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We've Moved!

2010-01-29T23:35:00.002-07:00

We recently acquired the Flathead Gallery building in beautiful downtown Somers! We are now located right off Hwy. 93 in Somers. We've got a much bigger camera room, a large gallery, access to Flathead Lake and soon a comfortable projection room where clients will be able to view the results of their photo session! We are busy with renovations but ready to photograph sessions starting February 9th! Make note of our new phone number, 406-857-2109.

A Milestone Reached

2010-01-29T23:17:00.002-07:00

Well, I finally did it. I finally managed to accumulate the merits needed to get my Masters Degree! This image, "A Little Piece of Heaven" was accepted into the Professional Photographers of America's Loan Collection, which earned me the last of the necessary merits to receive the degree. A proud, meaningful milestone in my photographic career. Thanks to all my friends and family for their help and support in achieving it!

Merry Christmas to All

2009-12-19T05:04:00.003-07:00

Merry Christmas to all of you and my sincere wishes for a joyous and prosperous new year! 2010 will bring some exciting changes to Trevon Baker Photography! Stay tuned!

Santa's Visit to Trevon Baker Photography

2009-12-12T08:05:00.003-07:00

We had another wonderful turn out for our annual Santa weekend November 29-30. Lots of children and parents alike got the opportunity to tell Santa what was on their wish list and have their picture taken with Santa as well. A special weekend for us at the studio and we want to extend our thanks to those whose showed up and wish you all a "Merry Christmas"!

Hike to Iceberg Lake Interrupted

2009-11-03T14:58:00.005-07:00

For obvious reasons, the hike to Iceberg Lake in Glacier National Park was cut short after hiking to within a half mile of the lake. I spotted the bear coming down the trail in time to avoid any confrontation, but he kept coming down the trail for a few hundred yards before disappearing. Not knowing exactly where he went, the decision was made to call it a day and head back down.

Baldy Moutain Fire near Lakeside

2009-09-28T22:59:00.003-06:00

Have had some excitement near the house in Lakeside the last couple days with a fire that is only three miles away. Helicopters and crews are working hard. Helicopter was making a round trip from the lake near my dock to the fire and back in 3 minutes!

A few samples of recent work

2009-08-18T09:02:00.003-06:00

A great little video clip of some portraits taken recently.

"Shelby" - a fun senior portrait session!

2009-08-06T12:28:00.003-06:00

Competition Results Are In!

2009-07-01T13:57:00.002-06:00

After anguishing over the four images that would ultimately get sent into the Professional Photographers of America International Print Competition, and consulting some Master Photographer friends from around the country, I finally decided on these four. The image of the sailboats received one merit, while the image of the staircase was accepted into the "Loan Collection", earning two merits. These three merits were just enough for me to earn my Masters Degree which I'll receive at the annual Imaging USA conference in Nashville, TN next January. Whew!

Today In Montana

2009-05-06T00:29:00.002-06:00

Finally, I think spring has sprung in the Flathead Valley. Isn't summer supposed to start in a couple weeks? Managed to get a few nice shots from Lone Pine Park overlooking Kalispell at sunset.

Today In Montana

2009-04-28T19:30:00.002-06:00

West of Helena on Highway 12 is McDonald Pass. The last few days of April and winter still doesn't seem to want to let go. Thankfully, the conditions got better before they worse and I'm home safe from the annual Montana Professional Photographers Association convention.

Pasadena, CA

2009-03-31T19:53:00.002-06:00

A shot I snapped while in Pasadena, Ca attending the Professional Photographers of California convention. A fun little plaza near the event center.

Back to the Flathead Valley

2009-03-09T07:50:00.004-06:00

Gads! Winter still has a strong grip on the valley. This is the boulevard in Lakeside. Far from the sun and warmth of the Nevada desert or Hill Country of Texas.

Vegas Convention

2009-02-23T13:58:00.004-07:00

The annual WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) convention was held in Las Vegas Feb. 15-18. I attended a few receptions and meetings and managed to capture this image from a room at the MGM hotel. It's a good example of "HDR" imaging, which means High Dynamic Range. Three photos layered together to capture the most detail in shadows AND highlights.

