Photo Essay

After talking with Wendy Torley, the owner of the Jewelery Spa at the Heritage Mall, she invited me to do my photo essay on a client getting a sternum piercing. On May 25th, I spend some time with Wendy and her client Amy Easton while they both prepared. Amy was quite nervous the whole time, from some of the expressions on her face you could tell it was a bit painful. But I am so grateful that she let me in to document the whole process. The whole process from sterilizing the room to the finish product takes about 15 - 20 minutes. The great thing about Wendy is that she uses the new products and gets the piercings herself, that way she can personally relate to the clients experience.

Sports/Action Pickle ball



Florence, as she plays pickle ball with friends on May 16th at Eleanor Hackleman park.



Free Shoot

Jerry, a photographer from Northwest Sports photography, takes the teams photo for Coach Longs team, sponsored by Bender Mechanical of Lebanon, at the JBO Celebration at Bob Smith park on May 12th.

My Neighborhood

The old Scroggins Mill (Lebanon feed and seed) located at 280 W Sherman St in Lebanon, was build in the late 1880's. It is currently being renovated to its original state by volunteers.

Theresa Adams, the hair dresser at New Creation on Main St in Lebanon, takes a break between clients.

Neil, Cessna, AJ and Charles enjoy the nice weather in Lebanon on April 4th, while playing together in their back yard.

Easter Sunday

Katattack, in Alsea on April 24, helps out with a community Easter egg hunt for the children who live in Lobster Valley.

Seamstress

Holly Hodson, 22, a self taught seamstress, alters an Easter dress that her grandma made for her as a child,  for her daughter  MaryAnn on April 21, 2011 at her home in Lebanon.

Teaching at LBCC

Esther Chapman going over a homework problem, as she instructs her Math 95 class in Industrial Building A on April 11, 2011.

I had the opportunity to briefly meet this gentlemen, Mr. Greg Wallace at the beginning of fall term. I recall standing in line waiting to buy my books for fall and I finally made it to the front of the line. The women that I was standing with and I noticed this elder gentlemen standing in the middle of the line, I decided to go get him and bring him to where we were. I got some dirty looks for it, but Mr. Wallace was so happy. I still recall him wearing work boots, jean overalls, a flannel over shirt and a brown full brimmed hat. His hands show the years under his belt, but his eyes show that of a young man searching for more knowledge. If you get a chance to meet this wonderful man, please take the time too.

Mr. Greg Wallace on April 6, 2011, relaxed in the NSH entrance, as he takes time to study for classes he needs for his Engineering Degree.

My first blog

Bob, a passionate volunteer at the Carousel Museum in down town Albany, sands Freedom, one of the horses.

A volunteer at the Carousel Museum in down town Albany, works to carve the head of one of the animals.

Danielle Walls of Lebanon High school composes herself before a jump.

Danielle Walls, 17, reminisces about the last 4 years on the Lebanon High school dance team "Explosion."