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PORTFOLIO
NOVEMBER 2023 THE MAGAZINE OF LIFESTYLES , INTERESTS & LEISURE
PUBLISHER Bill Hemmer
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bo Hemmer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bill Hemmer
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS Joseph C . Filer Dimitri Sagatov Rachel Blaire Pressley
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS John Companiotte Hilary Werre
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Cover : Joseph C . Filer
14 THE BLUE HOUR : DIMITRI SAGATOV PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is my outlet for expressing the way that I see the world around me . I want to convey the memory of a time and place in my photographs . Not just as it was , but as I felt and experienced it .
26 THE 24TH ANNUAL NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
The Naples Children & Education Foundation ( NCEF ), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival ( NWWF ), announced that Superior First Growth winemaker Château d ’ Yquem will headline an exclusive Vintage Cellar event on Thursday , January 25 , 2024 , at Bleu Provence in Old Naples to kick off the 24th annual Festival .
32 A NEW ERA FOR AN ORLANDO ICON : A TOUR THROUGH GRAND BOHEMIAN HOTEL ORLANDO
Known for their distinctive designs , exquisite dining options and world-class amenities , Kessler Collection Hotels have the ability to transport guests into a world where luxury meets creativity . The Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando stands as a masterpiece of artistic expression , with its new common spaces embracing a distinctly eclectic aesthetic that pairs sculptural elements with unexpected detailing .
42 CHANGING THE FINE ARMS COLLECTING LANDSCAPE
According to an August analysis from market research company Market Decipher , the global collectibles market was estimated at $ 458.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to continue its impressive ascent over the next decade . The United States represents the largest share of the collectibles marketplace .
54 PURSELL FARMS IN SYLACAUGA , ALABAMA
Deeply rooted in Sylacauga , Alabama , the Pursell Family that developed the resort has been in the business of growing for more than 100 years , being producers of turf as their business . With multiple lodging options from cabins and cottages to The Orvis Farmhouse or the 40-room Inn , Pursell Farms can accommodate the weekend family traveler , corporate retreat , or large-scale wedding party .
62 PRESERVING THE PAST , EMBRACING THE PRESENT : THE LEGACY OF STANLEY DIXON IN CASHIERS
Nestled amidst the scenic terrain of Cashiers , North Carolina , stands a testament to architectural design , the home at 1336 Burl Lane . Designed by the renowned architect Stanley Dixon , this residence is a masterpiece that seamlessly blends elegance with the rugged beauty of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains .
66 PHOTOGRAPHER : RACHAEL BLAIRE PRESSLEY
Rachel attended Appalachian State University where she got a degree in Sustainable Development ( Environmental Studies ), Commercial Photography & Journalism . She spends her time documenting and photographing small business owners in the Western NC region , partnering with outdoor brands , tourism boards , local overnight stays + airbnbs , shooting small elopements , family + couple sessions .
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Photo : Joseph C . Filer