated.

Thank you,

Rachel Deehan

Watery Winter

My dad came to visit last week, and got the full experience of Portland rain. We went to the coast and up the Columbia River Gorge to capture some of the northwest and the rain poured down. I honestly have never seen anything quite like it. No matter what we did the rain found a way to seep through all our layers and drench us to the bone. Regardless we had a fantastic time. Here is a preview of my favorite images so far.  

Much love as always,

Kailey

Blending Thoughts

Hello everyone, 

I hope you have all been enjoying the holiday season. With all of the commotion I've been trying to sneak some alone time to relax. The more time I have alone, the more I realize all I want to do is create. My fingers are sore from trying new ideas, sketching, coloring, and wrapping jewelry. But when it comes down to it, the only art I feel completely connected to is photography. I've been determined to find the perfect blend between my drawings and my photography, so I started playing around in photoshop with some pictures. The images set the tone and the design adds my individual connection I have with the world. 

I love you all,

Kailey

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Multnomah Falls

I love living in Portland. Everyday I find another thing to gasp at.
Today we decided it was time to see Multnomah Falls, especially since it was our day off. We found an incredible amount of beauty in every step. The mist of the falls, green ferns, yellow fall leaves, and salmon swimming up stream. We were reminded that with a little determination we will get where we want to be. 
The drive itself was fantastic, and it's only thirty minutes from our house!

Well anyway we had a lot of fun shooting here, it will definitely be a place to bring family and friends when they visit.

Some of these images will be hanging at Village Coffee this month!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rachel Deehan

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Reddot!

A new month brings new projects. A very close friend of mine is a talented musician, and I have been lucky enough to be able to help him out with a fresh new look. Here are a few samples of what I quickly came up with. I'll be posting more ideas in the next few days. I would love to hear any kind of feedback. Let me know which design is your favorite!

"Reddot is the musical project of fresh Denver producer Josh Novak. His heavy tunes feature sizzling leads and booming basslines. His live performances are energetic and always original- he interacts with his software to deliver his productions in a unique way. His sound is psychedelic, dark and melodic in a way most young producers can’t emulate. Each song has a different flavor, stemming from his wide range of influences, from classic rock to hip hop, dubstep to jam bands. His attention to detail is evident in his songs, using filters and effects to swirl in synthesizers. When playing live, his sets build in potential energy, flowing together deep bass grooves over shuffled drums, changing speed and blending styles flawlessly. Every time Novak gets behind the helm of his MacBook and interface the crowd gets brought to life. Reddot has played across the state of Colorado, and been the winner of recent Denver electronic musician battles. He will be bringing his sound to Sonic Bloom for the first time this summer with fresh tunes in tow. Reddot’s heady productions continue to delve into new territory unexplored by most dubstep producers. His latest song Electromagnetic Pulse is representative of this. Dark, heavy, and it sounds like nothing you’ve heard before."

http://glitch.fm/ - http://glitch.fm/chat.html -http://thenextlevelradio.info/

http://soundcloud.com/joshualove

Yours truely,

Kailey

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