Quick Europe Preview

July 27, 2010 in Fine Art, Leica, Personal

I am still making my way back home but I just wanted to post a quick shot of one of my favorite images from Ireland. This was shot in a valley called Glendalough a couple hours south of Dublin. Truly an incredible sight to see. Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Random M9 Shots.... Abbeville locals

April 16, 2010 in Fun, Life, Lifestyle, M9, Personal

I had the chance to take off the afternoon this past week and shoot a little in Abbeville, LA. Everyone was extremely friendly and we had a blast... From a biker with a record shop, some local wrestlers, and just an 92 year old nice man. Such a diverse group of characters. Here are a few... Blessings. Jason

Leica M9| 24mm Summilux

Norway Wedding...

February 12, 2010 in Leica, M9, Personal, Weddings

Hilde & Harald had a beautiful wedding just north of Oslo, Norway. I shot the entire wedding with just my Leica, so I thought it would be interesting to post the entire wedding in b&w (other than the first time).

Thanks so much to Riccis Valladares for having me, and the couple and their family for being so welcoming to us. It was an amazing trip.

Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Beginning of the 10mi cross country ski to the wedding... Leica M9 | 50mm Summilux

After skiing 10mi Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 35mm Summicron

Leica M9 | 50mm .95 Noctilux

Leica M9 | 90mm Summicron

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

The bride & grooms son... Leica M9 | 50mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 50mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 90mm Summicron

Beautiful speech (even though I didn't understand :) Leica M9 | 50mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 50mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 50mm .95 Noctilux

Leica M9 | 90mm Summicron

Leica M9 | 50mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 21mm Summilux

Oslo - Part One

February 06, 2010 in Leica, M9, Personal

Just a few from our first day in Oslo, Norway. Such a beautiful country.... Blesings. Jason

Leica M9 | 50mm .95 Noctilux

London

February 05, 2010 in Leica, Life, News, Personal

Just a few from our day in London. It was such a beautiful city and I only wish that I would have done more shooting than looking :) Blessings.

Jason

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 50mm .95 Noctilux

Day 31 - Childhood Friend

January 31, 2010 in Leica, Life, M8, Personal

Growing up it was always a dream to have a Great Dane. I remember like it was yesterday driving on that rainy day right before my 13th birthday to pick up my dog. As a 13 year old life could not have been any better...I decided to name the dog after my favorite super hero, spiderman. I was a bit of non-conformist so I decided to name him Spyder. This past May, Spyder had to be put down at the ripe old age of 13 years due to old age (which is well over the average life span of one). Right before my dad went to have him put down I went over to shoot a couple images. It was among the hardest things that I have ever had to shoot and I cried like I seldom do. To photograph someone just hours before the time at which they will be no more.

Looking back I am reminded of the purpose that I have as a photographer. To capture life through the good and the bad. That life is not just full of joy and laughter, but also through sorrow and tears.

Over the last 31 days I had a goal to simply shoot and share more of life. I just want to say thanks for allowing me to take this month to share more than just my professional work. Thanks for the encouragement that I have received from so many people and I look forward to sharing more in the future.

This month has encouraged me to get more into the story that is constantly around me. I hope that this encourages you as well, whether or not you are a photographer, to seek out to capture the stories that we have the privelidge to live in every day.

Blessings. Jason

Leica M8 | 24mm Summilux

Day 30 - Creative Shoot

January 30, 2010 in Commercial, Friends, Fun, Leica, Life, M9, Personal

I had the opportunity to schedule a shoot while my good friend Ben Spell was in over the Christmas break. I had been wanting to do something like this for a while, and everything ended up falling into place for this one... Our real hope was just to take the time to set up things and not rush from one shot to the other... Special thanks to Keri & Tory for coming out and modeling for us. Here are just a few of my favorites. Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 50mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Leica M9 | 50mm Summilux

Day 29 - Orchid

January 29, 2010 in Life, M8, Personal

This is a sight that I walk by almost every day in my office but when I walked in earlier this week the sight of the light pouring in and the contrast of the deep red on the wall spoke to me.... Makes me wonder what images that I pass everyday with familiarity... Blessings. Jason

Leica M8 | 24mm Summilux

Day 27 - Abandoned

January 26, 2010 in Life, M9, Personal

Some ivy growing on a builing that has been abondoned that is absolutely beautiful.... Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 24mm Sumilux

Day 26 - 9th Ward Revisited

January 26, 2010 in Life, M9, Personal

This was also shot in the 9th ward in New Orleans in an area where Hurricane Katrina had done some of the most damage in 2005. It was amazing to me to see the contrast of life in the area where this lady was compared to where the gentleman who I posted a couple days ago (Day 12). Blessings Jason.

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Day 25 - Bacardi

January 25, 2010 in Life, M9, Personal

Shot in downtown Lafayette while walking around one day. Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Day 24 - Pups

January 24, 2010 in Life, M9, Personal

A couple of my "children"... It is just missing the big one :) Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Day 23 - Range Safety Officer

January 23, 2010 in Life, M9, Personal

I with that I could remember this guys name because he really was such a nice guy (I asked for the serious pose)... He was kind enough to let me take his portrait after doing some shooting at the range. Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 24mm Summilux

Day 22 - Safety

January 21, 2010 in Life, Lifestyle, M9, Personal

I just loved this moment... Although I am not a parent, this is what I envision when people always say, "having a child is the hardest thing in the world but it is so worth it." Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 24 Summilux

Day 21 - Snow + Sled = Fun

January 21, 2010 in Life, Lifestyle, M9, Personal

One of the biggest things that Jen (my wife) was looking forward to more than anything was sledding. It was so cold that after I got off a couple shots I ran into the van and turned up the heat :) I guess I am just really not made for the cold... Blessings. Jason

Leica M9 | 24 Summilux