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Pop-Up Party Showcasing Winners of the 2023 Buzz Photo Contest

Posted by The Buzz | June 30, 2023
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Ed Diaz stands next to his photograph, Paparazzi and Coffee, which received first place in our People and Portraits category. It is also the cover of our July 2023 Tanglewood/River Oaks Buzz. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)

For 17 years, The Buzz Magazines has hosted an annual photo contest, which is open to amateur local photographers; submissions are reviewed by a panel of professional photographers. Every year, the winning photographs are printed in our July issue. This year, for the first time, winning photos were also displayed in a beautiful pop-up gallery located in River Oaks District, June 26-30. Visitors were encouraged to come by and see the photos in person and vote for their favorites via QR code for a special People’s Choice award. 

In conjunction with the pop-up gallery, The Buzz Magazines and River Oaks District collaborated to host a pop-up gallery party showcasing the winning images. Guests, including Photo Contest winners and their families, enjoyed mixing and mingling over beverages and appetizers provided by Bari Ristorante. It was a unique opportunity to experience the photographs in a three-dimensional format and meet some of the photographers. 

Shazma Matin

Shazma Matin poses next to her photo, Hanging Out, which won fourth place in the Animals category. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)

A fun coincidence is that Emily Jaschke, event photographer for the gallery party, submitted her own photos for our Photo Contest back in 2007 and had winning photos in two categories (scroll through the slideshow below for a throwback to Jaschke’s winning 2007 photos). 

A special thank you to 2023 judges, Eric Forsythe, Nikky LaWell, and Terry Vine; photo contest sponsors, Houston Camera Exchange and The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa; gallery sponsors, River Oaks District, Arnoult Fine Art Consulting, and Portable Gallery Walls; and thank you to Public Content.

If you haven’t yet had a chance to see the gallery, stop by today between 12-5 p.m.

View the winners of the 2023 Buzz Photo Contest here. If you have a knack for photography, the call for entries begins in our March 2024 print issue, on our website, and on our social media. 

  • Natalie Alexander

    Natalie Alexander poses with her photograph Pure Joy, which received fifth place in the People and Portraits category. In the photo, her daughter Mackenzie is the picture of pure joy. This photo is also the cover of our July 2023 Memorial Buzz. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Gerald McGlamery, Caitlin McGlamery

    Gerald McGlamery with daughter Caitlin. Gerald's photo, Day of Infamy, won first place in the Sports and Action category. 
  • Bonnie Davidson

    Bonnie Davidson next to her photo, Amaryllis Bud on Black, which received second place in the Nature category. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Appetizers

    Beautiful appetizers provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Whitni Parker, Brent Parker,

    Whitni and Brent Parker. Whitni's photo, Meteora at Sunset, received fifth place in the Landscapes category. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Bryan Tully, Cormac Tully

    Bryan and Cormac Tully all smiles at the pop-up party. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Arrancini

    Arancini with caviar and creme fraiche appetizers provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Christian Restrepo, Marcela Echeverri

    Christian Restrepo and Marcela Echeverri. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Lorraine Abercrombie, Andy Blitzer, Larissa Diner,

    Lorraine Abercrombie, Andy Blitzer, and Larissa Diner. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Attendee

    Laura and Bob Rosenberg taking in Hanging Out by Shazma Matin. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Appetizers

    Delicious appetizers provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Becky Abell, Gabriel Perez, Jennifer Greenberg, Lisa Myers, Jeff Myers,

    Becky Abell, Gabriel Perez, Jennifer Greenberg, Lisa Myers and Jeff Myers. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Molly Jodeit, John Pearson, Jilianne Scamperle

    Molly Jodeit, John Pearson, and Jilianne Scamperle. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Louella Steller, James Barbee,

    Louella Steller and James Barbee. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Natalie Alexander, Mary Beth Greenough

    Natalie Alexander and Mary Beth Greenough. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Michael Hoffman, Joni Hoffman,

    Phebe Chen and Mark Ward with Michael and Joni Hoffman. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Caroline Siegfried, Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, Joni Hoffman, Michael Hoffman,

    Buzz associate editor Caroline Siegfried, editor Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, editor-in-chief Joni Hoffman, and publisher Michael Hoffman. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Joni Hoffman, Andy Hoffman, Tina Petersen,

    Joni and Andy Hoffman with Tina Petersen. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Guests

    Veronica and Payman Karimi enjoying the photographs. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Joselyn Vides, Paola Mena

    Joselyn Vides and Paola Mena. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Reese Hazel, Sarah Hazel,

