Working with Habitat for Humanity

     

     A couple of weeks ago I approached Habitat for Humanity (Eugene, OR)  about doing family portraits for the home recipients.  I was welcomed with enthusiasm and hugs.  It turns out they have A LOT of event happening this spring.  So, I have attended and photographed a benefit breakfast and a ground breaking just in the last couple of weeks, along with a session for the family getting their home on the 19th of May.  Needless to say they have been keeping me busy, but I love every minute of it.  Along with getting families in new homes they are starting "A Brush with Kindness" in Eugene, which is helping families fix their existing homes.  If you get a chance check out their website or facebook page, they are always in need of volunteers.

Like them on facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SEHFH

Or go to there website:

http://www.sehabitat.org/

50's Style Glamour Session

     Been working hard with "28 days with Sue Bryce", who is a two time winner of Australian Portrait Photographer of the year award.  Finally got a great group of girls together for a 50's concept shoot.  Shelby Stephens and Shaunna Milenewicz did hair and makeup, Shelly Schmidt helped with lighting and general photography moral support, and our beautiful model Inna.  Here are some of the final photographs

 

Trying the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" look.

 

Thank you everyone that was involved for helping me make these beautiful images.

Kids Portraits

   After setting my studio up to work with a fellow photographer, I decided to play around with lighting and who better to use then my own boys.  

 

 

 Eyes have always fascinated me, I truly believe their the windows into your soul.  The problem is getting the pupils to be small, so we used a flashlight on the eyes to get that effect.

 My oldest loves to play his guitar.  I really like the relaxed look on his face and dramatic lighting.