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Broken Lenses, Shattered Dreams: They Came From the River Gorge (now called Darchive)

Updated: Apr 19


We started hosting networking events, which we dubbed

Broken Lenses, Shattered Dreams

and our first meetup

They Came From The River Gorge!

was INCREDIBLE.



First and foremost, the attendees and their work!










Rose Gerber 🖤

Model / Host

Hailing from Portland, Oregon

@rosegerberpnw


Michael Ballard (Nilas)

Photographer / Host

Hailing from Portland, Oregon

@xnilasx


Chris Muro

Photographer

Based out of Salem, Oregon

@ChrisMuro


Cheyenne K

Photographer

Www.cheyennekportrait.com

Hailing from Portland

@cheyennekportraits


AJ Taziri

Photographer

Hailing from Aloha

@tajiri0902


Alexis van Vliet

Model

Hailing from Portland

@bldybrat


Sawyer Jolly

Photographer

wwww.sawyerjolly.com

Hailing from Portland

@cloudywithachanceofgrain


Lily Clifford

Model

Hailing from Portland

@lilythebigreddog


Eden Shrike

Model

Hailing from PNW (Bellingham)

@edenshrike


James Walker

Photographer

Hailing from Portland

Creativelycandidmedia.com

@Jimothy445


Chris Rivera

Model/Photographer/Videographer

Hailing from Vancouver, WA

www.Christopherj.org

@chris.rivera

Desarae Kopplien

Model

Hailing from Portland

@dezzi.k


Leann Anderson

Model

Hailing from Portland

@Localeann


AJ Taziri

Photographer

@Tajiri0902


Adam Novak

Eccentric meat popsicle/model

Hailing from Hillsboro, OR

@adam.m.novak


Zenna Nwokoma

Photographer and model

From Portland, Oregon

@minizlab







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Rose and Michael hosted an incredible photographer and model meetup in the Columbia River Gorge, just outside of Portland, Oregon. Despite the fowl weather, including stinging hail, the event had an amazing turnout with a group of talented and badass individuals who were ready to take on any challenge.


The Locations

The meetup took place at two locations, Rooster Rock and Latourell Falls, both of which provided stunning backdrops for the photoshoots. Rooster Rock is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, with its towering cliffs and rocky beach. Latourell Falls is a majestic waterfall that cascades down a rocky cliff, surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered rocks.



Fowl Weather Makes Devilishly Nice Pictures

Although the weather was less than ideal, the group of photographers and models were undeterred. They used the cloudy backdrops to their advantage, creating moody and dramatic shots that captured the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge in a unique way.


At Latourell Falls, the group braved the wet conditions, with the waterfall misting them as they worked to capture the perfect shots. The models were true professionals, posing and holding their positions despite the cold and wet conditions.



The Talented and Badass Group

The meetup brought together a group of incredibly talented individuals, each with their own unique style and approach to photography and modeling. The photographers brought their expertise in lighting, composition, and creativity, while the models brought their own unique personalities and styles to the photoshoots.


Despite the challenging weather conditions, the group worked together seamlessly, supporting and encouraging each other throughout the day. It was clear that this was a community of passionate and skilled individuals who shared a love for photography and modeling.



Conclusion

Rose and Michael's photographer and model meetup in the Columbia River Gorge was a huge success, despite the fowl weather conditions. The group of talented individuals came together to capture stunning photos in two incredible locations, Rooster Rock and Latourell Falls. They braved the elements to create moody and dramatic shots that showcased the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge in a unique way. This was a community of passionate and skilled individuals who showcased their talent and creativity in challenging conditions, making the event a truly memorable experience.


































































OUR FIRST NETWORKING EVENT

Rose and Michael couldn't be more excited to announce...