Erik Bishoff Photography

Erik Bishoff is a professionally trained and award winning photographer serving the Pacific Northwest. A professional for over five years, Erik combines the styles of the artistic and "photojouranlistic" drawing on skills learned while obtaining his BFA in Photography and Masters of Architecture and working as a freelance photojournalist. For more information please contact Erik directly at your convenience.

Erik Bishoff Wedding Photography. Freelance Photojournalist and Event Photographer serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond. For information on photojournalistic style wedding and event photography visit my site above or email info(at)erikbishoff-dot-com.

PRESENT - I am an artist, photojournalist, and aspiring architect living in the beautiful and progressive city of Eugene Oregon just blocks from the University of Oregon campus. I am an addict of higher education and am completing my Masters in Architecture while well into my 30's. I have the proverbial beautiful and fantastic wife and son who I applaud for their patience and understanding as I finish my academic career.

PAST - Like a huge number of Northwesterners, I was born "somewher else". My family and I moved to the Pacific Northwest when I was just a kid... a move that I am grateful for as I have been able to take advantage of all the cultural benefits of the scenic Wilamette Valley. I lived in eugene through high school when I moved to Ashland Oregon where I spent many fun filled and hardworking years living, learning, and playing in amid the forests and hills of the Siskiyous.

FUTURE & CAREER - My successes in photojournalism and wedding photography have, quite frankly, taken me by total surprise. It has been a wild ride and things are moving quickly for me professionally, personally, and academically. I know that wherever I go and whatever I do the art of visual storytelling and capturing light will remain paramount. I am looking forward becoming a licensed Architect while working in residential design, urban planning, and architectural photography. If all goes well my wife and I also plan to expand the family before I get too old and grey.

EDUCATION - Before coming back to school to spend three greuling years in the Masters of Architecture Program I received degrees in Sociology and Fine Art Photography at Southern Oregon University and the University of Oregon respectively. Obviously, higher education has been a huge part of my life and I hope to continue "over-educating" myself for years to come.

THE PHOTOJOURNALISTIC STYLE - I first entered the professional field as a photojournalist freelancing for the local student newspaper. After my first few shoots, a Eugene area peace rally and a Oregon Duck basketball game, I had a bit of an epiphany about the power of photojournalism. With the snap of a camera I was capturing and preserving life changing moments as they happened. It was such a pure and powerful experience. Although my studies have prevented me from continuing the path of a news photographer, I continue to shoot in the photojournalistic style, freelancing when I can, as I feel that is the best way to capture life and to tell a story... with honesty.

BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY - Like my photographic style, I also strive to be completely up front and honest in my business practices. What you see is what you get and I guarantee that there are no tricks or loop-holes here. Many of my associates feel that I am crazy to list other photographers on my "Resources" page. They may be right but it is most important to me that you get exactly what you need even if I am not the one to provide it. That being said, I certainly hope that I am! My prices and practices are firm but I also strive to be as open and flexible as possible. Every wedding is unique and I encourage you to contact me with any special circumstances or needs.