Know Your Neighbor is an editorial-based project created by Erica J Mitchell. By utilizing her networks she will present visual storytelling environmental profiles of businesses and individuals within her community.
FEATURED NEIGHBOR: ADRIANNA INGVALSON
NAME
Adrianna Ingvalson
WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION
Photographer
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS NAME
Adrianna Dawn Photography
WHAT DO YOU DO I really enjoy portraiture! People are so beautiful and I love to bring the best out of everyone. I’m still so new to photography but as of now, portraiture seems to be my avenue.
Adrianna waits for a moment out of the rain under the bricks of the Breweryhouse on NW 12th Street in downtown Portland, OR on May 22, 2013 with her camera in hand.
ASMP/Oregon Portland Squared Photography Community Event
This past weekend I participated in the 2nd annual ASMP/Oregon Portland Squared Community Event. The first day the 70 registered photographers were randomly assigned one of 70 squares to shoot and bring back the following day for editing, submission and live judging. There were 7 categories each photographer could photograph and submit, with a total of 5 entries per person allowed. A local photography studio, Studio 3, was our hangout both days. It was so cool to socially interact with the photography community of Portland. I met a bunch of really neat people and I look forward to future collaborations!
It was thrilling to watch the judges process all the images people took in a 24 hour period for the awards. And It was educational to view everyone’s photographic style and approach. Each images was so unique and had visual integrity. I received Honorable Mention in Best Lensbaby Image Category and Honorable Mention in Best Fine Art/Abstract Image Category.
I’m already looking forward to next year!
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Honorable Mention in Best Lensbaby Image Category
Honorable Mention in Best Fine Art/Abstract Image Category
“Jessie is the creative force behind Portland’s beloved “Whatif Creations.” You can spot her art in coffee shops and cafes, in gift shops and stores all around the city. Her art is bright and smile-inducing, with a weird side that keeps you wondering – Whatif?
It all began when Jessie was a stressed out, overworked social worker. She soon found that the hybrid animals she was designing brought her clients joy too, so she began involving them in the creative process as a way to connect with them. Eventually, Jessie went out on a limb – What if I could be an artist professionally? What if I could take this concept and share the art more broadly? Fast forward seven years, and Jessie has gone from flipping tacos at 2am while handing out hybrid animal pins, to being a well known and loved staple in the Portland art scene.” –https://whatifcreations.com/
FEATURED NEIGHBOR: JESSIE FOX
NAME
Jessie Fox
WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION
Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Artist
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS NAME
Whatif Creations
WHAT NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU LIVE IN
Southeast Portland, Oregon
Jessie Fox, Last Thursday Event, Northeast Alberta Street, Portland, Oregon on April 25th, 2013.
Visual storytelling environmental profiles of businesses and individuals within the Portland community.
FEATURED NEIGHBOR: CLAIR
NAME
Clair Highfield
WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION
Natural Product Educator, Demonstrator & Sales Broker
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS NAME
Natural Clarity
WHAT NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU LIVE IN
Northeast Portland, Oregon
WHAT DO YOU DO
I offer sales support to natural product manufactures and the stores that carry their products through education, trainings, demonstrations, introductions and promotional coordination.
Clair, Northeast Alberta Street, Portland, Oregon on April 30th, 2013.
Photograph #2
View from Main Street of the Broadway Building before the storm.
Pocket camera photography of the buildings & skies inside downtown Portland.
