Rio Con Brio | Album Cover

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When I first met Tim Connell he was playing mandolin at a wedding I was photographing. It was the perfect music following a wedding. We exchanged our information to refer each other and since then he has hired me to take photos of his band - Rio Con Brio - which includes an amazing guitarist, Mike Burdette. We went out to a very cool winery, Adelshiem Vineyard to do the shoot.

I just received in the mail their new CD. I was so happy to see the photos from the shoot!

Go pick up their CD or hire them for your event!

Rio Con Brio, website: http://www.rioconbrio.net

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Wedding, Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark

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Oregon Bride Best of 2010 | Wedding Photo of the Day

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Amanda and Cory appearing frozen in time, kind of like statues, just for a moment at the Palace of Fine Art. The PofFA is so overwhelming beautiful it was hard to find a place to give it justice.

strobist info: canon 550ex, 3' infront of camera, low pointed up


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If you have a chance please vote for me for Portland's Best Wedding Photographer. Thanks guys, you all rock!

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Bravo 2010 Wedding Guide | My Ad

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I just got a copy of the 2010 Bravo Wedding Guide where I have an ad in there. The Bravo Guide is "the" wedding guide for Oregon and Washington. I rarely ever advertise but this is the place to do it if you are. Anyone can pick up a copy (for free) at pretty much any shop/place wedding related.

As a bonus they used a couple of my photos throughout the book! I was really happy to see that!

Above is my ad and below are some shots I took of my photos in the book.

Go pick one up!

I will also use this post to as my "wedding photo of the day." Head over to Oregon Bride and vote for me! I am working on getting some stickers for those of you who voted :)

Cheers!

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Wedding Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark

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Oregon Bride Best of 2010 | Wedding Photo of the Day

Tying the Knot

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If you guys got a sec please vote for me for Portland's Best Wedding Photographer.

In order for your vote to count you have to nominate 6 vendors. Here are my suggestions:

* Wedding Photographer: Daniel Stark Photography
* Dress Shop: Magnifique Boutique
* Live Band/Entertainment for Reception: Rio Con Brio
* Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant: Serratto
* Videographer: All Exits
* Musicians for Ceremony: Tim Connell

I really appreciate everyone who has voted already--I can't thank you enough!

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Daniel Stark Photography

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Oregon Bride Best of 2010 | Wedding Photo of the Day

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If you guys got a sec please vote for me for Portland's Best Wedding Photographer.

In order for your vote to count you have to nominate 6 vendors. Here are my suggestions:

* Wedding Photographer: Daniel Stark Photography
* Dress Shop: Magnifique Boutique
* Live Band/Entertainment for Reception: Rio Con Brio
* Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant: Serratto
* Videographer: All Exits
* Musicians for Ceremony: Tim Connell

I really appreciate everyone who has voted already--I can't thank you enough!

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Daniel Stark Photography

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Oregon Bride Best of 2010 | Wedding Photo of the Day

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Aruba, Jamaica, ooo I wanna take ya!


Kokomo has been stuck in my head ever since I posted this photo! Truly one of the best songs.

For those of you who are just jumping in, I am posting a wedding photo a day until Feb. 15th. Which is the deadline to vote for Portland's Best Wedding Photographer.

You have to nominate a total of 6 vendors. Here are the ones I would pick:

• Wedding Photographer: Daniel Stark Photography
• Dress Shop: Magnifique Boutique
• Live Band/Entertainment for Reception: Rio Con Brio
• Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant: Serratto
• Videographer: All Exits
• Musicians for Ceremony: Tim Connell

So please vote-- For ME! :) If you need extra help filing out the voting for you can check out the detailed post on HOW to vote.

Photo taken in Aruba at Tom and Christina's wedding. Beautiful, small intimate wedding right on the beach.


If you got a quick sec, throw me a vote! Cheers!

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Wedding Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark

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Oregon Bride Best of 2010 | How to Vote

Some people were a little confused on how to vote for me for Portland's Best Wedding Photographer of 2010 in Oregon Bride.

