Bend is perfect for photographers, with snowy mountains, sparkling lakes, tall trees, and wild rivers. If a picture is worth a thousand words, you’ll never run out of things to say in Bend. Capture memories with photos and videos of the amazing things you see and do, preserving memorable moments for years.

Lifestyle photographers to capture your special moment

Bend, Oregon, lifestyle photographers are here to offer their services! In Bend, some photographers specialize in capturing special family moments. They ensure you don’t miss any memories, whether a portrait session or a destination wedding. 

These professional photographers will ensure flawless photos at the perfect private spots, surrounded by pristine lighting. So say goodbye to blurry pictures with someone’s eyes closed and Mt. Bachelor not even visible in the shot. Bend’s got photographers who work with many price ranges to ensure your creative vision works within your budget.

Bend landscape photos and prints to hang on the wall at home

Looking to take home a breathtaking photo that captures the beauty of Central Oregon? With many fantastic art galleries in town, you can peruse and purchase images from local photographers. From rosy-hued sunsets over Smith Rock to panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains, you’ll find a print that strikes memories and emotions.

Or, if you’d like to perfect your skills behind the lens, Bend Photo Tours and Cascade Center of Photography offer workshops and instruction. Be sure to make reservations.

At Visit Bend, we purchase our images from local photographers because we believe in supporting artists trying to make a living with their craft, but we only own rights for our use. If you’re a journalist writing about Bend, fill out this form to learn about our media library.

Videographers and cinematographers in Bend

Many skilled individuals are available if you need a videographer for your trip to Bend or if you are a local business looking to hire talented video professionals. Video production is a complex field. Collaborating with a local expert about video production in Central Oregon is important. 

The right video service provider will work with you beforehand to review needs, communicate throughout the process, obtain the proper permits, and work with local producers to identify locations, props, and more. The Bend Production Society has listed skilled photography, videography, and production experts for your next video project. 

Film and TV production in Bend, Oregon

Bend is the perfect place to film, whether you’re making a a hiking boots commercial or an Indie film. From towering forests to sparkling rivers to endless stretches of desert, you’ll find the perfect landscape to fit your vision. Capture footage of towering mountain peaks in the morning, then hit the town for funky, urban mountain town culture shots.

We promise your production crews will find Bend one of the most inspiring places they’ve ever worked. Putting in a 14-hour filming day is much easier to handle when you cap off your evening or enjoy a day off with a moonlit canoe adventure or an outing on the Bend Ale Trail. Waiting for the perfect light is much more fun when you can gaze at Cascade mountain peaks ​as you do it.

In Bend, we have a perfect blend of nature and city spaces. Plenty of hotels and easy access to amenities are available. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants to choose from.

The area also offers a wide range of unique outdoor activities. Filmmakers consider Bend the ideal place for filming. Check out the Visit Bend TV campaigns on Vimeo for an example of films shot locally in Bend. 

For a roundup of excellent local photographers, visit the listings from Bend Production Society. Scroll through our photos and videos on Instagram to get a taste of the stunning scenery Bend, Oregon, offers.

Contact the Central Oregon Film Office for details on filming your TV episode, commercial, or film in Bend, Oregon.

Resources for photographers in Bend

It’s no secret that folks flock to Bend to make breathtaking images of our mountains, lakes, rivers, and charming downtown. If you brought your camera along on a trip to Bend and are wondering where the best place is to capture the sunset in Bend, or maybe you’re hoping to catch the Milky Way in our notoriously dark skies, head to the Bend Visitor Center where we can point you in the right direction. 

If you’re planning on bringing a drone along with you on your adventures, please take a moment to review all federal, local, and state laws. Bend is surrounded primarily by public lands, so there are plenty of areas off-limits to drones to protect wildlife. Drones are illegal to operate in all Wilderness areas. At the same time, all Bend Parks and Recreation facilities permit drones to the extent that they do not endanger the comfort, health, peace, or safety of others or cause harm to property. During wildfire season, it’s also important to remember that drones can cause enormous headaches for those trying to protect our forests. Before any flight, always check the FAA’s B4UFly App and reference the maps for any temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) to ensure a safe and legal flight.

Beyond Best Buy, Bend has no camera-specific stores for forgotten supplies or repair work. Because of that, we encourage you to plan your vacation with that in mind. Best Buy sells popular photography and videography tools like tripods, memory cards, batteries, and lenses. 

Remember that some of the best memories are often made when the camera is put down. No matter how you use photography or videography on your Bend vacation, make the time to take it all in without your camera as often as you have the chance, you won’t be sorry you did. That’s the real real.