gittin' durrty

Desiree made a comment to one of our couples a week or so ago about how I am always laying down on the job. I thought about it and realized, I do lay down a lot, almost at every session or wedding. I've laid in ally ways, in the middle of the street (scary), in the snow, grass, in sticky weeds, in the water, sand, in hotel lobbies, all over. I was actually doing a shoot in a hotel and I was lying on the floor waiting for models to switch places when a guest walked by, stopped, and asked how could he get my job, then asked if he could get me a pillow.

Anyway, I thought about it and I have been in a lot of odd places to get the shot I need. I have been on toilets, in trees, on ladders, on the top of our van, in a ditch, on desks, chairs, beds, in the tub, in the shower, under water. What a cool job!

Desiree had a couple come over tonight and talk about a few sessions that they want to do. We often ask our couples what vision they have for their shoot. They tossed around a few ideas and then said that they would leave it up to us to do whatever we wanted with them. Again, what a cool job. Here are two good lookin' people wanting us to do a session with them and do whatever we want... the unlimited possibilities... the power.... the, oh sorry, I need to tone back a bit eh?

So on a recent wedding, the one from the post below, Desiree took a picture of me doin' my thang. I need to go on a diet, it's hard gettin up and down.. anybody know a good one?

Let there be light - ning

We were driving home from a wedding a couple of weeks ago and stopped on the side of the road to try and photograph some of the amazing lightning that was crashing over Albuquerque. We don't get as many thunderstorm as other parts of the country but when we do, they can really be great.
Somebody asked me how to photograph lightning... Well the first thing is to find a nice thunderstorm. Second, find a nice camera. Third, DO NOT TAKE MY ADVICE AND PHOTOGRAPH LIGHTNING. YOU MAY GET STRUCK AND DIE! Finally, set your settings to somewhere around 400 ISO f8 30sec on s tripod.
Click here to see some of our lighting images.
http://www.jonesregistry.com/lightning

more NOLA

I'm slowly working through my new Orleans images. As I complete them I will post a few of the images that I like. I am working on a book and an exhibition please comment on the images and let me know what you think as they come up. I would appreciate any input!
Thanks

Jenny Joins Jones

We've been waiting for a while for Jenny to finish school in Arizona and join us here in ABQ. She just finished in last week and is here ready to get going. Jenny is an excellent photographer who will be shooting a lot of kids and HS seniors. We are looking forward to having her work with us and are looking forward to have her work as part of our studio's portfolio.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Jenny just give us a call. Bring an idea that you think would make a cool portrait and we will make it happen for you!
Check out Jenny's personal blog or send her an email: jenny@jonesphotoart.com

New Orleans a walk through the streets

I (seth) recently had an amazing opportunity. I have been wanting to take a walk around the streets of ABQ and photograph life. This is a hard thing being so close to home. I always have some more pressing issue that i need to take care of and I just don't make the time to get out and shoot. I was presented with a chance to go to New Orleans a couple of weeks ago and do some work during Jazz Fest. Desiree and I talked and although it was going to put her in a bind, we decided that it was a great opportunity to get out and do some work that I have wanted to do for some time now.
I only spent three days in the city but saw quite a bit in that short time. New Orleans has been through a lot and although there is so much of it that is and will be in ruin, the city seems to be thriving. I look forward to visiting again. Keep checking for info about the exhibit of the images from my trip. I plan on having a gallery show here in the studio!