From the Heathman to the Streets: Naked Bike Ride

This weekend was quite remarkable. In one night I went from photographing an event at the Heathman Hotel in the infamous Tea Room to the streets of Portland for the Naked Bike Ride. At the Heathman Hotel, the room was exquisite, the company divine and the ambiance sublime. The flowers, the piano, the chandelier and the challenge. I photographed a group of 26 people in 15 minutes. A new record for arranging and staging a large family portrait.

One happy hour later, I am setting up to photograph the world's largest Naked Bike Ride as the only credentialed photographer allowed inside the gates while riders stripped to "bare as they dare" and ride through the streets of Portland en force.

My experience was unlike any other I have ever had. The energy in the space was extremely positive. The fenced energy was so positive that when I left the area to store something in my car, the vibrational level dropped out of range.

The comparison was so remarkable that I had to ask myself: how would this energy flow through the streets change the energy flow in Portland?
So, as the huge mass of bikers began to flow into the streets I felt it. I actually felt change happen before my eyes. I can describe it, other than to say that anyone who witnessed this event will tell you that it was beyond remarkable. The humor, the kindness, the trust and and soul of this ride was co-created in real time. A special thank you to all who allowed me to gracefully move within this space to document their experience for the world. I am so grateful to you for your trust and willingness to allow me to join you in co-creating joy and change.