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Hi There!

I'm very excited to explore the multi uses of this site.

Being a dynamic medium and not static like a traditional website, this blog will allow the viewer to see my latest work in the specific category of their interest simply by sorting the post by "categories", e.g. kids, events or furry BFF's.

Some posts will be educational in providing a little insight as to how some of these images are created, my thought process, etc.  And maybe "too much information (TMI) but some posts will share a little glimpse into my interests outside of photography such as wine, food and giving back to the community.

Would love to hear your feedback!

Enjoy!

Joni


Category Archives: Event

Portland Center Stage at The Bradleys

Kim and John Bradley opened their NW Portland home to treat patrons of Portland Center Stage (PCS) to a wonderful Summer’s Eve.  Guests were awestruck by the spectacular 180 degree views.  The highlight of the evening were special and intimate performances given by Susannah Mars and Aaron Meyer. To see a video of the highlights...

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Dr. Brandon’s Ice Cream Party

Dr. Brandon and his staff sure know how to throw a party – bring in a Good Humor truck full of ice cream, face painting and tattoo artists, games and best of all – prizes from a spinning gum ball style machine! This little guy has a mischievous look like he’s taunting you to take...

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CWA “An Evening In Camelot”

Good friends sharing wine and great cuisine prepared by our local favorites, Caprial and John Pence.  This special dinner event benefitted the Classic Wines Auction (CWA) and took place at the beautiful Waverly Estate home of Brittany Chambers.  Brittany spent the past 3 years transforming this estate.  The elegant style truly emulates Brittany’s warmth and...

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All That Talent

Portland Center Stage hosted its annual “Dinner on Stage” event on the set of the currently running play, “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”  Captivating the guests was a powerful performance given by Gavin Gregory, who is currently staring in the “Bee.”  His version of “Superstar” was as poignant with that sense of longing as...

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Adorable Husky Pup

Sometimes curious puppies get up close and personal.  This little guy received lots of attention at this past Saturday’s St Andrew Legal Clinic’s Race for Justice.

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Sign Up – Race for Justice

What I’d like to know is why there is no ice cream being handed out at the finish line for the adult race?!  Kids get all the fun! This year’s Race for Justice is Saturday, JUNE 19th.  Click here for more information.  It is easy this year to register and ask for pledges online!  Hopefully...

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Hooray for Bollywood!

Portland Center Stage and Event Diva Extraordinaire, Kavita Jhaveri, outdid themselves again by transforming The Gerding Theater at the Armory into a giant Maharaja’s tent for the setting of this year’s Gala event themed “Hooray for Bollywood!” To see the guests playing “British Officer with Harem Girl spy” or “Sheik with #1 Harem Girl”, look...

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“In wine one beholds the heart of another” – Anonymous

This quote holds true for both wine and food.  Winemakers and chefs meet to create an extraordinary culinary experience that truly comes from their hearts to benefit the Classic Wine Auction (CWA) in raising funds and awareness for  pre-selected non-profits that benefit Oregon-based children and families. This slide show is from the November 11 dinners: –...

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A Force to be Reckoned With

Storm Large defines the force to be reckoned with.  Beautiful and talented typically describe her but when you see her perform, she embodies soft yet sensual femininity one minute then can explode into chaotic psychotic scary creepy the next.  The perfect name for this amazingly gifted individual – Storm. Storm is also very philanthropic.  My...

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Singin’ In The Rain

This year’s Heart of Doernbecher auction was held at the Portland Art Museum.  The emcees were the effervescent Stephanie Stricklen and Russ Lewis, handsome in real life as on the TV screen, from KGW News.  The highlight of the evening was a dance performance by the Westside Dance Academy to “Singin’ in the Rain” performed...

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