flashbird photography

the DeSimone Family!

2012-01-26T20:15:00.000-08:00

my newest co-worker Kim asked me to take some photos of her family at their new farm in the Applegate Valley! She is so sweet, just like her family! You'll love them too, promise ;)

Melly!!

2011-11-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

While traveling to Redding, California this summer, I was able to capture senior portraits for Ms. Melanie Ballew! Mel's older sister is one of my best friends, so I have known Mel for a long time, and seeing her all grown up is amazing! She is a knock out!!!

A "Pool" of Love!

2011-10-30T12:33:00.000-07:00

the second of Kaylynn!

2011-10-26T08:01:00.000-07:00

True Music+Beautiful Girl

2011-10-19T21:49:00.000-07:00

I had the honor and pleasure of doing a promotional shoot with the talented Victoria Britt! Check out her rad music at www.victoriaprincemusic.com as well as on Facebook!
Super rad chick, super rad shoot!
:)

Nathan and Tricia: Married!!

2011-10-07T16:14:00.000-07:00

I had the honor and privilege to be apart of Nathan and Tricia Kimzey's special day! Such a happy, sweet, humble family! Instantly felt the love and compassion of such wonderful people! A HUGE thanks to my best friend/assistant for the day Kristy Behrs! (www.wrecklessgirl.com) Also, thanks to Green Springs Inn and Resort for providing such a beautiful setting! (www.greenspringsinn.com)

Lovely, Little, Lively Kaylynn.

2011-09-13T20:48:00.000-07:00

Marcus and Bree: Love in Sight.

2011-09-01T16:18:00.000-07:00

A Thank You to Nathan and Tricia :)

2011-08-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

I had the amazing privilege to photograph this amazing couple on their day of I Do's! Just a preview for now of some of their "Thank You's".

Tobin and Taylor: Married!

2011-08-23T17:17:00.000-07:00

Wedding Sampler: Meyer Wedding

2011-07-07T10:38:00.000-07:00

Megan. Mango. Meggo.

2011-06-18T17:24:00.000-07:00

vacate, renew.

2011-04-21T15:05:00.000-07:00

I went to Florida and the Bahamas for Spring Break 2011 with my bestie and her fam. Just a smidge of my adventure there, more to come on that later. Enjoy!

DMF 201: Project 2: Collage

2011-04-17T22:11:00.000-07:00

What was your process like working on the collage? Did you have a clear plan in mind and proceed smoothly to an end result? Or did you discover unexpected things as you played with the design?

Were they stages where the collage was unsettling? Did you keep it that way? Why or why not?

As I started the project, I "thought" I had an idea of where I wanted the college to go, but as I began to experiment with different tools and such my ideas and plans morphed. I used the basic tools to do simple tasks, but that lead me to wanting to take my project to the next level. There are so many things, so my approaches you can take with this project. It was almost overwhelming trying to decide which route to take, There were different parts of the collage that I was unsure about, as well as trying not to settle for a typical collage design. When I stumbled upon something unsettling, I kept it. I liked the originality it presented, and the opportunity to expand. I found that making collages really opened up a different artistic view in myself, which was something new for me.

Tobin and Taylor: Engaged!

2011-04-16T17:43:00.000-07:00

fly me over, fly me under.

2011-04-07T18:41:00.000-07:00

DMF 201: Project 1: Type

2011-04-03T22:39:00.000-07:00

Which is your favorite composition and why? How did you decide it was 'finished'?
My personal favorite was the letter E. I felt like even though it was simple, I felt its completion entirely after seeing how simple it was.

Did you choose the 5 letters at random or do you have a personal connection to any or all?
I had a connection to a few of the letters, but others were just random such has the p, and i. Others have connection to my name, or other aspects in my life. Their designs have some relation to their letter and meaning of that letter.

Did you start with one typeface or experiment with several different typefaces? What were the advantages and challenges of your approach?
I started with one typeface and then experimented from there, and developed my ideas or design from there. The advantage is being able to develop a design around that typeface. The disadvantage was that instead of having a design in mind, I worked around the font. If I had experimented with other fonts with a design in mind.

flashbird productions

2011-02-13T17:37:00.000-08:00

hello all!

recently I have taken some classes in videography, and I was able to make a commerical for my dear friend Kristy at www.wrecklessgirl.com

heres the link:
http://www.vimeo.com/19879560

check it out!

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I Bidwell you Well.

2011-01-07T18:09:00.000-08:00

just a snippet from my ringing in of the new year in Chico, CA. Fun with friends exploring Bidwell park, and just relaxing my heart away.

freedom set me free.

2010-12-20T13:34:00.000-08:00

I love leaving, the feeling you get by leaving a returning again. I recently ventured to Redding to see family and friends, and here is something to see through my eyes with.

P.S. My friends Jordan and Elliot do some AMAZING metal work. I only was able to get a few shots of a amazing metal rose that Jordan made, and hopefully I will be able to show more of their stuff.

a year of new.

2010-12-14T15:32:00.000-08:00

hear ye, hear ye! flashbird has some exciting changes coming in the 2011 year! If you book a shoot before the end of 2010, I will honor my current prices. Stay tuned to see what's a happening round these parts!

blessings!

ties of family.

2010-12-10T22:51:00.000-08:00

what can you say about someone that changes your life everyday? Someone who has been there for you through thick and thin? What words do you use? I don't have words, just pictures. Of her and her amazing family. Now presenting: The Mikels Family. <3

happy merry birthday to my dear nephew.

2010-12-01T00:56:00.000-08:00

my nephew turned the big ONE awhile back, just some pictures to celebrate my favorite little Ryland.

sweet glory, forever young.

2010-11-27T01:30:00.000-08:00

Phoenix = One Word. Darling.

2010-10-05T14:31:00.000-07:00

Oh Sweet Smiling Meri.

2010-10-01T19:33:00.000-07:00

wreckless, house-of-james, and flashbird shoot. SNEAK PEEK. =]

2010-08-15T17:56:00.000-07:00

i was able to join two of my photographer friends (wrecklessgirl.com and house-of-james.com) on a lovely little shoot, and this is my side of things. more to come soon-ish.

Jessica.

2010-08-11T08:15:00.000-07:00

this summer I had the most amazing opportunity to photograph one of my BEST friends. her name is Jessica, and she has changed my life truly.

taylor.senior.2011

2010-08-09T20:00:00.000-07:00

a beautiful girl. a beautiful vineyard. on a beautiful day. =]

worldwide photowalk. ashland=photolove

2010-08-07T10:26:00.000-07:00

I was blessed to attend this years Scott Kelby annual Photowalk. I had a blast!

blue eyed Ryland.

2010-08-04T12:51:00.000-07:00

this is my fun, loving beloved nephew Ryland. we had a good time, and here is the proof. =]

Pool Family

2010-07-11T22:14:00.000-07:00

one of my most favorite shoots yet. God blessed me with such an amazing family to capture!