Brian McLernon Photography

Hawaii - Christmas, 2008

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

PhotoShelter Slideshow Test

2008-10-23T16:24:00.000-07:00

New code from PhotoShelter allows you to make and embed slideshows in blogs and web pages. Looks pretty sweet and I'm giving it a test.

Moving On...

2007-10-16T14:05:00.000-07:00

It's been fun, but I'm moving on. My blog that is, not my studio. My new blog address is http://www.brianmclernon.wordpress.com/ Please update your bookmarks. I look forward to your visiting the new blog!

First Day of School...

2007-09-05T12:21:00.000-07:00

My yearly traditional first-day-of-school pic as we run out the door to First Grade! I did promt the thumbs-up but Miss B was "a little nervous, a lot excited" to be going back to all her buds.

Takhlakh Lake, Mt. Adams area...

2007-09-05T11:38:00.000-07:00

The long Labor Day weekend included the last camping trip of the season at beautiful Takhlakh Lake near Mt. Adams. The route from the south was washed out so we had to go around north to Randle, WA. then south to the lake. Incredible weather, it was a great time to get away and recharge the creative batteries!
Also recently, got invited to a blogger meet-up sponsored by local TV station KATU at their studios. It was a very fun event of local bloggers, and amazing to meet some folks who have been blogging since the beginning (I'm such a newbie compared to them :-) Free food, microbrews and wine (yum!) and even got to be IN a group photo for a change! That's me, front right, third in.

Day 53...

2007-08-07T00:08:00.000-07:00

Fast Cars and Seattle...

2007-08-06T23:31:00.000-07:00

I miss all my blogging friends ;) and sharing what I've been shooting! It has been a summer for the records as many of you know, with the studio renovation and all the circle-of-life stuff. So as a way to try and catch up, here's a few new ones. Shot the F1000 for a local company that creates them for SCCA competition. Very cool folks to work with, it helps being a race-nut.

Met my brother in Seattle for an overnight with Miss B. He was there on Township business all the way from NJ and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see him again. Having cocktails on the patio of the Red Lion Inn, (you folks rock!) we saw several police cars and this something-or-other being shot. Gotta love Seattle!

Portland Historic Races...

2007-07-09T08:05:00.000-07:00

Day 24...

2007-07-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

Into the Desert Canyons, Into the Air...

2007-07-02T15:40:00.000-07:00

Day 7...

2007-06-21T01:14:00.000-07:00

Foundation poured tomorrow. We are actually AHEAD of schedule at this point, how cool is that?

Day 6: Jaws...

2007-06-21T01:11:00.000-07:00

Craig, "the surgeon", hard at work in his new Kubota.

New Photo Studio...

2007-06-18T10:52:00.000-07:00

Demolition on my old studio began last Thursday, making way for the new photo studio we're building this summer. Our contractor, pictured below working late into the evening, actually used to own our property, renovating it in the late 70's and then sold it to us, early 90's. He was our first choice when we decided to enlarge the studio and were very fortunate to have him say yes. We're adding on nearly 500 sq.ft. bringing the total to about 800 sq.ft. There is stuff everywhere and even though I'm pretty organized, it's a logistical nightmare pulling gear together for a shoot, but hey, I'm up for it and stoked about the new space!

I'll be posting photos of the progress throughout the summer as it transpires. For those of you who have visited or been photographed here, it looks quite different, doesn't it?!

End of Kindergarten...

2007-06-12T11:32:00.000-07:00

As we wrap up Miss B's first year in school this week I have mixed emotions. She pulled that first wiggly tooth out all by herself Monday morning, another milestone. Where has the time gone? Construction on the new studio starts TOMORROW (yikes!) so it is a flurry of activity around here, heading into the summer. B's school put on a show about China and I shot this at the dress-rehearsal. Even though this is so totally unlike my style of shooting, I enjoy the colors and movement in this shot.

Terry Bradshaw...

