I had the pleasure of shooting Jessica & Chris at Rip Van Winkle Gardens as well as downtown Abbeville. Such a fantastic couple and I can’t wait until their wedding.
Blessings.
Jason
Just a few film images for fun ;)
Just a couple from a recent morning at Café Des Amis in Breaux Bridge, LA. If you ever have the chance to go out for their Saturday morning, “Zydeco Breakfast”, it is truly like stepping into the past. It is one of the few places where you get a sense that things have been the same for the last 20 years. Very little other places will you see no division between sex, social status, or color in Louisiana.
Just a few of my favorites from the morning.
Blessings.
Jason
Leica M4-2 | 24mm Summilux | Kodak TRI-X 400
Leica M4-2 | 24mm Summilux | Kodak TRI-X 400
Leica M4-2 | 24mm Summilux | Kodak TRI-X 400
Leica M4-2 | 24mm Summilux | Kodak TRI-X 400
Leica M4-2 | 24mm Summilux | Kodak TRI-X 400
Leica M4-2 | 24mm Summilux | Kodak TRI-X 400
Great shots!
Comment by Amy Copeland — 10.25.2010I love this state that we live in. Nice work!
Comment by Mark Eric — 10.25.2010Thanks so much!
Comment by jasoncohenphoto — 10.25.2010great shots, jason…thrilled to see you shooting analog…not much that tops tri-x imho… :)
Comment by morgan sikkerboel — 10.26.2010These are great. Your portraits are always so candid and real. Your personality comes out in these. Very nice.
Comment by Jordy Wax — 10.28.2010Thanks Jordy!
Comment by jasoncohenphoto — 10.28.2010I’m amazed at how well the first photo captures the mindset (at least as I see it) of Saturdays at Cafe Des Amis. I feel as though the smirk on his face tells of the effortless fun and enjoyment that building creates on those adventurous mornings! Great capture J.
Comment by Jason Meaux — 11.01.2010I had the chance to hang out with these guys as a gift for their 30 year anniversary from one of their kids. We had a great time shooting in River Rance and I am just hoping that I look this good in another 25 years of marriage :)
Blessings.
Jason
That is SO sweet! More un-newlyweds should do this.
Comment by Erin Falgout — 10.20.2010great stuff buddy.
Comment by ooti — 10.20.2010Amazing Jason!! This is so much better than an engagement session! What a wonderful couple!!
Comment by Lisa — 10.20.2010Oh my goodness! They came out amazing!!
Comment by Valerie Metrejean — 10.20.2010LOVE them! :)
Comment by Beth Ryan — 10.20.2010Beautiful work!
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Comment by Tyler Vance — 10.21.2010hey jason – beautiful images as always! so great to see the chemistry between these two…after 30 years…such a blessing!
Comment by morgan sikkerboel — 10.23.2010Wow! Truly caputures their love for each other and their love of life itself. What a wonderful testimony to what can be achieved through one of God’s many blessings, the covenant of marriage.
Comment by Cheri-lea and Callie and Hayley — 10.27.2010The title pretty much says it all…
It has been a while since I have had the chance to just put up some personal street shooting work and I just wanted to share a few. I haven’t actually been shooting much personal work and after looking through some old work it makes me want to get out and shoot some more… I love how I didn’t know any of these people outside the 2-3 minutes of shooting them, but looking back at their faces makes me want to know more about their story. I will include what I know about each person and where I shot it.
Maybe some personal work is in my near future.
Blessings.
Jason
Random man on the street in Ruston, LA – Didn’t even get a chance to get his name
Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux
Friendly stranger in Breaux Bridge, LA – Talked to us for about 30 minutes about the work of God in his life
Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux
Mother and Daughter on their doorstep in New Orleans, LA
Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux
Couple listening to music in Gruene, TX listening to music at a dance hall – This place was so surreal. It was like taking a step onto a movie set.
Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux
Retired man fishing in Cameron, LA.
Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux
Well seen
Sometimes interacting from the heart yields the greatest pictures
I LOVE LOVE Gruene Hall
Comment by Amy Martin — 10.04.2010Imagining how much fun you had taking these pictures makes them 10 times better than face value. It also reminds me of the time you made me (while wearing a wedding dress in the French Quarter mind you) sneak up behind a sleeping homeless man and put money into his cup even though I was scared. Oh the good times. I wonder if you could dig that one up from the archives? :-) Oh wait, and that was right after holding onto that dog with the fleas!!!
Comment by Erin Falgout — 10.07.2010These are great, I really love the mother and daughter in New Orleans, Great images.
Comment by Benjamin Spell — 10.23.2010What can I say… What an event…
I have had the privilege of being there when Val & Tyler were engaged and it seems like it was only yesterday that I was sitting in the same place waiting for Val to walk down the aisle for Tyler to propose. It is truly special when I am able to join such close friends for their wedding and it was an honor for them to have me there and photograph it.
Also I had the amazing time of shooting with my good friend Mark Eric who has some of the images up as well here. Mark brought an incredible dynamic to the day and has some fabulous images. It was so much fun to see the images that he came away with from the day.
Make sure to check out the incredible video from Bride Film that they edited the same day here! It brought tears to my eyes watching it again.
Just a few of my favorites.
Blessings.
Jason
Tyler writing a card to Val in bank section of Albertsons
The incredible Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley
Some uncle bob with a fancy camera….a.k.a. Mark Eric ;)
thanks for making me bawl like a baby while i’m still at work! these are so, so amazing and your black and whites are outta control! the emotion you captured is unbelievable. awesome job–can’t wait to see the rest! :)
Comment by Jenny — 10.01.2010These are phenomenal, I always love working with you my friend! Valerie and Tyler are such a great couple, I had a wonderful time!
Comment by Mark Eric — 10.01.2010Images are awesome man! I love how you captured the joy on their faces throughout the night!
Comment by Daniel Kedinger — 10.01.2010These are great, Jason! Love your view of their day. It was fun hanging out with you guys a bit, too!
Comment by Laura Reaux — 10.02.2010Love looking at your blog, Great Pictures! P.S. -Love the Cake pic ~ Does anyone know who did their cake ?! Very Unique!
Comment by Shelly — 11.29.2010Thanks Shelly! Not sure who did her cake but I am sure she will be more than happy to let you know… Her website is http://southernfete.com/
Comment by jasoncohenphoto — 11.30.2010
Beyond beautiful couple!! So glad I get to work with you two!! Oh Jason, not to bad yourself. ; )
Comment by Valerie Metrejean — 10.28.2010love #3…great composure and angles!!
Comment by Lesley Picard — 10.28.2010Wow! Chris & Jessica’s love radiates in every shot! Sophie looks like a professional dog-model! Mom (MawMaw) couldn’t be more impressed and delighted. Can’t wait til I see those “I-Do” then “We-did” shots!
Comment by Brenda Prejean — 10.28.2010#2 is wonderful. Jessica and Chris (and Sophie) look so happy. Her and Chris also enjoy dancing in Abbeville! What a fun shot. Blessings!
Comment by Edie — 10.28.2010Jessica is beautiful in every shot. The photography is beautiful. Such a lovely couple.
Comment by Sharon — 10.28.2010These pictures are absolutely amazing! Their love for one another (& Sophie) is captured in every photo. I, too, cannot wait for their BIG day and to see your “I-Do” shots as well!!!
Comment by Jacqueline Diehl — 10.28.2010awesome photographs, jason! the dog really adds to the images, especially the second…i really can’t decide if #9 or #1 is my favorite, but they’re all great so who cares. ;)
Comment by morgan sikkerboel — 10.28.2010Absolutely gorgeous pics! Jason you have such a talent for capturing in pictures the love two people have between each other…
Comment by Elisha Wagenfehr — 10.28.2010great as always
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Comment by tyler vance — 10.29.2010Jason you captured the essence of Jessica and Chris happiness through your lens. These pictures created permanent memories to last a life time and a testament to your passion for photography. A timeless image….An image written of love, written with light. Can’t wait to view the rest of your work!
Comment by Sharon V(mother of the bride) — 10.29.2010