If you’re one of the 110,000+ people following Visit Bend’s Facebook page, you’re already familiar with the backbone of our social media: photography! Hundreds and hundreds of breathtaking photos captured by talented photographers out enjoying Bend’s scenic beauty and taking their cameras along for the ride.
Page fans ask us regularly how to purchase prints and postcards of the images they see on our page, and while we always link to the Bend Oregon photographers‘ Facebook pages or websites, how about we make this easy for you?
Here’s a roundup of nine photographers whose images have racked up the highest number of likes, comments, and shares on our Facebook page in recent months. Like what you see? With the holidays approaching, now’s the perfect time to pick up a pack of Bend Oregon photo greeting cards or a framed print for that special someone!
Photographer Jason Brownlee.
Jason Brownlee
Where can we find you online?
http://www.facebook.com/jasonbrownleedesign
http://www.jasonbrownleestudio.com/
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
Up until this fall it was my limited edition prints, but over the last couple months, my new 2015 calendar has rapidly become my most popular (and affordable) item I offer.
One of Jason Brownlee’s most popular photos.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
I love to shoot all kinds of different subjects to keep my skills fresh, with my favorites being any shoot in the outdoors.
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
The area’s diversity in landscape and terrain, and the plethora of outdoor activities available here.
Photographer Majeed Badizadegan
Majeed Badizadegan
Where can we find you online?
www.majeedb.com
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
Lately, a hot seller of mine has been Redwood Grove. This shot has sold over 6 times in the past couple months, and every buyer has bought it between 3 and 4 feet wide! Since July 4, 2014, when Light from Within was taken, I’ve sold about two prints per month on various mediums and sizes!
One of Majeed Badizadegan’s most popular photos.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
Bend is my favorite area in Oregon to photograph. I love Sparks Lake, Smith Rock, the Painted Hills, Crater Lake, Proxy Falls… The list goes on and on.
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
The best thing about being in Bend is the convenient access to all the amazing beauty. If you love the outdoors, there are really not many places that compare to the Bend area.
Photographer Glen Thuncher
Glen Thuncher
Where can we find you online?
www.thuncherphotography.com
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
All my photos are available for sale in different sizes and formats, including metal prints and standard photo prints.
One of Glen Thuncher’s most popular photos.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
Sparks Lake is my muse, and I long for her during those long cold winter months when the Cascade Highway is closed and access denied. I feel the same way about the Deschutes River (all of it!)
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
First and foremost, the awe-inspiring natural beauty that surrounds Bend makes it the best place to live in America. The town itself is hip, cool, and vibrant – and it’s the perfect place to raise a family, run a business, and live a healthy life.
Photographer Pete Alport
Pete Alport
Where can we find you online?
petealport.com
One of Pete Alport’s most popular photos.
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
My most popular photos items for sale are scenic and sports action photography based out of Oregon.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
There is no particular favorite spot to shoot; I love shooting in Drake Park all the way to the Three Sisters Wilderness.
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
Everything.
Photographer Malcolm Lowery
Malcolm Lowery
Where can we find you online?
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/malcolm-lowery.html
One of Malcolm Lowery’s most popular photos.
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
Landscape images of Central Oregon.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
Anywhere in Central Oregon early in the morning as nature is waking up. I love the peace and quiet.
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
The amazing variety of scenery within minutes of Bend that changes with every season.
Photographer Kathy Lowery.
Kathy Lowery
Where can we find you online?
www.facebook.com/KathyLoweryPhotography
www.kathyloweryphotography.com
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
Outdoor senior portraits are my specialty.
One of Kathy Lowery’s most popular photos.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
I love photographing the beauty in Bend, the nature, our unique city, and the people. The Sisters Mountains, Sparks Lake, and the Deschutes River are some of my favorite subjects.
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
Everything! I am so thankful to live in such a wonderful city that has so much to offer. I never get tired of the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets we get to enjoy here.
Photographer James Dustin Parsons
James Parsons of Extreme Oregon
Where can we find you online?
www.extremeoregon.com
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
My most popular photo items for sale are canvas and paper prints.
One of James Dustin Parsons’ most popular photos.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
My favorite places to photograph around Bend are from Tumalo Mountain because the views are world class for a fairly short hike, and Sparks Lake.
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
The best thing about being in Bend is the access to so many natural wonders in a very short distance, no doubt.
Photographer Jeffrey Murray
Jeffrey Murray
Where can we find you online?
http://www.jeffreymurrayphotography.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeffrey-Murray-Photography/177223064385
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
Limited edition fine art prints on metal of Central Oregon Landscapes (many of which can be viewed and purchased in person in my gallery on Minnesota Avenue in Downtown Bend).
One of Jeffrey Murray’s most popular photos.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
The country roads east of town, specifically off of McGrath Road. Ever since a young age, I have always been interested in old ranching equipment and the ranching culture. East of Bend there are endless opportunities for old machinery, fence lines, and barns. Because the landscape is rather flat and featureless, I find that area provides great light that travels long distances, giving me the amazing sunrise and sunset colors I search for while shooting.
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
Bend provides the vast landscape and impressive scenery I have always been drawn to as a photographer and outdoor enthusiast. The combination of the surrounding High Desert and Cascade Range is amazing. Not to mention the weather and the skiing! There is always a weather system on the horizon that is great for photographing, whether it’s pouring rain, snow, freezing fog, or simply dense clouds. Because of the desert to our east, our sunrise light is particularly superb, and what better way to top off an early morning shoot than heading to Mt. Bachelor to make some turns.
Photographer Skyler Hughes.
Skyler Hughes
Where can we find you online?
http://skyler-hughes.com
https://www.facebook.com/skylerhughesphotography
What are your most popular photo items for sale?
Currently my most popular item is 20×30 metal prints. Metal prints come ready to hang on the wall, with no frame needed. I offer a variety of sizes, and people can contact me through my website with any questions.
One of Skyler Hughes’ most popular photos.
Favorite places and subjects to photograph around Bend?
The landscapes of Central Oregon is the reason why I live here. There is an endless opportunity for photography, not to mention the seasons always changing. From autumn to winter, the mountains, waterfalls, and trees are always changing.
What’s the best thing about being in Bend?
Other than landscapes, the people of Bend is the best thing. A supportive community that really appreciates art. From First Friday to Last Saturday there is a wide variety of art, not only photography.