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Meet Melissa.

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(Portland, OR) For over 30 years, Melissa Toledo has been a professional creative in New York City and Portland, OR. Fifteen years ago, she decided to apply her intimate knowledge of the corporate creative process to her passion for photography. And now, she provides her photography services throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  

Melissa has worked with many clients, from small businesses to large corporations. Her goal with every photoshoot is to create beautiful and effective photography that will help them reach their target audience and achieve their business goals.

If you're looking for a business photographer who can capture your unique story, don't hesitate to get in touch with us today. We would be happy to discuss your project and learn more about your business.

 

Melissa holds memberships in:

Toledo Images is proud to be Certified by the State of Oregon as a Women's Business Enterprise, Emerging Small Business, and Minority Business Enterprise. 

In addition to photography, Melissa's passion for graphic design is on full display via her new product line, My Urban Backyard.

Discover her site today and have fun shopping through her nature-inspired Home & Living Gift Store. 🥰​ 🛍️

Toledo Images visits their stunning photographs on display at Adelante Mujeres, August 2022

"Migration is Beautiful - La Migracion es Bella".

In this video, Photographer Melissa Toledo and her Partner Brian Votaw, visit Adelante Mujeres to view all her photographs on display for the first time.

The full series of portraits and stories can be visited in person at the Adelante Mujeres building at 2030 Main St, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Behind-the-Scenes: Migration is Beautiful photoshoot, July 2020

In July of 2020, Toledo Images photographed an Aztec Dancer and 8 inspirational Latinas as part of Adelante Mujeres's new art exhibit, Migration is Beautiful. 

Credits: Photography by Toledo Images
•Melissa Toledo, Photographer
•Brian Votaw, Partner
•Celia Leitch, Assistant
•Kali Lorenzo, Makeup Artist
www.toledoimages.com

 

Photos Commissioned by Adelante Mujeres
•Bridget Cooke, Co-Founder and Executive Director
•Evelyn Cantoral, Director of Development
•Anna Yeager, Marketing Manager
www.adelantemujeres.org

 

This exhibit was made possible with funding from Metro and the Oregon Cultural Trust, and created and hosted by Adelante Mujeres.

 

The full series of portraits and stories can be viewed in person at the Adelante Mujeres building at 2030 Main St, Forest Grove, Oregon.

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