Category Archives: Nature

painted hills, oregon — part II

Shot with a Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 16-35 f/2.8L, and circular polarizer.

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June 2, 2011 - 11:42 am

Paul - Wow…holds my attention.

painted hills, oregon

This image is from a recent trip to Malheur in eastern Oregon. There is a stop along the way where the hills are painted. Taken with Canon 5D Mark ii, Canon 45 f2.8 t/s.

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June 1, 2011 - 1:58 am

Bryan Rupp - Rad shot Joel! I love those hills, such gorgeous colors and lines. Can’t wait to hear all about the trip!

through the lens: a recap

Steamed milk and honey….mmmmmmm…. Tana & Justin married at the World Forestry Center. The Meyer family, and their graduating senior. My friend, Jared Jensen, who is an amazing musician. The newbie: Kylan (above). Above is our good friends Bryan, Leah and Wellington, hiking with us at Cooper Mountain. The above photo courtesy of Cherice (my...

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darryl & laura: oregon engagement photos

These two are dear friends and neighbors, and I was stoked to be photographing their recent engagement (wedding to come later!).  Darryl is an amazing graphic designer for George Fox University, and Geez magazine (among many other stellar projects!).  He was the one who designed our new logo and business cards.  You can check out...

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November 2, 2010 - 2:02 am

Darryl - Thanks for making us look good!

November 1, 2010 - 8:57 pm

Darleen - These are particularly beautiful!

around oregon: mount hood sunrise

There are so many reasons why I love the NW.  This morning as I drove toward the Wilson River for some fly fishing I was captivated by the rising fog as the morning steadied itself for the coming sun.  Looking off to my right I noticed hundreds of geese circling.  Beyond them, the below scene....

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October 22, 2010 - 3:13 pm

Bryan Rupp - I want to make out with this photo.