Rachel Hadiashar

Rachel is a modern portrait artist whose goal is to produce honest and insightful portraits that connect clients with their most confident, powerful, and spirited selves.

Tonia Martin, 54

Tonia Martin, 54 “There is nothing that I cannot overcome.” Oregon Photographer Rachel Hadiashar interviewed Tonia Martin in 2021 at the age of 54 at the studio in Portland, Oregon.

“There is nothing that I cannot overcome.” A lover of family, friends, and riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle with her husband, Tonia loves filling her life with adventure and surrounding herself with people she loves. Tonia and her husband love to travel, scuba dive, and spend time with their cats.

Kristine Shigley, 53

Kristine Shigley, 53

“I see others as beautiful because of their character.” Aiming to redistribute as much kindness, joy, and love as possible, Kristine lives her life filled with compassion for the humans and animals around her. When asked about the best life lesson she has learned, she states: “There is so much sadness in the human experience, […]

Kimberly Williams, 58

Kimberly Williams, 58 Kimberly Williams was interviewed and photographed by Oregon Photographer Rachel Hadiashar in Portland, Oregon in 2021 at the age of 58.

Kind, compassionate, and loyal, Kim has a deep love for people. She values family and finds value in the ways family can be formed, whether through bloodline or choice. Seeing her children and grandchildren enjoying life is a great source of joy for Kimberly. Described as ‘the world’s mother’ by her children, she enjoys guiding […]

Melody Kranz, 56

Melody Kranz, 56 “I can do it myself if I have to!” Portland Photographer Rachel Hadiashar interviewed and photographed Melody Krantz in 2021, at the age of 56.

“I can do it myself if I have to!” Described as outgoing and compassionate, Melody prides herself on being able to talk to anyone. With her bubbly personality, Melody finds joy in countless aspects of her life, with particular regard to her granddaughter, husband, and friends.  A lover of experiencing all that life has to […]

Camie Pugsley, 58

Camie Pugsley, 58 “As you get older you have lived a larger percent of your life already -- even if you don't really know what the percent is. If I were to live to be 100, I've lived 59% of my life already. You get to thinking more about getting to those things that you want to do before you die. You watched your children and grandchildren and other children in your life -- grow up, graduate, get married, have babies of their own. This all happens in a couple of blinks of the eye.” Oregon Photographer Rachel Hadiashar interviewed and photographed Camie Pugsley in 2021 at the age of 58.

“As you get older you have lived a larger percent of your life already — even if you don’t really know what the percent is. If I were to live to be 100, I’ve lived 59% of my life already. You get to thinking more about getting to those things that you want to do […]

Lorraine Leslie, 61

Lorraine Leslie, 61 “I no longer want to waste time on people, plans, or projects that are not enjoyable and/or fulfilling in some way.” Oregon Photographer Rachel Hadiashar interviewed and photographed Lorraine Williams in Portland in 2021 at the age of 61.

“I no longer want to waste time on people, plans, or projects that are not enjoyable and/or fulfilling in some way.” Strong, independent, and resourceful, Lorraine has a variety of interests and skills across all aspects of her life. An expert in computer software and business, her day-to-day life at work includes “wrangling paperwork, organizing […]

Cathy Ricketts, 50

Cathy Ricketts, 50 “‘The expert at anything was once a beginner.’ I use this a lot with my children who get upset when they aren't perfect the first time out and want to give up.” Oregon Photographer Rachel Hadiashar interviewed and photographed Cathy Ricketts in Portland in 2021 at age 50.

“‘The expert at anything was once a beginner.’ I use this a lot with my children who get upset when they aren’t perfect the first time out and want to give up.” Living her life dedicated to compassion, faith, and love, Cathy is passionate about Jesus, her children, and those around her. Although she has […]

Laura Bellomy, 60

Laura Bellomy, 60 Laura Bellamy at age 60

“A woman truly is in her prime when she’s over 50 and drops the weight of other people’s expectations.” Laura follows her guiding philosophy of “walk purposely; carry a magic wand, and make things happen,” allowing herself to follow her curiosity throughout life. Described as smart, strong, and loyal, she unearthed a new appreciation for […]

Margaret Hill, 60

Margaret Hill, 60 Margaret Hill at age 60

“Be kind, do good, we’ve got this.” Margaret loves volunteering, lifelong learning, and supporting communities and organizations that do good for the world. Passionate about international exchange, she and her husband have hosted ten international exchange high school students since 2006. Described as kind, big-hearted, and inspiring, she has dedicated herself to serving communities and […]