Oh Snap! Photography

2010-01-20T00:07:00.000-08:00

Meet Brandi 2010 RHS!

2009-09-04T23:50:00.000-07:00

What an awesome night we had shooting Brandi's senior pics! It is a fact - I cannot stop taking pictures when I have such a great subject and awesome locations to work with. Have a great senior year!!!

Too Cute for Words...

2009-09-02T22:51:00.000-07:00

I had such a great time with the Collin's family! I have to admit that I got a bit excited when I noticed the kids' outfits. Awesome for our urban theme. Thank you to all of you for reminding me why I love what I do.

College Bound...

2009-08-28T00:43:00.000-07:00

Just a sneak peek at a pretty amazing family we worked with recently. Leaving for college is bittersweet for the whole family. I hope having these memories will make the time between holidays just a little more bearable. Good luck Stephen! (and be careful on your scooter) :)

Maddie turns ONE!!!

2009-08-16T23:20:00.000-07:00

Crazy how time flies! I have had the best time working with Marla and Bill. From only 6 days old to 1 year...I have had the pleasure of seeing Maddie grow. She has got to be one of the cutest little girls ever..with her beautiful eyes and love of cuddling. Sometimes it's hard not to just stop and play with her instead of taking pictures. This last session was not only marking Maddie's one year but a time for family pictures too. Enjoy!

Amorita+Jess part 2 sneak peak

2009-08-12T23:50:00.001-07:00

I had the best time photographing this wedding with Amorita and Jess! They are the greatest couple with so much love for each other. Every detail of the wedding was beautiful and so much time and thought went into every little detail. I hope you enjoy this little sneak peak. And Amorita and Jess: I hope you have a wonderful life together, you are both such awesome people! ((((Hugs))))

Jess+Amorita

2009-08-10T21:50:00.001-07:00

A person can't ask for anything more in life than to be married to your best friend. Jess and Amorita you exemplify the true meaning of love and companionship. Thank you so much for inviting us to share in the most important day of your lives. Here is just a sneak peek at some of the reasons why this wedding was so amazing!

Just for fun!

2009-07-24T18:43:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you just have to get out and capture the "good light"! Sami was a great model. Fun, cute and willing to get in the weeds and bees for a good pic.

All Boy!

2009-07-14T23:33:00.000-07:00

At 1 1/2 Dylan is full of energy and a sense of wonder like no other! Although capturing him took some quick legs and fast photography I couldn't help but enjoy myself. I just wish I had the opportunity to capture my favorite little people more often!

Lil' Rock Star Princess

2009-07-08T22:28:00.000-07:00

Spending a weeks vacation with my cousins is proving to be the greatest time ever! Since they have the cutest kids, I could not pass up the opportunity to take a few (hundred) pics of them. Jordan is full of imagination, and total cuteness! Stay tuned for pics of her little brother...

Travis+Kirsten

2009-06-10T22:43:00.000-07:00

To all of my new friends in the big state of Texas...here is a sneak peak at the Balls! Thank you for the great time. Travis and Kirsten - you make a beautiful couple!!! Congratulations again!

Early Grade individual photos

2009-05-18T23:39:00.000-07:00

A few of my favorites (click on image to see it bigger)... ALL the girls were just adorable and i loved every moment of photographing them! Thanks to all the families that brought the kids and a special thanks to Jessica at High Desert Dance Arts for giving us this chance

Mr & Mrs Bottoms

2009-05-03T23:56:00.000-07:00

Congrats to you both!

It's All In The Details...

2009-05-01T20:32:00.001-07:00

Here is a sneak peak of our Easter day wedding. Kathryn and Jeremy were so great to work with. Thank you for having us capture the memories of the most important day of the rest of your life!

Grow old with me the best is yet to be - unknown

Special Photo Shoot

2009-04-19T22:21:00.000-07:00

It's not too often that we get the opportunity to photograph 4 generations! Baby Morgan is a very lucky girl!!!

Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future.
- Gail Lumet Buckley

I couldn't help but post a pic of my favorite little man too. What's a photo shoot without Stinky Shaw?

I enjoyed working with all of you!

Why I love photography...1 reason...6 examples...

2009-03-01T23:43:00.000-08:00

Spending time with little people like Maddie remind me why I enjoy photography so much. I enjoy taking the time to capture the many different expressions. Photographing the moments that are so special to a family...so they can look back and smile and laugh. Perhaps bringing back a memory of how their little one growls at her rubber ducky. Or, the important milestones...like rolling over for the first time!

