Picture This

Dirty Glamour

2009-03-27T19:26:00.000-07:00

Dirty Glamour (part 2) was inspired by a "toned down" theory of trash the dress--a post-wedding fashion trend where the bride puts on her wedding dress once again and sacrifices it to the environment around her such as dirt, mud, and even fire. I had never experimented with fashion before, but it definitely requires a completely different mindset than regular portraits. I took the models to places such as construction sites, garbage dumps, and other run down areas in order to make their attire stand out against the harsh background. After doing this project, I definitely learned to appreciate the talent it takes to show emotion through a product, and plan on trying more fashion photography in the future!

Illustrate Your Life

2008-12-16T11:35:00.000-08:00

shape and color study by Jessica Colon and Alyssa Stanley.

This process is done in illustrator and definitely requires a steady hand and a lot of patience.

My illustrator partner found information on collaborating art and photography and we decided to make a project out of it. The process is tedious and can take up to four or five hours, involving the pencil tool, the paintbrush tool, and colors from the original photo.

Feliz Felicity

2008-12-02T16:01:00.000-08:00

Baby's first Christmas is coming up and of course the adorable dresses are starting to line up :) Felicity is such a blessing, and she's definitely something to celebrate this holiday season.

Rain on the Parade

2008-11-12T22:36:00.000-08:00

It was pouring down rain when then veterans marched down College Ave celebrating the lives of those who have served for our country. Despite the awful conditions, many still made their way out to support these incredible soldiers and their sacrifice for the red, white, and blue.

Shoot it for 2

2008-11-05T23:35:00.000-08:00

Shooting an indoor sport like basketball can prove to be somewhat of a challenge. The flourescent lighting, the fast movement, and the crowded stands don't always make for the best conditions, but it was fun nevertheless! Go Wolves!

Baby

2008-10-21T23:05:00.000-07:00

Meet Felicity - the brand new, beautiful, addition to my family. I can't wait to watch her grow and become the amazing person I know she'll be.
Thanks Andrea and Aaron for giving me the best niece ever :)

Here Comes the Bride

2008-10-12T20:43:00.000-07:00

The music played, the vows were exchanged, and the beautiful couple went on to live happily ever after. What an amazing wedding! Congrats to you both!

Before the I Do's

2008-10-12T18:51:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful day in Colorado when a stunning bride took her first steps to greet her husband-to-be. Pre-ceremony preparations can be hectic, but this elegant wedding was already well on it's way to perfection, and I was honored to have shared a part in all the wonderful family excitement.

JZ

2008-09-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

Jessica could be described as barbie in human form...blonde, gorgeous, and ridiculously stylish. It was a beautiful day, perfect for shooting senior pictures, and the trails at tumwater falls were great..especially for the one of us in heels ;)

Parents To Be

2008-09-17T22:26:00.000-07:00

Aaron and Andrea are getting ready for the next step in their marriage and it's exciting to see their little family grow :) Congrats to both of you!

Ready for Baby

2008-09-17T21:41:00.000-07:00

The baby bump has grown since the last time we had a photo shoot...nine months is finally approaching, and she's expecting a little one any day now! I couldn't be more excited to welcome my neice into this world..and maybe by the next photo shoot, you'll all be able to see her too :)

The Lovely Lacey

2008-09-13T14:59:00.000-07:00

Lacey - gorgeous, talented, and totally ready to graduate. Throughout high school she was always the younger one, the baby of the group, and I can't believe the time has come for her to move onto bigger plans for her future...just happy I could be a part of that step :) Congrats Lacey!

Family Fun

2008-09-02T21:41:00.000-07:00

Sun, smiles, and a beautiful family..what could make for a better afternoon?

Wedding Day

2008-09-01T22:35:00.000-07:00

Congrats Lysandra and Alex! Best wishes to you both!

Punk Rock Princess

2008-08-27T19:21:00.000-07:00

Malindi has one of the most unique styles I know. Her vibrant red hair matches her outgoing personality and the energy she brought to the shoot.

Love you Lindi :]

Classic

2008-08-14T22:16:00.000-07:00

My boyfriend and I made a trip to visit his dad in the cute, little town of Snohomish a few weeks ago.When the fair makes it's way over there, this little town turns into bustling streets lined with cars. Classic cars for a classic town :]

The Boys And Their Toys

2008-08-14T21:31:00.000-07:00

My boyfriend and brother-in-law discovered they were long lost buddies :] With their cars washed, waxed, and detailed...what better way to spend an afternoon than taking pictures of their pride and joy? :]

Downtown Colors

2008-07-31T21:58:00.000-07:00

Dowtown is full of colors and emotions not only in the people but the intricate surroundings. Many pass by the simple yet beautiful things and take them for granted, I just wanted to capture the life that dowtown really does hold.

MVP

2008-07-31T21:32:00.000-07:00

It's softball season and my brother-in-law showed up to be a star player :) Thought I'd bring my camera along to one of the games for a few action shots. Way to go Aaron!

Three of a Kind

2008-07-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

Three beautiful sisters with three big personalities :) I was asked to help document a step in their growing up process. Each of them has reached a monumental age, and wanted to provide they're parents and grandparents with pictures of such an important time. Blair, the eldest of the three, happens to be one of my old classmates and best friends. Just another wonderful time to add to our memories :)

Sister Sister

2008-07-13T15:49:00.000-07:00

Miss Marisa and Miss Sophia...born to be princesses :) Babysitting has never been this much fun!

