A sense of community and love permeates every frame. Renee Lopez
Writing off 2016 as the worst year of the century may ring true for many, but for Northwest native Renée Lopez, it was the year her passion for photography became a full-time career.
Though giving up the steady promise of a day job’s income felt risky, Lopez has made a habit of stepping outside her comfort zone, and the decision to focus on photography proved to pay off quickly. Since last year, demand for her craft has abounded and she’s worked tirelessly to build a steady following for her photography business, Miss Lopez Media. Using the lens of her camera to capture the experiences of people of color in Portland, she locates her diverse range of works at the intersections of art and activism—and now, for the first time, in a gallery.
