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To: Eric; From: Terry – Engagement Photos in Downtown Bend, Oregon and Sunriver

April 3rd, 2012 : Engagements, Letter Series

Dear Eric,

Sometimes the best things do come to those who wait! I’m so glad I waited. I have enjoyed so many fun adventures with you since we met. From Paulina, to the coast, back to NY, and our backcountry trip to Hemlock Butte, these were all amazing times we shared. When I reflect back on the last six months of my life, I am sometimes overwhelmed by the significant changes. Yet, I have a feeling deep down of contentment knowing that you are alongside me.

Thank you for always being supportive, patient and communicative with me throughout our relationship. You make me laugh every day, and I love that about you. I am looking forward to being a stepmom and continuing to grow with our new family! I love you so much!

Love your fiancé,
Terry

{Artist Series}

I think I’m going to title this one, “Love and Electricity” (I wrote that before Eric informed me (Wendy) that they were in fact ‘Gas’ pipes…oops!)

(Left) Our Facebook preview winner!!

Okay, this was runner up for our favorite because of the cement stains texture, the angle, and the FABULOUS kiss you guys are going for. Everyone viewing can feel the heat.

{Originals}

LOVE!

Ear biting can get laughs too…or were you warming up his ear?

TOTAL Fave! Too stinkin’ cute!

Terry + Eric,

It’s such an honor and privilege to share this experience with you and document how much you care about each other – it’s inspiring. We are stoked to join you for the wedding adventure and can’t wait to see you ski down in your wedding dress in Whistler, BC this December! Thanks so much for choosing us, it’s even more powerful when you are already friends. Even though it was, let’s say…brisk for this shoot, you guys rocked it and we all had a ton of fun!

All the best,

B + W

Special thanks to wedding and event hair/makeup artist, Julianna Clausen for Terry’s pampering pre-shoot. Boom Boom Beauty Room; 541.480.1408

**We are now offering complimentary hair/makeup for every LOCAL bride-to-be prior to their engagement session. There’s nothing like a little pampering before your session to relax and enjoy the moment

Mark Your Calendars: FastTrack Coaching with Dane Sanders Interview

March 29th, 2012 : For Photographers :: Behind The Photo

At WPPI this year, we had such a fantastic time connecting with new friends and peers alike. Dane Sanders was one of those people that we instantly connected to on a level beyond work – more philosophical if you will. After sharing some thoughtful conversations at WPPI and afterwards on the phone, he invited us to continue our story from Photographer’s Ignite and open up to his coaching audience on his regular videocast – The Fast Track Coaching Series.

So, mark your calendars for next Tuesday, April 3rd @ 1pm PST / 4pm EST and tune into the videocast. Best of all – it’s F-R-E-E!!

During the interview, we’ll be talking with Dane about the joys and pitfalls of collaborating as a couple and how to overcome virtually anything for the best possible result.

**UPDATE: Here’s a link to the recorded video: http://blog.fasttrackphotographer.com/2012/03/27/byron-and-wendy-roe-on-fast-track-coaching-with-dane-sanders/

See you there!!

Best,

B + W

2012 Las Vegas WPPI Photographer’s Ignite – Video Released!

March 23rd, 2012 : For Photographers :: Behind The Photo

Oh…the moment we’ve been waiting for has arrived! Photographer’s Ignite just released the video recording of our presentation. Disclaimer: Seriously, I think I (Wendy) was more nervous for this than anything – ever. Why, you ask? Because there’s 4,000 EYES staring at you and your hubby. What I can add to this video, other than a sigh of relief and excitement of having actually done it, is that putting the content together, defining what we really wanted to say and having the courage to authentically share our revelations and struggles (in a humorous way of course) was harder than the actual presentation. Learn about our WPPI events.

Okay, enough waiting…go WATCH! Special thanks to our friends/family for all their support (especially Byron’s parents who heard it at least 30 times the weekend of the event and sat in the crowd) and for Kevin Kubota for starting such a fun event. Moreover, special thanks to all the partners that sponsored the event and donated to the swaag bag (OH MY was that AWESOME!).

Enjoy!

B + W

Facebook Timeline Brand Pages For Photographers – The Pictage Photo Life Blog

March 21st, 2012 : For Photographers :: Behind The Photo

We’re excited to share another article guest written for the Pictage ‘The Photo Life’ blog today called, “How Photographers Can Use Facebook Timeline.”

