Tori Dickson Photography

07/06/2021

Meet Tori Dickson: Portrait & Product Photographer

Shoutout LA was kind enough to share a little interview with me! It feels strange to share so many thoughts so publicly but I’m trying this thing I keep hearing about called confidence.

https://shoutoutla.com/meet-tori-dickson-portrait-product-photographer/

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tori Dickson and we've shared our conversation below. Hi Tori, how do you think about risk? There’s a lot of risk involved when pursuing a creative career, big and small, from sharing your work with a dream client to quitting your day job or moving to a

06/23/2021

I had too much fun on this Pride themed shoot. Pride is truly the greatest reason to make some colorful images and I am very excited to be sharing them. It is so important to me, especially as a photographer and artist to create spaces everyone can be exactly who they are and find joy in it. Happy Pride everyone! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

07/05/2020

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50 years later, this still rings true...
Do you want a "love justice" postcard? Join our mailing list by filling out the form in our bio, and we will send one your way. ..
Corita Kent, “love justice,” circa 1970. Originally commissioned for the October 1966 cover of “motive” magazine.

11/26/2018

The University District Is Full of Film History

I had so much hanging out at Grand Illusion Cinema and Scarecrow Video to take photos for Seattle Met Magazine. These are two of my most favorite places in Seattle.
https://www.seattlemet.com/articles/2018/11/20/the-u-district-is-full-of-film-history

As adjacent art house cinemas close and online streaming takes over, two nonprofits find new ways to keep world culture and history in focus.

11/03/2018

ATTENTION MOVIE LOVERS!! My favorite subscription, FilmStruck, a partnership between TCM and Criterion Collection, is ending! When WarnerMedia, who owns TCM partnered with AT&T, they decided the “niche” service wasn’t turning enough of a profit. This is a huge snub to the history of film, something that has only continued to die out with the growth of streaming services and the closing of independent theaters everywhere. There is, however, A PETITION to keep this incredible subscription service. The likes of Guillermo del Torro and Bill Hader have signed and you should too! And then, of course subscribe! Don’t let art and history fade any more please. Link in my bio.

11/14/2017

All Eyes on Taylar Elizza Beth

Have you seen these rad photos I took of rapper Taylar Elizza Beth for Seattle Met Magazine? Because you need to. You also need to read the article and check out her work. So many good things!

How a local hip-hop artist’s emergence marks a larger groundswell of black femme music in Seattle.

06/20/2017

Need a new headshot? Applying for jobs? Updating your LinkedIn profile? Just like getting your photo taken? Hit me up!! I'll make it happen in the best way possible!

05/31/2017

TORI DICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY

I have a bunch of new work on my website. You've gotta see some of the cool new band photos and portraits and a whole section just for food now (see under "still")! http://www.toridickson.com/

05/22/2017

In the Shadow of Chris Cornell's Death, Seattle Warmly Embraces Fleet Foxes' Homecoming Show

Covered the Fleet Foxes homecoming show at the Showbox Presents this weekend for The Stranger. My photos look real good with the review here:

http://www.thestranger.com/slog/2017/05/20/25156302/in-the-shadow-of-chris-cornells-death-seattle-warmly-embraces-fleet-foxes-homecoming-show

"...Fleeting Foxes?" puzzled the big man at security outside the Showbox. "Naw, I never heard of 'em, either," he finished with a laugh. Nice guy. But his job obviously didn't take him just 20 yards or so north, and east, where the crowd bracketed the block for two hours, at least, before the doors…

05/21/2017

One of the most gratifying feelings as an artist is seeing your work in print. Be sure to pick up the June issue of Seattle Met Magazine to see some rad photos and read about the founders of TomboyX.

04/26/2017

The Dee Dees

You gotta check out the rad photo sesh I had a while back with The Dee Dees at Darrell's Tavern. These women pay tribute to 70's punk rockers, The Ramones in the best way and look good doing it.

http://www.toridickson.com/blog

03/11/2017

Helado Negro

I photographed Helado Negro for KEXP this week. Find out more on my blog:

http://www.toridickson.com/blog/2017/3/11/helado-negro

03/01/2017

Shooting all the beef ever this week for Crowd Cow

01/24/2017

Call To Action

I've decided to use my blog not just for new work but also to talk about my thoughts on photography and related things that are important to me. This post is important to me.

http://www.toridickson.com/blog/2017/1/24/call-to-action

Things are getting crazier by the minute in the world. While it’s scary, it’s also exciting. It’s a time for change. We’re making history right now and we’re all a part of it wether we like it or not. This last year I’ve thought a lot about my place in all of it.

