Posted: September 8th, 2010 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Assignments, Medical, Non-profit Work, Shows | Tags: cancer, children, Children's Cancer Association, portraits, show | No Comments »
Please join me this Sunday from 12-4pm at downtown Portland’s World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon Street as we unveil the 2010 Children’s Cancer Association Hero Wall. The Hero Wall is comprised of 25 portraits of children and teens who have made an impact within our community despite facing severe medical conditions.
The Hero distinction is given to children and teens in Oregon and Washington who have exuded grace, strength and extraordinary character during their life-threatening illness. They stand unified to represent thousands of others who face similar circumstances.
While photographing these Heros over the past three years, I consistently am reminded of what is truly important in life: a tender exchange, an outreached hand, an appreciation for making each day the very best, an ability to take a few risks, and humor.
It has been an honor to learn from these Heros and their families.
Special thanks to Pro Photo Supply for file prep and printing of all of the images.
Posted: August 20th, 2010 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Assignments, Events, Non-profit Work, Shows, Teaching/Workshops | Tags: Coffee Creek, Mercy Corps, photo voice, prison, show | No Comments »
Sneak opening shot of our “ReFraming ReEntry” show at Mercy Corps’ Action Center. We gave cameras and journals to women exiting Coffee Creek Prison so they could document their transition experiences. It is a powerful exhibit! We were all surprised at the results.
The show will open to the public during 9/2 First Thursday. Come out to encourage and celebrate these women as they turn their lives around!
Huge shout out thank you to PushDot for the amazing prints.
Posted: August 11th, 2010 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Assignments, Ethiopia, Events, Medical, Non-profit Work, Shows, Travel, Video | Tags: Ethiopia, Ethiopian women, maternal issues, maternal mortality, maternity, Video | No Comments »
The screening of the movie “A Walk To Beautiful” and our own “Footsteps To Healing” newly released video drew a large crowd at the Hollywood Theater last week. We are humbled by the response many people have to the maternal conditions that occur in Ethiopia and other parts of the world.
The video I shot for our film was the first time I used the Canon 5DM2’s video capability, and I was amazed at the quality results.
Posted: May 26th, 2010 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Ethiopia, Events, Medical, Non-profit Work, Shows, Travel | Tags: Ethiopia, event, Medical, studio | No Comments »
Join us for a celebration and rally around the lives of Ethiopian women! Invitation is here.
Posted: May 12th, 2010 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Architecture, Assignments, India, Nepal, Non-profit Work, Shows, Travel | Tags: gallery, permanent collection, prints, wall prints | No Comments »
Several of my images were curated to be exhibited on the walls of the new Mercy Corps headquarters. Here are a few images showing their placement.
Posted: April 14th, 2010 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Assignments, Congo, Ethiopia, Events, India, Madagascar, Medical, Nepal, Non-profit Work, Shows, Teaching/Workshops, Travel | Tags: Children's Cancer Association, Congo, DRC, Ethiopia, hospital, hospitals, humanitarian, India, lecture, Madagascar, Nepal, OHSU, presentations, Shows | No Comments »
I will be giving a lecture on Humanitarian Photography on April 21 a 7:00pm at Oregon Health & Sciences University’s Center For Women’s Health.
Here is a link to sign up. Seating is limited, so registration is required.
Humanitarian Photography Lecture
Posted: February 1st, 2010 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Ethiopia, Events, Medical, Non-profit Work, Shows, Teaching/Workshops, Travel | Tags: donations, Ethiopia, Luz Gallery, presentations, prints, Shows | No Comments »
I just found out that I will be giving a presentation at a wonderful photography gallery in Victoria, BC on the evening of March 27. We will focus the presentation on new images from Ethiopia, and I will sell limited editions of prints to help raise money for Ethiopian medical needs.
Thank you, Luz Gallery + Workshops, for contacting me and being willing to not only host the event, but to also donate your portion of proceeds!
Posted: December 12th, 2009 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Shows | Tags: Dougherty Art Center, Jamie Lee Curtis, opening, prints, Shows, Texas Photographic Society | 1 Comment »
One of my images was just juried into an internaional traveling show, juried by Jamie Lee Curtis. The show will open January 14 at the Dougherty Art Center in Austin, Texas.
For more information, see Texas Photographic Society.
Posted: November 2nd, 2009 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Events, Shows | Tags: open studio, party, show | No Comments »
The Towne Storage Building at 17 SE 3rd Ave. in Portland, Oregon will have open studio night on November 14 from 6-10pm. All studios will be open, and the whole building will rock! I will have new work to show, and a few ideas to share.
Free admission, and friends and family are welcome!
Posted: September 14th, 2009 | Author: jonikabana | Filed under: Non-profit Work, Publications, Shows, Television, Video | Tags: children, Children's Cancer Association, Hero Wall, non-profit, Pro Photo Supply, Shows | No Comments »
Yesterday’s Hero Wall Celebration was a heart-thumping event. It was so great to see all of the families together, and to hear great music, watch the kids get their faces painted and rejoice in some health improvements. It is a true honor to be work with these families. Huge THANK YOU to Pro Photo Supply and George McGinnis for donating the file prep and printing of the wall, and to DigiCraft for mounting the prints.
TV coverage here.
Oregonian coverage here.
See more of my images here.
And heeeeeere is George, O Printer Extraordinaire!
Letting the doves fly, along with wishes, in the middle of the closed downtown street in front of the World Trade Center:
A father’s emotion:
And there is a serious side to the day as well. This is not a typical “happy” photo from the festivities, but I am sure this little girl has many questions in her mind.
