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".

Spotlight Photo

Hello everyone - welcome to baby season! Or at least that's how it seems. It appears more and more of my friends are getting plump bellies - and we're not talking beer and cake. Last weekend I did a photo shoot for my friends, Brian and Jesi (and their dog, Preta). They wanted a feature photo for their Baby Shower invites they're going to send out. They wanted a more casual, goofy photo that would let their laid-back and fun personalities shine through. I think I can say, "mission accomplished". Congrats on the new family member!

Linking My Blog with Facebook

Hola! Ok, bear with me. I'm experimenting with linking my blogspot with my Facebook page. I'm sure I can figure this out without bombarding too many people with all my crrrrrap. (said in a Fat Bastard accent).

Photo of the Week

While hanging out at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hillcrest last Saturday, I captured this shot of a Brownie waving to all the paraders as they went by. I thought it perfectly defined the scene and emotion that went on that day.