    Reese and Sarah Hazel. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Dave Little, Leslie Little,

    Phebe Chen and Mark Ward, Dave and Leslie Little. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Raigan Clay, Robbin Clay,

    Buzz summer intern Raigan Clay with her mom, Robbin. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Susan Farb Morris, Caroline Siegfried,

    Susan Farb Morris with Buzz associate editor Caroline Siegfried. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Miles Duboise, Tina Petersen, John Duboise,

    Miles Duboise, Tina Petersen and Buzz design manager John Duboise. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Party

    The pop-up party showcasing winners from the 2023 Buzz Photo Contest held at River Oaks District. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Jose Ocque, Stuart Rosenberg,

    Jose Ocque and Stuart Rosenberg. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Veronica Karimi, Shazma Matin, Payman Karimi,

    Veronica Karimi, Shazma Matin, and Payman Karimi. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Grace DeJong, Madeline DeJong,

    Buzz summer intern Grace DeJong (on right) with her sister, Madeline (on left). (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Pizza

    Pizza provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Wall of photos

    A wall of photographs at the pop-up gallery showcasing winning photos from the 2023 Buzz Photo Contest. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Andres Loperena, Anita Morton,

    Andres Loperena and Anita Morton. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Brent Parker, Cindy Gabriel, Stan Ehrenkranz,

    Brent Parker, Cindy Gabriel and Stan Ehrenkranz. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Anita Morton, Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Melissa Aguilar, Carla Buerkle,

    Anita Morton, Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Melissa Aguilar, and Carla Buerkle. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Michael Hoffman, Stuart Rosenberg, Jose Ocque,

    Michael Hoffman, Stuart Rosenberg and Jose Ocque. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Whitni Parker, Brent Parker,

    Whitni and Brent Parker looking at the photographs. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Matt Steinfeld, Susan Magaziner, John Beilue,

    Matt Steinfeld, Susan Magaziner, and John Beilue. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Raigan Clay, Grace DeJong, Isabella Barcenas,

    Buzz summer interns (from left) Raigan Clay, Grace DeJong, and Isabella Barcenas. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Desserts

    Bite-sized desserts provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Attendees

    Wayne Donnelly and wife Cathy walking through the gallery. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Andy Hoffman, Lisa Myers, Joni Hoffman,

    Andy Hoffman, Lisa Myers, and Joni Hoffman. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Joni Hoffman, Dai Huynh,

    Joni Hoffman and Buzz dining columnist Dai Huynh. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Randy Wile, Jennifer Greenberg, Catherine Wile,

    Randy Wile, Jennifer Greenberg, and Catherine Wile. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Anita Morton, Becky Abell, Karl Vogel, Jo Vogel,

    Anita Morton, Becky Abell, Karl Vogel, and Buzz account manager Jo Vogel. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Andy Hoffman, Joni Hoffman, Catherine Wile, Randy Wile, Jennifer Greenberg,

    Andy Hoffman, Joni Hoffman, Catherine Wile, Randy Wile, and Jennifer Greenberg. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Raigan Clay, Isabella Barcenas, Johnatan Ramos, Jafet Soto,

    Raigan Clay, Isabella Barcenas, Johnatan Ramos, and Jafet Soto. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
  • Emily Jaschke's photo

    Event photographer Emily Jaschke received First Place, Travel Category, for her photo Fire Flower in the 2007 Photo Contest.
  • Emily Jaschke's photo

