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30's fashion photography with Designer Peter Czar

Posted on March 19, 2012May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

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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Rosemary Anderson High School!

Posted on February 16, 2012May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

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.

Vehicle Photography that will Inspire an Adventure!

Posted on February 14, 2012May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

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, 2012May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

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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Fashion Stylist & Editor: Jenascia Chakos

Posted on January 10, 2012May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

Jenascia Chakos rocks our socks off and we want you to know why! From the very first issue of DList she has been an avid fan and follower. Lucky for us she’s been a fashion stylist, producer, and editor for three years at the magazine. We have had the joy of working with this fantastic gal for a little under six months and let’s just say it’s always a blast.
Jenascia consistently tries to outdo herself, making sure every issue she releases turns more than a few heads. Her energetic personality is always appreciated on set and her eye for fashion styling helps make DList’s spreads go from good to uniquely great. You can find her on set chugging a red bull or wearing her infamous fanny pack (which we absolutely love!), full of all of her favorite tools. Let’s just say, she’s always prepared! This wonderful fashion stylist is full of tricks that makes us wish she was our secret weapon on all fashion shoots Studio 3 produces.
In this busy lady’s downtime she finds ways to create recycled fashion and enjoy her adorable little son. You may also see Jenascia modeling for a few local photographers and if you are into reality TV, you may recognize her from America’s Next Top Model Season 2. She also has a way with words and won just under $50,000 on Wheel of Fortune. It’s safe to say Jenascia is anything but ordinary.
Check out Jenascia’s amazing fashion styling skills in action, from the awesome images below shot by our own photographer Dana Jonas and watching the DList video: Paint The Town

To see more of Jenascia’s fashion styling pick up the latest issue of Dlist to see the magic right on the cover created in conjunction with Studio 3!

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Lifestyle Photo Story: Caffe Vita!

Posted on December 29, 2011May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

Caffe Vita’s luscious beverages offer a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of our daily lifestyle. We are nothing short of coffee addicts here in the Seattle studio, so you can find us traveling the few short blocks more then a few times a day. Long, difficult, but fun photography shoots can lead us to crave caffeine as well as a smiling face. Lucky for us, Caffe Vita not only has our favorite coffee beans, but also houses our favorite baristas. Each and every day they serve up our cup a joe with nothing short of a smile on their face, happy to accommodate our sometimes outrageous requests. These outrageous requests can include double cupped coffees, non fat this and that, whip, but not too much whip, the list goes on and on. In a city like Seattle, it can often be hard to find a place where everybody knows your name, Caffe Vita is the exception. They make sure each and every cup of coffee is catered not only to you, but to the lifestyle experience of a die hard Northwest coffee drinker. In order to honor our favorite coffeehouse we decided to capture some photos of the coffeehouse lifestyle. Check out the photo story of our last trip below. Do you think the camera adds 10 beans?

To enjoy a great cup of Caffe Vita coffee you can book a shoot with the studio or you can visit one of their locations. For more information on this local establishment, check out their website.

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To view drink photography check out our drinks section on the website.

We hope to have you in the studio soon for a cup of coffee, or a meeting over coffee to discuss your next shoot!

Gettin' Our Fashion Photography on at Discovery Park!

Posted on December 26, 2011May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

It was a beautiful early winter day and Dana Jonas decided to take one of her favorite models out to get her fashion photography on! It was a great day to capture lens flares and the beauty of a well knit sweater. The difficulty of fashion photography lies in creating an idealistic image, that makes you not only want to seize the day, but also while wearing this season’s newest boots.
Dana Jonas does love a challenge and couldn’t believe the fall like images she was able to capture. Tricia Eastman was her model and was nothing short of exceptional for this All American beauty shoot. The inspiration behind this particular shoot was the Northwest, getting cozy and enjoying a walk around beautiful Discovery Park. Dana was able to capture images that look as if they have a natural filter. However, we must admit the best thing about this shoot is most likely the location.
If you are looking for a great place to show off your Winter fashion you should definitely check out one of our favorite locations, Discovery Park. It is situated on the Magnolia bluff overlooking the Puget Sound. It is one of the most beautiful Seattle city parks and allows for such day activities as paddle boating, kayaking, and hiking. It is basically a Northwester’s dream! The park also has a charming lighthouse that would be inviting to anyone. It’s a must to check out the beach and the old row of yellow houses. We look forward to our next shoot at this stunning Seattle park. To shoot at this park commercially, contact Seattle Parks for a permit. You can check out Dana’s images from the fashion photography shoot below and for more information on Discovery Park, check out their website!

