“People who love to eat are always the best people.” - Julia Child

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leesa renae morales professional food and product photographer portland oregon

I've always known food is magic — it connects us, heals us, and inspires our stories in ways words never could. What I didn't expect was how this intuition would lead me from a Master's in Nutrition into the world of visual narrative.

Seven years ago, I traded my path to medical school for a creative agency in Portland, and I've never looked back. Now my days are spent translating the science of food and wellness into the consumer marketplace, and enlivening the sensory experience of food and products into captivating visuals that make people stop, feel, and crave more than just a meal.

I'm not your typical photographer. I'm equal parts creative director, recipe developer, strategic advisor, and nutrition nerd — bringing both artistic vision and scientific understanding to every frame. My clients aren't just hiring a contractor; they're partnering with someone who genuinely believes in their mission to transform how we eat, live, and care for our planet.

The brands I work with? They're my personal superheroes — the ones bold enough to make products that are both beautiful and better for the world. There's nothing I love more than helping them turn that vision into imagery that makes people lean in, take notice, and join the movement.