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A Look Back at 2016
For us, the story of 2016 begins and ends with the ever-expanding community of creatives who carry our bags. Here are just a few of our highlights from the past year.
December Stories: 100Cameras and the Power of Perspective
Angela Francine Popplewell, co-founder of the non-profit 100cameras, explains their unique model to empower kids around the world through photography.
December Stories: Kids of Kathmandu
Jami Saunders, co-founder and president of Kids of Kathmandu, shares the organization's story and their progress in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake.
December Stories: The Hope of Safe Water
Photographer Benjamin Heath and Water.org community manager Morée Scofield share about capturing stories of communities and access to safe water.
Scenes from the ONA x Kit and Ace Pop-Up at the Oculus
Last month, we partnered with Kit and Ace on a pop-up at their new showroom in the World Trade "Oculus" - and kicked it off with some of the New York ONA community.
A Holiday Gift Guide From The ONA Community
Ten photographers and creatives from our community share the top holiday gifts on their list this year.
Creative Profile: Betty Liu
When we first met Betty Liu in the spring, we were drawn to her sublime yet practical stop motion cooking vignettes. Over the course of the year, as she's taken her Camps Bay backpack from Yosemite to the Shetland Islands to Martha's Vineyard, we've seen her merge landscape photography, culinary arts, travel writing, and a knack for mentorship, via her sell-out workshops.
Where ONA Goes: Jordan with Kara Mercer
Kara Mercer describes her path to becoming a portrait, wedding and travel photographer and highlights her most recent trip to Jordan.
Where Our Team Is Shopping For Small Business Saturday
ONA team members share the small and local businesses they frequent in New York and Washington D.C.
Where ONA Goes: Cross-country with Briana Moore and Quigley
A Q&A with photographer Briana Moore about her trip across the U.S. with her dog Quigley, and some of her best shots from the trip.
Where ONA goes: Santorini with Jordan Voth
Portrait and wedding photographer, Jordan Voth, tells the story behind his craft and shares photos from his recent trip to Greece.