Jared Birt Photography

Yesterday I got my film back from the first few frames I shot with the Hasselblad. It was such a difference of excitement looking at film then downloading digital files. These frames were scanned in and had some post work done for effect.

One cool couple with a couple cool cars. When Lindsay pulled up for her engagement shoot driving a 1960's Mercedes Benz I was so thrilled and stoked for the shoot. Its not too often that a car like this is used as a daily driver. But I love that she drives it. Matt & Lindsay are your true laid back Portlanders and they were a pleasure to hang out with. We spend the better part of the night just driving around portland enjoying the beautiful weather and realizing what a small world it really is. I really look forward to the wedding and to our new friendship.

This year for Easter we went down to Beka's parents house in Dallas. We spent the night playing games on the Wii and watched Slumdog Millionaire for the third or fourth time. On our way home we took a long detour along the oregon coast and up to Cannon Beach. The drive was so beautiful and relaxing except when I almost ran into a big milk truck passing through Tillamook. When we got to Cannon Beach it was so cold and raining we seriously walked out to the beach took a photo and ran back to the car and headed to a coffee shop. Sadly our favorite Sleepy Monk coffee shop was closed. It's always worth the drive and crazy weather to go to the coast. I am so thankful we have it and I will never get tired of going.

The first camera I learned taking photos on besides my cheap 35mm pawn shop film camera was a Hasselblad medium format camera back in Spokane, WA. I had the opportunity this week to go all out and get a Hasselblad 503 that is in very good shape. Besides having a classic old school way of shooting beautiful black and whites I really wanted this camera for our upcoming trip this summer to Italy. There is just something different about shooting film in this style and format that you cant get from a digital camera.

Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of meeting and now working with some of the most amazing local bridal designers and artists. Dorene Vandermeer veil designer, Sarah Seven gown designer, Makeup by Austie Eckley and the model is Anna Adams. Besides the amazing talents these woman have, they have such gracious and kind hearts for helping and encouraging people and their businesses. I was so excited that we did this shoot to represent everyone's work. The weather for it couldn't have been better for the dreary, dramatic mood I wanted to capture and create. Thank you ladies for the work you do and I can't wait to continue working together in the future.

The skies in Portland are always amazing to me and whenever I see a beautiful one I take a photo with my iPhone. So when we shot John & Briana's photo shoot I was thrilled that one of our locations had a perfect sky for them. Jon & Briana are among the busiest couples I have met but finding the time for their photo shoot was well spent. It was a very cold day filled with a perfect elements. Photographing them was wonderful. Briana has such a beautiful, strong and passionate look and Jon being the true gentleman that he is gave frequent compliments to Briana throughout the entire photo shoot on how beautiful she is. It was sweet. I very much look forward to there wedding this summer. 

I never would expect perfect weather for a February wedding in Portland but Jonathan and Colsey's day was nothing but sunshine. Their wedding was held at a quiet little church in Sellwood and the reception was at the beautiful Waverley golf club (originally first opened in 1896). Jonathan & Cosley both have one of those great and contagious smiles that can just light up a room and those around them. Playful and interactive for their portrait session, the couple's real and passionate connection made for some artistic images. As a gift for their first dance, Jonathan surprised Colsey with a original song that he wrote on his guitar and then recorded. It was such a great song and a wonderful display of Jonathan's love for his bride and his gift for playing music.

This is Greg from 94/7fm Alternative Portland. Greg has more passion for music then any one I have ever met. In the very early AM hours Greg is awake and working at the radio station. After that he head over to his music studio in SE Portland where he runs a record label called Arena Rock Recording Company. The first time I met Greg I was walking the halls of the studio building and his door was open so I glanced inside and he said hi with a big smile. He is very nice guy who loves cats, runs a lot and is always up for grabbing a beer at one of the local breweries. He never ever has his photos taken but today he was up for the task and did a great job.

Thanks Greg