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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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.

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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!

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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