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Stacked Focus: How We Rock The Details

Posted on November 15, 2019

Creative client concepts rock. Take a peak into the process behind the imagery created for Domaine Serene’s newest clubhouse set to open in Lake Oswego this fall.

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Using clay and soil taken directly from the vineyards that make Domain Serene famous, we created large-scale beauty features to commemorate the earth in which the renowned grapes are grown.

Sitting down with photographer, Craig Wagner, I bring you the inside scoop on how these “larger-than-life” images were created.

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Q: How did you incorporate the client’s vision in your shooting style?

A: I knew the client wanted these rocks to really stand out. I had this vision of asteroids floating in space. I knew I wanted to carry the focus in such a way that the onlooker wouldn’t know that they are looking at something you could hold in the palm of your hand. – Photographer, Craig Wagner

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Q: Why did you use a stacked focus for this shoot?

A: To carry the focus deep enough into the shot and create the larger-than-life effect we were after – emphasizing the impact of this soil and rock matter. Stacked focus gives me more precise control over my focus on a shoot of this size. This allowed me more options when shooting at such a low focus. – Photographer, Craig Wagner

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Q: What Changes when you take on a project of this size?

A: If I am shooting a truck or a spa all of my gear is smaller than the product. Here, it is the exact opposite. I get to be creative on how I bring all of the technical lighting finesse to a small set – using mirrors and reflectors to minimize my lighting tools and maximize my space. – Photographer, Craig Wagner

 

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Drones: Bringing you the Bird’s-Eye View

Posted on March 15, 2019

Studio 3, Inc. provides a different perspective with our drone photography and videography in Portland, Seattle, and surrounding areas. With our in-house creative team and drone specialists, we can surely turn your vision into reality.

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Photo by Josh Romberg

Drones have become a standard in photography and videography. The innovative use of drones can be seen in all types of media, marketing, and advertising. Brands such as Red Bull, Coca-Cola, and GE have turned to aerial imagery on their campaigns. Likewise, a Budweiser commercial took to the sky recently to showcase their switch to 100% renewable electricity from wind power. A message portrayed powerfully by flying above the turbines.

As the use of drones has evolved, so has photography. The technology has advanced rapidly in recent years making it a highly sought-after service. The creativity of drone photography and originality of drone videography leave a lasting impression. From above, everything and anything takes on a different shape, color, and texture.

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Photo by Josh Romberg

The drone market has grown tremendously. Now more than ever drones allow access to artistic landscapes and imaginative angles. These creative heights would otherwise be difficult to photograph without cost prohibitive, and somewhat dangerous methods. (Cranes, planes, and ladders…yikes.)

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Photo by Josh Romberg

Do you need a sky-high shot of your product, building, or winery? We’ve got a drone specialist for that.

Drones offer a new perspective and create eye-catching imagery. Something that seems so familiar can be transformed by our creative team and camera with wings. Adding value to your mix of content, Studio 3, Inc. provides expert images and video drone services. Leave it to our skilled photographers to create pristine aerial images and video for your creative needs.

“In the confluence of flight, camera, and the harnessing of light lies a magical perspective of the gravity-bound every day that surrounds us. This view is at once powerful and humbling, truly the stuff of dreams. That is the excitement I try to bring to my images every time I put a drone in the air.” Josh Romberg Studio 3, Inc.

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Photo by Josh Romberg

Take advantage of the creative opportunities drone technology offers and the know-how from the team. As a result, the finished product will astonish your clients and customers. Drone photography is a powerful tool and resource for your campaign to stand out.

Let us take your photography and videography to great heights.

 

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Creating Sunshine: Lighting, Props, And Backdrops

Posted on February 13, 2019

Here at Studio 3, we create warm summer days year-round.

Our amazing team brings sunshine and warmth to the office every day. Likewise, we bring sunshine solutions to your product photography with lighting, props, backdrops, and our digital media team.

You bring the product, we’ll bring the summer. Location your budget approves.

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Lighting and backdrops and props, oh my!

The most important technique our team applies to create sunshine for a photo is the lighting. For example, one of our photographers, Craig Wagner, modifies and utilizes lighting at different angles to create specialized shadows and ambiance for your creative projects. Just call him walking sunshine. The key is properly spaced lighting to obtain the perfect shadow every time. High ceilings are used to our advantage for room sets creating that needed distance for a large subject like this shot for Marquis Spas.

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Our photographer’s crisp shadows and dramatic sunlight are not all we can provide in-studio. We also have amazing props and backdrops. The color and texture of the background add a sentiment to the photo evoking a mood. Backdrops can range from subtle soft colors to a crisp white or a seamless backdrop to create that sunny day.

In this photo, you can see how the backdrop, lighting, and various props tell a summer story on their own.
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 Our Digital Media team:

Along with our photographers, our digital media team create sunshine and warmth even on the rainiest days. For composite images, they combine multiple layers to create one beautiful and flawless scene. When putting together a composite image, one has to consider many different variables. The most obvious are the colors, placement, and size of different elements. As a result, these decisions will affect how, where, and in what order the viewer focuses their attention. CW 15609DA 1500 Fetch Test a DA 1500 — Studio 3, Inc.

‘For this piece, I played a lot with the placement of the surfboard and boombox to make it feel natural, organic, and compositionally pleasing. Light and color also play a critical role in how a viewer responds to a piece and whether an image looks “realistic”. I wanted this particular piece to have a nostalgic, yet timeless vibe, and I think the long shadows and warm tones created by the sunset help convey this feeling.’

–Lucio Barbarino Digital Artists at Studio 3

Rain or shine, we at Studio 3 have your back to create that perfect photo you visualize for your brand. Give us a call. We would love to add a little sunshine to your day.

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