Research and Documentary photography by Gildemeister

Gildemeister's background of forest and resource management, land-use planning, historic research and writing, documentary photography, design, and publishing has evolved into a solid and varied base for clients seeking dedication to detail and quality performance for varied projects. In addition to a career in forest management on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and numerous projects for natural resource agencies in and around the Pacific Northwest these past five decades, Gildemeister has compiled an extensive collection of orginal photography as well as historic images to document resource and social conditions and change throughout the region.

We invite you to browse a sampling of photo documentation, research , and multi-media projects produced over the years. For more information on how we can assist you with your research, documentation, management, and restoration needs please call:

541- 962-7864
or
e-mail us at: j-c@gildemeister-usa.com

Anthony Lakes Fire

West Eagle Landslide

Blue Mountains Logging

Indian Creek Clearcuts

Valley Field Burning

Mountain Pine Beetle infestation aftermath

Indian Creek Watershed Comparison
1956 - 1990

Early-Day
Hydraulic Mining

Mountain Pine Beetle Infestation
Sheep Creek 1973 - 1976

Forest Creek

Valley Flood

Scabland

Farmland

Ridgetop

Mountain Pine Beetle infestation - 1960s

Mountain Pine Beetle Infestation -- Landscape and on-site comparative photography of Mountain Pine Beetle infestation throughout Northeast Oregon in the 1960s - 1970s.

Douglas-fir Tussock Moth infestation - 1972

Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth --
Landscape and site-specific documentary photography of the tussock moth infestation throughout Northeast Oregon in 1972-1974.

Spruce Budworm Infestation --
Landscape and site-specific documentation of the Spruce Budworm infestation in Northeast Oregon in the 1980s-1990s.

History of the Grande Ronde and its Tributaries --
185-year history of watershed change within the Blue Mountains of Northeast Oregon -- 1998. A 228-page summary report and 50-minute video. Commissioned for: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Bull Trout, Walking Grouse, and Buffalo Bones -- Oral Histories of Northeast Oregon Fish & Wildlife -- 1992. Commissioned by the Oregon State Department of Fish & Wildlife.

My Home Town -- Weston, Oregon --
Research and compilation of Weston's history from its founding in 1864 through modern times, with restoration and archiving of the City Library photo collection -- plus concept, design, narration scripting, and production of a 45-minute DVD
for the Weston Public Library.

Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Centennial Celebration --
Research and compilation of the 100-year history of the Oldest Livestock Show and Rodeo in the Northwest, with photo restoration and archiving of historic photos plus Gildemeister original images from the 1960s through the show's Centennial Year.

The Bear Wallow Collection of Historic Books
Avian Dreamers, Around the Cat's Back, An American Vignette, A Letter Home, Where Rolls the Oregon, Traces, Rendezvous, Union Centennial Album
Concept, historic research, design, photographic illustration, authorship,
and publishing of historic limited edition printings.

For book and publishing details, please visit: www.bear-wallow.com

809 South 12th Street -- La Grande, Oregon, 97850
telephone: (541) 962-7864 -- e-mail: j-c@gildemeister-usa.com

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