Ideas represented through images are my passion in photography. After 40 years in the art form, a pretty picture holds little interest for me, they can be found by the millions on the web. My approach inclines toward commentary and concept, even in the face of a populace seemingly indifferent to such notions. This image […]
I shot this documentary image in Hollywood while attending college in the early 80’s. I have always loved it, and the Game gives me an opportunity to have it be seen in the light of day. This street scene has a wonderful composition, it is fantastic dance between the larger-than-life celebrities and the “little people” […]
Russ Widstrand Photographer identified, sourced and secured 3 locations for a Shafer Vineyard’s still and video shoot. Widstrand then photographed the final production over three days, personally negotiating with each location and homeowner. The locations in Lake Oswego, Eastmoreland and Downtown Portland were selected for their unique and differentiated narratives: a residential cocktail party, an outdoor […]
Water continues to be a theme at the Daily Photo Game and I decided to follow suit. This image of water falling off of a high-end water feature captivates me. I love the way the late afternoon sunlight rakes across the drops providing a surreal curtain from which to shoot through. Additionally, the feature itself casts a […]
It seemed to me that the DailyPhotoGame.com could use a twist in the Conversation. So rather than submitting another abstraction I thought I would play off the patterns of Robert’s rustic image with this people shot. While out looking for interesting elements to shoot for the Game, I drove by this group of young photographers and their photo-session […]
The architectural design firm MacKenzie recently hired me to shoot one of their projects in Buckley Washington. Located about 2 hrs north of Portland, the Buckley fire station sits in the shadow of Mt. Rainier. The client wanted full coverage of the facility and its occupants. Scouting the location, while always prudent, did not appear […]
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