Portland, OR Bike Portrait

Posted on July 11th, 2009, in Blog • Commercial • Portraits. 1 Comment

Joelle has become a regular client and good friend of mine, but my favorite shot of her will always be this first one. There was something just magical about the sky that day. It also happened to be the first time I worked with a portable battery for my flash units. That sun setting in the background is no sun at all! The power of portable lighting is pretty incredible, and I’m glad it allows me to create shots like this that wouldn’t be possible any other way.


Portrait of a girl on a bike against a sunset in Portland, Oregon
Girl on a bike against a sunset in Portland, Oregon

A little lighting knowledge can spruce up even the most boring of days and locations. Looking to make your next business headshot or website user photo a little more interesting? Give me a call!

Commercial Portrait and Editorial Advertising Photographer in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR – Rebecca Getsfrid

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  1. Puke Green to Seamless White : Portland, OR Commercial Portraiture and Editorial Advertising Photography | StudioDG says: -
    March 13, 2012 at 10:43 pm

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