Archives : 2009 : November

Jamie & Brendan’s Wedding Photography In Bend, Oregon

“Can you zip me up Byron,” Jamie says, as she’s finishing her prep work in the bathroom while Brendan is changing into his duds.  The two came over to Bend from Boise and got married in a place they’ve come to love over the years.

Jamie wanted to have a surprise meeting where Brendan could see her for the first time so there I was in a very small bathroom at the Mcmenamins St. Francis School where they were staying, helping Jamie with her dress.  Being a guy you’d think I’d be more interested in waiting outside rather than get all mushy with details but I have to admit I’m always filled with pride to be part of such an important event and hey, its a good chance for me to tell the bride to, “keep breathing and enjoy the day!”

What a fun day it was as we took a limo over to Pioneer Park where they had the intimate ceremony (just the three of us plus officiant!) and all I can say is wow, Brendan, that was one of the most passionate kisses I’ve ever seen at a wedding!  Afterward, I directed Mr. Limo driver up to a secret spot overlooking part of the city and the clouds and light turned out to be amazing.  Finishing up the day we went back to Mcmenamins to shoot some images in the bathhouse.  This bathhouse is so cool-it’s wall to wall mosaics, open ceiling, and big fountain in the middle make you think you’ve been transported to some exotic European haunt.  I’ve been wanting to do this for a while and what a way to end the time with Jamie and Brendan.  Cheers to you both and I look forward to hanging with you guys in the future!

- Byron

Tiffany Anderson Senior Photos – Downtown Bend, Oregon And Drake Park

It’s always a bit funny finding people at a coffee shop when you don’t know what they look like.   I try to get eye contact with people and wait for a look that says “yep, I have no clue who I’m looking for as well”.  That’s the goal, but what really happens is those people your really trying to meet up with are on the other side of the store and the person you decided to take an extended glance at ends up looking quite bewildered at you.  Luckily, all I had to do was search for the best dressed teenager around me and found Tiffany, her boyfriend Shane and mother waiting patiently.

This was probably one of the last days where I could get some fall colors into the shots so we went to Drake Park and also spent some time in downtown Bend where the sun was lighting up this blazing red tree.  Tiffany was a natural in front of the camera and I think this came partly from her excitement at having, as she said, “waited four years for this day”.  Thanks Tiffany, Gina and Shane for the fun day!

Gary Faulkerson Live Acoustic At Velvet Lounge In Bend, Oregon

My friend Shelly gives me a call and tells me her co-worker is a singer/songwriter/acoustic guitar player who is beginning to play live show in Bend and is looking for portfolio images.  Wendy and I checked out the show and here are some images from that night.  Thanks Gary for the great music and here’s to following our passions!  You can find out more information about Gary by going to his website at:  http://www.garyfulkerson.com/