    Event photographer Emily Jaschke received Fourth Place, Animals Category, for her photo Raindrops on my Head in the 2007 Photo Contest.
  • Natalie Alexander
  • Gerald McGlamery, Caitlin McGlamery
  • Bonnie Davidson
  • Appetizers
  • Whitni Parker, Brent Parker,
  • Bryan Tully, Cormac Tully
  • Arrancini
  • Christian Restrepo, Marcela Echeverri
  • Lorraine Abercrombie, Andy Blitzer, Larissa Diner,
  • Attendee
  • Appetizers
  • Becky Abell, Gabriel Perez, Jennifer Greenberg, Lisa Myers, Jeff Myers,
  • Molly Jodeit, John Pearson, Jilianne Scamperle
  • Louella Steller, James Barbee,
  • Natalie Alexander, Mary Beth Greenough
  • Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Michael Hoffman, Joni Hoffman,
  • Caroline Siegfried, Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, Joni Hoffman, Michael Hoffman,
  • Joni Hoffman, Andy Hoffman, Tina Petersen,
  • Guests
  • Joselyn Vides, Paola Mena
  • Reese Hazel, Sarah Hazel,
  • Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Dave Little, Leslie Little,
  • Raigan Clay, Robbin Clay,
  • Susan Farb Morris, Caroline Siegfried,
  • Miles Duboise, Tina Petersen, John Duboise,
  • Party
  • Jose Ocque, Stuart Rosenberg,
  • Veronica Karimi, Shazma Matin, Payman Karimi,
  • Grace DeJong, Madeline DeJong,
  • Pizza
  • Wall of photos
  • Andres Loperena, Anita Morton,
  • Brent Parker, Cindy Gabriel, Stan Ehrenkranz,
  • Anita Morton, Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Melissa Aguilar, Carla Buerkle,
  • Michael Hoffman, Stuart Rosenberg, Jose Ocque,
  • Whitni Parker, Brent Parker,
  • Matt Steinfeld, Susan Magaziner, John Beilue,
  • Raigan Clay, Grace DeJong, Isabella Barcenas,
  • Desserts
  • Attendees
  • Andy Hoffman, Lisa Myers, Joni Hoffman,
  • Joni Hoffman, Dai Huynh,
  • Randy Wile, Jennifer Greenberg, Catherine Wile,
  • Anita Morton, Becky Abell, Karl Vogel, Jo Vogel,
  • Andy Hoffman, Joni Hoffman, Catherine Wile, Randy Wile, Jennifer Greenberg,
  • Raigan Clay, Isabella Barcenas, Johnatan Ramos, Jafet Soto,
  • Emily Jaschke's photo
  • Emily Jaschke's photo

Natalie Alexander

Natalie Alexander poses with her photograph Pure Joy, which received fifth place in the People and Portraits category. In the photo, her daughter Mackenzie is the picture of pure joy. This photo is also the cover of our July 2023 Memorial Buzz. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Gerald McGlamery, Caitlin McGlamery

Gerald McGlamery with daughter Caitlin. Gerald's photo, Day of Infamy, won first place in the Sports and Action category. 
Bonnie Davidson

Bonnie Davidson next to her photo, Amaryllis Bud on Black, which received second place in the Nature category. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Appetizers

Beautiful appetizers provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Whitni Parker, Brent Parker,

Whitni and Brent Parker. Whitni's photo, Meteora at Sunset, received fifth place in the Landscapes category. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Bryan Tully, Cormac Tully

Bryan and Cormac Tully all smiles at the pop-up party. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Arrancini

Arancini with caviar and creme fraiche appetizers provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Christian Restrepo, Marcela Echeverri

Christian Restrepo and Marcela Echeverri. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Lorraine Abercrombie, Andy Blitzer, Larissa Diner,

Lorraine Abercrombie, Andy Blitzer, and Larissa Diner. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Attendee

Laura and Bob Rosenberg taking in Hanging Out by Shazma Matin. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Appetizers

Delicious appetizers provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Becky Abell, Gabriel Perez, Jennifer Greenberg, Lisa Myers, Jeff Myers,

Becky Abell, Gabriel Perez, Jennifer Greenberg, Lisa Myers and Jeff Myers. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Molly Jodeit, John Pearson, Jilianne Scamperle

Molly Jodeit, John Pearson, and Jilianne Scamperle. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Louella Steller, James Barbee,

Louella Steller and James Barbee. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Natalie Alexander, Mary Beth Greenough

Natalie Alexander and Mary Beth Greenough. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Michael Hoffman, Joni Hoffman,

Phebe Chen and Mark Ward with Michael and Joni Hoffman. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Caroline Siegfried, Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, Joni Hoffman, Michael Hoffman,

Buzz associate editor Caroline Siegfried, editor Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, editor-in-chief Joni Hoffman, and publisher Michael Hoffman. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Joni Hoffman, Andy Hoffman, Tina Petersen,

Joni and Andy Hoffman with Tina Petersen. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Guests

Veronica and Payman Karimi enjoying the photographs. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Joselyn Vides, Paola Mena

Joselyn Vides and Paola Mena. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Reese Hazel, Sarah Hazel,

Reese and Sarah Hazel. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Dave Little, Leslie Little,

Phebe Chen and Mark Ward, Dave and Leslie Little. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Raigan Clay, Robbin Clay,

Buzz summer intern Raigan Clay with her mom, Robbin. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Susan Farb Morris, Caroline Siegfried,

Susan Farb Morris with Buzz associate editor Caroline Siegfried. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Miles Duboise, Tina Petersen, John Duboise,

Miles Duboise, Tina Petersen and Buzz design manager John Duboise. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Party