With all the new changes, we wanted to offer some guidance and encouragement on switching over your new images, educating on the new features and a ‘to do’ list of marketing images to create! The new e-book, “55 Smart Web Ideas for Photographers” also has the new Facebook Timeline update (updated 3/31/12).

Moreover, welcome to our new ‘Behind The Photo’ section of our blog that’s specifically focused on information for wedding and portrait photographers in the industry. It’s just our little way of giving back and sharing information. We’re beginning to add folks that support us the most (our partners) on the left column and will be featuring them in upcoming posts, so definitely be sure to check out: Kubota Image Tools (Photoshop Actions we couldn’t live without) and Ripe Social (custom Facebook apps for photographers).

Feel free to comment, add questions or share with your network if you find this valuable!

Thanks again!

W + B

Full Article: http://www.pictage.com/blog/2012/03/21/how-photographers-can-use-facebook-timeline

Announcement: 2012 Oregon Wedding Portrait of the Year Award!

March 19th, 2012 : Everyday Moments, For Photographers :: Behind The Photo

Wendy and I have been interested in submitting some of our more spectacular images to print competitions for at least two years now. Emphasizing the word “interested”, we finally decided with the help of our friend and photographer Julia at Jewel Images to submit some images in the next Oregon State competition through PPO (Professional Photographers of Oregon).

The first task was to choose photographs, from 1000′s, that we knew were good enough to merit, (you need to hit the magic number of 80 to merit on a 100 scale). Only about 20% or less of the total amount of images submitted to a competition usually merit so the odds aren’t usually in your favor! What is in your favor though is that judges are trained to evaluate and score prints based on 12 elements of merit so there’s a set standard to the scoring, (it’s also anonymous so the judges can’t be influenced!). The 12 elements of merit are: Impact, Technical excellence, Creativity, Style, Composition, Presentation, Color Balance, Center of Interest, Lighting, Subject Matter, Technique , Story Telling. Basically, you have to start out with an image that’s extremely impactful to begin with and on top of that it needs to have been photographed with superior technical skills, (no duh eh?!). The last part of choosing the images was to create titles for each. The title is so important to the image that many prints actually don’t merit because the title and image seem disjointed and off for the judges. This however can play in your favor if you can come up with a title that actually enhances and creates a stronger meaning to the photograph than if the image were alone.

We came away with three images to submit and this was only the start. The next steps, (and not in any particular order) was to have them printed and mounted professionally (of course there are guidelines for size, etc), have them shipped back to us, fill out all the paperwork that will go on the back of each print, ship them to the competition in a “regulation” size shipping container….oh, and have a reprint made because our cat Ella decided to jump on one when we were packaging it up, (go figure).

To make a long story short, Wendy and I went up to Portland, OR about three weeks ago to photograph two engagement sessions, participate in a bridal show and yes, see our prints judged. For one, it was extremely educating to hear the judges critique images with an eye that’s only been developed through many years of judging. In fact, after siting in that room for about 4 hours I can honestly say that I became a better photographer for it! At the end of the day we were ecstatic that our image titled, “Neptune’s Daughter” merited! This same image, being the highest scoring in the category of wedding portraits, was also given the “Oregon Wedding Portrait of the Year” award!! Now it’s time to let our bride who’s in the photograph know the great news!

“Neptune’s Daughter”

YIPPEE!!

To: Andy; From: Katy – Engagement Pictures at the Oxford Hotel and Tumalo Falls; Bend, Oregon

March 16th, 2012 : Engagements, Letter Series

Andy,

Wow! The past 7 months have been the best of my life. It’s been a whirlwind of love and fun. You took a leap of faith in August and look where it got us! Even though we went to college together and lived just down the road from each other, we weren’t ready to meet then. I know God planned for us to meet when we did so we could get to this point so easily.

Thank you for all of the laughs throughout our time together. Thank goodness our “furry children” got along and brought us even closer together! Who knew that dogs could bond two people together so well? I’ve loved our little (yet exhausting) hikes up “mountains”, game nights at home (even though I usually beat you), trips to go wine tasting, and nights at breweries sampling new beers. You put up with my hyper and crazy personality and calm me down. We fit together perfectly.

I am amazed at how much you love. Your heart is bigger than anyone’s I know. I am looking forward to spending every day together and making our little “family” one! I love you more than you will ever know!

Katy

{Artist Series}