Senior


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)
Continue reading →


28
May 10

Pretty damn proud

Students from Willamette Academy graduated last night. I’ve known and worked with these students over the last five years:

Willamette Academy graduating class of 2010

Willamette Academy graduating class of 2010


8
May 10

A couple more photos from my portrait session with Alisa

beautiful woman portrait, William Bragg Photography, Salem, Oregon

Continue reading →


29
Apr 10

Male Senior Photos

(Please Click Here for info about Senior Photos)

Male Senior Photos, Salem, Oregon

While I’m known more for my live music and music promotion, commercial & editorial photography, I do more personal photography as well (e.g. Senior Photos, Family Photos, etc.) One of my strengths is making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. This is especially true of the guys. Now how do you advertise that fact, and not come off as creepy? ;)

Male Senior Portrait, Salem, Oregon

Anyways, if you talk with anyone (male or female) who has worked with me, you will here the same response – that I make them comfortable in front of the camera. I take pride in that fact, and believe that goes a long way in creating the type of images you want.

Senior Photos, Salem, Oregon

I’ve created a new site that focuses on my more personal portrait work – seniors, families, etc. Check it out.

Continue reading →


26
Mar 10

Senior Portrait: Gabe, lacrosse player

For information on Senior Photos, go here.

Senior Photos, athlete, boy, male, Salem, Oregon

For information on Senior Photos, go here.


16
Mar 10

Haley

Haley, senior photo,

For information on Senior Photos, go here.


8
Nov 09

Rodolfo

For information on Senior Photos, go here.

Rodolfo, senior portrait, Salem, Oregon

Continue reading →


5
Nov 09

Francisco

For information on Senior Photos, go here.

Francisco, senior portrait, salem, oregon

For information on Senior Photos, go here.


28
Oct 09

Senior Portraits, Salem, Oregon

For information on Senior Photos, go here.

A couple of recent shoots:

Senior Portrait, Salem, Oregon

Continue reading →


10
Sep 09

Senior Portraits, Salem, Oregon

For information on Senior Photos, go here.

Like the Wedding photography questions, I’ve been receiving many inquiries if I shoot senior portraits or senior photos. Quick answer, yes. Yes, I do.

You can find more info about packages here. Some examples:

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

For information on Senior Photos, go here.


27
Aug 09

You want your portrait? How bout the most photographed alley in Oregon

For information on Senior Photos, go here.

I know you’ve seen it. You can’t help it. Your walking downtown Salem, Oregon, and you pass by the alleyway. You know the one I’m talking about – the block ringed by State St., Liberty St., Court St. & Commercial St. And there is practically a line of subjects and their photographers for a senior or student portrait session. Invariably they also take the shot in the exact same spot in the alley. Now there are some really talented photographers around here, but how about a little creativity? You might as well get your photo taken in front of the same backdrop at Sears, JC Penney, or one of the other photo chains in the malls.

For information on Senior Photos, go here.


26
Jun 09

Protected: Arrival for Summer Camp I

This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below:



7
Apr 09

Update

Spent a bunch of time messing around with my main website and portfolio. There’s still changes to be made regarding content, but the Hire Me section got overhauled. This link is always available in the sidebar of this blog as well.

Approaching the busiest time of the year for the Academy. There’s the great news of hearing about the college acceptance letters our senior students are receiving. But this is also our recruitment period. All 12 middle schools will be sending their nominations our way. We’ll receive close to 120 nominations, will only be able to interview about half of them, and will finally only select 28 new students. The interview process includes the whole family. In the past there would be some obvious cases where our program didn’t match up with the family, but no longer. Practically, every family nominated has a case to be included in our program. As I said, the most difficult time of year for us. This issue just speaks to the fact that there is a greater need than even we can address in our communities.

Enough of the negative. I’m going to be participating in mock interviews at a local high school in a little while, and I have a portrait session scheduled this evening. I’m looking forward to it. And don’t forget you can Hire Me, too.

Hope you have a chance to get out and enjoy today’s weather.


4
Feb 09

Carina

Still enjoying photographing my students very much. The style needs to be fairly traditional, but my students for the most part have never had a chance to get photos done in this way (honestly, I’m not trying to inflate my abilities). They’re very happy with the results.

For me I quite enjoy the in-between moments. I hope to post a few more soon.

Carina


29
Jan 09

Daniela

Some of my students demanded balance after I posted Josue’s photo yesterday.

Daniela


23
Sep 08

Most recent shots from the Koni-Omega

LiamRoxyJoshCHC

These are the most recent shots from my Koni-Omega medium format camera. I’m happy with the results, but I’ll have more to say about the process in another post. With no meter, I’m most satisfied that I can pretty much figure out the proper settings for a more or less accurate exposure.


16
Sep 08

Senior Portrait Session – Hannah

For information on Senior Photos, go here.

Hannah, Senior Portrait Session, Salem, Oregon

For information on Senior Photos, go here.


29
Aug 08

Haley (Senior Photos)

For information on Senior Photos, go here.

Haley

Salem, Oregon.

For information on Senior Photos, go here.