Here's how:

Go Here to VOTE

This form kind of looks confusing so here it is laid out: Your Personal Info should go here on the form:





Who you vote for needs to go here on the form (below) and you have to vote for a total of 6 vendors:

Here are my recommendations:

• Wedding Photographer: Daniel Stark Photography
• Dress Shop: Magnifique Boutique
• Live Band/Entertainment for Reception: Rio Con Brio
• Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant: Serratto
• Videographer: All Exits
• Musicians for Ceremony: Tim Connell

Thanks everyone for voting for me!

Wedding Photo of the Day | Oregon Bride Best of 2010

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I will be posting a "wedding photo of the day" until February 15th. Why you ask? Because Oregon Bride is putting together a "Best of 2010" list of Portland area wedding vendors that will be featured in their fall/winter 2010 issue. The catch is the public (YOU) have to vote on who you think is the "Best (x) of 2010."

So I need your help. Vote for Daniel Stark Photography as Best Wedding Photographer of 2010!

It's true, I wouldn't be where I am without my wonderful clients who most of you have turned into great friends. Thank you all so much for your support. It's what keeps my photography business going.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for your vote to be counted you have to list a total of six vendors. My thought would be to add others you know and like. I will say you should add Magnifique Boutique for Best Bridal Shop. My good friend Jennie is the owner of the shop and she (and her shop) are amazing!

You can VOTE HERE!

Thank you!
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Portland Oregon Wedding Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark

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Wedding Albums!

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I currently switched companies for my photo albums. This company does a wonderful job and they take pride in their work (and it shows!). The wedding books are simple, modern and classy.

Here are few quick shots of them.

Btw, Cheers, to my 100th blog post!

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Wedding Portrait and Event Photography Daniel Stark

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Text "Haiti" to 90999

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Text "Haiti" to 90999, and a $10 donation is added to your cell phone bill.

Leave a comment and encourage others to do the same!


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Photo of the day | If cameras could talk...

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If cameras could talk...

I just got my first TLR camera--it's awesome! I plan doing alot of different, creative shots with it.


I have revamped my 52 week project a little--it's now a photo a day for 365 days. I might be posting my photos randomly or weekly just so I don't over post. I have always wanted to do this but have been totally overwhelmed by the thought (which I still am).
I have been inspired by alot of other photographers who have taken on this challenge (there is an entire group dedicated to this) and I have decided to go for it or as my friend says "fight for it!"

I really want to push the limits this year and by taking a photo a day (business or non-business related) will give me that opportunity. I know it's insanely crazy but I think it'll be great!

Stick with me and I hope to produce some awesome images. Please leave comments- it'll give me motivation to keep this silly thing going.

Cheers!
Daniel

camera info Canon MRKII | 2000 ISO | 85mm f/2.8 | 1/30th

Lighting is with my new kewl secret German light which I have nicknamed "Valkyrie"

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The making of video

Some Pretty Night Shots | Portland Oregon

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I sort of slacked on my first week of my project (52 weeks of photography, non-business related) but I did do something! And it'll be up on Tuesday!

I already have a lot of exciting photo gigs planned for 2010! So make sure to keep on stopping by and leaving comments!

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Wedding Portrait and Event Photography Daniel Stark

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Jen + Brent, Engagement | Jamison Park, Portland Or.

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Jen is my brother-in-law's wife's sister (whew!) I think that makes her my half sister in-law?
I love talking with her; she is totally down to earth and has a great sense of humor. She's also a nurse which we think is pretty cool.
Brent makes a great addition to the family. And he is totally in love with Jen--just follow their facebook statuses... :-)

Since their engagement shoot was during the holidays, they wanted some night shots where we could really the Christmas lights to our advantage. It had just rained before we went out and that made for a cool scene. Brent and Jen were troopers as I dragged them all over for over two hours. They were smiling and laughing the entire time. Can't wait for their wedding next August!

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Happy 80th Birthday, Herman | Serratto, Portland Or.

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A few years ago we sat down at our neighborhood bar and met a very special person, Herman Anderson. Since then Herman has become a really great friend. Yesterday was his 80th birthday or what he likes to say the 50th anniversary of his 30th birthday.

Learn more about Herman here.


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