The pop-up party showcasing winners from the 2023 Buzz Photo Contest held at River Oaks District. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Jose Ocque, Stuart Rosenberg,

Jose Ocque and Stuart Rosenberg. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Veronica Karimi, Shazma Matin, Payman Karimi,

Veronica Karimi, Shazma Matin, and Payman Karimi. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Grace DeJong, Madeline DeJong,

Buzz summer intern Grace DeJong (on right) with her sister, Madeline (on left). (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Pizza

Pizza provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Wall of photos

A wall of photographs at the pop-up gallery showcasing winning photos from the 2023 Buzz Photo Contest. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Andres Loperena, Anita Morton,

Andres Loperena and Anita Morton. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Brent Parker, Cindy Gabriel, Stan Ehrenkranz,

Brent Parker, Cindy Gabriel and Stan Ehrenkranz. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Anita Morton, Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Melissa Aguilar, Carla Buerkle,

Anita Morton, Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Melissa Aguilar, and Carla Buerkle. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Michael Hoffman, Stuart Rosenberg, Jose Ocque,

Michael Hoffman, Stuart Rosenberg and Jose Ocque. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Whitni Parker, Brent Parker,

Whitni and Brent Parker looking at the photographs. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Matt Steinfeld, Susan Magaziner, John Beilue,

Matt Steinfeld, Susan Magaziner, and John Beilue. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Raigan Clay, Grace DeJong, Isabella Barcenas,

Buzz summer interns (from left) Raigan Clay, Grace DeJong, and Isabella Barcenas. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Desserts

Bite-sized desserts provided by Bari Ristorante. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Attendees

Wayne Donnelly and wife Cathy walking through the gallery. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Andy Hoffman, Lisa Myers, Joni Hoffman,

Andy Hoffman, Lisa Myers, and Joni Hoffman. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Joni Hoffman, Dai Huynh,

Joni Hoffman and Buzz dining columnist Dai Huynh. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Randy Wile, Jennifer Greenberg, Catherine Wile,

Randy Wile, Jennifer Greenberg, and Catherine Wile. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Anita Morton, Becky Abell, Karl Vogel, Jo Vogel,

Anita Morton, Becky Abell, Karl Vogel, and Buzz account manager Jo Vogel. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Andy Hoffman, Joni Hoffman, Catherine Wile, Randy Wile, Jennifer Greenberg,

Andy Hoffman, Joni Hoffman, Catherine Wile, Randy Wile, and Jennifer Greenberg. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Raigan Clay, Isabella Barcenas, Johnatan Ramos, Jafet Soto,

Raigan Clay, Isabella Barcenas, Johnatan Ramos, and Jafet Soto. (Photo: Emily Jaschke)
Emily Jaschke's photo

Event photographer Emily Jaschke received First Place, Travel Category, for her photo Fire Flower in the 2007 Photo Contest.
Emily Jaschke's photo

Event photographer Emily Jaschke received Fourth Place, Animals Category, for her photo Raindrops on my Head in the 2007 Photo Contest.
People in this article: 
Emily Jaschke, Eric Forsythe, Nikky LaWell, Terry Vine, Ed Diaz, Caroline Siegfried, Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, Joni Hoffman, Michael Hoffman, Molly Jodeit, John Pearson, Jilianne Scamperle, Bryan Tully, Cormac Tully, Lorraine Abercrombie, Andy Blitzer, Larissa Diner, Natalie Alexander, Mary Beth Greenough, Mackenzie Alexander, Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Tina Petersen, Joselyn Vides, Paola Mena, Reese Hazel, Sarah Hazel, Louella Steller, James Barbee, Dave Little, Leslie Little, Raigan Clay, Robbin Clay, Susan Farb Morris, Miles Duboise, John Duboise, Gerald McGlamery, Caitlin McGlamery, Jose Ocque, Stuart Rosenberg, Grace DeJong, Madeline DeJong, Bonnie Davidson, Matt Steinfeld, Susan Magaziner, John Beilue, Andres Loperena, Anita Morton, Cindy Gabriel, Stan Ehrenkranz, Melissa Aguilar, Carla Buerkle, Becky Abell, Gabriel Perez, Jennifer Greenberg, Lisa Myers, Jeff Myers, Whitni Parker, Isabella Barcenas, Dai Huynh, Randy Wile, Catherine Wile, Johnatan Ramos, Jafet Soto, Christian Restrepo, Marcela Echeverri, Veronica Karimi, Payman Karimi, Wayne Donnelly, Cathy Donnelly, Laura Rosenberg, Bob Rosenberg
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