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Dana Jonas: The Making of a Mash-Up

Posted on April 10, 2012

Ever wondered exactly how Dana makes her vibrant pop-off-the-page Mash-Ups? We managed to snag her off-set for the inside scoop:

Ah, my gosh, the idea came to me as a child actually. I remember sitting in the waiting room for my doctor (I was probably 12), looking through fashion magazines and I thought to myself, I wonder what would happen if I chopped up these pictures and put my favorite pieces together. Years later, I put a spin on that simple yet whimsical idea and called them Mash-Ups!

My process is quite simple really. I find an interesting subject, stick them in front of the camera and get them to do all sorts of crazy movements and dances. At times I focus on the arms or legs, at other times the face. Often I have a general idea of the composition I’m want. I relay that to the model, and let them run with it. Many of my chosen models are also performers or have some background in theater. At the end, I sit with my selects and let instinct and creativity take over. It’s truly a freeing process.

Below is a quick video of Dana’s editing process for Maggie’s Mash-Up, the final image of Ms. Maggie and a couple more of our favorite Mash-Up images 🙂

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Maggie: 5 pieces

Dana Jonas, photography — Studio 3, Inc.

Nico: 6 pieces

Dana Jonas, photography — Studio 3, Inc.

Talisha: 9 pieces

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Enzo's: A Meal to Remember

Posted on March 29, 2012

Lee Mendelsohn, Portland’s Photography Representative, gives her two cents on one of Portland’s culinary gems, Enzo’s:

“Without hesitation my favorite restaurant in Portland is Enzo’s Italian Cafe on Alberta in the northeast. Every time I go it feels like I am at home which is one of the many reasons I have brought my entire family, all of my friends, and many of the wonderful people I have met while working at Studio 3. This is a neighborhood restaurant where everyone knows your name!  Enzo lives a satisfying life and it shines through his food.

Immediately upon entering, you are greeted by name and served homemade delicious warm bread right out of the oven paired with authentic olive oil from Italy. I personally recommend the Cavatelli with Basil – WOW – out of this world! The antipasto, his homemade sausage, and tiramisu are must-haves as well. When asked about his favorite menu item, Enzo responded without hesitation, “Orechiette e cimedirape” which means “little ears” in Italian. Intriguing. If it’s Enzo’s favorite, this will be my next meal for sure!

Enzo (owner/chef) grew up in Puglia, Italy and learned the art of cooking from his mother at a very early age. Prior to introducing his restaurant he  spent many years opening coffee shops, traveling, and working in manufacturing. Enzo always dreamed of bringing the flavors of Italy to a restaurant environment and now that dream is a reality.”

Stay tuned for Enzo’s upcoming events in April! Easter Brunch, Special Wine Dinner (introducing 6 new Italian wines), and an event where he will be discussing an upcoming trip to Italy. He will be inviting 25 lucky guests to tour his hometown. Also, Enzo will be hosting a one year anniversary party during the Alberta last Thursday Event on April 26th. A must visit for any Portland resident or tourist!

Be sure to visit their website and like them on facebook!

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Enzos — Studio 3, Inc.

Enzos — Studio 3, Inc.

Enzos — Studio 3, Inc.

Enzos — Studio 3, Inc.

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30's fashion photography with Designer Peter Czar

Posted on March 19, 2012

Dana Jonas was getting her fashion photography on! Her good friend Peter Czar designed the epic clothes featured in the photographs. We were also lucky enough to shoot in a beyond gorgeous home, we are talking museum quality, the house was unreal. When we say unreal, it not only was gorgeous, it was full of beautiful props, furniture, knick-knacks and artifacts galore. Couldn’t have set the stage better for this 30’s fashion photography shoot. As most fashion photography shoots, this one was inspired by the clothes. We couldn’t have asked for anything more shimmering, delicate, & feminine! Thanks Peter Czar. As for Dana, she has a few words of her own:

Oh man, I felt like a bull in a China factory! Although, thank god, I wasn’t. I remember there were little tea-cups sitting out, and I thought to myself “those are probably worth more than my car”. Haha. On the serious side of the things, the shoot was fantastic. For the first picture, I was bleeding a light head to get the power down on the lights, and turned the head around the face the wall behind me. The wood in this house was a beautiful dark, almost red color. The light gave the shadows in the picture a beautiful amber tone, and created the reflection on the antique throttle. The model was gorgeous and I couldn’t ask for her to wear the gorgeous clothing creations any better. The lighting, the fabric, everything came together so perfectly. There are those incredible moments, when everything just comes together so perfectly. Those are the shots I truly live for and what makes fashion photography more then just a picture, but more like a toast to the clothing itself.

 

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Catherine Loyer- Modelicious!

Posted on March 15, 2012

Jim, owner and photographer at Studio 3, has photographed Catherine numerous times. You could call her his muse. Not only is she a fantastic model and ready for any crazy ideas he throws at her, she is also an amazing musician. Which means her and Jim have a lot to talk about!

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Cut To Perfection!

Posted on March 13, 2012

This mornings Eblast had us salivating. How could it not? Featuring the delicious mouthwatering Smores Theo Chocolate, we were mesmerized!

