Tuesday, September 25, 2012

GoPro with the Lowepro

Recently I followed fellow photographer David Crewe (davidjcrewe.com), on his assignment to get video footage and stills at Robb Field Skate Park in San Diego. As we arrived in the late afternoon, the weather and lighting were perfect. The skate park wasn’t too crowded, which was good for us because otherwise the odds of us colliding with a kid would be like the asteroid scene in Star Wars – “Never tell me the odds”! ha ha! 




The first step was getting all of David's gear together. His equipment consisted of a Nikon D800, Nikon G 50mm 1.4f lens, Sigma 70-200 lens, two GoPro Hero2’s, GoPro LCD BacPac, GoPro Wrist Housing, GoPro Chest Mount Harness, GoPro Tripod Mount, GoPro Battery BacPac, Joby GorillaPod, and a slew of little extras such as a Lenspen, cloth wipes, etc… I was surprised how many little accessories there are for GoPro cameras, and amazingly, it all fit nicely in his Lowepro Hatchback 22L. 





Once we got inside the skate park, David found his spot, and set up. Using his GorillaPod, he mounted the first GoPro on the ground near the edge of the bowl for static footage. Throughout our visit, David used his second GoPro mounted in various ways. At first it was on his wrist, then later he mounted it to the chest strap of the Lowepro Hatchback. He finished off the visit with it mounted to his Nikon camera. I was blown away at the versatility of these cool little cameras. 




I never knew how much fun these GoPros can be. David was constantly moving around capturing many different looks with the kids on their skateboards and bicycles. No matter how David used the GoPro, he had a great amount of mobility and flexibility. He was able capture a lot of images and video with ease in a short amount of time. At the end of the visit, as we headed back, David was pretty stoked on the footage he captured. It ended up being a fun and successful shoot. And because the odds were in our favor, we left unscathed from colliding with the asteroids, er, I mean kids ;-)


Thursday, September 20, 2012

The Jasons

Last night I had my photo "The Jasons" displayed at the PUG Photo Gallery event. Yep, that's 4 Jasons in the photo. And I wouldn't be me if I didn't dress the part ;-)


I'm A Star!

Here's a video that was made for the new Lowepro S&F Lens Exchange Case, starring me!

Me, Myself, and Lowepro

Lowepro just announced their brand new S&F Lens Exchange Case today - and guess who the featured photographer is on the front page of their web site? I'm smiling like a clam ;-)


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Too Much Fun!

A photo from my latest series of self-shots for my new up-and-coming web site!


Sampson - Before & After

I don't do this that often, but here's a "Before & After". You're not hiring the camera, you're hiring the Artist. It's the difference between taking a photo and making a photo ;-)



Sampson

Some photos from my first horse shoot... His name is Samson. A beautiful 2,200 pound clydesdale! A huge THANKS to the owner, Debbie, who was working her butt off wrangling this gentle giant ;-)



Lowepro Hatchback Shoot

Here's a few more of the photos from that last Lowepro shoot showcasing the new Hatchback. You can see more of the photos on their web site and in their product brochure ;-)



Lowepro Dashpoint Shoot

My latest Lowepro shoot! Lowepro released their new Dashpoint pouches today. Here's a few samples from the shoot...



Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Pencil Shavings!

Some shots from my "Pencil Shavings" shoot. Commissioned by marketing company, PTI, to be used for their stock photography collection.


Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Haro Bikes

A few more shots from the Haro Bikes Photo Shoot. I couldn't resist ;-)



Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Haro Bikes Photo Shoot

A collage of a few photos from the Haro Bike Photo Shoot. The photos will be used in their Juvenile Catalog. A big thanks to the cool gang at Haro!



Friday, June 29, 2012

Haro Bikes!

Gettin' ready for a shoot today out in Oceanside for Haro Bikes!



Thursday, June 21, 2012

Who is that Striped Man?!!

A few snap shots of me volunteering at the "Women, Wine, and a Few Good Men", benefiting the Autism Tree Project Foundation. ;-)



SmugMug

Another great SmugMug meeting Tuesday night with speaker, Garrett Delph! It was good to catch up with some of my smuggies...

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Women, Wine, and a Few Good Men


Addie's Studio held their "Women, Wine, and a Few Good Men" on Tuesday night. It's a raffle and silent auction event to benefit the Autism Tree Project Foundation. I was happy to donate my photographic services. I had a great time, helped out the cause, and got to meet some really cool peeps ;-)

Friday, May 11, 2012

Jason on the Job

Happy Friday! I just got back from a product shoot with Zero Waste USA. Now it's time for some postproduction Lightroom act-shee-ón! (my attempt at typing "action" with a French accent) ;-)



Thursday, May 10, 2012

Now that the brand new Lowepro Urban Photo Sling bag has been released, I can show you some of the photos from the shoot a few months back. Thanks to Suzie and Lowepro for hiring me and setting me up with this project.



Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Tobolski Watkins Shoot

I just completed a photo shoot for Tobolski-Watkins, an engineering firm with a young, talented crew. It's nice to work with such a fun bunch - as you can see here from some of my favorite "just-for-fun" goofy shots ;-) Thanks everyone for being such good sports!



Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The new Urban Photo Sling from Lowepro


A few months ago, Lowepro, the innovative camera bag designers, had sent me a prototype of the brand new Urban Photo Sling bag to test. When I first received my new Urban Photo Sling bag, the first thing I noticed was how versatile it is. I could throw it over my left or right shoulder, and wear it in the back, side, or in the front. Not only that, but I was impressed on how easily it could “sling” around the body for easy access. This made it perfect to be able to easily and quickly get to my gear without any delay – which is especially handy during frenzied shoots or hurried situations – which photographers know is most of the time, ha ha.