A Horse of Course

2008-07-09T16:43:00.000-07:00

Before school got out I had one last photo shoot to add to my portfolio...Emily and Stormy. Best friends, teammates, and a bond that's everlasting, the only difference between them is that one has a few more legs :) Love you Em!

Baby Bump

2008-06-03T18:35:00.000-07:00

A baby is on the way and I'm more than excited to finally be an auntie :) There will definitely be more pictures in september of the long awaited bundle of joy!

Opposites Attract

2008-05-28T23:08:00.000-07:00

Steve and Mayra..what a pair. The photoshoot is self explanatory: classic, witty, genuine, living proof that opposites really do attract :)

The Graduate

2008-05-28T22:17:00.000-07:00

Graduation is approaching and college seniors are getting ready to move on in creating a life of their own. Janelle wanted senior pictures to remember such an important step, and despite the heat and a few location challenges, the photo shoot went smoothly and helped capture such an eventful time.

Senior Retake

2008-05-24T00:41:00.000-07:00

When I found out my beautiful RA missed out on senior pictures in high school, I knew something had to be done. I wanted this photo shoot to bring out her sweet character and those incredible baby blue eyes.

She Said Yes

2008-05-22T19:32:00.000-07:00

The ring fits, the date is set, and a future together is in the making. Congratulations Mike and Ashley on your engagement!

All About The Eyes

2008-05-05T15:59:00.000-07:00

Emily Painter...famous for that bubbly personality and those captivating eyes. Emily was so much fun to work with and was great addition to my portfolio. She's a natural model: striking and go-with-the-flow. "I have no idea what I'm doing," she says..judge for yourself :)

Beauty In Writing

2008-05-05T15:24:00.000-07:00

Giselle came to me in search of pictures for her writing portfolio. She was such a fun model and definitely helped my portfolio as well. Spring is here and the weather was absolutely perfect for a photo shoot that turned out to be fun inspiration for photo shoots to come.

Flower Power

2008-04-23T20:47:00.000-07:00

Spring has arrived and Walla Walla is blooming with personality. It's time to wake up and smell the flowers...or take pictures of them I should say :)

The Beauty of Black and White

2008-04-23T19:43:00.000-07:00

Simple. Timeless. Emotion. Black and white remain the two most powerful colors to get a message across. I experimented with accented highlights and deep shadows which seemed to give each picture the perfect definition.

Glass Charisma

2008-03-14T02:14:00.000-07:00

On my last visit home we made a trip to the bridge of glass in Tacoma to see the work of Chihuly, a famous glass artist whose designs are known to be absolutely breath taking. Not only was it amazing to see, but his creations were great subjects for the abstract photo shoot I was looking for. Although still life, each object took on it's own personality and character that really helped to display the unique qualities of Chihuly's talent.

Dirty Glamour

2008-03-05T17:07:00.000-08:00

Defy your stereotype.

Show them whose boss.

Release your passion.

Dirty surroundings.

Dirty stylish.

Dirty Glamour.

Oh Chadford

2008-03-04T01:09:00.000-08:00

While working on my portfolio, I noticed that I was missing a few familiar faces, one of them being my amazing friend chad. Tall, dark, handsome, hilarious! I really wanted this photo shoot to get across the many sides of Chad, including that contagious smile :]

The Child Within

2008-03-02T11:29:00.000-08:00

Last Thursday I had the opportunity to have my first photo shoot with the most adorable little kids on earth. At first, they weren't so sure about my presence in their home with a big black camera, but once they got used to it, it turned into an afternoon of fun rather than just a simple project. I even got a few poses and priceless smiles :)

The Boy and The Bike

2008-02-19T15:50:00.000-08:00

Gotta have the hot boy with the hot bike photoshoot :] Downtown Walla Walla seemed to be the perfect location, and of course the model was fabulous in my non biased opinion :]

Picture Still

2008-02-04T20:01:00.000-08:00

Just one of those random days, experimenting with the still life around me. In photography we're studying sepia toning, figured I'd try it out on a couple of these shots as well. Enjoy!

Let It Snow

2008-01-30T10:34:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Walla Walla winter. Inches and inches of white powder consumed us, perfect for a photoshoot I say, and maybe some coffee afterwards ;)

- Tom Beyer

- Ally Collins

Masquerade Madness

2008-01-24T14:11:00.000-08:00

I meant to post this over Christmas break, but I had the opportunity to share in the homecoming festivities at the home of some highschool friends back in Olympia. All girls know the chaos that goes on behind the scenes in getting ready for banquets, and I figured it was the perfect opportunity to capture some of that busy, stressful, exciting emotion that happens every year. Enjoy!

Poster Ad for Love

2008-01-24T13:28:00.000-08:00

Love's in the air, and my roommate Ally Collins along with her boyfriend David Blasy were the perfect models for the job. The weather was gorgeous and crisp, a perfect setting for this nearly 4 year couple. Let me know what you think!

Picture the Beginning

2007-12-28T22:50:00.000-08:00

I recently took my fabulous sister and cousin out for some photo shoots while I'm on Christmas break. Just starting out on my portfolio and learning to work with different angles and lines. The weather was FREEZING but I had fantastic models so it all worked out in the end ;)

Andrea Stanley

Nick Garcia