Building Relationships through Storytelling
BeKin
bea • con: light used as a signal, guide.
kin • ship: family relationships.
Begin to be kin.
We Love New Beginnings
After years of helping people tell their stories and spark connections in the dating world, clients approached us for guidance in branding themselves in other aspects of their lives. From there, we created BeKin to prepare adoptive parents for the adoption process. We pay attention, strive for results, and enjoy building futures. We're stoked to build yours.
We Love New Beginnings
After years of helping people tell their stories and spark connections in the dating world, clients approached us for guidance in branding themselves in other aspects of their lives. From there, we created BeKin to prepare adoptive parents for the adoption process. We pay attention, strive for results, and enjoy building futures. We're stoked to build yours.
Here's Your Team
Ladan Radafshar
Founder | Director
Nothing thrills me more than identifying someone’s unique qualities so they can show them off to the world. That was the motivation behind my first successful... Read All Nothing thrills me more than identifying someone’s unique qualities so they can show them off to the world. That was the motivation behind my first successful startup, FernDate. With a degree in psychology and past experience in social media at Nike, I put my knowledge of compatibility and storytelling to work. What inspires me about BeKin is the ability to make a difference in the most important decision of a parent’s life. I feel honored to help you on your journey to parenthood.
Sam Gehrke
Photographer
The ability to tell a story through visuals can be just as powerful as words. Specializing in portraiture and photojournalism...Read All
The ability to tell a story through visuals can be just as powerful as words. Specializing in portraiture and photojournalism has given me the best of both worlds, fostering a knack for clean, well-composed images, while developing a loose visual narrative for my subjects. I've had featured work in Rolling Stone, Newsweek, and I photograph the weekly street style column for the Willamette Week. Through concert photography, I've captured amazing artists such as Morrissey, NaS, Jay-Z and the Foo Fighters. Bringing candid moments to life is what drives me. I look forward to working with you.
Christine Dong
Photographer
I specialize in portraiture, street, and food photography with a focus on the culture and rituals behind these subjects. My work has been featured in GQ...Read All
I specialize in portraiture, street, and food photography with a focus on the culture and rituals behind these subjects. My work has been featured in GQ, The Oregonian, Portland Monthly, and Willamette Week. I’m a photographer who strives to create contemporary, honest, and balanced images. I joined BeKin because I am passionate about creating work that helps my subjects tell their stories, and connect them to the rest of the world.
Megan Harned
Copywriter
Growing up I felt strongly that I wanted to create friendships, family, and fellowship with the people around me. I turned that drive into a career writing about arts...Read All
Growing up I felt strongly that I wanted to create friendships, family, and fellowship with the people around me. I turned that drive into a career writing about arts and culture for independent galleries and alt-weeklies including OregonArtsWatch, Willamette Week, Portland Mercury and others. I still enjoy the thrill of writing to bring out the best in others, and today I'm proud to be a part of the BeKin team as a copywriter. In writing, as in life, every word counts and every moment lasts throughout the generations. As a writer and an adult adoptee, I'm excited to work together to make every word and every moment of your journey memorable.
Molly Jones
Content Strategist
As a social media and content strategist, I’ve brought stories to life with Warner Bros, Nike and even the PDX airport. I find working with individuals...Read All
As a social media and content strategist, I’ve brought stories to life with Warner Bros, Nike and even the PDX airport. I find working with individuals even more rewarding because I see the direct impact of my work. I'm thrilled to be a part of the BeKin team, where I can help people take the first step to building a life they’ve yearned for.
Zoe Mendell
Designer
I think the key to great design is keeping things real. The art is showing that truth in a way that deeply connects with people. My passion is bringing...Read All
I think the key to great design is keeping things real. The art is showing that truth in a way that deeply connects with people. My passion is bringing this philosophy to life. I've helped notable clients thrive and grow such as The Jupiter Hotel, Lingua Franca Wine, and Tamale Boy. Now I'm thrilled to bring my experience expertise to help people like you communicate the very best of who you are.
Ladan Radafshar
Founder | Director
Nothing thrills me more than identifying someone’s unique qualities so they can show them off to the world. That was the motivation behind my first successful... Read All Nothing thrills me more than identifying someone’s unique qualities so they can show them off to the world. That was the motivation behind my first successful startup, FernDate. With a degree in psychology and past experience in social media at Nike, I put my knowledge of compatibility and storytelling to work. What inspires me about BeKin is the ability to make a difference in the most important decision of a parent’s life. I'm honored to help you on your journey to parenthood.
Sam Gehrke
Photographer
The ability to tell a story through visuals can be just as powerful as words. Specializing in portraiture and photojournalism...Read All
The ability to tell a story through visuals can be just as powerful as words. Specializing in portraiture and photojournalism has given me the best of both worlds, fostering a knack for clean, well-composed images, while developing a loose visual narrative for my subjects. I've had featured work in Rolling Stone, Newsweek, and I photograph the weekly street style column for the Willamette Week. Through concert photography, I've captured amazing artists such as Morrissey, NaS, Jay-Z and the Foo Fighters. Bringing candid moments to life is what drives me. I look forward to working with you.
Megan Harned
Copywriter
Growing up I felt strongly that I wanted to create friendships, family, and community with the people around me. I turned that drive into a career...Read All
Growing up I felt strongly that I wanted to create friendships, family, and fellowship with the people around me. I turned that drive into a career writing about arts and culture for independent galleries and alt-weeklies including OregonArtsWatch, Willamette Week, Portland Mercury and others. I still enjoy the thrill of writing to bring out the best in others, and today I'm proud to be a part of the BeKin team as a copywriter. In writing, as in life, every word counts and every moment lasts throughout the generations. As a writer and an adult adoptee, I'm excited to work together to make every word and every moment of your journey memorable.
Christine Dong
Photographer
I specialize in portraiture, street, and food photography with a focus on the culture and rituals behind these subjects. My work has been featured in GQ...Read All
I specialize in portraiture, street, and food photography with a focus on the culture and rituals behind these subjects. My work has been featured in GQ, The Oregonian, Portland Monthly, and Willamette Week. I’m a photographer who strives to create contemporary, honest, and balanced images. I joined BeKin because I am passionate about creating work that helps my subjects tell their stories, and connect them to the rest of the world.
Molly Jones
Content Strategist
As a social media and content strategist, I’ve brought stories to life with Warner Bros, Nike and even the PDX airport. I find working with individuals...Read All
As a social media and content strategist, I’ve brought stories to life with Warner Bros, Nike and even the PDX airport. I find working with individuals even more rewarding because I see the direct impact of my work. I'm thrilled to be a part of the BeKin team, where I can help people take the first step to building a life they’ve yearned for.
Zoe Mendell
Designer
I think the key to great design is keeping things real. The art is showing that truth in a way that deeply connects with people. My passion...Read All
I think the key to great design is keeping things real. The art is showing that truth in a way that deeply connects with people. My passion is bringing this philosophy to life. I've helped notable clients thrive and grow such as The Jupiter Hotel, Lingua Franca Wine, and Tamale Boy. Now I'm thrilled to bring my experience expertise to help people like you communicate the very best of who you are.