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Studio 3 Wishes You a Safe and Happy Holiday!

Posted on December 23, 2011May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

One of our favorite times of year is discussing everyone’s upcoming holiday adventures. This year we decided to send out an image not taken by a Studio 3 photographer, but by our Studio Rep in Portland. The image below was used as our Studio 3 holiday greeting card and sent out to all of our clients in both Seattle and Portland. The original image was inspired by the beauty of Banks, Oregon. Here are a few words from Lee Mendelsohn our Studio 3 Commercial Photo and Video Rep in Portland, Oregon.

When I moved to Banks, Oregon after living in Dallas, Texas I was in awe of the stunning scenery and colors in the beautiful countryside right outside the city. If you’ve ever been to Texas then you completely understand! I drove on this road daily to work and have taken pictures on this road in virtually every season. When the winter came and we got a light dusting of snow I had to stop my car right there to capture this shot. I used my Nikon Digital SLR camera with 18 – 200mm lens to capture this image. The thing I love the most about this photograph is the S curve in the road, the composition, and the beautiful, contrasting colors!
In order to make this a more holiday appropriate image the Digital Post Production team took over and added the Snowflake, Arizona sign and removed some of the power lines. This helped to tie in the holiday spirit. I look forward to sharing more of my nature images in the future. Images like this give me a ton of inspiration to get out there and shoot more NW beauty!

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Grass Fed Photography

Posted on August 5, 2010May 22, 2019 by Studio 3 Inc

Portland Photographer Henry Ngan recently took a week long photographic tour of a few ranches in Eastern Oregon that are part of the Country Natural Beef Cooperative. Country Natural Beef is a marketing cooperative started in 1984 by Doc and Connie Hatfield in Eastern Oregon with the commitment of its members to produce naturally raised grass fed beef using environmentally sustainable practices and humane treatment of animals. Doc Hatfield said “Our consumers know where the cattle come from, and they know the people who produced it”. With camping gear and camera equipment in tow, Henry stepped into a different world of cowboys and the open range. Throughout his five-day, four-night venture into the ranching world, he took his lifestyle photography to the next level, actually stepping into the life itself and was able to capture many unique moments including horse wrangling, cattle herding, family life on the ranch and plenty of gorgeous landscapes.

Henry enjoyed the warm welcome of the families that own and operate Probert Ranch in Vale, Foster Ranch outside of Baker City, Mallory Ranch towards the Wallowa’s, and the McClaran Ranch in Joseph. Says Henry about his experience:

I camped out at each of the ranches amongst the Angus and Herefords in my Jeep, gazing at the stars in the clear night sky. I could see deer once in awhile passing through while the cows grazed.

My equipment of choice was Canon 5D MkII with an assortment of lenses from a 70-200mm to an 85mm to a 16-35mm. I found that cattle can be skittish and easily spooked if you are a stranger. That made it difficult to get really close to them without warming up to them first and some coaxing along the way and hiding behind blinds such as stacks of logs. Life is tough on a cattle ranch. Everyone works hard in an often times harsh environment especially during the winter and during calving season. My plan was to capture some of this way of life. I will have to go back to capture the seasonal nature of ranching. During the winter, the cattle are driven into the valleys and canyons where it is warmer and where they can get to the grass away from the snow. The following spring, they are moved again into the higher elevations.

Photographer Neil DaCosta joined Henry for the last two days, taking the “old school” route and shooting with a 500 CM Hasselblad and Kodak film (remember film?). Both photographers had a blast, roughing it on the wide-open ranges and shooting some amazing imagery.

All four ranches are family-owned and have been operating since the late 1980’s. Country Natural Beef and their ranchers uphold the highest humane animal practices and use environmentally sensitive land management practices.