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Lora had wanted to do some sports modeling and we decided also to do some more glam work. After we got done in the studio,we went outside and let her climb around some of discarded metal in the area.

Special thanks go out to Lora’s beau for standing in as my VALS (Voice Activated Light Stand) while we were shooting outside.

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This just hurts me looking at it.

I recently had a fabulous session Julie here at the studio.  This was the first modeling shoot that Julie had ever done and I have to say the camera liked her.

Here are a few shots from our session.

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Kind of a young Meryl Streep look.

some serious hair tossing going on

One picture that struck me in particular was Kirkland’s remake of La Ragazza con la Valiglia 1960 (Girl with Suitcase) by director Valeri Zurlini (photo seen to right). I liked starkness of the scene and the look of simplicity with the lighting.

The idea to do an updated version had been rattling around my head for a while. I had a session scheduled to shoot with a versatile model I had worked with before, Crystal,  and after talking about it a bit we figured we’d give it a shot. I decided to use the railroad tracks close to the studio and update the look to a 60-mod feel, maintaining the stark backgrounds and simple lighting, but keeping the idea of a young ladies departure as  consistent theme. Crystal had a great dress and borrow the vintage suitcases from her father, both of which worked perfectly for the “updated” look I was going for. We were racing an incoming rain shower, which actually really worked well for the atmosphere for the shoot.  Below are the results of the session, which I was very happy with….thanks again Crystal, as always great working with you, looking forward to another session!

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Here are some highlights from the actual show and recital that I shot as well.

I also want to give out a huge thanks to Valerie H. (owner of ABC) for allowing me to be able to capture the memories for the dancers and to Deborah W. for helping with the logistics and transport for the dancers in Sisters–and for playing the part of my VALS (voice activated light stand).

So with out further adieu here we go…

I again had the good fortune to work with the very versatile model Crystal to do some work for her modeling portfolio (you may remember some of the work we did together earlier, you can see it here). It’s always fun to work with Crystal, she brings great energy and spirit to our sessions. We did a couple of shoots this day (one conceptual session that I’ll post later). Here are some shots from the other, a more straight forward fashion-oriented shoot that we did at the studio.

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not the most super glam shot but I loved the lighting on this one which gave it a really different look from the others

I’d like to introduce William O’Connell, the latest Images By Tracy Smith senior high school studio rep from Bend Sr. High class of 2012.

William is an accomplished swimmer for the Bend High School Lava Bears Swim Team. During his short swimming career William has won both district and state titles/medals and plans to continue competing during his Sr. year, with his eye on collecting even. William was a pleasure to work with during our session and I look forward to following his progress this year in the pool.

If you know William or are a Bend High student with questions about getting your senior pictures done, feel free to speak with him, or you can call the studio directly.

Call today (541-312-2151) and set up an appointment to discuss/book your session, as the summer progresses prime spots will get harder to secure.

Also make sure to “Like” us on Facebook to stay updated on the latest happenings with the studio and special events/promotions.

Here are some more selects from our session.

He’s coming for you Phelps!

I don’t know if I have photographed anything more cute than the group of kids I had the opportunity make portraits for a couple weeks ago. These kids are all members of the Dance Velocity dance school–which my 2 daughters go to for their dance classes. These little dancers ranged in age from 3 to 11, and from first time dancers to “seasoned veterans”. We spent the day shooting both individual and group portraits at the studio in preparation for their big show which took place last weekend with 3 other dance groups (checkout the  recital and show highlights-many different styles of dance from ballet to hip-hop).

I had also done a session with the Velocity Dance Theater dancers a few months back. VDT is a group of older (high school sophomores and older) girls who train at Dance Velocity as well.

Some highlights from that session

Check back shortly to see more dance photos from this weekends Academie de Ballet Classique portrait sessions and next weekends Peter and the Wolf show.

Well graduation time is upon us for the Class of 2011 and the torch is being passed. Now it’s time for the Class of 2012 to start thinking about scheduling their senior pictures. If this is your first visit to our site, welcome, please have a look at more of my work here. If you are a regular welcome back.

Annamarie is a Images By Tracy Smith studio representative at Bend Sr. High for the class of 2012. If you are a Bend High student feel free to speak with her to learn more about what is being offered this year for seniors, or you can call the studio directly.

Call today (541-312-2151) to set up an appointment to discuss/book your session, as the summer progresses prime spots will get harder to secure.

Also make sure to “Like” us on Facebook to stay updated on the latest happenings with the studio and special events/promotions.

Special thanks to Jasmine for her assistance, especially with the wind blowing like it was.

If you are in the class of 2012 and attend Summit, Mountain View, Redmond or Sisters High Schools and would like to find out about more about the high school rep program there are still some opportunities, visit our rep page, fill out the form and I’ll get back with you.

The rodeo was held at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville OR. and included high school competitors from around the state, including Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Harney and Grant counties. The young athletes competed in bronc and bull riding, calf roping (individual and team), barrel racing and pole bending, as well as calf and goat tying and steer wrestling. It was fun see the rodeo again, I’ve only been to one in recent memory–I grew up going to the rodeo probably every year up to high school in Colorado.

I find the challenge of shooting something that I’ve never done before to be invigorating. I’ve put together some highlights of the afternoon’s events and have posted more to view/purchase in a gallery over at CascadeEventPhotography.com. I would totally shoot another rodeo given the chance, it was a lot of fun and an interesting new challenge.

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Links: Highlights | Gallery