We were featured in this Summer’s Oregon Bride Magazine’s article Best Photos: What Only the Pro’s Know. The image featured was from an amazing wedding we shot at the Lake Oswego Lake House.

Oregon Bride loved this image but wanted to know what makes it different… what is it that draws you in. Well I shared the recipe of my secret sauce with them so I’ll share it here too.  After shooting a frame that shows the guests and venue in the background, I started to look for another angle that would allow for some more creativity.  I dropping to my crouching tiger stance to get a low angle and by underexposing with my shutter speed, I silhouetted Libba & Walker and pulled in the rich tones of that beautiful late summer evening sky.  To top it off, I had used my magic 50L f1.2 to make the focal point tack sharp, creating separation from the background while using the lines of bulbs to lead the viewers eyes towards the couple.

Check out more from that wedding here.

In January we photographed Warby Parker’s west coast launch party at Lizard Lounge.   This past Tuesday we photographed their Sunwear Launch at Lizard Lounge and let me tell you, their shades are slick!  If you haven’t seen them already, you can peep them on warbyparker.com.  There’s a pair of Thatchers in Revolver Matte Black in the mail for me as I type!  Plus…Warby Parker partners with non-profits, such as RestoringVision.org, to deliver one pair of glasses to someone in need for every pair that they sell.

Check out the photobooth now!

To see all the photos from the night and download them full res check them out here.

Commonwealth Rentals is an up and coming vintage rental company in Portland.  From table spreads to steamer chests, their collection is a welcome charming and elegant hard to find niche.    We photographed these showcase images  at a couple of my favorite spots on Sauvie Island during a break in the rain last week.  For more information, email Kristin & Rachel at info@commonwealth-rentals.com.

Flowers are from By The Bunch who does amazing work.  Their shop is just down the street from my place in Sellwood.