Erik Bishoff Photography

Moving on... (new blog @ bishoffphotography.com)

2011-01-11T21:34:00.000-08:00

Does this blog seem a little tired and outdated? Are you wondering where you can find more current information about Erik Bishoff Phootgraphy without having to pick up the phone to call Erik directly at 541.543.9322 or having to email him directly at info (at) erikbishoff (dot) com ? (I promise that I'm very friendly and even, dare I say, gregarious... in fact my middle name is Gregarious!)*

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE NEW ERIK BISHOFF PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG!

Please visit my new website and blog site at http://www.bishoffphotography.com for all of your Bishoff bloggery needs! (Did I mention that my other middle name is Bloggery?)*

Please check around, make yourself at home, and I know you're going to enjoy what you see!

Cheers!
Erik

PS - Please visit Erik Bishoff's new blog HERE

* Please note... Erik Bishoff does have two middle names but they are not "Gregarious" or "Bloggery." (In fact "Bloggery" isn't even a word... yet) Erik's parents were only creative enough to come up with the middle names of "Richard" & "William." Which, while meaningful in their namesake, don't exactly inspire.) Erik Dick-Bill Bishoff thanks you for your time!

Ordering Merchandise from http://ErikBishoff.smugmug.com

2010-12-14T09:55:00.000-08:00

It can be a little confusing.

I do wish that the smugmug.com ordering system was more intuitive when it comes to ordering up things other than basic prints. I've put together a couple of screenshots below to assist users in ordering merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, playing cards, buttons, and a whole host of other odds-and-ends at http://erikbishoff.smugmug.com.

First... you can find your way to your gallery, organized by category, on the main screen of http://erikbishoff.smugmug.com. (CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW A LARGER VERSION)

Next... the sometimes-illusive "buy" button is located at the top right corner of every preview image.

Finally... after clicking to buy "this photo" you will be presented with the following screen (see image below.) The "Merchandise" tab is located at the top of this screen.

If you require further assistance, please don't hesitate to email or call info(at)erikbishoff.com or 541.543.9322.

(Please note: some merchandise, like calendars and greeting cards, are not available on this screen but are available to you if you contact me directly.)

Laura & David - Valley River Inn - 11.11.2010

2010-12-05T21:37:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Laura & David who were married November 11, 2010 at the Valley River Inn in Eugene Oregon. Rarely have I experienced a wedding as gracefully well planned as theirs. Everything went off without a hitch. It's a real treat to be a part of the rare and elusive off-season wedding. I was happy to be a part of it!

When camers misfire...

2010-12-03T11:21:00.000-08:00

Schlepping two heavy cameras and a camera bag through crowded venues can create some interesting, and at times surprisingly attractive, misfires from time to time. The randomness of some of these images, the fact that no one was looking the viewfinder when my cameras took these pictures, has always amused me. No one took these photos... so who do they belong to?

The latest was taken during a November 11th wedding at the Valley River Inn. Congratulations again to Laura & David!

Wedding Photography Marketing - 2011

2010-11-29T21:56:00.000-08:00

The holiday season is a great time to get started on wedding planning. I put together a handful of new "ads" for Erik Bishoff Photography for some winter advertising. Looking forward to meeting more new clients for 2011!

Architecture Photography - Roosevelt Crossing Transitional Housing

2010-07-06T16:07:00.000-07:00

I'm happy to say that one of my next shoots will be for ESSEX construction's newly completed project, the Sponsors, Inc. Roosevelt Crossing facility. The Roosevelt Crossing is a live-in facility for former inmates. The trio of buildings has the capacity to house over 70 men and women in three buildings on an acre of land. The property is wedged between Highway 99 and Roosevelt Blvd. in West Eugene on a very busy intersection. It should prove to be a challenging shoot as the buildings are fairly close together with a good amount of infrastructure (in the form of powerlines, traffic signals, signage, etc) to get in the way.

That being said, I'm looking forward to shooting a Bergsund DeLaney project... I've always been fond of their work. Even their more monumental projects are usually tastefully integrated into the neighborhood using simple and attractive materials with an honest, straightforward approach.

Amy & Rod - June 2010

2010-07-03T22:47:00.000-07:00

Amy and Rod were married at the Schnitzer Art Museum on the UO campus just last week. The details were rich and the venue provided some wonderful backgrounds for a sincerely touching event. Congratulations to Amy & Rod!

