Vanity thru Comfort Birthday and CD Release Party
One of my dear friends KaiKani recently celebrated his 25th birthday and launch his album.
Local Business Recycles Wedding Dresses and Supports Charity
BRIDES FOR A CAUSE EVENT
by Erica J Mitchell
I was given the opportunity to photograph an on tour special event hosted by Bride for a Cause. An organization that operates a circular wedding dress system where you can donate your wedding dress or purchase a once worn wedding at a fraction of the price. Half of the purchase supports the continuing efforts of Brides for a Cause to travel the dresses and the other half is sent to charity to help couples facing terminal illnesses create the wedding of their dreams.
DETAILS ABOUT BRIDES FOR A CAUSE
Brides for a Cause is a charitable wedding dress organization that collects and resells wedding dresses to raise funds charity. We are exclusively partnered with Wish Upon A Wedding, the world’s first national non profit organization that provides weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and other serious life altering circumstances. 50% of all proceeds go to the charity. We have collected more than 1,000 wedding dress donations since July 2012 and receives new dresses daily. The inventory includes a huge selection of designer, brand name and vintage-style wedding gowns. Best of all, everything is discounted up to 75% off, giving brides an opportunity to save hundreds on their wedding dress and help a great cause.
WEBSITE
http://www.bridesforacause.com/
FACEBOOK PAGE
Brides for a Cause
Summer Skin Fundraising Event
Summer Kramer
Summer Skin Clothing
http://yoursummerskin.com/
I had the opportunity to document Summer Kramer’s fundraising event held at Union Pine. It was a wonderful party with a silent auction, raffle and plenty of delectable food catered by Laurelhurst Market. All proceeds from the bar were donated toward to charity for skin cancer. Summer developed a clothing line that she could wear. After surviving skin cancer it was important for her clothing to protect her skin. All items are made with a SPF of 50 and made in the USA.
“The SUMMERSKIN journey began in 2007, when founder Summer Kramer was diagnosed with melanoma on her lower left leg. Fortunately, she caught the cancerous mole very early, but it changed her life forever.
Following the surgery, and at her dermatologists recommendation, Summer rolled down her sleeves and started an exhaustive search for fun, stylish sun protective clothing.To her dismay, all she could find were clothes that were either specifically designed for an outdoor activity — like running or surfing — or styles that targeted an older demographic.
What she wanted was stylish apparel that would protect her skin from harmful UV rays, while still maintaining a sense of versatility and expression. Something she could feel confident wearing to a picnic or an outdoor function, or just walking around the city.
And just like that, the idea for SUMMERSKIN was born.”
“The way we live and play in the sun is changing. Spread the word.”
Jessie Fox of Whatif Creations
“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.
Edible Chocolate Boxes Class at AIPD
I had an opportunity to follow students at the AIPD Culinary Department’s Chocolate Class. Their final project is to create an edible hexagon-shaped chocolate box filled with personally designed pieces within a 4 hour period. I photographed hour-2 and hour-4 of their process. I loved moving around the action and creating a photographic narrative of the students while witnessing the transformation of chocolate from cocoa bars into beautifully shaped hexagon chocolate boxes.
Portland Farmers Market Late Summer
“Portland Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization operating five vibrant farmers markets in Portland, Oregon. Our markets provide a direct connection to more than 200 vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.” – Portland Farmers Market website
Last Posted: September 2012
*Please note dates and times for the Farmers Market change each year.*
Visit your Local Farmers Market!
Portland Farmers Market Info:
Saturdays, March 17 through December 15
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Mar. through Oct.), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Nov. & Dec.)
SW Park Ave & SW Montgomery St,
Portland, OR, 97201
http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/
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