Thanks again Bill and Marla for letting me be apart of Maddie's milestones! I can't wait until her next "baby phase".

One must practice! With or without a real model!

2009-02-28T21:21:00.000-08:00

So, I'm getting ready to do a photo shoot tomorrow. I always try to get some testing done before the clients come in. Make sure that everything is "just so". Luckily my niece donated her favorite teddy bear for me to use. :)

Stay tuned for upcoming pics of Maddie!

A personal post

2009-02-21T22:02:00.000-08:00

I watched a video the other day that reminded me that photography for me is not just about capturing images for others. It's also about capturing images for me and my family. Tonight I took a few minutes before work to do just that. It felt good to take that time for myself and not just pick up my camera when it's time to take off for a photo shoot. Hope you enjoy my "everyday life" photos of my family. **hugs**

This is my one and only. I love him more today then I did yesterday and will love him even more tomorrow. This photo to me shows his quiet strength. He does not like to pose for photos much but I much prefer the unposed moments anyways :)

This is photo Chey took of me while I was getting ready for work. I was getting ready to put on my eyeliner and she liked it best because she said it looked like I was writing something. She looks so cute carrying around my big beefy camera with the 70-200 f2.8L lens and battery pack on it. She told me today that she wants a camera. Makes a mama very happy to see her offspring want to follow her passion :)
Any here is my pretty little angel girl. She has the cutest little side buns up in her hair today. I love that she is getting to where she want so be so cute and stylish (you know vs the stringy hanging hair all the time). Sean's actually been sick for the last couple of days so he was not at all into getting his photo taken today.
Remember not to forget to capture your own everyday memories for those little things could end up being the big things in life!!

Love is in the air!

2009-02-15T20:20:00.000-08:00

Pictures in 30 degree, blizzarding weather only turn out when two people love each other as much as Jess and Amorita! Thanks for being such great sports! I had a wonderful time working with each of you.

-Michelle

The future Mr. & Mrs. Anstett

2009-02-14T21:16:00.001-08:00

I had a great time today with Amorita and Jess! We had some snow left on the ground and even some coming down by the end of the shoot! Thanks so much for letting Michelle and I be part of your Valentines Day!!

Macie

2009-01-30T18:23:00.000-08:00

We had to grab some photos of Macie during Ashley's senior session :) Macie is part of the drill team for her high school called "The Flames".

Beauty & brains

2009-01-26T01:43:00.001-08:00

While my family was here for the holidays I took my nieces senior photos. Not only is she the cutest thing ever, she's also got the brains to go with it. Full scholarship to A&M Commerce and Lampasas High School Homecoming Queen, this girls got it all!! And yes.... she's MY niece ;) Hope you like your cold weather senior portraits Ash-uh-ley!!

All grown up!

2009-01-12T19:38:00.000-08:00

It was such a pleasure to have my oldest nephew and his fiance at our home for Christmas this year (along with the other 14 family members!). I can't believe this little boy I used to cart around on my hip as a baby is going to be getting married in May!! Congratulation, you are a beautiful couple! Can't wait to come photograph your wedding in May!!!

2009 Crooked River Roundup Rodeo Queen

2009-01-11T23:59:00.000-08:00

We had a great day taking pictures of the newest Crooked River Rodeo Queen!

Congratulations Shay! You are well deserving of the title. You have an awesome personality and it was a pleasure working with you. We will be watching for you in the upcoming rodeos.

Lil' Princess

2009-01-02T19:57:00.000-08:00

We had to see how our new tutu would work in pictures. Luckily Abbie was up for the challenge. Even though she usually plays in the dirt and loves to go hunting with dad..put a little pink on her and she is ALL girl! Dancing and playing and eating chocolate chip cookies...how much better can life be?

Thanks again!!!

Beautiful couple

2008-12-21T22:04:00.001-08:00

What a gorgeous couple Cassie and Felix are!! Thanks so much for letting us be your photographers! We had such a great time and love that you were up for anything!

Here's a sneak peak of this lovely couple:

Precious Package!

2008-12-09T00:37:00.001-08:00

Warning:

Viewing the attached pictures may result in baby fever!