Jesse - Then & Now

2010-05-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

Whenever I have work in Portland we stay with our friends the Vella's. I snapped the picture of Jack & Jesse (right) just a few weeks ago. By coincidence, I discovered it was very similar to a picture of Jesse and his oldest son Lawson that I took six years prior.

Jesse & Lawson
2004

Jesse & Jack
2010

Sports Photography

2010-05-25T10:47:00.001-07:00

Recent events have me reinvestigating my roots as a Photojournalist and Sports Photographer. The image above are the "top 15" sports shots taken during my years at the Oregon Daily Emerald. To see more, visit: http://erikbishoff.smugmug.com/Sports/fifteen

Sleepy Baby Girl

2010-03-31T11:20:00.000-07:00

Noemi has become a fierce opponent to sleep recently, waking around 3:30am and keeping us up for an hour or more every night. I recall Hollander going through a similar phase when he was around seven months old but he tended to go back to sleep after a quick nurse and some cuddling? On the whole, Noemi does sleep better than her big brother did but her early morning adventures are just as brutal. Anyway... I captured this shot with my Canon 5D Mark II. It is amazing what this camera can do in low light. This was taken at 3200 ISO to the light of a 40 watt bulb under a lamp shade about 4 feet away from Noemi's crib. The grain is MUCH less noticeable in color but I really like the moodiness of this pic in greyscale. We love you Noem! (now go to sleep)

Heidi & Alan @ Animoto.com

2010-02-26T12:45:00.000-08:00

Playing with some new promotional "doo-dads" for the photo biz... animoto is a lot of fun but the render time is a bit disappointing. I assume they have a faster render time for the professional users. I'll have to look into that...

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

University of Oregon Campus Tour

2010-02-17T08:44:00.000-08:00

A handful of shots by Erik Bishoff Photography recently made an appearance on the University of Oregon Virtual Tour website. The featured photos were taken during my years as a Photo Editor for the Oregon Daily Emerald and while doing some freelance work for the Admissions Department a number of years later. The UO has a huge cache of stock art to choose from so it was a nice surprise to find myself among the selected images.

Oliver & Theo

2009-12-05T11:34:00.000-08:00

Toby and Brent were interested in getting some pictures of their youngest, Oliver, in time for the holiday. We spent a freezing-cold afternoon in downtown Eugene before the family got too wind chapped. Oliver, who was working on his first teeth at the time, was a good sport... to say the least!

Liska & Leo

2009-11-29T11:44:00.001-08:00

Liska was looking for a gift for her husband and asked if I would spend an hour with her and Leo to get some shots with an urban background. Saturday ended up being a glorious day for shooting as it was unseasonably warm and sunny.

New Business Card

2009-11-02T14:23:00.000-08:00

Thanks again to Martin Grandahl for the assistance with the logo.

Noemi Elizabeth

2009-09-18T07:41:00.000-07:00

Jack Ormsby Vella

2009-08-24T12:29:00.001-07:00

Baby pictures! Seriously... is anything more adorable? Infants are such fun to shoot. Their expressions and moods change by the second and their developing sense of awareness makes them the ultimate candid subjects.

This little guy, Jack Ormsby Vella, is the newest to the Vella clan. We've been friends with Jesse & Laurie since we all worked at Omars Restaurant and were room mates in Ashland Oregon almost 10 years ago. We love them dearly and feel so fortunate to count them as our closest friends.

As we look forward to our next arrival, a bouncing-baby-girl Bishoff, due any day, I also look forward to getting to know baby-Jack in the coming months and years. Congratulations you guys! (more to come?)

Stacey & Eric

2009-08-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

Stacey and Eric had so much fantastic energy. Their love for one another came through the entire day and in addition to that they clearly make one another laugh-- something that was fun to watch and photograph!

It's been a busy year

2009-07-05T09:57:00.000-07:00

OK, so I violated one of the cardinal rules of blogging...I haven't posted in almost a year! It was a busy year in the summer of 2008 and I photographed many beautiful weddings (see some samples below). In addition, I graduated with my Masters in Architecture and started work at a local architecture firm. I am still shooting weddings but have scaled back how many I shoot each summer so that I can still dedicate the amount of time and care it takes to do a good job for my clients. I'll post some of my summer 2009 shoots in the coming weeks.

