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Kenton Street Fair

Since the weather in Portland has been a bit dark and rainy for photography, here’s a throwback to the Kenton Street Fair that happened on August 18th, 2024.

Kenton is a fantastic neighborhood with a historic past. It started out as an independent farming community before becoming a company town owned by the Swift Meat Packing Company. In 1915, it was annexed by Portland.

Something which makes Kenton unique is that it’s one of the few “successful” company towns in the United States. Where most faded away or became economically depressed — often marked by riots — Kenton evolved, becoming a part of Portland while still maintaining its own character.

All of these photos were shot with my Nikon FM2 on Kodak Ultramax. My photography has improved quite a bit since August, but I still think some of these came out well. It will be fun to shoot this again in a few months and see the difference.

Two people sitting at small tables with vintage typewriters, one wearing a green hat and a red bandana, typing while the other sits with crossed arms. Blurred crowd and market tents in the background.
Person wearing glasses and earbuds smiling brightly under a shaded area. Blurry storefronts and signs in the background.
Dog on a leash walking towards the camera with a happy expression. People standing and conversing in the background, with a small group of dogs visible further away.
Person with long blonde hair and yellow sunglasses sitting on the ground, wearing a camouflage jacket. Other people standing around in the background, partially visible.
Person leaning against a wall, looking at their phone, with another person crouched nearby and a police officer standing further down the sidewalk. Reflections visible in storefront windows and tree shadows cast across the scene.
Group of people gathered in front of a vendor booth with a tent reading “Tortuga Gordo Fermented Hot Sauce.” Vendor demonstrating a product while visitors appear engaged.
Person with hair tied in a messy bun smiling warmly at the camera. Soft pastel-colored panels and blurred details in the background.
Vendor leaning forward, talking with customers at a booth displaying embroidery kits, cards, and other crafts. Vendor wearing a yellow shirt with a character design and a purple bandana.
Young person holding a large, fluffy piece of cotton candy, smiling at the camera. Strawberry hair clip and floral overalls visible, with a blurred outdoor market in the background.
Small crowd watching a live band performing on an outdoor stage covered by a white tent. Two people in the foreground standing with their backs to the camera, one with arms crossed and a patterned tote bag.
Group of people gathered around a vendor table covered with bottles of liquor. Woman wearing sunglasses sampling a drink while the vendor interacts with the group under a canopy surrounded by greenery.
Crowd walking along a street lined with vendor booths and tents. Group in the foreground includes adults and a child holding inflatable black cat balloons, with a dog visible near their feet.

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