25 Jun The Palouse – A Photographers Paradise!

Posted at 05:56h in Historic, Nature, Palouse, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized, Washington by Rip City Photography 1 Comment

This month I attended a photography workshop to photograph the Palouse region of Eastern Washington State. Our field guide, Rod Barbee, is a Seattle-based photographer and has published several photography books, highlighting his vast experience and knowledge of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Rod has hosted...

05 Apr Uptown Market – A Local Hot Spot!

Posted at 07:06h in beer, brewpub, dining, food, Photography, Real Estate by Rip City Photography 0 Comments

As a (mostly) full time real estate photographer, it’s really nice to be able to have the opportunity to photograph people and places beyond the usual beds, baths and kitchens of Portland and beyond. Don’t get me wrong – I love what I do. Every...

15 Mar Happy Valley Oregon – A brief History Lesson

Posted at 21:16h in Architecture, Historic, memories, Nature, Photography, Real Estate by Rip City Photography 0 Comments

I recently had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful house in Happy Valley for Leilani Powell of Oregon First Realty. As I was working my way through the house, photographing each of the rooms, I couldn’t help but notice the spectacular views from this location, situated...

17 Feb Great photos get great offers

Posted at 02:29h in Airbnb Spaces, Architecture, Photography, Real Estate by Rip City Photography 0 Comments

We all understand the concept of doing things right the first time, but in real estate that philosophy couldn't be more true. Being a real estate photographer means getting things done quickly, and getting them done right. There's little time for do-overs, and delays in...

06 Feb Soon to be gone but never forgotten

Posted at 01:23h in Architecture, Historic, McDonalds, memories, Photography by Rip City Photography 2 Comments

Back in the late 70's my first job was working at McDonalds. The one in SW Portland where Capitol Highway and Barbur Boulevard cross. I took great pride in my $3.35 per hour role. At the time, I thought that McD's was the place for...

11 Jan Photographing Airbnb & VRBO Spaces

Posted at 22:53h in Airbnb Spaces, Architecture, memories, Photography by Rip City Photography 0 Comments

To say that great photos of your space are valuable is an understatement. They’re the first thing prospective guests look at when considering a property on Airbnb or VRBO and what will eventually make or break their decision to book your space. Generally speaking, listings with...