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EMILY + ONE IMAGE

2. 15. 10 Filed in: senior

I have a difficult week ahead of me, and lots to do… I’m so wound up that I can’t sleep.  I often wonder if other photographers feel this way, but there is a real clarity and decisiveness in the hours after midnight.  I never seem to hem or haw over what processing, which tones, B&W or color.  It all just makes perfect sense as I work.

I finished this image for Emily tonight — wait, no it’s this morning now — and something about the simplicity of it made me happy.  And given the day I anticipate having tomorrow, happy is good.  Ha, I just heard that out-loud — happy is good.  Understatements aside, I’m thankful for clients/friends who let me take their pictures, and allow me to give them back.

Despite being a complete sucker for wild, dramatic images, it is the basic portrait that keeps me coming back to photography.  I think it is the joy of a good frame, the creative outlet and the basic storytelling of portraiture that holds such allure for me.  If you’re reading this late at night, sleep well.  I’m gonna go try that now, myself.

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February 15, 2010 - 11:12 am

Tor-Ivar - Wow… this was an amazing portrait!

February 16, 2010 - 7:14 am

BethanyAnne - that is just beautiful, sir.

And it’s like 11pm right now. Good night!

February 16, 2010 - 7:14 am

BethanyAnne - that is just beautiful, sir.

And it’s like 11pm right now. Good night!

February 18, 2010 - 10:56 am

Ned - That is VERY nice….Well Done!!!

February 24, 2010 - 4:34 am

Kerry Trujillo - Lovely.

January 29, 2011 - 12:46 am

hi im Gaby! - this is so hawt…
mmmm…

33 YEARS + STREET BANJO

2. 14. 10 Filed in: lifestyle, music, street

I was driving home after shooting a wedding (another blog post for that soon) when I saw him. The banjo, the hat, the overalls… I knew I had to pull over and take his picture — if he would let me, of course.  Permission was definitely going to be in order, because I wanted to use my octobox, I saw the picture in my head before I ever got out of my truck.

Erik has been playing the banjo for 33 years, and it shows. His effortless picking was only outshone by his amazing handlebar mustache.  He told me that he loves shooting in front of The Kiva, a great little grocery in Eugene, because of the appreciation their customers show him.  I guess people who like good wine and good food also like good music.  I’m planning on doing more impromptu portraits here in town… bring on the Spring.

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This shot was a special request by Erik.  Happy to oblige.

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February 16, 2010 - 7:17 am

BethanyAnne - Holly snap these are amazing. Especially #5!

Love it!

February 16, 2010 - 7:17 am

BethanyAnne - Holly snap these are amazing. Especially #5!

Love it!

February 19, 2010 - 2:29 am

Shari DeAngelo - I absolutely love every single image here, Jay. Exceptional series.

February 22, 2010 - 6:59 am

Lauren Hurt - Jay you are so cool, and so is this dude. These pictures make me want to start using lights, they’re just perfect!

March 2, 2010 - 12:14 am

Pakistani Wedding Photographer - Irfan - very cool series!

March 4, 2010 - 8:42 am

Gina - Your portrait work really tells the story. Each photograph is fascinating imo. It’s such a treat to view your work!

March 19, 2010 - 9:41 pm

jess - jay! don’t know how i missed this shoot but i love the mood, tones, etc. so beautiful. :)

March 20, 2010 - 10:07 pm

Harvey - I just want to mention that I came to your site this morning (as I often do) for inspiration. This shoot continues to inspire me over and over and over again. I love how there are so many different takes on one man playing a banjo in the street. Each one impresses and inspires for a different reason.

Thank you.

April 14, 2010 - 8:06 pm

Nirav Patel - Incredible Jay. As everyone else has mentioned, you are truely an inspiration. If you’re ever in San Francisco shooting a wedding and need a second, or third, or fourth shooter, please let me know haha. I’ll work for peanut butter and possibly some jello. Seriously though, it would be an awesome priveledge to be able to work with you. Take care man.