2007-06-12T11:20:00.000-07:00

Had a fun shoot last Friday evening out at Langdon Farms for Traeger Grills, "cocktail" (BBQ, really) portraits with former football star Terry Bradshaw, their official spokesman. He was awesome to work with, a real hoot, telling tall tales and very animated, more fun than he even appears on TV. He had to take a few breaks to do some interviews so in the downtime I had a great conversation talking shop with a designer/photographer from Roth's Freshmarkets and he sent me this shot. Thanks much, Will!

Jessica and Tom...

2007-06-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

Shot a nice, small wedding two Fridays ago in Hillsboro at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Really cool stained glass panels caught so much light and produced super saturated colors. Made for some awesome backgrounds!

First Thursday at ESA...

2007-06-12T09:38:00.000-07:00

First Thursday at Everett Street Autoworks was a blast. With not much experience actually showing my work, it was a trip watching people move down the line of images, pointing and making comments to their friends. My hosts were extra gracious in allowing me to present my stuff. A guy could get used to all the accolades too!

First Thursday...

2007-06-05T15:05:00.000-07:00

If you happen to be downtown this Thursday, stop by 5th and Everett and check out some of my stuff, hosted by the beautiful Everett Street Autoworks! After all this time, this is only my second photo show opening ever, which is really pretty pitiful.

My show-mate will be Carol J. Anderson, showing acrylics on canvas of flowers, objects and people. So if you enjoy art, restored cars, snacks, good people and Bridgeport IPA on tap, stop by Thursday evening and say hello, 6-10 PM!

Hot Tubbin'...

2007-06-05T14:55:00.000-07:00

This cute little smile is about to change. We've got a loose one on the bottom front, third from center, coutesy of eating an apple. Another milestone gets past...

Affinity Web Development...

2007-06-05T14:31:00.000-07:00

My new friends, Brieanna, Jake and Nate needed promo photos for a new project they're working on, so we shot some variations on a theme. They are helping me out with search engine optimization and usability issues. They are really cool to work with and I'm learning a ton! Check out their web site for samples and more info about their work.

Chelci & Nick...

2007-05-17T00:04:00.000-07:00

A sampling of photographs from my most recent wedding, Chelci & Nick, at the Northstar Ballroom. It's a really cool location for mixing different lighting styles and spur of the moment decisions: ambient with strobe or just ambient with fill. You eventually figure it out.

And yes, that is a wombat, a marsupial, I'm told. (Correction: It's a Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps) a small gliding possum native to eastern and northern mainland Australia) Ranks right up there with the strangest wedding guests I've ever photographed!

Great couple, nice friends and an ass-kicking jazz band, what more could you ask for?

Photography Classes...

2007-05-11T11:07:00.000-07:00

Photography classes for Portland Community College's Continuing Education Program have been a great way for me to give back to the photo community and a way to honor the many talented mentors I've had throughout my career. This semester we're at Lake Oswego Jr. High School and in the fall we'll be holding class at Wilson High. I have a very capable group of students this semester and seeing their progression is always a trip but they are blowing me away by how much they are stretching and growing. Well beyond Little Pig!

Broadway Bridge, Portland...

2007-05-10T23:53:00.000-07:00

Detox and Rebirth...

2007-05-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

One of my top five reasons for being a photographer is the access you're allowed or the experiences you get to have, that a lot of people don't get to. A recent shoot for a new client brought that point to mind once again. They are an outpatient recovery clinic that offers unique services, including the first In-home or In-hotel Detoxification Program in the United States that provides around-the-clock care during the detoxification process. My job was to create images of the facility and personnel and the work they do. I liked this shot, with a model as a patient showing a fragile state that must be endured along the way. They do a great thing, and it was cool to be a part of it.

Portland is just out and out in bloom this time of year, and looks awesome! Come visit! A sample, for you to enjoy!

Miss B Turns Six...

2007-04-26T22:22:00.000-07:00

A fellow photographer's blog post about unearthing an old photo of his daughter, and lamenting the fact that they grow up so, so fast, got me to thinking... I've been wanting to post this shot of the 'it' girl for a while, but it was so old, I didn't think I should. Well hey, it's her birthday, so here she is, in a moment of joy, Charleston, South Carolina 2004.