The next thing I noticed was how small, light, and discreet it is. When I carry my equipment with me, this is exactly what I look for in a bag. I don’t like huge bags screaming for attention. For my preferences, Lowepro nailed this one right on the head. It resembles a small backpack, concealing the fact that it’s actually a camera bag holding expensive equipment. This makes it a great companion when traveling into “shady” areas, restricted areas, or anywhere that you don’t want to draw attention to yourself. I’ve even been able to bring it into public places such as restaurants without even a second glance.

The features and the compartments of the bag are cleverly designed. It’s actually deceiving how much room there is inside based on it’s small appearance. I feel like I’m opening up the Wardrobe into Narnia. Inside the main compartment, I’m able to fit my camera with lens, my Speedlite, a Gary Fong light diffuser, and my wireless triggers – with room to spare. It has the usual Velcro sections that could be arranged in a number of ways. But in addition, I admire the little touches, such as two Velcro straps that overlay the sections that could be used as reinforcement or extra protection. There’s also a small pocket inside that perfectly holds an iPad – as if it was made just for it. There’s also a small SD flash card pocket. I would have preferred a CF pocket, or both, but a minor annoyance considering a Compact Flash Card can fit in any of the other pockets on the bag.

There’s a giant flap that lays over the top and front for extra protection. The flap is secured by a patch of Velcro in the front, and two straps with locking clips on the side. A nice added safety feature. Despite the locking clips, when being worn, you can still access the inside (without undoing the clips) by unzipping the main compartment with a small access point from the top. Nice.

Both sides of the bag contain another set of pockets. On one side, there’s a smaller pocket held shut by a patch of Velcro. A nice touch. And it just so happens to perfectly fit - you guessed it - Compact Flash Cards. On the other side is a slightly larger pocket. I found that it perfectly fits a handful of my quarter-sheet release forms.

On the front, under the main flap, is another small compartment with a zipper. Inside, it’s designed with two small pockets and one large pocket. It’s the perfect spot for my extra batteries, cords & cables, a cleaning cloth, and business cards. And again, it’s easily and quickly accessible.

Having used my Lowepro Urban Photo Sling bag now for a few months, the quality appears to be top notch. I’ve dragged it, slung it, kicked it, stepped on it, and simulated pretty much every other rigorous ordeal that a photographer and his bag may endure. I’m proud to say, it came through unscathed and still looking just as good as the first day I met it. We’re a match made in heaven.


Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Other Side of the Lens

A few months back, I organized a photo shoot in conjunction with Lowepro and some local photographers from my SmugMug Photography User's Group. The shoot was for, at the time, unreleased camera bags. Well, the last of the bags, the Urban Photo Sling was just released today! Over the next few days, I'll be releasing some photos. But in the mean time - some crazy news - Lowepro decided they wanted to use ME as a model for the Urban Photos Sling! That's right, me, a model! Very weird being on the other side of the lens. Here's a video clip from Greg Berg, a local videographer featuring the new Urban Photo Sling, and...you guessed it, me ;-)


Check out the video here

Friday, April 27, 2012

Lighting Jedi

Last Tuesday I attended a lighting workshop by Joe and Mirta Barnet. They are a well known husband/wife team that conduct workshops, teach classes, and have been published in numerous magazines and publications. I had a great time improving my skills while on the path to becoming a lighting Jedi! ;-)



You Gotta Know When to Hold 'Em

A few of my latest photos from my "Cards" shoot. Commissioned by my client, PTI, for their stock photography library. You gotta know when to hold 'em ;-)



Monday, April 23, 2012

Scouting Snaps - Lil Italy & Pacific Beach

For a recent photo shoot, I set out on a little reconnaissance mission to scout potential areas. I thought I'd share some of my scouting shots...

















iPhone Shots

I was at the PIASD (Print Industry Association) Expo last week and got a few cool looks on my iPhone as I was cruisin' around downtown. Sometimes I'm impressed with what the lil iPhone can do...





Thursday, April 19, 2012

40 Under 40

Each year, Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine awards 40 young engineers under 40 years old, (40 Under 40 Program), recognizing them as the most talented young individuals in the engineering community. Congratulations to Scott Twele! The lifestyle photos from our session will be published in the magazine.



Skojec Family Shoot

One of the photos from the Skojec family shoot on Sunday.



Chillin' with Clay

Monday night I attended Clay Blackmore's "Photograph Everyone" seminar. Here's a photo I was able to get with good ol' Clay himself ;-)



Saturday, March 24, 2012

Lowepro Product shoot

Lowepro hired me for a product shoot of new camera bags that will be coming out over the next few months! The shoot lasted 3 days - and sleep wasn't an option, ha ha! Much thanks to Josh, Steve-o, and Tracy for being troopers and making it such a great experience.


Here's a few "behind the scenes" photos.





Friday, March 2, 2012

Architectural Photowalk

I recently went on a few architectural "photowalks" with some photog friends. The idea is to get together with other photographers and totally geek out with our cameras. We learn from each other by observing how other creatives see things from their unique perspectives. I've attached a collage of a few of my personal favs.



Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Chocolate Chockin'

My latest commercial shoot for PTI. I would've had more chocolates in the shot but I kept eatin' 'em ;-)