Food. Wine. Music. Photos: The BIG Wall of Wine

Feb. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- Who: Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest; PhotoForce; and Pro Photo Supply

WHAT: Together with PhotoForce, Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest embarked on a photojournalism project last summer in an effort to Tell the Story of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. The end result includes 25 powerful photographs – all generously printed by Pro Photo Supply – to be unveiled at the agency’s Wall of Wine event February 17.

The images feature five sets of volunteers and children – known as matches: Big Couple John and Celeste with Little Brother Anthony, matched June 2010; Big Brother Earl with Little Brother Bobby, matched February 2010; Big Brother Elvyss with Little Brother Dillon, matched July 2010; Big Brother Don with Little Brother Kay, matched June 2010; and Big Sister Nikole with Little Sister Da'Neetrah, matched July 2008.

After the Wall of Wine, the images will travel around Portland and SW Washington to various high-traffic locations in an effort to build awareness for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

The event is free and the public is invited to attend, view the photos, and take a blind draw from a variety of fine wines donated by local collectors, distributors, and wine makers. With a $20 ticket an attendee could take home a bottle valued at over $100. Funds raised will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest. The public is asked to RSVP via the Events tab @ facebook.com/bbbsnorthwest or call Judi Charman at (503) 249-4859.

WHEN: Thursday, February 17, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

WHERE: Olympic Mills Building: 107 Southeast Washington Street Portland, OR 97214

HOW: Media RSVP to Abby Herrera at (503) 943-5773

PHOTO OPPORUNTIES: High resolution images from the PhotoForce/ Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest project are available by request via abby.herrera@bbbsnorthwest.org or (503) 943-5773

About PhotoForce:
PhotoForce helps nonprofit organizations tell their stories in visually innovative ways that ultimately translate into increased contributions, awareness and volunteerism from the public and business sectors. In 2009, PhotoForce documented the impact of the Oregon Food Bank (OFB) – providing photographs for them to use in their promotional material and generating significant public awareness of the project and the good work of OFB. Please visit www.photo-force.com to learn more.

About Pro Photo Supply:
Pro Photo Supply strives to provide the products and the expertise to enable each individual to reach their photographic potential: those who record family memories; those who pursue personal expression; those intent in developing their craftsmanship; those who earn a living by creating visual imagery; those who utilize visual technology to enact social change and those who employ photographic imagery to communicate the interconnectedness of our global community.   Please visit www.prophotosupply.com to learn more.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest is a volunteer and donor-supported organization that helps children reach their potential through one-to-one, life
changing friendships that have a measurable impact. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest at www.bbbsnorthwest.org.