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Ciro-Flex | Roll 1

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I got my first roll of Ilford 120 film developed from my TLR camera. I love the way it turned out. Film is so timeless but also time consuming. I will always have a love for it though. It's sort of romantic.

If you guys haven't had a chance to vote for Oregon Bride's best of 2010 you better hurry up :) voting ends on the 15th.

You can vote here!

and make sure to vote for 6 in order for it to count 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

Thank you all so much!

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Wedding Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark
Website | Blog | Facebook

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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

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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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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Daniel Stark Photography

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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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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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Wedding, Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark

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YEAR IN REVIEW | 2009

CLICK IN CENTER TO PLAY

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2009 was definitely hard for a lot of people; with the recession, an all time low with unemployment and an ongoing war. For me, I noticed that weddings didn't really slow down. They may have not as been as elaborate or grandeur but that's really not the point. I think in this year of struggle, weddings brought people together and really showed how money does not buy you happiness or love. And I was fortunate enough to capture those moments.

In 2009, I traveled all over shooting weddings on both coasts. I met a ton of great people and built a ton of great relationships. For that, I am very thankful.

I was also fortunate enough to photograph two very important fundraisers. One being a fundraiser to help find a cure for type two diabetes and the other was helping students who had incredibly challenging upbringings get full ride scholarships to college.

Some of the most fun I had this year was teaching 4th and 5th graders about photography. I plan on teaching more classes in the next year to kids and adults.

Here's to 2010. I hope it brings more peace to the world and prosperity to people everywhere.

My theme for my 2010 resolutions: Maintain. Create. Discover.

Photo resolutions:

I am taking on a project called 52 Weeks of Photography. This will involve a different themed photo assignment and I will post it on my blog every Thursday. I really want to challenge myself to be even more creative and skillful with my camera.

I would like to shoot over 30 weddings this year.

Come up with a wedding package where all proceeds go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Personal:

Not let little things get to me. I say this every year but I need reminding and practice.

Stay present.

Continue my running and run even more--goal to run EVERY single day or meet a 35 mile per week goal.

Keep on top of my finances.

TRAVEL. Even though it is very expensive I feel like we are all explorers and it allows us to grow, understand and discover.

Above is a slideshow of some my weddings and engagements over the past year. I really want to thank all my awesome clients who have helped me have such a great year! It was an honor to be a part of your day and I am grateful for your business.

Happy New Year!

You can also view the slideshow full screen here.

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Wedding Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark

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December Snow | Portland Oregon

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It's so fun when get snow here in Portland. We don't get it much and when we do the city practically shuts down. Before the snow turned into slush and rain I made my way out to snap a few shots.

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Wedding, Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark

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Christmas on the Coast | Yachats, Oregon

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It was awesome to wake up to sunshine and the ocean crashing on Christmas. Here are a few shots of us hanging on the beach.

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Wedding, Event and Portrait Photographer Daniel Stark

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Photography Class | Friendly House Community Center, Portland, Or.

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I have been teaching photography classes to 4th and 5th graders at Friendly House Community Center in Portland, Or. I really wanted my students to walk away from this class knowing about how a camera works, how to compose a shot, and how to correctly expose a photograph.

The classes run 6-8 weeks long and at the end we have a big presentation where their photos are displayed. This year I decided to put together a slideshow to display their work and interview the kids about the class.

Above are some of the portraits they took of each other and below is the little slideshow/movie of my students. I filmed the interviews with my Canon 5d MarkII and edited the film in Final Cut Pro.

You can also view it HERE in HD
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Wedding Portrait and Event Photographer Daniel Stark

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My Crazy Family | San Francisco, CA

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"Tutto sona pazzi!" - a rough translation of "we're all crazy!" in Italian. I am not even sure if that is written correctly but that's how it sounds when we frequently toast to that especially after a couple of drinks.

I look forward to these gatherings every year and never take them for granted. I feel totally lucky to be a part of Lindsay's family, I love them all so much. It's a family where you can be rolling on the floor laughing and the next minute crying and everyone hugging eachother. It's really amazing.

The week was filled with turkey, a crazy soccer game that I am still recovering from, wine tasting, friends, family and loud singing (view the video below for the full experience).

I did squeeze in some work too. I photographed a beautiful wedding in the city (more to come with that soon) and did some head shots for an author.


Here are just a few shots from our trip. Check back soon for more!
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Portland Oregon, San Francisco, California Wedding Photographer Daniel Stark

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Us singing Girls Just Wanna Have Fun




Our soccer team - Jeff and I totally kicked some ass! We're making this a tradition.




Jeff is an incredible painter and it's always a pleasure to go to his studio and see his latest work. It totally leaves me speechless. Check out his work at www.jeffreybeauchamp.com



Uncle Roy trying to be Ansel Adams



Lindsay's brother Tore found his perfect match, Hillary. She has an infectious laugh.



Emma, Linds and Sven pulling out the bird



A miniature Mozart



My best bud, Kit



I am drunk Jesse



The stunning Linds and Kushi



That's the way we like--the ladies in the kitchen :) Just kidding (Karma)



Taking 5 from cooking we need a hug!



I love this house



Wine tasting in Sonoma at Nicholson Ranch where we got married



Linds



Karma





Good night.