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Fear the Flash? NO! Speedlight Flash Techniques Photography Workshop
We are so stoked to be presenters in the inaugural event workshop series hosted by Studio 3, a Bend Oregon photographer’s cooperative, speaking on basic techniques for getting big light from small flashes. We love our speedlights because they are small, powerful, creative, connected to the ‘camera’s brain’ and…travel friendly.
The course is designed for basic to intermediate flash users, potentially those solely using on-camera flash or natural light photographers wanting to explore supplemental lighting. Basically, we want to open up the conversation, create a safe and fun place to talk flash and do some tethered examples. Recently, I took a 2-day intensive with Joe McNally (a mentor, for SURE) and learned some great, simple tricks to get creative with lighting. The workshop will be a combination of our current use of flash, new techniques from the McNally workshop and Q/A.
Special thanks to Kimberly, Tambi and Jeff (Studio 3) for putting this event on! They are even auctioning off a FREE ticket, learn more and submit your work to qualify!
Here are the details:
When: Thursday, September 23rd
Where: Studio 3 | create • inspire • for hire, 558 9th Street, Suite 5, at 9th and Wilson (between Country Catering and Pakit Liquidators)
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm, Networking and Refreshments 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: Only $59, and includes refreshments & networking time!
Prepare to be INSPIRED! Register ONLINE Now 
Tashia Davis; Senior Portrait Photography, Bend Oregon
Taking a short break from weddings, we had the pleasure of working with an awesome senior, Tashia Davis for her senior portraits. Right off the bat, she had the desire to shoot among the throngs of wildflowers down by The Old Mill. The color, especially at sunset, was AMAZING. Our goal was to capture youth and maturity….beauty and strength. Tashia, you ROCKED it and we had a blast. All the best to you and your family as you enter your last year of high school and grow into your own.
I look back on my senior pics and cringe (wayyyyy back in the day), so glad seniors are choosing pics to match themselves these days…
Cheers!
B + W
Young and fabulous – the hat adds it all!
This feels more like a painting with the myriad of color.
I would have again paid for the wind, it set off this peaceful setting.
Tashia bringing her intense modeling background (just kidding!)…she’s rockin’ it though!
LOVE, LOVE this photo…speaks of beauty, innocence, strength and maturity all in one.
This whole series (the above is just one sample) is my fav. FUN!
Stylin’ it up below ‘Salon Envy.’
Dramatic lighting, strong expression….WOW, Tashia you’re awesome.
To Katie + Brian, From Mom + Dad Michel; Wedding Photography Broken Top Club, Bend Oregon
Dear Brian & Katie,
Every parent’s dream is for their children to grow up to be responsible, happy, loving adults. The two of you as individuals have achieved that and so much more. You are both blessed with families who love and support you and close friends with whom you have shared experiences of laughter and joy. As a couple you have something very special.
We were honored that you chose Bend for your wedding. Based on the many family members and friends that made the long journey to celebrate with you at the events leading up to and including your beautiful wedding day, it is clear that you cherish the importance of family and wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime.
We see the respect and trust you have for each other and know that it will provide the foundation for the unconditional love you share. As you start the next chapter of your adventure together as life partners, enjoy the journey every day and never hesitate to say how much you love each other.
Live well, Laugh often and Love much.
Mom & Dad Michel
Katie + Brian,
What started out as rain turned into the most shooting spectacular weather for your special day. It was like the universe knew it was time and parted rain, clouds and let the sun shine for you. It was a such a pleasure to work with you, capture the amazing details of the day and meet your closest friends and family. We had a blast!
All the best,
B + W
Special thanks to all the vendors:
Venue/Catering/Bar: Broken Top Club
Cake: The Cake Lady
Florist: Donner Flower Shop
DJ: Killer Whale Audio
Hair/Makeup: Anjou Spa
The sun blasted through the windows on the other side of this glass ‘Broken Top’ – a perfect location for a dress.
I love this pensive moment; let the sewing ensue
With your proposal on the Eiffel Tower, we thought this shot was fitting
Your program director and helper was on the ball here! Ha ha, this was the most adorable photo op.
Oh, the socks…we LOVED the socks!
A moment before the ceremony, everyone lined up…Katie waiting for her dad…this is special.
The peek and smile of Brian at the end of the aisle here makes this one a keeper.
Parents of the groom, wrought with emotion – super special.
Again, fantastic light…Katie, you look like a MODEL here! You’re beautiful!
