David Burn, Chief Storyteller at Bonehook, a Marketing Services Company in Portland.

Q: Did you like being photographed by Rachel? What was your favorite part?
Aryanna: Yes. Just hanging out with her was my favorite part. She is pretty cool.
Kaety: Yes. My favorite part would have to be the lightning round [at the end].

Q: What did you think about coming to the photo studio?
Aryanna: I thought it would be fun. When I got there I liked the space. It made it easy to do what I was doing.
Kaety: I liked it. I liked just getting to be there.

Q: What do you think about being in pictures? Was it hard work? or 100% fun?
Aryanna: I liked it. She got me used to it. It was 100% fun.
Kaety: 100% fun. I liked getting to do all these cool poses and stuff.

Q: Any other advice for kids out there?
Aryanna: You don’t have to be a super star to [be photographed at the studio].
Kaety: I would recommend it to them because it is really fun.

Photography: Rachel Hadiashar
Styling: Cindy Page
Models: Aryanna and Kaety
Type of Shoot: Casting call test session; child headshots for comp card
Location: Portland, Oregon
Date: May 2011

A few weeks ago I got to photograph Portland writer Jessica Polley.

Jessica, an up-and-coming Portland blogger, writes over here: Living Portland.

For their anniversary, Linda and Charlie wanted to have portraits taken at their favorite place in Oregon, the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport, Oregon. They’re celebrating 29 years!

“We’re like two ends of the same string.”

Casting call: seeking a young girl in Portland, Oregon between the age 5 and 11 for a test shoot in our new studio space. Dress code – colorful, trendy, crew cuts style. This session may be used as headshots or just fun portraits to mark this time in your child’s life. A parent would be required to be present at the shoot, and sign a model release. Time is slightly negotiable, but my preference would be for a 4:00 session.

Please spread the word if you know someone who might be interested.
Email rachel@rachelhadiashar.com for more info or to sign up!

Casting Call details

Who: girl, age 5-11 years – must be accompanied by parent (who will not be in shoot)
Logistics: Saturday, May 28, 4:00pm in studio location in Portland, Oregon.

Session fee: $250 (waived due to my specific request for test shoot)
Model release: parental release required
Included: online proof gallery from photo shoot, 8×10″ fine art print of your choice from the session
Photographer: Rachel Hadiashar

My favorite personal work is photographing entrepreneurs and artists. I am inspired and fired up with the enthusiasm, courage, and spunk I see in women business owners across the country. I’ll be photographing some local Portland writers and artists in upcoming months, and can not wait to share!

In the meantime, I am quite proud to share the news that a little picture of mine appeared in today’s copy of The Oregonian newspaper in an article written by Bridget Otto. I was excited when Trisha Guido asked me to do a quick headshot for her in her store, Relish… now that the image has been used publicly I am even more happy for her – and thankful I can now say my work has appeared in The Oregonian! Thank you for sharing the experience, Trisha.

A few more favorites of Maria and Brendon, laughing together. Such a great couple!

Her mom and dad bought the file for this image, and I hope they print it HUGE and put it up in the office. This is the kind of smile that would brighten up the most gloomy of days!