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I get a zero!

happy birthday to me! The big 6-0. I DID IT! When I was told last year I may have one year left to live as the lymphoma was back for the fifth time, I figured 59 years was the best I could do.

Well, I AM STILL HERE, gosh darn it! I am thrilled and want to shout it out wherever I go! I am the Happiest 60-year-old you’ll ever want to meet!!!

events, birthday partyDana BoutonMarch 9, 202360, lymphoma, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, magnolia tree, neighbor, celebrating 60, low white blood cell counts, birthday, 60th birthday Comments

we did it!

Wow! Our January 14 & 15 gallery show was a huge success and it could not have been accomplished without so much support from friends and family.

Between sales from the show, sales after the show AND direct donations to my Endowment Fund, we raised over $24,000!

events, fundraiser, gallery showDana BoutonFebruary 9, 2023gallery show, pasade, Li Mei, Li Mei Art World, framed art, wood prints, metal, fine art paper, macro photography, floral photography, studio art, guest reception, Dana Pepper Endowment Fund, City of HopeComment

It's show time!

Here’s the latest news about my upcoming gallery show on Saturday and Sunday, January 14&15!

from generation to generation

My original title for this week’s blog post was “cultivate hope”. It seemed an appropriate theme as I have watched brides and grooms get married, full of hopes and dreams and ready to commit to a better future together in spite of past and present hardships.

floral, events, Bar Mitzvah, weddingDana BoutonSeptember 4, 2022society garlic, Sananda Maitrea, l'dor v'dor, generation, Chabad, lymphoma, climate change, weddings, immigrants, sacrifice Comments

A parade of achievements

I love parades; but I’d rather shoot pictures of a parade than watch one. Thankfully this year, the Coronado Independence Day Parade was in full swing after last year’s cancellation.

events, street photography, paradeDana BoutonJuly 13, 2021Coronado, parade, Independence Day, Summer 2021, Naval Base North Island, Pearl Harbor Survivors, San Diego, patriotic, civic prideComment

All 4 Kids-Children's Bureau {Los Angeles Community Photographer}

I had the incredible opportunity to spend a day at Children's Bureau shooting pictures for their website, print marketing and promotional materials.

For those of you who have never heard of the organization, you must know that it's been around for over 100 years and has been a key founder of both the United Way and the USC School of Social Work....

events, community service, children's organizationDana BoutonOctober 26, 2017children's bureau, magnolia place, downtown los angeles, toddlers, classrooms, Blue Tie Gala

Jessica's Bat Mitzvah {San Fernando Valley Mitzvah Photographer}

Despite the very hot, sticky and smoky weather, Jessica's Bat Mitzvah was so much fun to shoot!

The Havdalah ceremony was held at Temple Ahavat Shalom in Northridge. Because Havdalah is held in the late afternoon and it was over 100˚, we shot pre-ceremony pictures in the sanctuary....

Bat Mitzvah, events, family, backyard receptionDana BoutonOctober 18, 2017Temple Ahavat Shalom, Bat Mitzvah, Northridge, bima, Havdalah, ark, Torah, spices, wine, canlde, candle, blessings, desserts, barbeque, Chatsworth, reception, chair lifting, pre-ceremony photos

viva la 40th! {los angeles event photographer}

Although I've shot events with over 300 people, it's such a treat to be at smaller parties in people's homes where I can take my time to get to know my clients and their family and friends....