I help Social Enterprises dial in their creative strategy to create campaigns and experiences that make people want to throw money them.
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I'm Gia
I help Charities, non-for-profits, and CICs dial in their creative strategy to create campaigns and experiences that make people want to throw money them.
Visual imagery and storytelling that's impactful and persuasive so your work gets the funding it needs.
The 2019 Adidas global pride campaign was a chance to work with a wonderful crew and highlight creative juggernauts of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As the photographer and director for the campaign, I was able to utilise light, color, and dynamic compositions to highlight these amazing individuals and the price collection they wore.
BEHIND THE SCENES PROCESS VIDEO
As I Am
EXHIBITION VIDEO
Portland Opera
The 2019 Adidas global pride campaign was a chance to work with a wonderful crew and highlight creative juggernauts of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As the photographer and director for the campaign, I was able to utilise light, color, and dynamic compositions to highlight these amazing individuals and the price collection they wore.
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FLORA & FAUNA GALA
Portland Opera
The 2019 Adidas global pride campaign was a chance to work with a wonderful crew and highlight creative juggernauts of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As the photographer and director for the campaign, I was able to utilise light, color, and dynamic compositions to highlight these amazing individuals and the price collection they wore.
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Amanda Lepore
portland institute
for contemporary art
BEHIND THE SCENES
Final Campaign DESIGN
before and after: Ollie
final campaign images
The 2019 Adidas global pride campaign was a chance to work with a wonderful crew and highlight creative juggernauts of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As the photographer and director for the campaign, I was able to utilise light, color, and dynamic compositions to highlight these amazing individuals and the price collection they wore.
connection campaign
portland ART MUSEUM
The 2019 Adidas global pride campaign was a chance to work with a wonderful crew and highlight creative juggernauts of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As the photographer and director for the campaign, I was able to utilise light, color, and dynamic compositions to highlight these amazing individuals and the price collection they wore.
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1900S GALA
PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
Post Process:
Images go through my signature post-processing. Outtakes are edited out to ensure everyone looks stunning in all final portraits. They are then run through my retouching protocol I developed over years that gives each image the same care as we would in a magazine. After, I scan for any special images that need additional support to ensure that everyone is thrilled with the final result.
Sharing:
Images are delivered in an online album to be shared with guests. Downloadable images are watermarked with the event name and credits. In addition, there is a second album without a watermark for guests to use to order prints (this album is not downloadable).
Feedback:
In the 10 years of creating Portrait Lounges, the majority of individuals still have portraits shared on their profiles. I've had many guests say that they attended for the first time after seeing the images from the year before. Portrait Lounges are a powerful way of setting galas a part, of creating visibility for the event, and generating interest for future galas. Many people have thanked me for having the opportunity to have this quality of imagery.
PORTRAIT LOUNGES
portland non-profits
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After attending multiple galas, I was struck by how many fabulously-dressed people came away with suboptimal photo-booth images. After taking inspiration from after party editorial sessions at the Oscars Vanity Fair party, I decided to create "Portrait Lounges." It is a unique idea of bringing the high-end editorial portraits to galas that creates a luxurious experience while attending, but leaves guests with sharable images that create visibility for the event long after it's over.
Concepting:
Each portrait lounge is concepted with the organisation and designed to reflect their aesthetic and theme. I then light and style the set often with collaborators brought onto the project (if the budget allows). I create a signature lighting style and colour palette that evokes glamour and luxury.
During the Event:
Guests are directed to the Portrait Lounge through signage and cue where they are given a photo release and told what to expect. Then I introduce myself and position them and adjust their body language to be as beautiful as possible. I then make their portrait and continue to the next group. This process is achieved in 1min, meaning that within 2 hours, we can photograph hundreds of guests. Often the Portrait Lounge is open during the arrival reception and then again after the official programme.
From concepting, strategising, designing, and delivering, you drive the mission and I'll translate that into powerful visual messaging and experiences that set your organisation apart.
Things we can do together
Testimonials
Investing in this
coaching session was one
of my best career decisions. Improved confidence and delivery opened up new opportunities. Thank you!
For sharpening your
speaking skills, choose Mike. His tailored sessions provide practical tools
with outstanding results!
mike transformed my
speaking skills! His insights and guidance elevated my confidence on stage.
— Sue Dixon, Executive Director, Portland Opera
"Gia is creative, insightful, and has helped the opera with numerous projects that are all stunningly gorgeous and impactful."
— Misty Tompoles, founder of artslandia
"She's not just a photographer, she's a visionary.The way she can translate an idea and bring it to fruition is unmatched."
-Sophie may HOok, portland institute for contemporary art
"Gia has helped pica make our galas the go-to-experience. her ideas, strategy, and collaborative spirit always overdeliver and have helped us raise hundreds of thousands of dollars."