This photograph is more than meets the tastebud.:) Photographer David Bell has a passion for food and chocolate is no exception. Inspired by Theo Chocolate and their organic roots, David Bell wanted to photograph an image that stayed true to Studio 3’s values: fresh, local, and organic.  This is his interpretation of the smores chocolate: shot on natural wood and crumbling to visual perfection.

We can’t wait to see what else David Bell has to offer us in his wonderful world of food photography! Our tummies are growling in anticipation.

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Rosemary Anderson High School!

Posted on February 16, 2012

Over the last few years Studio 3 has donated time to Rosemary Anderson High School in North Portland. This unique alternative high school works with inner city youth coming from difficult backgrounds, being committed to building strong interpersonal relationships.

From shooting the ‘yearly prom’ to the ‘daily life’ we feel very blessed to be a part of their experience.

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Vehicle Photography

Vehicle Photography that will Inspire an Adventure!

Posted on February 14, 2012

We’ll help you plan your next adventure and escape your current dilemma with Jim Felt’s newest addition to our vehicle photography portfolio. Read on to learn about his inspiration behind the shoot:

My absolute inspiration behind this shoot was the Red Cadillac. I saw it leaving a repair shop and knew I had to shoot it. I hunted down the owner and was lucky enough to bring the awesome ride into the studio. This allowed us to create not only my image but the other in addition some great vehicle photography for the studio’s portfolio.

When visualizing my shoot, I was stuck between creating a vintage, time correct piece versus a high roller who owns the car in the new millennium. I decided to go with a Vegas theme that looks as if it could have been shot last week. The thought was a showgirl on the run, hence the real gun and fur coat. I wanted to end with one Bad Ass picture. Originally in my thought process I was thinking red car, redhead…it just so happens I knew just the model and she was perfect for the theme.

In order to capture this image, I used a tall ladder with the camera mounted on top. I wanted the camera mounted on the ladder, so I could step down and direct the model from the shooting floor. I also chose to have a tight shot, so we would not have to enhance the background in digital. We added the yellow stripes in the studio and I lit it to have the vehicle reflect Las Vegas like lights. In order to create these reflections you could say I lit it with a bit of everything. Then wham bam, the image was captured.

I think my favorite thing about this image is how it leaves you questioning…Is she a gangster? Did she kill someone? Is she in trouble? What exactly is she running from? We may never know, but what we do know is we ended up with a great image that in the model’s terms is ‘cool & shit’.

 

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Lifestyle Photography: Partying On A Bar!

Posted on February 13, 2012

It’s no question we like to get our party on. The one thing we like more then partying is taking lifestyle photography of the party! We were lucky enough to use the awesome, well known Unicorn space to get our photo party on. Up in Capitol Hill this bar has been a great spot to get your drink on any night of the week. With a crazy theme and a newly opened downstairs area, it was the perfect place for a fun shoot.

Our favorite picture from the shoot is expressed both through color and in black & white. The inspiration was a funny spin on the typical cell phone ad, that highlights the use of the cell phone…from an amazing camera, to being able to share everything on demand. As much as that is a perk in today’s digital world there are some things that we don’t necessarily want to be shared with the world. For example dancing on the bar after a few too many cocktails. 🙂 Regardless it was a great shoot, art directed by Laura Swales and Jen Hitchcock to create the perfect lifestyle photograph that makes you wish you were young and dumb all over again.

Regardless, we would love to know which image you like best. Go to our Facebook page and let us know if you prefer the black and white or the color!! Also, we would love to have you shooting a party with us on your next shoot!

We would like to also send a huge thanks to Brian Oh and his wonderful friends for modeling and to the Unicorn for letting us use their amazing space! 🙂 The images wouldn’t be possible without the excellent space or our fun models!

 

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Like Us on Facebook!

Posted on February 2, 2012

Whether you’re looking to work with us someday, want to admire some of our recent work, or just want to stay up to date on our escapades and get to know us a bit more, Studio 3 is all about relationships, so let’s make one happen (after all, it is the season of love)!  Head on over to the Studio 3 Inc. Facebook page and click our ‘Like’ button so we can start getting closer.  Our Facebook page is the best way to catch all our updates on what we’re up to around the studio, out on location, news, contests, giveaways and everything in between.

Get a closer look at what goes into the making of our shoots, from set builds to styling, prop shopping to after parties.  We’re always proud of the images we create with our awesome clients, but rarely does anyone see how they come to fruition.  Take the journey from concept to realization with us!

Along with keeping you updated on our work, checking our Facebook is the best way to see what we’re all personally up to ‘on the daily’.  We’re a diverse little family between our two studios and would love to share some of our personal interests, recommendations, pretty pictures, and all that jazz with you!

Last, but definitely not least, we want to give all of you a little something.  We’ll keep you updated on our new contests (with lovely prizes) and giveaways as soon as we can.  To really drive that point home, here’s a giveaway now:

Like us on Facebook and one of you will receive a $100 gift card from one our favorite clients, Garden Botanika! With everything from boutique skin care, bath and body, fragrance, and cosmetics to choose from, we always find ourselves getting a bit googley-eyed at their amazing range of lovely products.  Have a look below to see some of the work we’ve created together over the years!

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