I had a wonderful time taking pictures (and holding) Paislee Grace. She is absolutely amazing and a very beautiful baby girl! Congratulations Timmie!

Look who is ONE!!

2008-12-08T23:24:00.000-08:00

Lil' miss Katie Jean is already one. I can't believe it actually...as I'm sure her mommy feels the same way. It has been such a great experience being able to capture Katie's different phases. From that serious deep look to the all out giggles we got from her on Sunday. We have had a great time getting to know the Anderson family and look forward to many more photo opportunities in the future.

Sartell Family

2008-12-08T20:28:00.000-08:00

We had a great time taking pics of the Sartell family. Just add cookies and a little music and the studio isn't a scary place after all! Thanks for "hanging" out with us and letting us capture your priceless memories.

Norman

2008-12-08T20:24:00.001-08:00

This was the second time that I got to photograph Norman. Talk about a great personality and a ball of energy! Norman's favorite song right now is "Move it, Move it" - you should see the moves this kid has!!!

Noland Family

2008-11-23T21:52:00.000-08:00

We covered the entire park on this photo shoot. I was really sweatin' the fact that it's not really fall anymore and it's kinda moved into winter.... meaning EVERYTHING outside is dead (unless it stays green year round like them good ol' juniper trees and bushes). I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with today's shoot. Here's a sneak peak for Mandy and Brandon.

Summers family

2008-11-20T01:20:00.000-08:00

Originally this was to be an outdoor shoot but the cold and cloudy weather drove us indoors. We had a great time even if we did have to be indoors and I'm pretty sure the kids had fun ;) Thanks to the Summers family for letting us capture these very special family photos!

Quinones Family

2008-11-19T19:54:00.000-08:00

The Quinones family has been some of biggest supporters of my photography hobby turned business. Back before I even has an official business I was taking photos of these beautiful girls. They have always been such a pleasure to be around and this time was no different. Thanks Gaby and family for letting me be part of preserving your lives precious moments throughout the last couple of years. I hope I can continue to be part of it for years to come!!

Look who is growing up!

2008-11-16T23:32:00.000-08:00

Crazy how time flies! Little Maddie is already 3 months. I have to say she is absolutely beautiful!!!

Not that I want to see her grow up fast (for her parent's sake) but, I am REALLY looking forward to her turning 6 months! I can't wait to take more pictures of her.

Thank you Bill and Marla for letting us capture Maddie's first year!!!

-Michelle

Meet the Miller family

2008-11-09T19:09:00.000-08:00

As photographers it's easy to forget to capture your own family's memories. Michelle and I recently did family shoots for each other and I'm so glad we did. It's so precious to be able to look back and "remember when". You never know what tomorrow will hold and time can pass way to quickly. Thanks Michelle for letting me capture your images with your beautiful family and I look forward to many more family shoot in the future!!! (((Hugs)))

Christmas card mini studio shoots!!

2008-10-23T09:33:00.000-07:00

Want custom Holiday cards to give out to family and friends this year? Oh Snap! Photography is offering a mini studio shoot just for this reason! To see all example card templates go to the "this and that" section of the website and look under "holiday cards" to check them out! To sign up just email us through the site or call Michelle at 541-778-5114 or Helen at 541-771-3153. See our flyer above for full details. To view the flyer bigger just click on the image :)

Bigelow family session

2008-10-17T20:18:00.000-07:00

Ryan was my very first "victim" of a photo shoot when I first started showing a real interest in learning everything there was to know about taking great photos. I still cherish those photos and was happy to be able to take their family photos this year. I truly hope this will not be the last time either ;) Thanks Nicole and family for letting me capture these great moments!!

Cutie Patootie!

2008-10-15T00:07:00.001-07:00

Little Miss Katie Jean came back to the studio for her 9 month baby phase pics. Well, actually she was 10 months on the day we took the pics. But, isn't she just the cutest thing you have ever seen?! She loves her little baby doll!!!

I love taking her pics! Donna - thank you for having such a beautiful little girl!

Fall senior session

2008-10-11T17:30:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun using this one yard for Jordan's entire senior session. I love the fall!

Here's a little sneak peak for you Jordan! Thanks so much for letting us be a part of this very important time in your life!!!

A couple more from our senior practice session

2008-09-18T03:22:00.000-07:00

I loved being able to get out and play with lights in an alley. Thanks again to Allen and Ashley for this experience!! Thanks so much for looking!

