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Whirling in the Holidays! Whirlyball?

Posted on January 2, 2013

Who doesn’t like a good ol’ fashion work party during the holidays? I mean, am I right? The idea of getting “jiggy” with it amongst your peers with bad punch and awkward swaying to holiday tunes just completes the season… or maybe not. A corporate affair with punch and lame music with the inevitable tragedy of one particular person getting a little too sauced and giving us all a show akin to the likes of Bridget Jones’s Diary just didn’t feel like the thing to do. Why you ask? We are anything but typical and corporate we are not.

Studio 3 likes to celebrate the holidays in style. So with the annual Christmas soiree fast approaching, the team thought long and hard, ultimately choosing the future Olympic sport of Whirlyball. If you’ve never played Whirlyball you can check it out here: (www.whirlyballseattle.com)

It’s sort of like the bastard love child of godzilla and bumper cars had a bastard love child with the bastard love child of basketball and lacrosse. You follow me? Now, we we’re not professional Whirlyball athletes per say, but we were willing to learn from the best. Our own digital artist, Alex Gumina, known as “The Butterfly” for his prowess and elegance on the court, showed us the path to bumper car greatness. Food Photography bamf, David Bell, proved to be quite the protégé to The Butterfly and has since been dubbed “Baby Bird.” Together they were a dynamic force of unstoppable Whirlyball madness and ultimately needed to be separated to make it fair for the rest of us. Just kidding. But, we are hoping these ridiculous pictures will convince at least one of our clients to not only consider us for our fabulous vehicle photography, but also to try out this fun game! Happy Holidays!

Product Photographer David Bell and Leatherman!

Posted on November 26, 2012

We are ecstatic to hear the great news about the Leatherman Raptor shears being featured on Uncrate. Designed for uniformed medics these scissors aren’t messing around. Our very own Product Photographer David Bell was lucky enough to get up close and personal with these cutting edge shears. Spending years with the Leatherman crew and their innovative products, David Bell is nothing short of awestruck! He enjoys making Leatherman’s products appear beautiful by highlighting their unique design and materials. David’s thought on Uncrate’s write up are easily wrapped up in one sentence:

The article, the product, the company it’s all COOL!

Now a few words from Product Photographer David Bell about shooting the Leatherman products all these years…

I try to make these as interesting and aggressive looking while showing all the great features and details. Getting to shoot the newest Leatherman tool is always very interesting. Being able to see the product before it’s released is one of the many benefits. These particluar shears are geared for EMTs and field medics in the armed forces. They are designed to cut through anything and help the medics do a better faster job. When it’s an emergency that is exactly what you need.

I prefer to shoot with a Hasselblad H – 39, using wide angle lenses with HTS tilt shift adapter. I have the camera tethered to an iMac so I can view the images immediately during the shoot. When I am creating feature shots I shoot to a black or white background. For lighting I use Speedotron Studio Strobe Lighting – Grids, Spots and Floods. I look forward to many more years working with the Leatherman team and being first to view the latest products!

To view Uncrate’s write up on these life saving shears follow the link: http://uncrate.com/stuff/leatherman-raptor/

To view more Products Photographed by the Studio 3 team please click here!

Or go directly to: www.studio3.com

Inside Look: Matt Jebbia's Daydreamin' Material

Posted on August 9, 2012

In these last weeks of summer, we were feeling the warmth and beauty of these carefree days that face us every year. With the feeling of endless amounts of free time to daydream and think about the possibilities that lie ahead, we wanted to share with you what inspires one of our in house photographers, Matt Jebbia. Read below to see how he spends his brainstorming time and maybe you can find your own inspiration:

What inspires me is the use of light. Light has the ability to shape an object or subjects mood, presence, and form to convey a story. Light can be either natural or artificial, in school I learned to use light in the standard photographic ways. But what I love, is that you can break all the conventional rules of light to create even more dramatic and beautiful images.

The photographers that inspire me the most with their unconventional use of light are: Shuakashi (http://www.shuakashi.com/), who often paints with light to create streaks and patterns that blow my mind, Melissa Rodwell, Jill Greenberg, and most of all my all time favorite Irving Penn. I love fashion and beauty as a subject, so nonetheless, these photographers who specialize in this area are of particular inspiration. The way they capture light, and movement, and even the perception of movement in their subjects…That’s what is so inspiring to me.

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SHOCKING fashion & lifestyle photography!

Posted on May 1, 2012

We are absolutely feeling our very own Dana Jonas’ Shocking Goat lifestyle photography shoot. The colors are like WOW and the locations are too much fun. With a set full of beautiful models, talented stylists, funky fresh fashion designs, and an absolutely SHOCKING product, we couldn’t ask for a better team to collaborate with. These watches have been on trend, seen on celebrities and has become a Seattle favorite. The timepieces are all so colorful, which of course matches spunky Dana Jonas’ style well. She was nothing short of stoked to have the opportunity to highlight such a fun product, she definitely brought the lifestyle of the brand to life. Read below to find out Dana’s insight on this refreshing shoot:

This fashion and lifestyle photography shoot was a blast! From the one of a kind designer fashion by Alexander Aesthetic, to the great talent from Seattle Model’s Guild and the amazing product which brought us all together, it was definitely a shoot to remember. Dhruva, the CEO of shocking goat, is a hoot and none of this would have been possible without his genius mind when it came to how he wanted his product represented. One of the best collaborations I’ve been a part of to date 🙂 Also, I should give a shout-out to the amazing stylist and producer, Kayleigh Capelle! It has been one of my favorite shoots to date. Lots of laughs and fun times! You should definitely check out the video, to see what my energy is like on set. And, oh, don’t judge me for my potty mouth at the end of the video, haha!

