Maaahvelous

Lately I have been dabbling more into what I'd call Intimate Portraiture Photography - a fusion of intimacy/lifestyle/glamor. This would include couples, engagement photos, pregnancy photos, newborns, glamor shots, weddings, etc...(no official weddings yet). Luckily, I have a girlfriend who's "easy on the lens" ;-)  Because of all the rainfall we've been having lately, flowers have taken over San Diego. This inspired us to head out and create some of these Intimate Portraiture shots. Thanks Anne for being such a great model and such a hot mamasita! Here are a few from that day...

Spotlight Photo

Oh Sundays... A day of relaxation, slo-mo, and BBQ's. It was a beautiful day, and I decided to invite some friends over to hang out on the deck and catch some sunshine. So I called up my pals Jason, Jason, and Jason. I'm the one in the red shirt...

Brian & Jesi's "Preggers by the Fireplace" shoot

We just finished up the 3rd and final shoot of Brian & Jesi's Pregnant photos. This last series was shot at Brian & Jesi's home, in front of their fireplace. The biggest challenge here was shooting in low light, and matching that lighting with the fire light. Complementary warm, orange tungsten lighting to match the same color temperature as the fire did the trick. And luckily I was working with two spectacular subjects (actually three!) with patience, could hold very still when necessary, and with great chemistry. Thanks Brian and Jesi for such a fun experience!

Spotlight Photo

The other day I was visiting a friend of mine. We went out to his backyard to soak up some sun and chit-chat. Next thing I know, his neighbor's dog, Coco, came running up to play with us. Coco seemed so happy and full of life! I loved it - it was a great reminder for me to slow down, look around and also appreciate life. It's like the universe giving me a little nudge and saying "Yo Jason! You're never too old to experience life as if you were discovering it for the first time. Gratitude, Happiness, Reverence for Life!". Thanks Coco.

Spotlight Photo

I was cruisin' through Poway the other day when a section of the road came to this intriguing dead end. It contained a fence and reflectors blocking the entrance to an old and beat-up dirt road which screamed "stay out!". Photo op maybe? Curiosity took me over - and I'm no cat - so I figured I'd be safe. I pulled over, and grabbed my camera. I walked up this steep, deserted road, following it's twist and turns for about 100 yards. When I reached the top, this was what I encountered. To me, this image leaves open so many stories. What was this property? Why was the owner so angry? What past events prompted this? If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this one is worth a million.

The Shadow Knows

Most photographers know that lighting is the key essence of a photo. Sometimes, just being aware of nothing but lighting can inspire a great shot. This morning, as I was making my way to the kitchen, I caught the morning sun shining through the window and onto this horse statuette. It created this very stylized and dramatic scene with the shadow cast onto the wall. I knew it would only last a matter of minutes as the sun was quickly rising. I sprang for my gear and captured my vision...

Steve-o in Aviators

Last weekend I was hangin' out with my buddy Steve-o at the Windansea area of San Diego. There's nothing like a Saturday afternoon in the front yard, the sun's shining, beer in hand, and good friends. Steve-o had thrown on these super-reflective aviator-style shades, and I knew this was too good to pass up. Fortunately, like any good photographer (crazy photographer?, obsessive photographer?), I had my camera gear with me. Behold - I give you "Steve-o in Aviators".