Jim Stulting Photography

A couple weeks ago I was out at Orchards Park Hillsboro getting my cherry blossom fix. Beyond just the pretty blossom shots,I liked these two.

I went back out again for a break for a few minutes, and switched lenses, sat and shot what showed up.

It’s been a long while since I just grabbed a lens and sat in the yard and shot what I saw as a sort of meditation. It’s a nice break from all the heavy work finishing major projects.

I rarely see a whole double rainbow. I’ll take it as a good sign:)

Tickets:
https://hollywoodtheatre.org/show/cine-seen-2025/

September 17th @ 7:30pm

Cine | Seen 2025!! A night of shorts films showcasing the talents of filmmakers based in the PNW. We are highlighting the unique perspective and films of underrepresented and underserved artists. Join us in creating a space for creative celebration here in Oregon.

Doors 6:30pm: Music by Mint Whisper
Event starts 7:30pm: Michelle Damis Oregon Media Production (OMPA) interim ED says a few words.
7:35- 7:55 pm: Host: RaShaunda Brooks welcomes audience, talks briefly about CINE/SEEN, and the films.
7:55-9:55pm- Films in order of appearance:
9:55-10:05 brief Q&A with filmmakers
Music to close out by 10:20pm

Filmmakers and film descriptions in order of appearance:

The Winemaker - director: Sarey Martin Concepción
Logline: A winemaker with a cosmic secret must finish the year's vintage before her enemies catch up with her.

Help Solve a Murder - director: Mary Matthews
Logline: for Help Solve a Murder: Meet gun violence prevention advocate Asianique Savage, her grandmother Perlia Bell and the justice fight for Tyz'Juan James, whose murder you can actively help be solved.

Barrio - director: Alexander Ibarra
Logline: "In the heart of Portland’s shifting landscape, a recent graduate confronts the enigma of her future while working as a cashier at her aunt’s beloved Mexican bakery. As the scent of tradition intertwines with the winds of transformation, our protagonist and her aunt grapple with the imminent closure and bittersweet farewell of their bakery amidst neighborhood gentrification."

Mirror Mirror - director: Anchitta Noowong
Logline: During a work trip, a young woman wakes to find herself trapped in her room, her reality unraveling with each passing moment.

Deceiver - director: Ian Franco
Logline: Deceiver " While out celebrating her birthday with her sister and friends, Terry is brought face to face with a violent force that shows her who she really is."

Speak your Truth - director: Nsayi Matingou
Logline: Portlanders explore their understanding and experience of race in this intimate short.

Ideal PDX - director: Jim Stulting
Logline: A collective of Latino artists painted Frida Kahlo into Portland’s history. Years later, their mural rises again to inspire the future.

Leaders of Men - director: Lorenzo Lowe III
Logline: For head coach Anthony Stoudamire, it's more than just X's and O's when leading the Jefferson Demos football team.

Echo - director: Haley McCoy
Logline: Two hikers veer off the path to find an amazing view, but it is quickly tarnished when they suddenly start hearing a familiar voice yelling at them.

The Last Vampire in Portland - director: Alexandra Ramos
Logline: The Last Vampire in Portland follows one weekend in the life of Anacaona, a pre-colonial Taino vampire, as she navigates the existential dread of modern life and the struggles of being a US resident.

Cine | Seen 2025 @ Hollywood Theater, Thursday, September 17, 7:30pm-10:20pm
Doors 6:30pm $12 for adults, $10 for senior/student/children, and $9 for Hollywood Theatre.

Sounds by: Mint Whisper
Present by: OMPA
Produced by: YGB Portland
graphic by: Good Green PDX

I’ve been focusing on personal expression through shooting with custom and vintage lenses as a conversation between the lens and I. Giving a personality based on the experience of shooting, and letting that influence how and what I shoot. This one is shooting in the woods with “Hazelthorn”, a perfect companion to remind me to stay curious.

gave me beautiful kind of spherical geode which gave me idea to play with some macro and colored lights. I shot the geode kind of gemstone first, then an amethyst point, some petrified wood, and then a quartz.

When I shoot the life around here, its really cool how different things will treat me. During the middle of the day on these shots,

Bees are focused on getting work done and could care less about me.

The ladybug was curious but not enough to do more than peek.

The grasshopper was the most curious and ended up photobombing a shor on the white flower.

The dragonfly was very curious but I had to move slow and it wouldn't stick around.

The wasp was trying to take care of some aphids and was slightly annoyed I was interupting but tollerated a moment before leaving.

Some bee shots the last couple days with my isco-göttingen 75mm enlarger lens. I mostly got butts, though, so Ill do another round of bee butts!

Bumble Bee Butts