While she’s been told she must have “magic in her lens”, Tambi Lane approaches each shoot with a unique point of view; combing years of studied skill, natural style and true creative integrity. Tambi Lane is a single mother of two girls and has lived in Bend with them for nearly 9 years. She is one of the owners of Studio 3, a photographers co-operative located in the Old Ironworks District in the Old Mill. For more information on Studio 3, please visit their website, www.studio3bend.com. Tambi has recently finished a Graphic Design program at The Art Institute and enjoys combining her photography and design skills on many projects. Her specialties include Boudoir, Fashion, Senior, and Family Portraiture. Tambi Lane also photographs limited weddings each year with photographer Kimberly Teichrow.
The senior experience is booming this year! We are already gearing up for our new batch of 2013 High School Seniors, and so excited to see what this creative bunch comes up with.
The latest trend….Concept Shoots! This can be anything. have you ever wanted to be a princess?? Why not recreate YOUR version of “Princess and the Pea” with a twist. Are you a Fashion-ista? Go Vogue! Look like you just stepped out of the pages of a fashion magazine. Whatever your style, make it big! As Amy Moore of MODFOX Style (Fashion, Interiors and Photo Stylist) likes to say….”Go Big, or Go Home!”
Watch here, as Amy gives us a few ideas on how to make your Senior Portrait Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to let YOU shine. What are you waiting for?? This is your day….
The moment I saw this outfit I knew the perfect model. She has plenty of edge to pull it off, and since I love working with her….even better. I shot this session with good friend Brian Bulemore, another one of Bends talented artist types. This session was for nothing more than an excuse to work with Emily again and shoot for fun. I love collaboration projects….I just need to figure out how to do this stuff all the time, AND pay the bills. Special THANKS to Stuart, of Stuarts of Bend, for letting us borrow his AMAZING accessories, and to Amy Krog for her gorgeous dress.
Every few months I get to work with my friend Astacia, on a styled shoot for True North Magazines, “Style Watch”. Typically this is an article about one of Bends fun, stylish mothers, showing off that “Mom” doesn’t always come in the form of sweatsuits and frumpy t-shirts.. This issue however we changed it up just a bit and took some of our hip high school students and showed off some new 2012 Prom fashions.
We could not have asked for better models. These four had a great time, the laughter coming from each of them was contagious, and we all left with sore cheeks from all the smiling. They were up for anything, and loved trying all on the clothes that Vanilla Urban Threads were kind enough to let us borrow for the shoot.
Go check out the newest issue that hit the stands March 1, or find them online at www.truenorthparenting.com. Be sure to check out the Prom feature!
Do you know Paris…the girl. You should. She’s a triple threat…smart, beautiful & sweet. I had the pure pleasure of photographing Paris for her senior photos this past December, and then we got together again to work on her modeling portfolio. This girl is going places….
Here are a few photos from our time together. Paris, you amaze me. You are one bright kid with an even brighter future. I look forward to seeing all of the amazing things you do with your life, and can’t wait for the day when I say…” I knew her when…”
I tend to find half of my day spent in a car. Driving mindlessly around town, to the store, picking up the kids, running them around, to-and-from shoots. I drive…alot. During most of these mindless driving excursions I day dream of shoots, and ideas and log them away with the many others I have in my “for a rainy day” file. Your typical client isn’t looking for an extravagant shoot, but maybe they just don’t know that’s what they want yet??
This particular shoot came just about the time our home acquired the white rabbit…otherwise know as “Frank” But like many others, this type of shoot takes a village, and was quickly dismissed as a pipe dream, for a much later date. It takes the right village to pull this one off. What I quickly found is that I actually have this village at my finger tips! Chance meetings, fate, who knows….but when this group of creatives gets together…amazing things happen.
Meet my Super Hero gang….
Amy Moore, of MOD FOX style and Feather & Flea vintage rentals is a genius…I’m just gonna say it. I give her little direction, basically just an idea floating around in my head, and it’s almost as if we share a brain. Can she literally read my mind?? I am starting to wander, although she typically does is that much better than I ever thought I wanted.
Astacia Christenson, some of you may know her from White Bat, but she’s more than chunky knit hats and leather earrings (which I happen to be sporting as I type) She happens to be an amazing clothing stylist, and gave our “Alice” a unique look of her own. I couldn’t have been happier when I saw the finished costume. ( Think I even did a little bouncing) She also totes around some pretty cute children, one of which is featured in this shoot. Khaida, you are beautiful. Most importantly, inside.