Cheurisya & Shane

2008-07-16T21:46:00.000-07:00

I'm really enjoying doing engagement sessions with couples. Being able to start a relationship with clients a year in advance allows for an early understanding if their style and personality. It can also help to break the ice while giving them an idea of my style and personality at the same time. I think there was an extra level of comfort for all of us come the day of Cheurisya & Shane's wedding. Once again... it was a real treat to be a part of it!

Booking for 2009

2008-06-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

Tom & Mary's Wedding
McMenamins Edgefiled Winery
May 2009
Dates are filling up fast for the 2009 weddings season so be sure to make your inquiries soon. I can be contacted through my website at ErikBishoff.com or by emailing me at inquiry(at)erikbishoff.com.

Thanks for your interest and congratulations on your upcoming event!

The Reception

2008-05-19T21:28:00.001-07:00

Maid of Honor & Best Man
A muggy-evening in Plymouth, MA 2007

The Kiss

2008-05-19T21:21:00.000-07:00

Portland, OR 2006
Ashland, OR 2007
University of Oregon, 2006

Coho Apartments

2008-04-28T19:28:00.000-07:00

I've been accessing my architectural skills in my photography lately after landing a job with Essex Construction here in Eugene Oregon. Essex is held in VERY high regard by their clients, who rain praises on them at every shoot. I have been very grateful for their flexibility in working around my schedule and look forward to completing my long list of buildings in the coming months.

One of my more recent shoots brought me to Coho Towhnouses in the University of Oregon East Campus Neighborhood. The East Campus has been a volatile area in recent years with elevated crime rates and dilapidated housing.

What a treat to come across the Coho Townhouses by by developer Dan Neal and architect Richard Shugar. Located near the intersection of 14th and Ferry, the Coho Townhouses are a real gem among its lesser neighbors.

A Pleasant Surprise

2008-04-22T19:10:00.000-07:00

A colleague of mine stumbled across a very flattering blog posting today while searching for my proofing site in Google. Somewhere around page two, when searching for "Erik Bishoff", one finds Jenn Ackerman's blog-posting "Erik Bishoff — A Photographer for All… on her photography classroom blog. I made sure to peruse her portfolio site JennAckerman.com and I was duly impressed.

Thanks Jenn... the feeling is mutual!

Melinda & Ryan

2008-04-02T22:56:00.000-07:00

Melinda & Ryan were married at the Lake Oswego Mormon Temple on a cold blustery January morning. It was my first opportunity to shoot that venue and we made the best of the weather and produced a collection bright and glowing outdoor pictures under the trademark cloudy-white Oregon sky.

They were an accommodating pair with a charming demeanor and an equally as charming collection of friends an family.

If you are a prospective client and would like to view more of their photos, or the photos from any of the galleries at ErikBishoff.smugmug.com please contact me for more information. My contact form is on my website at ErikBishoff.com or email me at info(at)erikbishoff.com.

Whitney & Aaron

2008-01-17T15:19:00.000-08:00

Winter weddings in the Pacific Northwest can be a real challenge. Cold and wet weather requires indoor venues. Indoor venues often result in poor lighting. Poor lighting means added challenge to the photographer.

I was geared up to face the challenge of photographing Whitney & Aaron's wedding in a basement reception hall and, despite the poor lighting and low ceilings, things were going quite well. The Bride and Groom's friends and families were energetic and lively. It really is the energy and emotion of a wedding always shines through and Whitney & Aaron's wedding was no exception.

Imagine my delight as the Groom, Groomsmen and Officiant (pictured above) suddenly broke out in a "choreographed" hip-hop dance at the middle of the dance floor. I was taken completely by surprise. I was also laughing so hard that I was having a hard time holding it together to take the pictures. It was a real treat!

Indya & Robert - Hinman Vineyards

2007-12-02T23:36:00.002-08:00

The kids in the background really made this image. Sometimes its the little things...

Silvan Ridge / Hinman Vineyards.

A New Ad.

2007-11-23T22:59:00.000-08:00

I call this one the "Reservoir Dogs". (thanks guys for playing along)

Carole and Jacob

2007-11-11T22:54:00.000-08:00

These are from my recent shoot of Carole and Jacob's wedding. They were a real pleasure to photograph. They were fun loving and open to trying some photo experimentation like the top pic where I had them pose in front of the limo headlights at the top of Skinner's Butte.

I wish them all the best!

