I recently was hired by an organization called RAW Artist. This is an art showcase that happens once a month for nine months in 22 cities. Mike Surber is the Portland director and he hired me to photograph all 9 events this year. I have 3 showcases under my belt and I love it! I go in at 5pm @ The Bossonova Ballroom and I’m done by 11pm. I get to meet artists, dj’s, musicians, models, fashion designers, and a whole bunch of people in between. I am finding myself more and more networked and this city keeps getting smaller and smaller.

Just the other day I was stopped at a stop sign and crossing the street was a RAW artist I had photographed 2 months ago. I yelled out to him and I think I scared him a little but after seeing my face, he remembered who I was. I love living in a city where everyday I can run into somone I know and share a quick hello, or even just a smile.