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  • AboutI am also known as CraftyMoni elsewhere on the web. I am a Children’s Librarian. I am a photographer. I am a knitter. I am a reader. I am a wannabe poet. I blog. Sometimes I complain. I like to swear. I have a really twisted sense of humor. I think I might be a Zen Buddhist (Still trying to decide). Not a fan of organized religion. I am very liberal and can be vocal about it at times. I’m a daydreamer. Sometimes sassy. I try to be compassionate. I think I’m pretty nice most of the time. You can delve into deeper waters by reading these posts. You can see my photography on my Flickr page. If you like any photos you see there or on this site and would like to buy a print let me know. I would be happy to sell one to you! I blather about library stuff on  Twitter. You will also find me on Google+ and Facebook. Enjoy your visit!  
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I am a Children’s Librarian living in the Portland, Oregon area. When I am not Children’s Librianing I like to play with cameras and film. I also like playing the ukulele, knitting, sketching, and hiking.
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  • “I ain’t no goddamn sonofabitch”

    “I ain’t no goddamn sonofabitch”

    April 14, 2016

    I was serenaded on my way home from work yesterday by The Misfits and it made me smile.

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  • Slowing The Selfie

    Slowing The Selfie

    April 13, 2016

    I am very honored to be participating in a photography show with some of my friends and fellow pinhole photographers. The show is called “Slowing The Selfie” and it will feature pinhole self portraits. The show will be up in May and June and it will take place at VALA Eastside in Redmond, WA.

    If you are in the Seattle area check it out! There will be an artist’s reception on May 6th, which I will be attending, so do stop by if you are in the area. Here is more information from the Facebook event page:

    Using pinhole cameras and film, a group of regional photographers explores the juxtaposition of the modern day “selfie” and one of the oldest forms of photography. This project includes an art installation and series of free to the public events at the VALA Art Center.

    Artists’ Reception
    Friday, May 6th
    6pm – 8pm
    VALA Art Center & Studios (located in Redmond Town Center)

    Featuring pinhole photographs by:
    Colby Perry
    Hank Leiter
    Jana Uyeda
    Jeff Soderquist
    Marisa Mouton Provo
    Monica Smith
    Todd Schlemmer

    Sponsored by the City of Redmond

     

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  • April Postcard Exchange

    April Postcard Exchange

    April 12, 2016

    Only a few days left to sign up for the April Postcard exchange! The last day to sign up is April 15th.

    We are exchanging original prints of our photography, either printed in a darkroom, by a lab, or inkjet printed. To sign up, fill out the form below. You will be assigned someone to send your postcard to on the 15th, and you will receive a postcard from someone as well. Digital and film photography both welcome!

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  • A pinhole adventure in Centralia 

    A pinhole adventure in Centralia 

    April 11, 2016

    Yesterday I met up with some pinhole photography buddies in Centralia, WA. Half of us came from Portland and the other half Seattle. Centralia is a good halfway point for our group. We ended up at an abandoned slaughterhouse. It was a fun place to shoot and I hope to go back! Here are a few iPhone snaps. 

     

    Donna & Hank on a boat
     
      
      
      
     
    i walked through a very scary dark room by myself to get to the stairs that led here

    Unfortunately my pinhole shots probably did not come out. I realized too late I was metering for paper and a different camera on my Pinhole Assist app. 😦 

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  • Things on the counter: Kitchen

    Things on the counter: Kitchen

    April 10, 2016

    Having been very inspired by doing detailed drawings on the kitchen, I decided that I would focus in on detailed drawings of things on the counter, so I started a little series. It’s ongoing. Here is one I drew a few weeks ago. Still don’t have a clue about how to use watercolor paint, but I’m having fun.

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