Brent Copple - Salem, OR Senior Photographer

Clouds and naked branches were the first thing I noticed when I stepped out of my wagon Thursday afternoon. With camera in hand I began investigating what interesting places may avail themselves to my photo shoot with Brent, my cousin, who was on his way. Minto Brown is the name of the park with naked branches, but can I blame those branches after suffering the last 5 months a harsh winter (at least according to Salem weather) and a drawn out cold front? No. So I went along with it and embraced the colder, skeletal, more vulnerable side of Minto Brown, no fake smiles, no shows, just the park at it's most basic form. In the same way I hoped to snatch something deeper than just a nice smile from Brent, I wanted to show you something deeper about him, who he is on the inside.

We trekked around from here to there taking photos as we went and every once-in-a-while there were moments of sheer vulnerability in front of the camera; unguarded, un-posed, real moments, the ones we photographers live for.

Here are the photos:

2nd favorite ^

#1 Favorite!!! ^

Brent!

Elizabeth - Salem, OR Childrens Photographer

Last Sunday I met Elizabeth & her mom Sarah at her grandparents house for a picture day. They had great big windows that let in the soft pretty light of a cloudy spring day. We had a wonderful time, and Elizabeth couldn't have been more cute and endearing to the camera! She plopped right up on the couch and leaned into the camera without me saying a word, and just started giggling. She's a wonderful girl, (with an adorable haircut!) and it was a blast getting to know her!

Here she is with her best pal Goofy. He helped me take a lot of these photos ; )

This is one of my favorites! I think she's just so sweet and candid here.

It took a few tries for these window shots, she was squirming quite a bit, but well worth it.

:)

The one above and below are my other favorites! So natural!

We got out Elizabeth's tiny little piano and she entertained us for awhile with some upbeat tunes. Mom convinced her to put on this cute pink sweater.

We were looking for little critters in the flower pot, hoping to find a lady bug.

Thanks Elizabeth!

Some Time Has Passed = I've Neglected You

I realized today it had been awhile since I blogged. Turns out I haven't had as much opportunity to shoot lately :( , so there's not been as much reason to post. But I scrounged up a couple snapshots from that last week or so.


Friday Ryan & I went to the beach. It was a beautiful day, 65 at the beach! I worked a half day, so we headed up around 1:30 and arrived about 2:30. (WHAT? only an hour?...I love Oregon!)

Here's a few pics of my goofball:

and us :)

Ryan moving the log for us to rest against by the fire.
(Which by the way was a disaster! We were smoked out BIGTIME!)

These next ones are in my neighborhood.

haha, how cute.

To Grandmother's House I Go

Sunday I visited with my Grandma. We had chicken/black bean salad, guacamole, bread imported from Germany, and warm fresh coffee and berry crisp to top it all off. She's looking to move, downsize a little, and needed photos of the house. Here's just a few, I thought I'd show this interior work as it's different from the usual portraits I put on here. And staying with the goal of any true personal blog, it's allowing you a peek into my everyday life.

kitchen

bedroom

living room

Goodbye!

What Do You Love Willamette Week?

I had no idea a person could love a miniature chair, toy plane, Obama, even a zoot MP3 player with Red Vines, but the folks out at Willamette Week Newspaper aren't your regular crowd. Friday I had the task of photographing all the employees, (or the ones that showed up) with something they loved. It's for an article they're gonna post online, (love going along with the theme of Valentines day), in hopes that readers will be inspired to send in pictures of themselves with something they love. It's not up yet, but I'll try to remember to link to it here when it is.

Here are a few of the photos. Real basic, nothing fancy about the composition, but I like some of the expressions!









Exciting News coming tomorrow!!!

Brand Spankin' New Website!

Guess what? My new website is online, completely redesigned, new galleries, info, soooo purty! I've included here a couple screen captures, just a sneak peek but I encourage you to follow the links to my site. It's been a process getting everything put together, but now that it's done I'm very pleased.

www.ashleysturmphotography.com




If you'd like to know more about having your portraits or someone special's done please drop me an email: ashley@ashleysturmphotography.com.
I'm now booking for March-on, and offering discounts to family & friends.

Also, if you refer a friend you'll receive a complimentary portrait session, at no cost ($100 value)! Ask for more details.

Hope you all enjoy any bit of sunshine you can find!


~Spring Portrait Package details coming soon~

I Found Myself Online, Not In Paris

I've been interning with Willamette Week Newspaper now since October, and I've had many opportunities to meet people, much like myself, trying to carve their way through the artistic and/or business market of Salem/Portland Oregon. I've met small business owners just getting their feet off the ground to guys who've been in the game for longer than I've been alive.

I've mostly shot for a weekly article called 'Consumer Whore,' which highlights products that revolve around a similar theme. I've had some interesting topics come along, let me tell you!

Here are some links to see what I've been up to on old Quimby Road:

>>>Consumer Whore<

1. It’s All About...Cold Comfort
2. It’s All About...Resolutions
3. It’s All About...Deckin' The Halls
   
4. It’s All About...Virgins
5. It’s All About...Staying Warm
   

And here are some pics of the things I've shot (for those of you too lazy to actually follow the links).



Another publication I've shot for is Northwest Palate Magazine, a sleek modern Food, Wine, & Culinary Travel magazine of the Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately there isn't a link I can give you as it was in a back issue, but here's a few of the better images I shot for them of a restaurant called Eveo.



I will be putting some fresh stuff on here soon, I've been pretty busy with work and a million other things. Thanks for all you who follow and support me!