red dress

May 17th, 2012

model wearing red dress

model in red dress outdoors

 

Really cool shoot today. This is just barely a sample of the great photos we got.

 

And just a side note, got to work with my favorite MUA today. Having a professional hair/makeup artist at a photo shoot makes such a difference in the quality of photos. Make sure the photo shoot you book includes hair/makeup. It’s worth it.

 

Helena, hair/makeup Jessica Belknap Makeup Artist

 

portland photographer pete springer


fashion accessories

May 15th, 2012

model posing with handbag

model posing on stool with legs up while holding two handbags

model with photographer standing behind her

 

Did a photo shoot this week for a student graduating from the Art Institute of Portland in fashion accessories design. She designed the shoes, handbags, and belts for this shoot. This is a preview — plenty more to come!

 

And that shot of the model and me was inspired by a self-portrait I saw of Mario Testino in Vogue. Testino is one of the coolest photogs out there (remember him brushing off Anna Wintour in “The September Issue” when she was asking why he didn’t shoot at the Colosseum in Rome?). He even shoots awesome self-portraits!

 

Shoes, handbags, and belts designed by Amy Fuertes, styling Nancy Simon, hair/makeup Aimee J’Adore, model Elly with Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited

 

portland fashion photographer pete springer


running photos

May 14th, 2012

female runner on outside ties of railroad tracks

fitness model jumping concrete barrier while running

 

Couple of additions to my urban running action series. Still looking for more if you’re the running type and willing kind of skateboard run for a series of cool pics. Contact me if interested.

 

Check out the shadow on the bottom photo too. Not photoshopped. Crazy, eh? Reflection from the railroad crossing metal upraised arm?

 

Terra, Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited, hair/makeup Courtney Rogers

 

portland running photographer pete springer


horses

May 13th, 2012

polo player with mallot in front of red barn

polo player with horse

polo player riding horse without mallet

 

So a little confession. I absolutely love horses. They’re amazing creatures. Sometimes I wish I had been born in the days before cars (I love cars too, but that’s another post). I’ve photographed both Mac the horse and Hayden before. Hayden is really great on a horse. Lots of skill. And Mac is so sweet. It was awesome to work with them again.

 

Hayden, hair/makeup Jessica Belknap

 

portland photographer pete springer


headshots portland

May 11th, 2012

two headshots of portland model

 

Hey actors and actresses! Headshots are key to getting work so make sure you have a photographer who understands what a good headshot looks like. Natural makeup and a natural, simple pose and very often a smile are key. It takes more than a decent camera to shoot a decent headshot.

 

Terra, Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited, hair/makeup Courtney Rogers

 

portland headshot photographer pete springer


fitness collaboration

May 10th, 2012

great abs on female fitness model

sweaty female fitness model with short hair

 

Worked in collaboration with hair/makeup artist Courtney Rogers this past couple of days on four different model shoots! Whew! We got some absolutely fantastic photos though. Here’s a sampling from one shoot today.

 

Terra, Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited, hair/makeup Courtney Rogers

 

portland fitness photographer pete springer


action

May 9th, 2012

fitness model leaping rock wall

fitness model running in urban environment

 

Couple of fitness images from earlier today. It’s been sunny, finally in the 70’s, and absolutely awesome outdoors for the last couple of days. Trying to take advantage of that.

 

Tailor, Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited, hair/makeup Courtney Rogers

 

portland urban running photographer pete springer


boudoir portland

May 8th, 2012

blonde on stool next to window

 

Yeah, still got this cool deal going on. It’s a really great rate for a professional photo shoot. Bring a friend for $50 more, ten retouched digital files, hair and makeup included. Email or comment for more details.

 

portland boudoir photographer pete springer


boudoir photo shoot offer Portland

May 6th, 2012

boudoir photo shoot promotional offer

 

Only two slots available at this rate. Includes a $50 Victoria’s Secret giftcard when you book so you can pick up some new outfits for the shoot. Also includes a professional hair/makeup artist!

 

Book today if you want to get in on this awesome deal!

 

portland lingerie photographer pete springer


mens fashion

May 5th, 2012

handsome man wearing blue scarf

 

Here’s an attempt at mens fashion featuring a cool scarf from Naturally Knotty. Thank you Mike for being such a great sport about the shoot.

 

Mike, hair/makeup Jessica Belknap

 

portland photographer pete springer