Monthly Archives: April 2010

playing with light: self portrait.

Now that the new office is setup I thought it would be fun to take a self portrait, while playing with some lighting.  Any guesses as to lighting techniques I’m using here?

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May 3, 2010 - 5:27 am

pjb - Mike, that’s hilarious.

May 2, 2010 - 10:46 am

Mike McGeehon - “Captain’s log, stardate 25436.2. The crew has deserted me. The white space whale approaches.”

May 1, 2010 - 2:13 pm

pjb - natural

April 30, 2010 - 1:25 pm

Joel - For sure. Seriously, you have skills.

April 30, 2010 - 12:17 pm

Leslie - i would have to go with “serious” lighting. cuz you’re in a “serious” pose.
I know, i got skills, not photography skills but other stuff.

April 30, 2010 - 1:42 am

Bryan Rupp - Mustache?!?!?

April 29, 2010 - 9:18 pm

Joel - You’re hired!

April 29, 2010 - 8:55 pm

Jessica - I’m guessing the best technique lies in actually leaving the lights on. Let me know if you need me to be a 2nd at any of your weddings this summer :)

May 1, 2010 - 6:39 am

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hometown: newberg, oregon.

This is Newberg, where I currently live.  It’s been typical off-and-on stormy weather today, and I love it.  I grew up in Portland and have never lost a love for this weather.  When it pours rain for 5 minutes, then is blue sky for 15, then storms again, it reminds me that breaks are always...

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April 29, 2010 - 9:18 pm

Joel - Yes, but Colorado is nice, too.

April 29, 2010 - 8:42 pm

Amy P - This made me miss Oregon today.

April 28, 2010 - 11:17 pm

U. Phil - love the photo.. it speaks volumes about the valley and its beauty. I assume those are Filbert trees.
Thanks for sharing!

zach & crystal: oregon engagement.

It’s always fun when the people you photograph are simply fun to be around.  Zach and Crystal meet the prototype, and not only are they fun but they know how to pick a fun location.  I have to say that Domaine Margelle Vineyards near Silverton was stellar!  The possibilities for shooting seemed endless, and knowing...

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May 20, 2010 - 12:09 am

Melissa - You two are super cute! What great photos!

May 8, 2010 - 7:07 pm

Connie - Crystal & Zach’s photo’s are awesome! So many great and unique poses. Awesome job.

Mother of the Bride,
Connie

May 4, 2010 - 12:26 am

Crystal - Thanks so much Joel for taking some amazing shots!!

May 1, 2010 - 10:19 am

Amber Halpin - You got some great shots! I love the ones in the tall grass best.

April 30, 2010 - 1:24 pm

Joel - Thanks, Shelley! And I hope you’re doing well!

April 30, 2010 - 8:49 am

Shelley - Just gorgeous! I think my favorites are the black & white one and the one of them tucked into a doorway…

April 28, 2010 - 11:39 pm

Hannah - I guess I will be the first. I don’t normally comment on people’s blogs that I don’t “really” know. But since it’s going to get someone something for free, then I will! (And I guess I do kind of know you. I went to Fox and used to work with your lovely wife at the Coffee Cottage.)

Anyhow, I love the pictures!

September 17, 2010 - 2:08 am

crystal & zach married: oregon vineyard wedding | joel bock photography blog - [...] this wedding, especially after having already done their engagement session (which you can see HERE).  It was a perfectly sunny day, and as you can see from the photos it was a lot of fun for all!  [...]

family time: oregon coast.

Wow.  Has it really been this long since I’ve posted?  All I can say is the amount of painting and moving we’ve been doing has had nothing to do with that…well, maybe a little bit.  BUT, we just got internet at the new house and I am again up and running!  So, to kick off...

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April 27, 2010 - 4:36 pm

Cherice - Yup, he even brought the tripod to the beach so we could get a family photo but we got too cold before we set that one up…oops! I guess I should try to pry the camera out of his frozen fingers once in a while so Joel’s in some pics, eh?

feature: bella umbrella.

I just found out from one of my favorite couples, Abigail & Thomas, that their wedding was featured on Bella Umbrella’s blog.  You can check it out HERE.  We figured it was going to rain for the wedding, so Abigail & Thomas looked into spicing up the wedding with some fun umbrellas.  Although the wedding...

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