The movement and drama of this shot is fantastic.
Your getaway car…a golf cart Okay, not really but this is a fun one!
The first dance dip – well done, my friends.
End of the evening sparklers to the real getaway car…your future awaits you!
To Tamara, From Tim; Pre-Wedding Engagement Photography Bend Oregon
Querida Tamara,
Ya hace mas que un par de años desde que nos conocimos, hicimos amigos y nos enamoramos – tú y yo. Looking back over those years I’ve become convinced that ‘meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you was beyond my control,’ to borrow from an anonymous quote. A decided surrendering to a serendipity of happenstance that both marks and has changed me; forever, and for the better. I wish I could find words to enumerate the cherished dreams, memories, and experiences that loving you has afforded me. And to also convey, palpably, the awesome force these moments represent to who I am, have become, and desire to be. My efforts would, of course, be folly at best: ‘a laborious and impoverishing extravagance,’ for neither words nor text could approach the wonder that simply the thought of you animates within me.
My best effort, perhaps fittingly, would be to compare my love for you to a book, and allow the magistery of Borges’ text to approximate in words what I cannot. For ‘a book is more that a verbal structure or series of verbal structures; it is the dialogue it establishes with its reader and the intonation it imposes upon their voice, and the changing and durable images it leaves in their memory. A book is not an isolated being: it is a relationship, an axis of innumerable relationships.’ In simple terms a book is life. A script that neither fully precedes nor is postscript to our experience in the world; to living, loving, and just being. And ultimately, a book is never solitary. For from the moment of its inception it thought, through the acts of writing and being read, a book is always already a relationship, a gathering of the countless relationships that story life.
What I am trying to say is that to no small extent I am the person I am today by virtue of loving you, and by the grace of having felt your love for many years. This is what my life has become. And I love my life, largely because I am deeply in love with you. I didn’t know things would turn out this way when we met; nor could I have brought my life, nor yours, here by simple design. I just wanted to know you, become your friend, and share time. That’s all I was sure of those years ago; the rest has been like a book that wraps you up and whisks you away to worlds and experiences previously unimagined, if not unimaginable. A life of wonderment: that’s the story I live with in words I love you Tamara. And life with you is ever so much more than words.
Tu amigo, pareja, y enamorado – ahora y para siempre.
Un beso querida.
tim
Tamara + Tim,
You know why we love you guys? Because you two are adventurous spirits, for shizzle. Nevermind that the next day after the shoot you were going on a 23-day epic hiking adventure in Yosemite, nevermind that we were swarmed with mosquitoes during the second half of the shoot and you still looked natural, relaxed and at ease in nature, truly, you guys are such a cute pair and are obviously two peas in a pod.
We had so much fun with the old Schwinn bike, chasing the sunset at Mt. Bachelor and swatting bugs (all the while watching you two share ‘little kisses’ – ahhemm, remember ‘no big kisses’!). We can’t wait for your upcoming wedding and look forward to sharing your special day with such a fun duo.
All the best,
B + W
A little downtown fun in the sun on a tandem Huffy townie bike
Beautiful light for a secret smooch!
One of our favs with Mt. Bachelor in the background.
Here’s another fun, unique play shot!
I did photoshop ONE thing on this pic, there was a massive mosquito on the frame (one of thousands but you wouldn’t know it from their smiles!)
Balance, smooch, surf…balance, smooch – aw, you get the drill! Super cute in front of Broken Top on the side of the road.
I can’t believe this was the sunset…it looks like a wildfire in the back it’s so brilliant!
Sunflare goodness and Tamara dancing
Yes, that’s the moon in the middle of the rocks.
One of our favs, a cute moment you two!
To Byron, From Ninfi: Wedding Anniversary Photography Bend, Oregon
My Dearest Byron – my husband, my lover, my best friend
42 years, incredible, it went so fast. I can remember our wedding like it was yesterday – all my dreams came true that day. So many wonderful happenings in 42 years. Two wonderful sons, vacations, work, sailing, skiing, tennis, motorcross, great music and so much more.
I start voicing a thought and you finish it. We sometimes think about the same thing at the same time. Your smile and the twinkle in your eyes makes my heart beat faster because I know they are just for me. You are so caring and tender, you make me feel safe and loved.
My favorite poem says it all -
How do I love thee,
I love thee to the depth,
and breath and height my soul can reach.
Grow old with me my dear, the best is yet to come.
