Had a lot of fun making these photos for Nancy at Corazon Cakery, whose skilled craft and creativity is plain to see.

Tenzing is a talented entrepreneur and an insightful person. You can feel the care and patient attention she brings to her relationships.

Marquise and his team are passionate about their work — it shows up in the food and in the atmosphere. In my short time there, I saw a lot of happy families. Well-fed and smiling.

The best part of my job is the people I get to meet. They share vulnerable parts of themselves -- what motivates them, who they’re fighting for, from where they derive their sense of belonging.

I want to extend a congratulations to Jinhee and Julia on the grand opening of their new metaphysical supply store, Soulful PDX.

When young Portlanders experience genuine support during vulnerable moments, our entire community grows stronger.