12/02/2016

Adam Way

A few weeks ago I photographed Adam Way ​of Way & Co.​ and his friend, Skyler Ford​ joined in too! Take a look at a few of my favs from the day.

http://www.toridickson.com/blog/2016/11/30/adam-way

Adam Way is a cool dude, photographer, musician and runs Way & Co., a production and promotion team. They're always putting on super cool shows and are a huge part of the local DIY and independent scene in Seattle. Skyler Ford, one of Adam's oldest friends crashed our shoot as well. Friends are alwa...

11/18/2016

Orion

I took some photos of an artist named Orion. Look at them. But only if you want to.

http://www.toridickson.com/blog/2016/11/17/orion

Orion is a strange painter. He is a stranger.

10/28/2016

Madeline Down

A few weeks ago I got to photograph this really cool girl who also happens to also be really good at violin. Take look at my new blog post for more photos.

http://www.toridickson.com/blog/2016/10/27/madeline-down

Madeline took up the violin when she was a kid and while she pursued a degree in a business, she still kept it up. She enjoys many creative fields including photography and plans to use her business and creative knowledge to continue in her career but she still plays and performs as a violinist on t...

10/19/2016

Herbivore Botanicals

Made some product photography for a local company called Herbivore Botanicals. Check it out on my blog!

http://www.toridickson.com/blog/2016/10/1/herbivore-botanicals

I did some product work for a local Seattle company a few weeks ago. Herbivore Botanicals makes high end, all natural and beautiful body products. They handed me some of their best selling products and said "Do whatever you want!" While it can be a little intimidating and terrifying when clients do…

10/12/2016

Nick Waterhouse at Neumos

Another blog post is up! My photos from the Nick Waterhouse show at Neumos for NadaMucho.com.

http://www.toridickson.com/blog/2016/10/1/nick-waterhouse-at-neumos

One of my favorites played Neumos last week. It's been a while since I've shot a show but I couldn't resist Nick Waterhouse, a master of vintage psych/soul sounds. I had seen him before but not with my camera. His soulful sounds and sultry stage presence needed to be visually captured. He has a new…

10/05/2016

Allah Las for KEXP

I photographed Allah-Las for KEXP last week! Check out the new gallery I posted on my blog now if you wanna see!

http://www.toridickson.com/blog/2016/10/1/allah-las-for-kexp

Allah Las for KEXP

10/01/2016

Blog

Hi friends! Even tho it's Saturday, I have an announcement! I'm putting a new blog on my website! I will no longer be using Tumblr. This blog will feature my new work, shows I shoot, portraits I take, maybe even some food and product photos but I am most excite to do a little writing on it here and there, share my thoughts and ideas on life as an artist and photographer and human being. Please take a look at my first post featuring Seattle fashion designer, Ani Brower of AEB Design.

http://www.toridickson.com/blog

Ani Brower October 01, 2016 by Tori Dickson in Artists, Designers, Fashion, Portrait Ani is a fashion designer. She recently moved to Seattle to build her career. She loves working with denim and recycled materials. Her most current project is turing people's old tents into fashionable outwear. They...

06/02/2016

Tori Dickson

Got a bunch of my photos from my weekend at SASQUATCH! Music Festival, shooting for Do206 up on my blog including bands like Iska Dhaaf, Fauna Shade, Savages, Ty Segall, Yeasayer, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Chet Faker, Hibou and Thunderpussy

http://toridickson.tumblr.com/

portraits & rock

05/30/2016

Do206 | What to do in Seattle

Be sure to check in on Do206 to see my photos of Sasquatch this weekend!
http://do206.com/latest

Seattle - Do206 is What to do in Seattle.

04/13/2016

The Dicksons

Photographed this bunch of weirdos last week. But I can only call them that because we're related.

04/12/2016

Tori Dickson Photography

Night Beats for KEXP

http://toridickson.tumblr.com/post/142698770163

Night Beats for KEXP

04/06/2016

Piper + Austin + Kota

Hey all! I've moved my Man + Beast project from a Facebook album to a tumblr! Check out my newest photos of Piper + Austin _ Kota. Be sure to follow it for future photos!

http://manplusbeast.tumblr.com/post/142330462368/piper-austin-kota-kota-is-a-three-year-old

Kota is a three year old rescue who is often mistaken for a female because he’s just so stinkin’ pretty. He’s a high energy pup with a lot of…

03/08/2016

Tori Dickson | The Intelligence for KEXP More photos here

I shot The Intelligence for their session at KEXP. See some photos on my tumblr!
http://toridickson.tumblr.com/post/140460539953

The Intelligence for KEXP More photos here

03/04/2016

Snapped some photos of my family with my Yashica over Christmas and I just got them developed

02/25/2016

A new lighting modifier to test out and a girl who always insists she's not photogenic? Challenge accepted!

02/24/2016

I also took some photos of Tangerine last week for KEXP, more photos are also on my tumblr

http://toridickson.tumblr.com/post/139871407288