ALMOST Springtime

We've been having a lot of fun here in the studio lately with a new project we've been working on called iStockSecrets.com. Both Steve and I have been licensing our photography for a few years with istockphoto.com and it's been ok, nothing to brag about at all, but we've decided to step up our game. Every week, Steve's been setting up the studio and shooting some really fun portraiture. We've also been contacting our past wedding clients too, so if you'd be so considerate to let us use your wedding pix in our portfolios, we'd love to get you some free 8x10 prints! Email me or call the studio, and thanks for swinging by!

Here's our photo of the week:

Justin
justin@sjharmon.com
503.417.1130

Summer Booking Time

Wow, the holidays have been a whirlwind! I got to take the longest vacation I think I've ever had this December/January c/o the awesome snowstorm that shut down NY & NJ for about a week, so that was fun...anyway...it's nice to be home and getting back into the swing of the office. We've been putting a lot of albums together recently which has been great. Bookings have also been picking up lately too, and our calender is filling up. If you're interested in checking out our new work, please give a call, or keep checking the blog for up to date goodies from the studio.

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A New Year and New Wedding Photos!

Happy New Year everyone! Justin here at SJ Harmon, where we were lucky enough to ring in the new year with some newlyweds at some beautiful locations here in Oregon. Sasha & John had an early afternoon wedding at the Portland Mormon Temple and while risking life and lens to the rain, we were able to get some super shots of the couple and the architecture at the temple.

From there, we headed south on I-5 and then west over to Zenith Vineyard, a beautiful Willamette Valley winery with an interior as amazing as the surrounding hills. This place is spot on, and has one of the nicest bridal preparation rooms in the area. Catering was taken care of by Vibrant Table and, as always, was spectacular and highly recommended. All and all, it was a beautiful day and truly a fun shoot. Check out some photos and keep on checking back!

Cheers,
Justin
SJ Harmon Photography

Shields Films/Honeysuckle Photography Open House 2009

Thanks to everyone at the Shields Films and Honeysuckle Photography for hosting a super radical open house this past weekend. PDX Photo Lounge was there taking awesome snapshots like the one above, and they are always a hit at weddings. Cocktails and goofy photos aside, it was really cool re-connecting with old friends and meeting new folks like the coordinators at Champagne NW and photographers from Mosca Photo. Check out their sites and ours for new works, special pricing and anything else wedding you may need!

Check out some photos from Lindsay and Eric's Wedding Below:

Cheers,
SJ Harmon

Michael & Caitlin

Hello everyone! Justin here at SJ Harmon Photography. We've had a really busy month this past May, and with full hard drives and tired fingers, we've got quite a bit to show. Michael & Caitlin had a really nice wedding over at the Old Laurelhurst Church in N.E. Portland. It was a beautiful day, and we were able to get shots down in the park and the beautiful surrounding neighborhood. We've also been shooting new ad's for Multnomah University, maybe you've seen some of our work on the TriMet busses? (Ok, now I'm just bragging.) Anyhow, we've still got some summer dates open, so drop us a line (503.417.1130) or an email (mail@sjharmon.com) if you've got a wedding, portrait, high school senior, or anything else that we can creatively photograph for you.

- Justin

Wedding Photo Of The Week - SJ Harmon Studios, Portland Oregon

Thanks for checking in! We still have some summer dates available, so drop us a line if you'd like to come in for a free consultation!

- SJ Harmon

Engaged? Planning? Let us help!

Hello everyone! Spring seems to almost be in full swing, and for any of you newly engaged folks out there, this is a great time to begin your wedding planning. We've had a chance to get out and shoot some couples lately, which has been welcomed after our dreary, cold past couple months. We've also added a new feature with our engagement shots, offering custom Save the Date postcards with an image of your choice. It's a really easy way to get things moving in the planning stages of your wedding.

Here's some of our latest shots taken down by the Widmer Brewery in North East Portland. Cheers!

Mary & Steve

Robbie and Steve teamed up a couple weeks ago to photograph Mary & Steve's wedding. The pictures turned out great (and I got the weekend off!) The ceremony was held at the beautiful St. Patrick's Catholic Church here in Portland with a reception at the Governor Hotel in Downtown. The hotel's interiors are top notch, and with the great photogenic downtown setting coupled with Jake's seafood and cocktails, it's a step above many other downtown locations. The reception was DJ'd by A Sound Choice Entertainment , Anthony Wedin is always a pleasure to work with and a great guy to talk to about your wedding music. The multi-location event was held together by a great coordinator, Jules Rupae of Another Perfect Production.

Check out some shots from the most recent wedding.

Megan & Peter

Lately, I've been working on the album design from Peter and Megan's 2007 Summer wedding at the Old Laurelhurst Church on S.E. 32nd and Ankeny in Portland. I always forget how beautiful the venue is, inside and out and it's always a treat to shoot at. With it's Spanish architecture, great gardens and proximity to Laurelhurst park, it truly lends itself to some beautiful photography. Unlike many other churches, the Laurelhurst has a full reception hall in the basement!

Also, we're planning a move in the near future and we'll keep you posted on our exciting new location!




Cheers,
-justin

New Albums, Fun Photos, Etc.

We've been getting cracking on some new albums lately, and it's always nice looking through weddings from the past and getting new ideas. 2 Weddings, Sara & Angelo's 2007 wedding and Zack & Colleen's Reception from last month were great weddings, both had receptions at the Arista Ballroom on S.E. 39th & Hawthorne in Portland, Oregon. It's a great event space with tall ceilings, a great balcony, a really nice view of the Hawthorne strip and great staff. If you're looking for a venue for your reception, we highly recommend it.
We've still got a couple dates open for this Summer and Fall, so if you'd like to set up a consultation, please don't hesitate to drop me an Email and we'll get you on the calender. We've also got a blank slate for the 2009 summer and fall, so again, let us know if you'd like to talk about your wedding!

Cheers,
- justin







Oh, and P.S., if you want an amazing wedding cake like Sarah & Angelo (above) had at their reception, look up Wrightberry Wedding Cakes