Check out the behind the scenes video to catch a glimpse of the on-set action and energy of this fun shoot.

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See below for a few of our favorite lifestyle photography images from the shoot:

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Fashion Photography with Matt Jebbia

Posted on April 27, 2012

It’s Fashion Friday, which means Matt Jebbia is getting behind the camera to shoot some great fashion photography. This time around he decided to get the whole team involved. Check out this amazing behind the scenes footage, edited by David King.

Our favorite photo shoots here at the studio involve the whole team. We paired it with one of our Martini Thursdays and we had a recipe for success! With feet tapping to some Beyoncé jams our spirits were soaring as Matt Jebbia took the reigns as Photographer and Creative Director. Matt wanted a fun, upbeat shoot to highlight local finds and gorgeous shoes. A word from the photographer on collaboration and shooting with two cinematographers on the same set:

All of the brainstorming sessions and days spent rummaging through vintage clothing stores paid off. With myself behind the camera and two cinematographers filming behind the scenes, it was a bit crazy at times trying to avoid bumping into one another. But once the shoot was in full swing it all seemed to just click. I really enjoyed working with everyone involved. It’s true the best work comes from a collaboration. I absolutely love shooting fashion and all the styling worked together to create a chic, final product that everyone is proud of. Big thanks to model Megan Nuchols, Hair/Makeup artist Celena Rubin, Styling by our own Sarah Ludwig, Cinematographers Andy Maser/David King and thanks to all of the Studio 3 team.

Here are a few snapshots taken while on set.

Markus as our test model!

Hair and makeup by Celena.

It’s all in the details!

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Studio 3 has eyes on Bill Cunningham!

Posted on April 25, 2012

While Portland may not be perceived as a fashion epicenter like NYC or LA, the fashion buzz surrounding the Pacific Northwest is undeniable. Our independent, eco-friendly atmosphere has led to three of the nine winners of Project Runway to call Portland home at one time or another. As our city gains notoriety in the fashion world, we decided to look back at the long career of photographer Bill Cunningham and his decades of work documenting New York fashion trends.

Feast your eyes on these candid images from Cunningham’s column “On The Street” and be sure to watch the Times produced documentary “Bill Cunningham New York”, click here to see the trailer!

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ASMP Seminar: Blake Discher

Posted on April 20, 2012

We are still buzzing here at Studio 3 after hosting last night’s ASMP seminar No More Grumbling – Get Out There! by Detroit photographer and National ASMP board member, Blake Discher. We love having the ASMP in studio, especially when it’s a conversation we so firmly believe in: getting photographers work seen & how to protect yourself once you are hired. All in all it was a great talk and fun party.

The seminar featured topics, such as:

How to “work a room”
Positioning yourself to be successful
The reasons photographers fail
Starting an Accountability Group
Learn the value in aspiring to be second
Overcoming the fear of the sales process
Celebrate Effort not just Victory
Learn what it means to be a professional in sales

Blake Discher at Studio 3

Blake presented an inspiring look at the value of overcoming your fear of the sales process and how to succeed as a photographer by celebrating effort over victory. It was refreshing for the audience to hear that a win isn’t the end all be all. It was also an important message of never releasing raw files, nor should you be contracted as work for hire. Your work is your work and the ASMP strongly upholds the value that photographers/image creators hold on to the original copyright. Blake nailed the idea home, by presenting the pros and cons of both.

Blake Discher presenting to the Oregon chapter of ASMP

Blake taking questions from the audience!

The ASMP did nothing short but deliver a great presentation. Blake was a success and had great advice that any photographer should consider. Blake Discher is a photographer specializing in people with his studio in Detroit. He has a long list of clients and is continuously growing his client base.

To find out more about Blake and his sales strategies visit www.blakedischer.com

For more ASMP events check out the website: www.asmp.org

Studio 3 Supports WIC!

Posted on April 19, 2012

We decided it was time to help out one of our favorite government agencies, WIC!

WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC is a nationwide program for low-income families that teaches health and nutrition skills through classes and supplemental healthy foods. In 2011, the Oregon WIC Program provided support to 177,827 women, infants, and children.

We did some in-studio product shots and some adorable baby shots too – enjoy!

Photographed by our very own Matt Jebbia!

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Behind the Scenes at Sugar Wheel Works!

Posted on April 13, 2012

You know it’s going to be a great shoot when your client greets you at the door with fresh brewed coffee and a big plate of donuts. Jude Kirstein, owner of Sugar Wheel Works, is a staple in the growing cycling scene here. Jude masterfully creates hand-built bicycle wheels in her ultra hip shop located in Northeast Portland. We had tons of fun and can’t wait to show you the final video edit. In the meantime, check out these behind the scenes stills from the shoot!

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Studio 3 Takes On Baby Day at NW Harvest!

Posted on April 12, 2012

The Seattle team decided to get our volunteer on by visiting one of our favorite local charities, NW Harvest. Right after breakfast at the delicious Portage Bay Cafe, we dropped into the Cherry Street food bank for baby day. We had a blast passing out diapers, formula, and meeting all the deserving families.

This incredible staff dedicates their days to making sure the Seattle area is fed, turning no one away. The admirable can-do attitude inspired us all. We can’t wait to go back! Check out some hilarious pics of us in action below:

Dana and Laura eating Breakfast at Portage Bay!

Alex devouring his “Lumberjack Slam” – or some similarly delicious title.

Dana and Laura sorting water!

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