Lights, Camera, Action-All Happening at the 25th Port Townsend Film Festival

October 24, 2025

When I spotted Johanna leaving the Rose during the Port Townsend Film Festival, I couldn't help but admire the vibrant colors she was wearing. I asked her to pose for a quick shot, and she was thrilled to chat about her days as a photographer in downtown Port Townsend. It was such a joy to have her daughter join in on the fun too. I have a feeling if they hadn’t had to dash off, we could’ve chatted for hours about photography. This was one of my favorite spots to ask people to pose for me. The light was soft and so perfect. Having the PTFF sign, the repeating yellow color in the image, and the historic Rose Theatre in the background all tell the story. With those lights, colors, and leading lines, I was in my happy place.