30
Aug 10

Ch..Ch..Ch..Changes…

Me at my new studio

(at my studio)

It’s been a bit of time since the last post on August 16th. Some major changes have been occurring in my professional life. I am no longer full-time Associate Director at Willamette Academy, but now Creative Director (~24 hours a week). And a full-time professional photographer.

I’m heading down to Vegas tomorrow morning for the Photoshop World Conference for the remainder of the week.

I’m working on a great national project with the incredible LeAnn Locher:

    “The National Resource Center for LGBT Aging has partnered with LeAnn Locher & Associates to develop the brand, logo, collateral, and ad campaign for this first federally funded center. The Resource Center is led by Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders (SAGE) in New York City, along with 10 national partners including Centerlink and the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says, “The Resource Center will provide information, assistance and resources for both mainstream aging organizations and LGBT organizations and will provide assistance to LGBT individuals as they plan for future long-term care needs.” We are thrilled to be providing creative direction and implementation to this important project.”

I’ve also recently completed a job for Salem Hospital, as well as promotional/publicity photography for the bands Grand Duchy, Monoplane and The Salesmen.

So this is it. The plunge! I’ll be posting more regularly documenting my journey as a full time commercial & editorial photographer. I hope you continue to swing by.


16
Aug 10

Bad Day

Exene Cervenka and Modi Frank have finally released their short western film from the 80′s entitled “Bad Day” and it is available as digital download at Bad Day.

“Bad Day” features legendary X front man John Doe, Academy Award winner Kevin Costner, Grammy Award winner Dave Alvin, and Academy Award winner Michael Blake. Also appearing in the film are Doug Knott, Chris Desjardins, Jenny Aust, Julie Christensen, Gigi Blair, Gil T, Paul Greenstein and the late Peter Haskell.

Viewers will be able to pay whatever they want for the download in order to view and a portion of the proceeds from “Bad Day” are going to Gulf Coast aid organizations that help the people affected in the Gulf region. (my emphasis – So check it out, and you can feel extra good about it as well.)


14
Aug 10

hundred dollar jayhawks biggest fan

Rod, the self-made man, and apparently he did tape a hundred dollar bill to his shirt.

street portrait, William Bragg, photographer


11
Aug 10

Hipsters throughout history, the definitive list

You’ll find the list and slideshow here.


11
Aug 10

The Salesmen

I had a great time (albeit short) shooting the band, The Salesmen, last week.

The Salesmen, publicity photos by William Bragg Photography


11
Aug 10

Monoplane, Willamette Week, & my photo

“Monoplane Wednesday, Aug. 11” | Willamette Week | August 11th, 2010



10
Aug 10

They still make vinyl?

You betchya ass, they do.

vinyl album release, Hundred Dollar Jayhawks

vinyl album release party, Hundred Dollar Jayhawks

This is going to be a good week. Three different times to catch the Hundred Dollar Jayhawks playing live in Salem: Saturday, day, at the Summer in the City; Saturday, evening, Pete’s Place; & Sunday at The Space.


06
Aug 10

In the neighborhood

Lisa of Glance Glasses. Thinking about a simple project of photographing the other business owners around my new studio downtown.

Lisa, Glance Glasses


05
Aug 10

Monoplane

Some promotional – press kit photos for the new rockin’ band, Monoplane.

Band promotional, press-kit photo for band, Monoplane

Band promotional, press-kit photo for band, Monoplane


04
Aug 10

First Wednesday, Aug.: Come on down & stop by

Hell, even if you don’t like me, you should stop by because:

  • Mark Lemhouse performing Live!;
  • Great Wine & crackers;
  • Hundred Dollar Jayhawks new album/CD available for the first time!

349 State St., 503.400.2324


02
Aug 10

The look

beautiful black & white portrait, William Bragg Photography, Oregon


30
Jul 10

They’re back!!

Jeani & Liam returned from 3 weeks in Minnesota. While they both had a great time visiting Grandma & Grandpa Behr, I missed them terribly. So we made today an informal ‘take your kid to work’ day. Liam’s here at the studio with me:

(And he’s an Apple fanboy.)


24
Jul 10

Grand Duchy photo shoot

Great photoshoot with Grand Duchy today (Violet Clark, Charles Thompson (aka Frank Black), Jason Carter).

Here’s a shot of Jake, my assistant.

Jake, assistant, William Bragg Photography, Grand Duchy shoot.


23
Jul 10

headshot

head shot, photographer, Salem, Oregon


22
Jul 10

I think it’s supposed to be a lime & a coconut, but…

… an apricot will have to do.

lime and coconut - an apricot will have to do


20
Jul 10

Sun-kissed

So what do you do when the sun is too bright?

(off camera flash, photos straight from camera)

sun kissed Jewelia

Sun kissed Jewelia


19
Jul 10

It’s not ALL serious

Outtakes:

outtakes

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19
Jul 10

Umm… Is that a live bird on your head?

Answer: Yes. Yes, it is.

Yes, that is a live bird on my head.

Yes, that is a live bird on my head.


18
Jul 10

Welcome William Bragg Photography Here

Devon, William Bragg Photography, Salem, Oregon


16
Jul 10

Oregon has the best beer!

Rock and Roll, William Bragg Photography, Salem, Oregon


14
Jul 10

The ‘interesting’ people still come by…

The nice thing about the new studio is that when I’m stuck behind the computer processing images, people still swing by allowing me to still take shots.

Natalie at my new studio. William Bragg Photography, downtown Salem, Oregon.


13
Jul 10

Katrina

Beautiful Katrina, Salem, Oregon.

Beautiful Katrina, Salem, Oregon.

Beautiful Katrina, Salem, Oregon.


12
Jul 10

Rock & Roll playing cards

What do you think? ;)

Rock & Roll playing cards


10
Jul 10

I’m back, baby!

Well, after tomorrow that is. Our summer camp will be finished tomorrow.

“So what’s been going on, Will?”

Let me tell you.

I’ve moved into the new studio. I’ll be spending much time here the next two weeks. Jeani & Liam are in Minnesota til the end of the month. I’ve got a few photo shoots lined up over this period, but I want more (hint, hint). If you’ve wanted to do a shoot, this is a great time to call.

Also, please stop by as I’m right downtown (349 State St., Salem, Oregon). We’ll have some coffee & talk.

(if you’re viewing this on the front page, there are some iphone shots of the new space after the jump)
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07
Jul 10

Photo class, kids, & joy

A couple photos I took today:

William Bragg, photographer.

William Bragg, portrait photographer, Salem, Oregon

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02
Jul 10

Phillip

Willamette Academy Summer 2010

So have I mentioned how much I love my students?


28
Jun 10

Wavelength Studio Open House

I was fortunate to be invited to the open house for Wavelength Studio located here in Salem. Wavelength Studio is one of the most complete and professional studios located in all of Oregon, and I would posit the West Coast. Well, you don’t come here to read my words, some photos:

Wavelength Studio, Salem, Oregon

Jason Carter & his beautiful daughter, Echo. Wavelength is Jason’s studio.

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Silver Sørensen & her beautiful daughter, Echo.

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25
Jun 10

Jeani’s Garden

Celebrating Jeani’s garden, and all her hard work.

JsGarden-9

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer


24
Jun 10

WA Summer 2010

Quite a few people have commented that they haven’t seen me recently. One of the main reasons for this is the Willamette Academy Summer Program has started. How much do I love these kids?!?

WASummer2010-1


23
Jun 10

friends

Liam with his arm around his friend Alex (at Liam’s 4th birthday party).

friends