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Film, Recent Professional & Personal Projects

Aaron — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:05:37 +0000

A few from my latest rolls. If you are a client, or interested in having me shoot some film as well, please ask for details!

First up: Matt & Jen’s Wedding. The ridiculous thing is that I’m posting the film shots BEFORE my digital (Matt & Jen, I promise it’s coming soon!), because it just looks so good.

Next up: from Ashley Forrette’s portrait session:

And from Courtney & Kirk’s Day-After session:

From Kristin & Jonathan’s Anniversary Session:

And of course, a few personal ones:

Ashley Forrette, Portraits

Aaron — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:53:10 +0000

As many of you know, Ashley Forrette and I shoot a lot together, including through our Pancake Studios. We make a lot of funny pictures. We make a lot of wedding pictures. When Ashley asked me to take some promo portraits for her upcoming website and brochures (just kidding about the brochures), I said yes. But inside I puked my guts out. I’ll let her share sometime about what it’s like to be on the other side of the camera, but for me, for the chance to photograph one of my favorite photographers in the universe, it was a pure honor. Thanks to Sauvie Island for being other-worldly.

Justin Caldwell, Rock and Roll

Aaron — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:00:52 +0000

Justin Caldwell is a performing musician in Nashville. He is also my bro-in-law. Therefore, he is awesome.

Krista, Portraits (Harpy the Harp Included)

Aaron — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:53:26 +0000

While in SF with Ashley, one of our shoots was with Krista, a beautiful harpist (performing and in person), who was looking for more romantic and dramatic shots to add to her portfolio. Visit Ashley’s blog to see her take. I think our two styles and ingredients make great pancakes. Also, Krista, I named your harp for you, hope you don’t mind.

Shot at the Allied Arts Guild.

Jasmine, Senior Portraits

Aaron — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:51:56 +0000

Sometimes life gives us lessons. Many of these lessons are over microphones at high school graduations, all about succeeding, that the future is yours, and that you can change the world. Insert eye roll here.

That’s just what Jasmine is doing. Next step, off to Gonzaga. She will succeed, the future will be hers and she will probably change the world. And all the eye-rollers will weep and then thank her for being awesome.

But before she did that, I had to take pictures. We had a really fun portrait session down near the Saturday market.

Thanks Jasmine!

Adrienne & Lauren, Portraits

Aaron — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:26:03 +0000

Adrienne & Lauren are roommates at University of Portland. They annoy each other sometimes. But usually they are really close friends. And I was not about to say “NO!” to some fun, end-of-school portrait sessions with them at the beach.

Congrats to our awesome babysitter Adrienne on graduating! And both of you are awesome.

Adrienne with my daughter, Holly.

Bees & Beans, Portraits

Aaron — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:52:40 +0000

No, I am not a food photographer. Yes, I am a people photographer. Yes, I enjoy homemade chocolate bars. Okay, I’ll do it.

This has been a special insight into my mind today. You are welcome. I’m super excited for my friend Faith Dionne to begin her chocolate business (Bees & Beans) and launch her website. Any and all local Portland people need to go taste her amazing chocolate treats.

My Friend Kimi, Sandy River Delta

Aaron — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:23:35 +0000

Sunshine, tall grass, blue sky. Dogs off-leash and frolicking in the open fields. Mt Hood peaking over the horizon. Kimi and I had planned to get out and take some fun pictures and it was the perfect day to do it. She made me stand in blackberry bushes, but I don’t blame her.

Thanks Kimi for a really fun day!

Here’s a fun double exposure shot I tried, all in-camera.

What’s a photo adventure without a jumping shot?

Victoria & Her Puppies

Aaron — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:05:52 +0000

I’ve known Victoria for a number of years now as a colleague and friend. She had been wanting a portrait session for awhile and with her new Yorkie pups, it gave her the perfect reason.

Victoria of course is beautiful, fun, and pretty easy to photograph (according to me, not Victoria) but those little doggies move SO FAST! And their cuteness level even intimidates my massive Nikon D700 camera. I think it peed a little in my hands…

Friends Are Good, Especially This One

Aaron — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:39:00 +0000

My friend Libby Unwin is in town from Colorado so we decided to just do some fun shooting. Since she isn’t a photographer, I was the one taking pictures. She let me do some light tests and then we ventured down to the river for some exploring. I also have to say, she knows that I post and blog a lot of photos and was self-confident enough to wear a puffy warm jacket. I think she looks great.

Thanks Libby, it was a lot of fun! And everyone, please check out her website. She runs a graphic design business that you need to check out. Extremely talented.