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The Faces of Freedom Project: Orange Field of Valor 2022

  I had the privilege once again this year to partner with the Community Foundation of Orange to create new portraits for the Faces of Freedom Project at the opening ceremony of the Orange Field of Valor.   What a terrific turnout!  It was a gorgeous fall day – perfect temperature, clear blue sky, and a Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project: Orange Field of Valor 2022[…]

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The Faces of Freedom Project: Santiago Canyon College Veterans and Family Fun Fest 2022

              I had the privilege this weekend  to create portraits of a number of veterans for The Faces of Freedom Project at the first annual Santiago Canyon College “We Got Your Six” Veterans and Family Fun Fest.  What a terrific turnout!  Kudos to  Dr. LaKyshia Perez and the amazing staff of Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project: Santiago Canyon College Veterans and Family Fun Fest 2022[…]

Richard Bergquist portrait

The Faces of Freedom Project: Hometown Heroes Car Show 2022

I had the privilege once again to create portraits of a number of veterans for The Faces of Freedom Project at the 2022 Patriots and Paws Hometown Heroes Car and Motorcycle Show this past weekend.  It was a beautiful Fall day – in a gorgeous location, in the sWho could ask for more! Thank you again Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project: Hometown Heroes Car Show 2022[…]

The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits – Orange Field of Valor 2021

  After a two-year hiatus due to COVID cancellation, I had the privilege once again to create portraits of a number of veterans for The Faces of Freedom Project at the 2021 Field of Valor at Handy Park in Orange, CA.  It was a beautiful Fall day – in a gorgeous location, surrounded by a field Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits – Orange Field of Valor 2021[…]

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The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits – Los Alamitos Salute to Veterans 2019

The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits I had the privilege this past Veterans Day weekend to create portraits of a number of veterans for The Faces of Freedom Project at the 2019 Salute to Veterans at the Los Alamitos Racetrack in Los Alamitos, CA.  It was a beautiful Fall evening – live band, the thrill Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits – Los Alamitos Salute to Veterans 2019[…]

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The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits – Orange Field of Valor 2019

The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits I had the privilege once again to create portraits of a number of veterans for The Faces of Freedom Project at the 2019 Field of Valor at Handy Park in Orange, CA.  It was a beautiful Fall day – in a gorgeous location, surrounded by a field of 1776 American Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits – Orange Field of Valor 2019[…]

The Faces of Freedom Project – Normandy 75th Anniversary Portraits

On this day of remembrance, I had the privilege once again to create portraits of a number of veterans and supporting folks for The Faces of Freedom Project. During the second World War, American women entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers to fill the gaps left by men who’d gone off to fight.  “Rosie the Riveter” Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project – Normandy 75th Anniversary Portraits[…]

The Faces of Freedom Project – Orange Field of Valor 2018

The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits I had the privilege once again to create portraits of a number of veterans for The Faces of Freedom Project at the 2018 Field of Valor at Handy Park in Orange, CA.  It was a beautiful Fall day – in a gorgeous location, surrounded by a field of 1776 American flags Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project – Orange Field of Valor 2018[…]

The Faces of Freedom Project – Oakmont of Orange

The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits I received a call about two weeks ago from Shiela at Oakmont Senior Living Community in Orange, CA.  They wanted to do something special for their veteran residents for Veterans Day, and wondered if I would be able to bring the Faces of Freedom Project to their lovely facility Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project – Oakmont of Orange[…]

“Like My Father Before Me: A Star Wars Story”

I am blessed to be surrounded by amazingly-talented people: my wife and kids, friends, students.  They all have unique and wonderful creative gifts. So, recently, one of these very gifted creatives, Matthew Charles Hall, reached out to me with a project proposal. The conversation went something like this: Matt: “Hey Jon.  I’m directing a Star Wars Read more about “Like My Father Before Me: A Star Wars Story”[…]