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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

“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:
- Bergstrӧm Wines...

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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 first...

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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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Lovely Ladies

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Jan Black

Not many people can cause an “Ah Ha!” moment.  Jan Black consistently does this with her clients and the people she touches.   Jan has the ability to get at the “core” of what an individual is “all about” and guide the individual to utilize this “awareness” to their advantage.  Jan is the founder of...

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WEO at Burdigala

WEO hosted its August Networking event at Burdigala Wine Shop and Wine Bar located in Sellwood.  What a great turnout!  Poor Didier, the owner, was the sole male in the house that evening.  Speaking to the group, he said he felt a little overwhelmed facing 60-something women with all eyes on him!  Didier has a...

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Techie Talk – Available Light

A fun part for me in photographing an event is the food!  This tray of sliders was just about to go out to the guests.  Light was bouncing off the cement patio and creating this great vignette on the back wall – seriously this is not a Photoshop vignette.  My Nikon 50 mm lens is...

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Obon Festival

Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom celebrating a time in which ancestors and their sacrifices are remembered and appreciated.  The Oregon Buddhist Temple held an Obon festival this past Saturday.  Paper lanterns inscribed with a loved one’s name were strung above the dancers and watched over the celebration.  This brings back some very fond childhood memories for me.

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WEO at the Edgefield

This is one of Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon (WEO) networking events. Participants formed teams and went on a scavenger hunt through the complex testing their McMenamin’s Edgefield knowledge or just their sense of direction.These are fun events and a great way to meet new women in business to get connected, inspired and re-energized!

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Promotional Idea

Looking for an interesting way to promote your business?   This is a slide show of a hard cover 10×8 book for Portland Center Stage. I designed the layout of the book and yes these are my photographs of events I’ve taken for them over the past 2-3 years. They are using it to show...

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