I photographed the Chancellor girls last week during the cold snap that we had here in Oregon. I am not sure exactly what the temperature was but it was somewhere around 25 degrees. The family had told me that they wanted old brick as a background for their portraits. I had scouted several locations within a 2 block area and so when the girls arrived we jumped right into the shoot and moved quickly from one location to the next. I was impressed with how they were able to stay engaged with the shoot despite the cold weather. This was a great location for Salem portraits. I love how they turned out!
This is three generations of the Defrees family, part of a series of family ranch portraits that I just completed in Central Washington and Eastern Oregon. As is often the case, I had to work within the time constraints of all the parties involved. The only time that I could get the whole family together was between 6:30-7:00 am in the morning. With the sun coming up at about 7:20 in Baker City, Oregon, I knew it would be a challenge. The temperature was about 20 degrees above zero so I also had to work fast. The results prove that a beautiful family portrait is possible in difficult conditions.
Late fall portraits in Oregon can be a bit tricky when you want a beautiful outdoor portrait. Even a relatively decent day can present challenges that make it hard to achieve a high quality image. Here I shot the Barnhart family on a marginal day where it had been raining, and threatening clouds still loomed low on the mountainside. With some scouting beforehand, a little patience, and a bit of extra lighting we were able to come up with a very nice result.
I just launched the new Deepwood Studio website to showcase my wedding and portrait portfolios. Fall is a fantastic time of the year for family portraits, so I decided to lead off with some shots I took of the Book family at Willamette University. What a super cute kid! and a great looking family. I love the great colors and textures that add so much depth to Fall portraits. With gift giving season right around the corner you might consider family portraits this year for mom and dad or that special someone in your life. The link to Deepwood Studio is here: www.DeepwoodStudio.weebly.com Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous fall!
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