Selfies. Ugh! Even the name coined for them is irritating. Ok, maybe I’m just being grumpy. But, really, if I see one more picture of a girl in a bathroom doing the duck face I’m going to punch someone in the neck! That being said, a popular way for a lot of current photographers to… Read more »
Posts Categorized: observations
Fine Art Photographer – Bend, Oregon – Destination Redefined!
I’m on a new path. Or maybe I’m back on my original path. Actually, I think I just found the right path to my original destination. In any case I feel like I’m back on track. I’ll make a more formal announcement, declaration, or whatever you want to call it later. For now I just… Read more »
Beardsly McBearderson!
Ok, so I have to admit, I’m a little slow on the uptake. In pretty much any of life’s endeavors I always seem to be a bit behind the curve in letting things sink in. Its my own fault. I’m a procrastinator. On the bright side I’m not a complete idiot and consequently I do… Read more »
Bend, Oregon Photographers: The Meaning of Life!
Do you ever wonder what it’s all about? Why am I here? Where am I going? What should I do with my life? Those things are natural and healthy. As good old Henry David said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” In more than one self improvement book I’ve read the exercise of imagining… Read more »
Bend, Oregon portrait photographer is hip after all!
I was reading the paper today and it suddenly occurred to me I’ve been a fashion trend setter all these years and didn’t realize it! I feel so hip!!! There was an article on maintaining the perfect stubble look. Evidently it’s the new fashion for men to look a little scruffy. I’ve been rocking that… Read more »
Central Oregon photographer: Simplification!
So I was reading an op-ed piece by David Brooks of the New York Times entitled Living south of the Haimish Line. The basic concept had to do with the Yiddish word haimish. The essence of which is warmth, domesticity, and unpretentious conviviality. In other words someplace happy and comfortable. He tied it to simplicity… Read more »
Central Oregon photographer: Happy Father’s Day
This is an interesting Father’s Day for me. It seems like the first time that my son hasn’t been home for it. He’s been off at college for 3 years now but I think he’s been finished and at home by Father’s Day the previous years. He’s decided to stay in Eugene over the summer… Read more »
Central Oregon high school senior photography: Whew!
Whew! Did I say that already? This week, along with my partners at Studio 3 I’m making promotional videos. So keep your eye on ijk Productions website in the coming weeks. Many thanks to Tyler the talented brother of my partner Tambi whose shooting and editing the footage for us. Today he shadowed (stalked) me… Read more »
Central Oregon photographer: IT’S ALIIIIIVVVVVVVE!!!!!!!
That’s right, the new website and blog is alive and kicking baby! And to commemorate this historic and epic event I’m giving you the opportunity to win fabulous prizes just by going to the new site and booking a session with me. Here’s the deal: The first high school senior to book with me will… Read more »