Senior Portraits

2007-10-31T21:45:00.000-07:00

This was a recent photoshoot with Sean in Hendricks Park. We had a good time shooting with different "props" (Sean is a runner and in the marching band so he brought his trombone and his track shoes).

As part of the expansion of my photographic services I am now offering senior portrait sessions. Contact me directly for portrait session pricing.

Engagement Photos

2007-10-24T20:45:00.000-07:00

Earlier this year I expanded my services to include engagement portrait sessions as an add on to my wedding packages. I've shot a few so far in Eugene and now one in Corvallis.

This image is from my photo shoot of Cheurisya and Shane on a farm owned by Shane's parents. They were a great couple and the location was gorgeous.

I'm looking forward to the wedding!

Rose & Ben

2007-10-16T11:20:00.000-07:00

Rose & Ben

I captured this shot from the front seat of a Vancouver Taxi on the way to the ceremony. The cramped conditions forced me to shoot "blind" by pointing my camera over my shoulder. I was thrilled to find this shot turned out so well. It was a a sincerely emotional moment as Rose and Ben sat in nervous anticipation.

It's alive... ALIVE!

2007-10-01T10:25:00.001-07:00

Rose & Ben - Vancouver, WA

My new commercial wedding photography site (www.erikbishoff.com) is now live. I want to thank the good folks at BluDomain.com for a flawless transition. The only hitch was a temporary email outage brought on by... me! It's amazing how wrong things can go as a result of just one misplaced letter.

I look forward to your feedback. Any suggestions, kudos, complaints, or concerns regarding my new site are encouraged!

Carrie & Aaron

2007-09-22T15:06:00.001-07:00

Carrie & Aaron - Sauve Island, OR

There's a neat story behind this one.

One of my classmates, Adam, referred me to Carrie and Aaron last year. Adam's wife, coincidentally, used to be friends with some of my high school friends and attended a wedding in which I was Best Man back in the early 90's. Adam's wife was also, coincidentally, a classmate of my wife's back when she was Law School. Meanwhile, Carrie, coincidentally, worked as a bartender in Ashland Oregon around the same time that I was tending bar across town and, although we didn't know each other well, we did have a lot of the same friends.

Small world... eh?

New site... coming soon?

2007-09-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

Beasley Wedding - Plymouth, MA 2006

My good friend Jen Downer of She Saw Things turned me on to a company by the name of BluDomain.com that specializes in designing photography portfolio websites. After working at a web designer for years I am more than familiar with how time consuming it can be to maintain your own website. In fact, my wife and I designed my existing site about a year ago. Designing my own site was fun but with my business building quickly and grad school devouring my time, I realized I needed a better solution. I picked up the BluDomain template "Juan" for a reasonable price and started working on it last week. If all goes well, my schnazzy new site will be wowing everyone soon.

More to come...

New "Erik Bishoff Phtography" Logo

2007-09-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

I've started work on new website that will be going live soon. Special thanks to my good friend Martin Grandahl of The Afterglow Lounge for the logo work! More to come...

Photo proofing site launched.

2007-09-08T10:26:00.001-07:00

In my continued effort to better serve my clients I am launching my new photo proofing site at http://erikbishoff.smugmug.com. While my new proofing site does offer print services I will continue to provide my clients with digital negatives of all photos which they may share freely for web posting and printing. I am hoping that erikbishoff.smugmug.com will make printing and sharing images with friends and family more convenient.

To view a sample gallery and try out the print services click on Indya & Robert's icon and enter the password "Bull". If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to contact me via the contact page on my website at ErikBishoff.com

Grand opening of erikbishoff.blogspot.com

2007-08-27T22:41:00.000-07:00

With the impending upgrade to my commercial photography website at http://www.erikbishoff.com and the launch of my proofing site at http://erikbishoff.smugmug.com I thought it apropos to also launch a new "commercial" blog here at http://erikbishoff.blogspot.com.

I'm not new at this, I've been blogging, web-designing, and (most importantly) "photography-ing" for years but this summer it has all really started to come together.

Please visit my blog from time-to-time as I will discuss my ideas about running a small business, working in photojournalism, and exploring fine art photography. Every day I discover new techniques in photo-editing, discover new software and technologies, and find more and more new ways of better-serving my clients. I will be sure to offer up many tips and tricks while showing samples of my work. It is a lot to take in and I am hoping to use this blog not only to attract new clients but to organize my thoughts and dialog with my associates.