It’s time. I took some much needed vacation during the holidays, but now… now I need to do my stretches and start running the race. Here are some images that I really enjoy, some I’ve never posted before. Hopefully they will do their job in motivating me to bigger and better things for 2010. I realized as I went through these images, I have had quite a few jobs that have changed the way I approach photography. I think that’s a positive thing. I pressed hard into looking for the connection between people… I tried to look for the unique qualities in my subject that made/make them interesting and beautiful… and I tried to do all of those things while balancing my fledgling technical skills. Far to go, far have I come.
One thing I am going to do with my blog is pose questions for the tens of people who read it. All self-deprecation aside, I think it will give me a great opportunity to peek inside the minds of you all. Hopefully it makes me a better photographer.
Question for you — what is the #1 thing you would want your wedding or portrait photographer to understand about you before the shoot happens?
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Mary - I wish this was like FB and I could go through the post, “Thumbs Upping” along the way.
So many good ones in here! Can’t wait to see to see what oh ten brings for you.
daron - what a great set! the girl with the ring… wonderful.
Diana - Answer to your question. I am a person before I become a photo.
John W. MacDonald - A. Make me look like me… but better.
jayeads - thanks mary!!! invisible thumbs ups are duly noted and greatly appreciated
jayeads - thanks daron. her name is taylor and cameras love her to death!
BethanyAnne - That first picture of Benj & Maddie made me almost cry. So beautiful. snif. Great work here Jay.
Peter - Did you use a tripod for that shot of Jordan, or did your 1.2 get it done?
Melinda Handy - These are really great, Jay. I really especially love the first hammock shot. The thing I’d want my portrait photographer to know is how incredibly uncomfortable I am in front of the camera. I need someone who is good at talking me into not hunching up my shoulders.
jayeads - melinda… is that a hint that i didn’t get that right with you?
good tip!
peter — no tripod. i really never use one. the shot of jordan was at 1.6 on my old 50mm 1.4, ISO 100, and 1/20 of a second, but i handheld it.
BethanyAnne — that made me smile.
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Melinda - Jay: NOT AT ALL! You did great with me and getting me to relax. I’m not an easy subject.
Thanks again. Still loving the shots you did for me.
jobeth / bootsmc - jay – love your question. all these are stunning and unique…which speaks volume that you see your clients as the unique individuals they are.
Jeff Marsh - One of the best blog posts i have ever seen…
Kylie - Jay, I am such a fan. Your lighting makes my eyes so very happy.
jayeads - thank you guys!!!
Heather Elizabeth - When I play with my flashes and softboxes… I think “I want to be as awesome as Jay”.
You are so ridiculously good.
jayeads - heather… that’s an amazing compliment. i think it’s silly, but i’ll take it!