Category : Extras

First Friday Showcase and Cyclocross Nationals in Bend, Oregon

As some of you know, we live in Bend, Oregon because the outdoors are a fingertip away.  In fact, our house is within a 5 minute bike path to the head of Phil’s trail, the mountain biking haven.  We ski, we climb, we bike.  Cyclocross in recent years, a unique segment of the sport that is biking, has flourished in this area (especially Portland, Or) and includes dirt, dust, mud, snow, stairs, barriers, hills….etc.  It’s the dirty kind of biking.  My biking/racing habits have been overcome by photography recently; however, we still participate in the biking community of Bend, Oregon.

Footzone was the host of this month’s First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bend where we showcased black and white photos of recent years local Cyclocross madness. Combined with next week’s ‘Cross Culture art + bike’ showing (in honor of Cyclocross Nationals in Bend), we’re deviating from the clean images of wedding photography (just for the moment) just to show you some fun.

Here’s a few from last night’s gathering!  If you couldn’t make it – join us next Friday to kick-off Nationals   Grrrrrrr…

A good crowd the whole night of friends and random art walkers…

The racer, Angela Mart, looking in the mirror – okay a photo of her

Truffles and wine – my favorite   Any food is really my favorite….

Good friends Chad and Sarah with their family swung by for a visit (that’s Ethan in the middle).

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/

The Sweet Harlots And Laurel Brauns In Bend, Oregon To Promote A New Live Tour

Last week I worked with Laurel, Amy and Molly of the Sweet Harlots to create some new images to promote a new live tour beginning soon.  Always fun to work with, the Harlots and I found some new cool areas in Bend with lots of potential for spectacular images.  We milked the daylight until it was gone and then was able to use some killer tungsten lights as a cool filler to get some crazy shots of the blue sky without flash.

Webcyclery Thrilla Cyclocross Race – Bend, Oregon

Think dirt, sweat, blood – that’s the beauty of cyclocross racing.  Guys and gals participate (Byron included) in this grind of a bicycle race each year for a few weeks during the fall.  They’ve got more guts than I do (which is why I’m shooting and not racing!).  The course is near Cascade Lakes Brewery – where riders cross barriers, go down the rock quarry and runs up hills with bike in hand.  Enjoy the pics and thanks to Webcyclery for giving us some great exposure to the Bend biking community.

-Wendy

Zydeco Resturaunt In Bend, Oregon Is Voted Best Fine Dinning And Best Service

Last week Wendy and I worked more with Steve and Cheri of Zydeco Resturaunt to capture some spectacular sunset images on the roof terrace and more food shots.  This place is packed every night and rightfully so.  We’re just happy we can play a part in their success.  Thanks to all of you and keep up the great work!

Current Xterra Trail Running World Champion Max King In Shevlin Park-Bend, Oregon

Recently Wendy and I went out and worked with George Wescott of Canadian born Ryders Eyewear.  We took sponsored runner Max King out to Shevlin Park and captured these images.