Brothers Ranch (Private Property)

Expansive ranch on Highway 27 between Brothers and Roberts.  Multiple barns and cattle corrals on site.  Hill backdrop for contained shots.  Horses and cattle on site (red and black angus mixed together).  Small canyon and river flowing through the property.

2o minutes outside of Prineville for easy accommodation and services access (or 30 minutes from Bend via Highway 20).

Images taken in November, approximately 11am.

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Sisters, Oregon (Downtown)

Sitting between the high desert and the spectacular Cascades mountain range, Sisters  is a little city with a wild west ambiance. The downtown area is a charming mix of vintage style storefronts and saloons.  The town has a population of just over 2,000 and is surrounded by ponderosa’s and beautiful parks.  Perfect for an ‘old time Americana’ feel, this is a charming town for a stylized shoot.  With a Best Western and the Five Pine Resort close to downtown, there’s nearby accommodation for a recreational shoot in the Three Sisters Wilderness.

 

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Three Creeks Lake

Three Creeks Lake is located in a glacial cirque below Tam McArthur Rim, the lake is 28-acre alpine gem with an elevation of 6,550 ft. surrounded by old growth forest. The outlet stream from the lake flows northward and is joined by two other streams to form Three Creek. The shoreline of Three Creek Lake varies from gentle slope to rocky cliff. Maximum depth is 28 feet down the center and near the cliff on the south end of the lake.

Three Creeks Lake provides great views of the Sisters’ Faith (North), Hope (Middle) and Charity (South). The Three Sisters are volcanic peaks and are the third-, fourth- and fifth-highest peaks in Oregon. Three Creeks Lake is easy to fish from shore or by wading, but boat fishing is the most popular method. Only non-motorized boating is allowed.

Permits are required through the Deschutes National Forest.  Please allow up to 21 days to process.

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Jasper Point State Park

The road to Jasper Point State Park is perfect for a car commercial as it winds along the Prineville Reservoir, on one side, and along stunning rock formations at the other.  When arriving at Jasper Point State Park, there are recreational activities that include swimming, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, and spectacular scenery. For anglers or fly fishing shoots,  Prineville Reservoir offers a variety of species, including rainbow trout, small and large mouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Crayfish are also plentiful in the lake. 
Jasper point has rustic cabins available for staff accommodation or production offices, and 26 RV sites with electric and water which include 2 ADA equipped sites. An ADA accessible restroom/shower facility is available at Jasper Point. Jasper Point has a boat launch in the day use area.  Prineville Reservoir State Park is located 3 miles to the west.
Jasper point has a RV dump station. Additional ADA campsites and an accessible restroom/shower facility are available at Prineville Reservoir State park 3 miles to the west.

Permits are required from Oregon State Parks. 21 day notice is required. 

 

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Smith Rock State Park (Winter)

Scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is a stunning and unique location. There are several thousand climbs in the park allowing for multiple shoots. With more than a thousand are bolted routes, there is also miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. 

Due to the uniqueness and fragile aspect of the park, park rangers enforce the animal leash law and strongly encourage all park users to stay on trails.  Permits must be applied for 30 days prior to shooting.

During the high season (Spring and Fall) there is only one permit per month issued for productions or events. During Summer and Winter that increases to two per month. 

 

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