Allison Murphy, she has Utillitu Sewing & Design. While Allison may have had more of a backseat on this project, her alterations of the costume and surprise props were just what we needed to complete the vision.
Now that you’ve met the “Fav Five” (myself included) we’ll move on to the more exciting stuff. The photos….Here are just a few. I have many, many more to edit.
If nothing more than inspiration for your next shoot, I hope you all enjoy this little labor of love. Lets get creative, think of your own concepts and make those family portraits more exciting next time. Redecorating a room and need some unique decor?? Engagement shoot?? The possibilities are endless. Whatever you do, think outside the box, step into the looking glass and do something BIG!
This past weekend was spent with my good friend, Amy Moore, of Feather & Flea Vintage Rentals. Together, we always make magic happen. This particular shoot started out as many do. An idea, perfectly played out by Amy, decorated to perfection, and I get to come in and capture the moments. We chose our models carefully. Megan, who just happens to be Amy’s niece, had hoped her boyfriend Jason might join her for a few shots. For weeks Amy shopped, scavenged, and prepped for our Farm Glam (as we now call it) shoot.
When all the details started coming together, we soon realized this shoot was going to be like no other. Jason had recently purchased a ring to give to Megan, awaiting the perfect moment to “pop the question” Being the romantics that both Amy and I are, we convinced Jason that our little shoot was going to be the perfect backdrop to make this moment a memorable one for the two of them.
Perfectly laid out vignettes were arranged. Much thought went into each outfit, and Jason was just a little unnerved. The shooting went on for hours, until the sun was at its perfect glow. The Golden Hour we call it. The shot was set up….and…watch what happens next.
One of the many wonderful parts of being a photographer is making these moments happen for people. For them to share forever with their friends and family, and cherish them years later. I was privileged to be a part of something so magical that night. Thank you to everyone involved for your parts. Jason and Megan, I wish you the best. You are so cute together, and I hope there are many more moments for me to catch for you in the future.
From the very first VW Bus that rolled off of the lines, the VW Bus has always had nicknames from its proud owners. Some of the most popular nicknames were Bully, Hippie Van, VW Bus, and simply The Bus.
Whatever you call your bus, we all love them. They remind us of our youth, a trip, and for some, a dream that never came to fruition. Mine is the latter…I never had my bus adventures, although I always wanted them. To hit the open road, find adventure anywhere in the world…and to camp in style!
I saw some photos once, done with oranges, and instantly the thought of a bus, and a beautiful girl came into my mind..I mean, isn’t that what you think of when you see oranges? The idea has lived in my head with many others for awhile now, awaiting the right time, theme, and perfect model to photograph. I’ve started lists of fantastic shoot ideas as they come, and this one was at the top.
To make a long {boring} story short, me and my wonderful fellow Studio 3 photographers, decided to make Promotional Videos, in hopes of capturing the “who, what & why” all of us artists have such a hard time communicating at times. My brother came out to direct and video-ography. Not that that is the correct word, but you get the idea. (On a personal note, it was really fun spending time with him. We talked, inspired each other [hopefully] and grew just that much closer.)
So the planning began. I needed an idea that would show my style, inspire people and without my having to explain all that much, show just who I am….with the help of MOD FOX & Amy Moore, I think we pulled it off. She did a fantastic job creating a vignette for my simple idea. I literally said “orange bus, and a ton of oranges” and that talented lady went with it. I knew I was in good hands. She has amazing style. I walked into her house once and knew without a doubt I would love anything she threw at me. Then to top it off, she’s beautiful and made a perfect model for this concept. THANK YOU AMY!!
It was a busy week, taken up of shooting, video-ing, practicing, talking, editing, and then more of the same. My brother did three (3) entirely different videos last week, with one more of the way. To view all four videos, click here, for our YouTube Channel.
I learned a lot about myself this past week. To start, I hate seeing myself on TV, and Do I really sound like that? All of my insecurities were projected out there for the world to see. I am hoping people are blinded by the sight of my “amazing photography” to notice all the other stuff. My brother told me he was proud. I think he said something about a “tear” as well. It was nice to hear. The week was incredibly tough, exhausting and rewarding, but after all of that, the one thing that stands out about the rest are the small words mumbled in a crowed restaurant by my little brother.
So here you go world….Tambi Lane in all her glory. The good, the bad and the awkward, the visionary, the funny, and “not so funny” ME!
And my favorite “American Beauty” shot…just for fun!