Sweet Innocence...

2008-09-16T00:59:00.000-07:00

Helen and I were asked to take pics of Grace and her daddy on Sunday. What a cutie patootie she is! Can't wait to post more...she just makes you smile inside.

-Michelle

A great day!

2008-09-15T22:41:00.000-07:00

I had to add one of my shots from our practice photo session on Saturday. We had a great time and couldn't have asked for a better model. Thanks Ash! Have a great time at college - you will be missed....Go Beavs!!!!

Portfolio building and practice

2008-09-14T02:53:00.000-07:00

Today we had a GREAT practice/portfolio building session today. With the help of Allen and his awesome knowledge of lights and Ashley who is just cute as a button we got some awesome images today.

Here are a few that I just had to play with tonight even though it's now 3am!!

Hope you enjoy them and THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your help Ashley and Allen!!!

~Helen

This is It!

2008-09-06T22:28:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to Oh Snap! I am so excited to be able to capture the moments and memories that are so important in life.

Here is a sneak peak of who I am and what makes me tick! My name is Michelle (thanks to the Beatles) and I am 32 years old. I can remember not long ago when I thought 32 was old. But, here I am still feelin' young! I married a crazy Canadian, the love of my life and best friend, Bob 13 years ago this year. Crazy how time flies! We have 3 beautiful furry girls...lol..Yellow Labs. (I hope we don't have furry kids when we decide to have a family). Bailey is the oldest, Britney is the middle and our newest addition is Ellie Mae. I'm sure you will see pics of them. I'm comfortable to admit that I am "one of those crazy dog owners".

I spend my days working full time at Community First Bank. When it's time to go play I love to ride my Yamaha 350 - especially on the Oregon Coast, taking road trips and exploring new areas, watching TV and of course playing on my Mac - oh, did I mention shopping too? lol

Come to think of it, Bailey was actually the one that started my photo craze. Weird - what a little furry creature can do - lol! One of the pics I took of her won 1st place and I haven't stopped taking pics since. Looking back that was the start of taking photography seriously and loving every minute of it! With my addiction to scrapbooking and love of art it was only natural. I love capturing those "moments", the ones that we don't want to forget. That when you look back at it you can remember every detail! After taking a photography class, being mentored by great people and learning everyday - my husband and I opened a small studio in Montana. With a change in circumstances we had an opportunity to move to Central Oregon. I took a couple years off but have made the decision to get back into doing what I love. With a new found knowledge and meeting so many wonderful people I am absolutely in my "happy place"!!!

Life Is Short -- Follow Your Passions!!!

-Michelle

Welcome to our blog!

2008-09-05T16:09:00.000-07:00

Hello! Helen here. Welcome to our blog where we can share with you the development of our brand new photography business.

A little bit about me....

I'm a wife and mother of 2, Cheyenne (9) and Sean (13). Jimmy and I have been married for going on 15 years. We have 4 horses (Titus, Annie, Rowdy and Koa Chee (?? Don't ask me how to spell that one, will have to ask Jimmy)). We have one donkey named Larry, two dogs (Oreo and Jacko) and a cat (Sam-Sam).

I work full time as a 9-1-1 supervisor for the city agency here and Jimmy works as a Sgt (soon to be Lt) for the same department. I've been there for 10 years now.

My passion for photography started out as a passion for digital scrapbooking. When my sister tried to get me into scrapbooking I was never interested until she told me she'd read an article in a scrap magazine about how there were people that did their scrapbooks strictly on the computer. After finding one site that was geared towards digital scrapbooking I jumped right in. My love for digital scrapbooking has continued and I've even started dabbling into some hybrid projects. With the love of scrapbooking came the love of getting the perfect photos for my scrapbook projects. Enter photography.... After starting with a point and shoot camera I soon decided that wasn't good enough and upgraded to a Nikon D70. My skills increased along with my equipment. After having issues with my photos and the camera itself I decided I wanted to switch to a Canon after playing a bit with some friends' Canon cameras while at a scrapbook retreat last October. Soon after returning home from that retreat I was the proud new owner of a Canon 5D. I LOVE my camera. I've learned so much over the last few years by way of photography and these days my scrapbooking hobby has been on hold in order to get this business, my passion, off it's feet. I hope you continue to join me on this long exciting journey of Oh Snap! Photography!!!

~Helen