ChicanoChino!

My brother from another mother...and father...the Master Mind behind Caminos...the only Mexican American from Talent, OR to live 7 years in China --> Hector Flores!

Breakfast of Champions...and the ChicanoChino...enjoy!

For the sake of it...

New to me...

Due to popular demand, I have decided to post a couple of pics of my "new to me" car. After driving a pick-up truck for over 8 years...and driving a manual car all of my driving life, I bought a 1992 Mercedes 300E with an automatic transmission (I miss stick).

I bought the Benz with the money that I sold my truck with. I say this, because some people might think I have changed. Sorry folks...I'm the same Ezra...I just needed a good running car...my pick-up had issues...and I didn't want to dump anymore money into the thing. The Benz was the only car within my price range that ran and looked good!

So that's my story...and I'm sticking to it. And for all those who pray...keep my car in prayer...if this thing breaks...oh, crap...it's going to cost a pretty penny!

Four years later...

About four years ago, when we visited Oregon as part of our scouting trip (to see whether or not we'd consider moving here), we took a trip to the Redwoods. Below is a picture I took during that trip. Well, earlier this week, my parents were in town from North Carolina...so we took them on a day trip to the Redwoods. I was lucky enough to find the same trail you see below....so naturally I retook the shot.

46 months later...a few changes...

A few extras...enjoy!

The Breakfast Club

Ashland & Talent...I need you! I'm looking for 20 participants...to let me photograph them at their breakfast table. I need all kinds of people...young, mature, in the middle...healthy eaters, pop tart eaters, PBR breakfast eaters!

If you want to participate, contact me at ezra@ezramarcos.com

Talent, OR

I've been waiting a while to drop this. I started this project about 11 months ago...and as you'll notice, a few of the places have come and gone already! Enjoy...Talent, OR.

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The Holmes Family St. Augustine!

The Holmes Family! It's been nearly two and half years since our last session....here's the latest!

Enjoy!

Julie O'Dwyer Ashland!

A little teaser from our shoot earlier today. My good friend Julie, the interior designer! Check her work here!

Enjoy!

Jetti & River Jacksonville!

Another run with the Godwin kids!

Here's more from the past!

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Enjoy!

Bostic-Jones Family Jacksonville!

My 200th blog post! Interesting fact - the Bostic-Jones' were the first photo related blog post that I had posted on the "Ezra Marcos blog." Here they are again...198 posts later!

Enjoy!

Mt. McLoughlin Conquered!

First...make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post...I have included a present!

Shortly after I moved to Oregon, I set 3 goals for the summer...climb Wagner Butte, Pilot Rock and ultimately Mt. McLoughlin. Below is Mt. McLoughlin, which I proudly completed this past Saturday with one of my hiking/dominoes partner Bobby !

Since college, I've never been too crazy about goals...I even admire Gary Fong (one of those ex-rockstar photogs making a living selling products) for not having any...but in the past 2-3 years, I have become a "Goal Person." It's not so much that the goal gives me direction (though it does), but a goal is like telling the universe, God, you, and me what's going to happen...I'm publicly telling the future!

With that said, not all of my goals get met...things happen...curve balls. But the key with setting goals is not to become dismantled when you don't achieve your goal. Everything happens for a reason...reset that goal and go after it again!

Here's Mt. McLoughlin below. 9,495 ft. It's a dormant volcano...thank God! We climbed up the right ridge...which is on the east side of the mountain.

The top left is a couple hiking with the peak in front of them.

The top middle is from the peak looking down upon the path (along the ridge).

The top right are some cool formations most likely left after it's last eruption.

Bottom left is Bobby showing us the path down!

Bottom right is one of next summer's goal - Thielsen - it's way in the back.

Here's a poorly shot collage a thousand or so feet below the peak...this side of the volcano appears to have collapsed! The peak is in middle of the other "peaks."

And here's a gift...click here...it's goal #3 for next summer! Feel free to use it as your desktop wallpaper...or print it...frame it!

Galnor Family Jacksonville!

Another awesome shoot with the Galnor's! Here's some from the past!

Enjoy!

Angel & Jerome's Engagement Jacksonville!

Here's a little preview of Angel & Jerome's Engagement session! The shoot was in Jacksonville, Florida....at Epping Forest! And for those who follow my blog...yup, that's Jerome...my old assistant from my days in Florida! He's a kick ass assistant...and now he assists his sweetheart Angel!

Enjoy...and stay posted...more pics to come of their wedding in November!

Nancy & Thomas' Jacksonville Wedding!

Here's a little glimpse into Nancy & Thomas' wedding. It was a sweet one! Plus, I got to go back to Florida and the wedding was sort of a reunion...a few of the guests I've worked with in the past...you can see them sprinkled throughout my portfolios...small world!

Catering & Venue by Casa Marina
Hair by Lindsey Varner at Nelson Crew Salon (904.554.7657)
Flowers & Shoes by the Bride (She's kick ass at DIY)!

Enjoy!

Sam Martin!

A few portraits of Sam Martin to compliment his realty biz!

If you're looking for a house, contact him!

541.301.0617

samjr@idealbrokersinc.com

3539 Heathrow Way Ste 200

Medford, OR 97504

Music Coop + Giseppi's in Ashland!

Fun shoot at the Music Coop and Giseppi's in Ashland! Click here to see more!

Models:

Bridget

Mackenzie

Carly

Veronica

Mitchell

Theo

Elijah

You all did a hell of a job!

Enjoy...or warning, this is pretty tacky!

Quick Glimpse...Ashland Envy!

Here's a quick little glimpse from my shoot with the wonderful Arianna. The shoot was for Ashland Envy...for a little advert!

Rachel & Drew's Ashland Wedding!

I present you Rachel & Drew's wedding! This is a special one for me...my first in Oregon!

Catering was provided my Winchester Inn (Drew's parents own the place)!

Hair by Erin Freeburg at Renu

Officiant John Weisinger (Weisinger's of Ashland Winery)

Residence (venue) provided by Chuck & Linda Butler (Butler Automotive)

Click here to see more!

Enjoy!

Sanchez Family!

Portland Timbers!

Last weekend I went up to shoot the Portland Timbers game for Caminos...let me tell you something - No other professional sports team in the USA has such loyal and rambunctious fans! Rambunctious here is a good thing! The Timbers Army is non-stop...they sing, they chant, they wave flags, they shuffle...they do everything...and they never stop doing it! As a matter of fact, they'll make most universities students sections look anemic!

If you're in Portland, get tickets...and check it out for yourself!

Here's a few pics from the match...enjoy!