Fun with William and Sarah: all still images

Ok, Well I saw some cool stuff while at my workshop. One thing that rocked was a short film created from all still images. I shot with a Canon 1d MK IIn that can shoot 8.5 images per second. This camera allows to get some good , fast motion.

Well our babysitter was at the house yesterday and our son just loves her. They were playing and I started shooting.

To get this short clip I fired off over 1100 frames. Each scene was shot separately and then combined in post production.

I think I'm going to try this at a wedding, it's super cool ...


--jesse

FoundationWorkshop, Dallas

Last week I had the joy of going to Dallas for the FoundationWorkshop. This is a group of world renowned photojournalists who spend a week helping wedding photographers refine their style and craft to capture better images.

I was honored to be selected as one of only 16 photographers for FW5. I'll tell you all that it wasn't has easy as I had planned. I was challenged to photograph a dance school. Easy enough I thought, who wouldn't find little Ballerina's cute.

Well the assignment proved to really hard for me. I had to become comfortable with the students so I could get close enough to create compelling images. It took me both days to just find my comfort zone. Dance is fast moving and the light leaves much to be desired. Dance studios are also filled with lots of stuff that can clutter a background. I couldn't see the students because I was too busy being distracted.

Anyway, I had a hard time and really was only creating some below average snap shots. Thanks to Mark Adams, one of the mentors, who took the time to open my eyes and help me see everything around me.

Nevertheless, the workshop was just awesome. If your are a photographer, I encourage you to step out and give FoundationWorkshop a chance. It will be hard, but beneficial to your creative vision.

I have prepared two photo montages from my time. One is of the participants while the other shows the work from my assignment.

I hope you enjoy.


This montage will show a few images of the awesome people I got to know.


It was a great week. I learned a lot and really appreciate the time of everyone who made this a great experience for me.

Take care....

--jesse

Janatha & Craig Schreiner

For those looking to get married @ Five Oaks lodge, I can tell you it is very beautiful. We recently completed the wedding film of Janatha and Craig Schreiner. I've posted the opening to their film for you to enjoy.



-jesse

Were ya been?

I've got that question a lot through email lately from my friends and past clients. I didn't realize how many people read my blog to keep up with what's new in the studio.

I'm very appreciated to everyone who took the time to email me. So where have I been?

We are currently 75% booked for 2007, since the wedding show on January 6th, I've been booked in meeting every Saturday from 9 - 5. I've head about some AMAZING weddings that will be happening in the region over the next 12 months. I'm pleased to say I'll be photographing my share of them and invite everyone to keep checking back to see the images.

Since we returned after Natalie's father's death, we've been working hard to catch up with our wedding films. I'll be posting a few recent completions soon.

Janatha and Craig, Valerie and Mike, Angie and Brent all will be completed in the next few weeks.

I've also been working on several albums from the end of 2006 and preparing to kick off 2007. We have a couple of fashion shoots on the horizon that will allow me just have fun while expanding my ideas for my 2007 brides.

I always say, "I have the best job in the world" and I know this year will prove just that.

To each of you who have chosen me to be a part of your wedding, I would like to express a sincere Thank You! I can't wait to see what fun and exciting moments we'll share together this year.

Keep checking back for new work!

All my best,

--jesse