All my love, now and forever,
Ninfi
Mom and Dad,
You both are our biggest fans and ultimate role models. It’s a constant reminder of what can be possible when you wake up and choose love every day of your marriage. We can only hope to attain the joy and happiness you both live everyday after 40 more years! Thank you for so openly sharing your love with everyone around you, you probably have no idea how deep of an impact you make in us and others that admire from afar.
Even during this session (your first ‘real’ professional photography session!), you couldn’t keep your hands off each other and a tear was seen here and there. That’s pure love.
Here’s a gift to your anniversary and to many, many healthy and happy years together.
All our love,
B + W
Love is a beautiful thing at any age….
Can I just say the flowers were full on AMAZING.
Now that’s one HANDSOME man!
Mom with one of her endless giggles, she’s constantly smiling.
One of our favs – do share the secret to your success?!
To Baby, From Shelly Phillips: Maternity Photography Bend Oregon
Dear Baby,
Wow, you’re almost here and we are so excited to finally meet you. Your dad and I have been waiting for you for 9 long months and pretty soon we’ll get to see you, touch you, and gaze into your beautiful eyes. I’m especially looking forward to holding you in my arms and nuzzling your sweet smelling head. Let’s spend hours together just cuddling, nursing, sleeping, and enjoying life together.
I can’t wait to be your mama. I’ve been preparing for motherhood since I was a young girl and I feel so ready to welcome you into my life. I’ve studied everything I could about how to be a good parent, how to help you learn and grow, and how to be the best example I can be for you. I’ve even practiced by taking care of lots of other babies and kids, but really it was all for you. Taking care of you and teaching you how to take good care of yourself sounds like the most fun and rewarding thing I could possibly do in my life. Thanks for helping me fulfill my life’s purpose.
Just wait ‘till you meet your dad. He’s fantastic. I just know he’s going to be such a wonderful daddy to you. When I was choosing a husband I decided to choose the man with the biggest, most beautiful heart I could find. And that’s your dad. He cares so deeply, and shares himself so openly. I love his honesty and the way he has trouble keeping a secret, even when it’s a fun surprise. I completely trust him to take exquisite care of all of our hearts, which is really the most important task of all. And on top of all that, he’s hilarious! With your daddy in our lives, we are sure to have lots and lots of laughter and fun.
My friends keep telling me that you’re “one lucky baby” and I agree. I’ve always thought of myself as one of the luckiest people I know. And I’m so happy to pass on my good fortune to you. In fact, there’s no one else I’d rather bless with endless good luck and the ability to appreciate and enjoy it.
One of my deepest hopes is that we can always communicate openly with each other, that no matter what’s happening, you know you can always come to us, share whatever’s on your heart and we’ll always love you no matter what. There may be times when we don’t like each other very much, but even then, please know, that we love you dearly, deeply, and without conditions. And even in times when you think you don’t, we’ll remember that you love us too. Because that’s how it is in our family, we practice unconditional love and acceptance no matter what the circumstances.
So, welcome to life on Earth, and welcome to your family. May you be surrounded by love, inspired to learn and grow, and always know that you are deeply cherished.
Love,
Mom
Shelly and Kevin,
We sure cut it down to the wire but I hope you find these images to be a late lasting memory of pregnancy! You’re SO beautiful! Thanks for trusting us and for being adventurous even at 2 weeks to your due date! It’s been an honor to document your journey from engagement, to wedding, to baby Lots of love to you both and congratulations on your new addition. I hope everyone found the tissues because I sure was grabbing them reading your powerful love letter!
All the best,
B + W
This is a classic shot – nothing that’s totally unique but totally special.
I LOVE this giggle, Shelly…it’s like Kevin was tickling you!
One of our total favs from the day, has all the right unique elements with magical smiles from you both and still shows your belly. – YUM!
A fun daddy shot
Who knew you could be so sexy at 8.5 months?!! Grarrrw. Love it – Wendy
This feels lonely yet a totally surreal with you and the baby.
Beautiful soft focus on the hay and grasses – like a hidden moment.
Love the connection between a single, growing organism with the grass in front and a single, growing organism with the baby in the back.
Love these belly portraits – WOW! Color pop is lovely.
One of my favorite portraits, love the lighting on your face and belly.
At the end of the session, Wendy spent a little time alone with Shelly for these more intimate shots. We fell in love with this one and are thankful Shelly and Kevin let us post this beauty. Capturing the body at this stage in life in true form. Shelly, you’re GORGEOUS!
