Testimonials

Portland cookshop | Testimonials

In the heart of Southeast Portland, a unique cooking school caters to both young cooks and adults of all ages. The Portland Cookshop aims to foster friendships through the shared experience of learning to make authentic food. This project involved creating a series of video testimonials to showcase the activities and atmosphere of the school.

Women participating in a baking class, preparing and working with dough in a kitchen with brick walls.

A person slicing an apple on a wooden surface with a knife, with a pile of red objects in the background.

People in a cooking class, focus on a woman rolling dough with a rolling pin, standing at a kitchen counter.

A plate of strawberry tart in the foreground with women in aprons and a man in a green shirt in the background at a gathering or party.

A woman with long dreadlocks decorated with gold accessories, wearing a brown patterned top, looking down with a focused expression in a warmly lit indoor space.

A woman with long dark hair and a big smile, standing near bookshelves in what appears to be a bookstore or library.

Woman with long dark hair wearing a black apron chopping food in a modern kitchen with brick walls, wooden shelves, and various kitchen tools and ingredients.

People working together on a food project at a large wooden table in a well-lit industrial-style kitchen or communal space.

Rose city Barbell |Coach Story

Ashley Yates was content with where life had taken her—until she learned her beloved gym was on the verge of closing. Stepping in with courage and conviction, she purchased Rose City Barbell. It quickly became clear that this was exactly where she was meant to be—because no one could love and care for that community the way she does.

A woman is lifting a barbell with weights in a gym, while three men observe nearby, with gym equipment and windows in the background.

A man with dark hair, beard, and tattoos on his leg, wearing black shorts and a black shirt, is talking to a woman with dark hair tied back, wearing black leggings and a long-sleeve top, inside a gym near a squat rack with weights. The gym has posters on the walls, and another person is working out in the background.

Woman in white workout clothes lifting a barbell while a trainer assists her in a gym.

People working out at a gym, with a woman lifting weights and others performing various exercises in the background.

Inside a gym with people lifting weights and socializing, featuring a large sign that reads 'Rose City'.

A man performing a squat exercise with a loaded barbell on his shoulders in a gym, monitored by a woman.

A woman with brown hair tied back in a ponytail working out in a gym, lifting weights, and holding a piece of paper with blue markings.

Wine Entrepeneur | DeAnna Ornelas

DeAnna Ornelas, accustomed to embracing challenges, encountered a void in community and Latin culture upon relocating from Wichita, Kansas to Portland, Oregon. Notably absent was representation in the wine industry for Mexican Americans like herself. Instead of lamenting, DeAnna sought avenues to empower her community utilizing her skills and knowledge. Among her initiatives fostering inclusivity within the food and hospitality sector is her pop-up series. This brief vignette delves into DeAnna Ornelas's aspiration to celebrate her culture through the mediums of food and wine.

Woman with dark hair and earrings sitting in a dimly lit restaurant with hanging lights and decorative ceiling.

A dessert with a caramelized yellow-orange sauce, pink flower petals, and a honeycomb sugar decoration, served on a gray bowl on a wooden table.

A woman in a white dress speaking to a group of people at a restaurant or cafe with large window panes and warm lighting.

A two-story building with a brick lower level and a beige upper level with brown shutters and trim. The upper windows have blinds. The lower level has large windows with warm yellow lighting inside. An awning with red, white, and blue stripes covers the entrance. There is a street sign that reads "STREET CLOSED" and a yellow sign that reads "BUMPS AHEAD." The scene is at dusk, with trees and utility poles outside.

Several bottles of wine on a bar counter with a blurred woman in the background.

A woman with dark hair and light skin standing outdoors in sunlight, wearing a white top with lace-like cutouts, with trees in the background and bright sunlight creating a lens flare.

A tall glass bottle with a white label featuring a minimalist line drawing of a woman, placed on a wooden surface with a blurred background of a room with large windows.

A woman with dark hair holding a dark beer bottle in a room with shelves of various bottles and supplies.

A large industrial printer printing a graphic design in a workshop. Shelves with large rolls of paper or vinyl are on the right.

Street view of a storefront with large windows displaying clothing and art items, red planters with plants outside, and a sign that reads 'FORAGER NOW OPEN'. A sidewalk with benches, a black chair, and a chalkboard sign is visible, along with leafless trees and parked cars in the background.

City of Beaverton: Building Improvement Program

Hapa Pizza

Empty room with white walls, a large window showing cars outside, and construction materials in the corner.

Street view with parked cars on both sides, small shops, a signboard announcing the pouring of beer by Binary Brewing Co., and leafless trees against a partly cloudy sky.

A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair speaking inside a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows showing outdoor trees and buildings.

Three men working outside of a building with a brick facade, renovating or repairing a section where a window and wall are missing, using a loader or similar machinery.

The City of Beaverton’s Building Improvement Program works with small businesses throughout the Beaverton area providing grants & business assistance. The grant program provides new restaurant owners grants of up to $75,000 in building improvement projects. Hapa Pizza is a grantee of this program! From an old paint shop to now a popular pizzeria in Downtown Beaverton, Aaron & Natalie’s dream of owning a restaurant wouldn’t have been possible without the city’s assistance.

storefront with sign for Dr. John C. Stady, chiropractic physician, and contact information in Portland, Oregon.

A vertical sign hanging on a brick building, reading 'Copper Creations Gallery' with an image of a copper-colored fish.