Hello!
I’m Ka’el, a photographer based in Portland, Oregon.
My love for making pictures started when I was 15, spending long hours in the high school darkroom experimenting with film and capturing candid moments of friends and family. Long before digital took over, I carried a disposable or Polaroid camera everywhere, documenting the small pieces of life that mattered most to me.
That same love still drives my work today. I’m drawn to stories, whether it’s the emotion in a portrait, the energy of a musician on stage, the identity of a brand, or the quiet moments I notice out in the world. Collaboration is at the heart of my process, and building creative projects with others is one of my favorite parts of photography.
Travel also deeply inspires me. Exploring new places and learning from different cultures shapes how I see and photograph the world, and I aim to make images that feel both personal and universal.
I offer: portraits, creative headshots, grad photos, events, live performances, branding, fashion, editorial, and documentary work. If you’d like to collaborate or hire me for a photoshoot, you’re welcome to reach out and share what you have in mind.
We’ll work well together if you’re drawn to an untraditional, collaborative approach.
I aim to center people who are often overlooked, especially members of the LGBTQIA+ community and the global majority, and I aim to create a space where you feel truly seen and respected.
I look forward to hearing from you and your ideas.
Thank you!