Traditions || Bend Oregon Photography

We love Todd Lake - and consider it one of the Teichrow Family Traditions, to begin our Fourth of July exploring its beauty! There were a few crazy years where we hit the downtown Pet Parade, then Todd Lake, and wrapped the day up with fireworks. Needless to say, the little ones were TUCKERED out by the end of those days.

Yesterday we dropped everything and continued the tradition after a couple-year hiatus... due to schedules and, actually, snow pack! 

This is a banner year - and was a gorgeous day. One of the things I wanted to do was recreate this image from 2005... one of our family favorites that hangs in permanent residence in the gallery wall in our kitchen. I often change the photos out - but this one has a special spot in my heart... and I think it will stay there for a long, long time. 

I think, however, that the shot I took yesterday, may live "next door" to it on the gallery wall. I love it nearly as much - and love to think about how much the boys have grown since then. 

What family traditions do you have, and are they captured in photographs? Family traditions are great inspirations for photo sessions!  Your family will treasure the images for generations to come!

Nearing the end of Construction || Bend Oregon Photographer

As I'm spending time assembling IKEA pieces and soaking up the COOL A/C in my new space - it's fun to take a peek back at the progress...

Early Spring Progress:

Stay tuned for more collages - and sneaks into what's coming this fall!

Falling in Love... all over again || Bend Oregon Photographer

For me, storytelling photography has been a personal passion, and I've been honored to carry that story through to other families and businesses as well.

Reflecting back on images, and being able to read the emotions of what we experienced is an incredible gift for anyone.

I know I'll look back on this evening and my heart will melt a little in remembering a sweet farewell as my husband packed up the boys to drive Sam to Grandpa & Grandma at the coast, and Max to his first week away from family to attend a basketball camp four hours away - and how I completely lost it as the truck drove away...

I was totally surprised by my reaction and reaching out to my husband – I texted him.

What came next rocked my world, melted my heart and made me fall in love all over again – with my son...

Border Collies everywhere! || Bend, Oregon Photographer

I've had the pleasure of meeting, and working with Flora, the director of Herd U Needed a Home - a border collie and mixed canine rescue organization. She is amazing with these animals - and working with them has been a joy!

Enjoy these images of the pack, from one of our recent shoots, which will culminate in her annual fundraising calendar!

Girls Love Horses || Bend, Oregon Photographer

I'd venture to say that it's a fairly universal fact that girls love horses... but this love affair has outlasted the typical young girl adoration - and you can tell from this senior portrait session, that THIS girl has a real connection with them...

Enjoy this sneak peek from this recent senior session!

Who's ready for the Bunny Parade? || Kimberly Teichrow Photography

My annual live bunny photo sessions at Easter is truly a highlight of my year! I'm in love with these photographs of kiddos and the bunnies! I had such a great time with my amazing bunny team - and adored meeting some new friends, and hanging out with old ones....

Enjoy some of the highlights!

(and a HUGE thanks to Miss Julia of Jewel Images Portrait Design, for letting me take over the studio for a couple of days while mine is finishing construction!)

Bunny Wrangler - Amanda

2010 Bunny Encounter

I’ve been lucky enough to know this young lady for 4 years now… and  thought you may want to know a bit more about who wrangles the bunnies for my live bunny photos at Easter, otherwise known as the Bunny Encounter.

Meet Amanda!

 Amanda started in 4-H when she was in the 4^th grade. She currently belongs to the Tumalo Community Club and raises both rabbits and pigeons. You can find her at the Deschutes County Fair – where she is happy to take you on a tour of her animals!

When asked which animal she prefers to raise – she replies,

“hmmm… I don't know which one I like to raise more honestly I like to raise both rabbits and pigeons.”

Amanda plans to go to COCC to complete her basic courses and then on to OSU to major in graphic design. She also wants to become a 4-H leader to give back into the program.

In case your family is thinking of bringing home one of these adorable bunnies this spring, Amanda offers the following advice:

Thoroughly research the animals before hand to see what you are getting into and don’t forget that clean cages, fresh water, and good food makes for a healthy happy rabbit.

2011 Bunny Encounter

2012 Bunny Encounter

2012 Deschutes County Fair

Don't forget - you can get your OWN bunny encounter pictures this year! Schedule today!
Space is limited! Full details on the Bunny Photo Sessions HERE.