The Red Rocks west of Las Vegas are a great place for photos, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. Another experiment in HDR.

Virtual Backgrounds Workshop

2009-02-01T09:17:00.002-07:00

I just returned from doing a monthly workshop for Virtual Backgrounds in Texas. I share with other professional photographers the advantages of using this system in the studio. It's always great to work with others from all over the country to exchange creative and business ideas. Thanks to Jennifer who did a great job modeling for us!

Sunrise On Flathead Lake

2009-02-01T09:10:00.002-07:00

Being the dead of winter, it isn't often this kind of sunrise happens in the valley. The colors were spectacular for only a minute. This week looks to be almost spring like with temps in the mid 40's.

Artist to Artist Brown Bag Lunch

2009-01-22T19:51:00.003-07:00

I'll be giving a presentation at the Community College on tax day, April 15th entitled "The Desktop Darkroom". It is the third in a series of brown bag lunches featuring different folks from the artist community, sharing insights, techniques and helpful hints in various forms of art and marketing. It is open to the public, so download the pdf of the spring schedule here.

Today In Montana

2009-01-22T19:42:00.002-07:00

It's deep winter in the Flathead and though temps have come up into the 20's, a long lasting inversion has held in humidity and the chill that accompanies it. The resulting frost covers the branches, bushes and grass along the north shore of Flathead Lake.

Christmas Eve in the Flathead

2008-12-27T16:04:00.002-07:00

It's been colder than normal in the valley and just before the lake starts to freeze over in the bays, I managed to capture the steam coming off the water. The water is near freezing temperature and I find it amazing that it could "steam", but when it's below zero for air temperature, I guess the difference is enough to cause this steamy effect.

Santa Claus visits the studio!

2008-12-07T10:48:00.003-07:00

Santa Claus made his annual visit to Trevon Baker Photography over Thanksgiving weekend. We made many memorable moments for lots of kids and families. To view the photos, click here. Be patient, we did over 900 photos over the weekend! Thank you Santa (and Mrs. Claus too) for taking time out of your busy schedule to make an appearance at the studio. The kids and parents love you!

Portrait of the Week

2008-12-07T10:34:00.002-07:00

I really enjoy doing portraits of babies. Despite their very young age, I try to capture a variety of expressions. The most memorable, timeless baby portraits aren't the ones with the traditional smile, they are ones like these! Ones that make you go, "OMG"!

Perk of the Week

2008-11-19T21:53:00.002-07:00

So I am fortunate to work with my friend Mad Mary on our annual calendar project, "Montana Women in the Trades". Our 2009 calendar will feature a dozen very interesting women from across the state. On this particular day, I photographed Michelle, a flight instructor who is quite beautiful, outgoing, witty and gutsy. I say gutsy because she had me taxi, takeoff, fly the plane and then LAND the plane, never having done so before. She turned the tables and took this shot of me (I retouched the sweat running down my forehead). She was actually a very confident woman... confident in her skill as an instructor and confident in my being a fast learner!

New Exhibit On Display at K.R.M.C.

2008-11-19T21:36:00.002-07:00

I was fortunate enough to have 42 large canvas Gallery Wrap images hang in the OB Department of the Kalispell Regional Medical Center recently. It's an impressive display that will hang for years to come. All the images are of newborn babies, pregnant women, young families with newborns, siblings with new baby brother, etc. that I've taken of clients over the past few years. I invite everyone to take a peek at the exhibit anytime you are in the vicinity of the hospital. Some of my favorite images are featured.

Pic of the Week

2008-11-19T21:21:00.002-07:00

This spot is one of my favorites in the Flathead Valley. If I see an interesting sky or the potential for a great sunset, I try to head there and capture whatever God is creating for us at that moment. It's interesting to sit quietly and notice the differences in the colors from season to season, the shapes of the clouds differ as well and the ever encroaching development becomes more difficult to avoid in the viewfinder.