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

Does this blog seem a little tired and outdated?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!)*

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Cheers!
Erik

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* 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!

Laura & David - Valley River Inn - 11.11.2010

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!
 

Architecture Photography - Roosevelt Crossing Transitional Housing

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.

Sports Photography

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

University of Oregon Campus Tour

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

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

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.

Noemi Elizabeth

Coho Apartments

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.

Whitney & Aaron

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

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

Silvan Ridge / Hinman Vineyards.

Carole and Jacob

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

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.