Monday, April 30, 2007

Kelly Walker Chance

Sunday night I had the chance to visit a really good friend (and fellow photographer) Kelley Walker Chance! Kelley had an open house at her very cool new studio in Basehor, Kansas. It is really not as far as it sounds...just north of The Legends Shopping center by the racetrack.



Kelley in her new studio

Alright everybody, I want you to meet the most feared and respected Knottie of them all... Tara Huffman! Tara is also a personal trainer here in Kansas City (and a great one at that). I know, I know.....this big cushy teddy bear pimping out a personal trainer. Should I hire her, or do you all love me the way I am?




Frankie

So what do you do if you have 2 older spoiled rotten cats who think they're the most entitled creatures on the face of the earth? Of course! Adopt a new kitten to really tick 'em off! We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family....Frankie. By the way, he has no tail. Jason forgot to photograph his little stub, so unfortunately you can't see that here. He's a manx mix and personally, I think the no tail look is super cool.



Meghan & Jammer









Friday, April 27, 2007

"Who Are You" - Casey Todd

I want to introduce to you a very talented local artist by the name of Casey Todd. Casey and I met a few months ago at one of his shows. If you ever get a chance to make it out to one of his shows, you will not be disappointed. Casey, you are an amazing singer/songwriter and I feel lucky to call you my friend! So enough of me blabbing...here is Casey.

My Name –
Casey Todd

I am from –
Kansas City, MO

A vendor(s) that we should know about–
“Gyros in a Truck” in Westport

My favorite TV show –
Always Sunny In Philadelphia

When I am bored you’ll find me-
Watching Sex In the City with any girl in America.


You should check out–
My triceps

One or two websites you should check out-
www.myspace.com/caseytoddmusic and www.myspace.com/chasing7

Something you can not live without–
Biscuits and gravy

Music that I listen to–
Rock, pop, singer/songwriter, folk, r&b, soul, baby making music

3 things I must do before I get old–
1. go to Maine 2. own a motorcycle 3. sign a record deal

What would your friends or family say about you–
“Casey has less hair than he used to. He is pale, but he has never been a tan person.”

Perfect fan –
Brings 40 friends to every show and buys a CD every time they come out

The part of my life that leaves me tired-
Work. I love my job, but work is work
.

The part of my life that I love-
My family and making music

If not a teacher/musician, I would have been –
A ninja janitor or a mystical sous chef

On a Friday night at 8 PM you'll find me-
Playing a concert or at a concert

Something I'm proud of-
My niece sings and dances to my songs

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Friday, April 20, 2007

You're Invited!

I had the privilege to photograph 2 of the 3 ( Trina you're next!) very talented wedding & event Planners here in Kansas City! I know I have already posted about Kim Ho...I wanted to introduce to you one of her other planners...Leslie Wilkinson.

Leslie
Kim

I am trying to make this girl a Canon girl!

I had an awesome breakfast today with a good friend of mine, Heather Cole. We talked a lot of shop and I just want to let you in on a little secret. For those of you that do not know.....Heather is a Nikon abuser. I have captured a rare sighting of Heather playing with a Canon (see image below for proof). She will deny it, but she is secretly in love with Canon! Come on everybody....let's see if we can get Heather to come over from the dark side!


Thursday, April 19, 2007

Baseball Season is here....

I know the season has already started, but the Yankees are playing the Red Sox this weekend, so I thought this would be a good time to tell everybody how I feel about them!!!


This is for my buddy Rick and my Dad!

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

My New Toy

Look out people...Jason has a new toy. I want to introduce you to the Canon 85 1.8 lens! This is one sweet lens. To everybody that tried to get me to go all Canon...thank you, thank you, thank you!


Avery sneaking yet another snack.
Get them started early!
Dad look out for Avery and the lawn mower!
Girl you need a tan!

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Trash the Dress Photographer of the week!!!

I was just informed that I am the Photographer of the week for Trash the Dress. This is an awesome website for photographers to pretty much do it their way! Drop by the site and leave me a comment or two!

Jason

Jolyn & John







Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Who are you? - Mark Eric

I want to introduce you to a good photo friend of mine. His name is Mark Eric and he has taken the photography industry to a new level with the way he sees his clients through the lens. You need to check out his other website, Trash the Dress. It will blow your mind! I am very honored to call him my friend!

Image by Mark EricImage by Mark EricImage by Mark Eric

My Name –
Mark Eric

I am from –
Mark Eric Photography,
Alexandria, LA

A vendor(s) that we should know about–
Show It, from David Jay (www.showitfast.com). Show it slideshows have been the catalyst of my business.

My favorite food-
Cold pizza for breakfast. Perfect.

When I am bored you’ll find me-
Taking my 3 year old daughter out for a photo shoot.

You should check out-
Skype, get rid of long distance charges.

One or two websites you should check out-
www.trashthedress.com

Something you can not live without–
My family

Music that I listen to–
Reliant K, The Fray, Hawk Nelson

3 things I must do before I get old–
Be an example for my daughter, be the best husband I can be, and make a positive impact in my career.

What would your friends or family say about you–
I need to slow down.

What’s in my bag –
5D, 30D, 10D, 70-200 2.8, 17-40 L, 85 1.8, 28 1.8, 15 Fisheye, 100 macro, some 580 ex’s, video light, and lots of Stride gum.

The piece of equipment I can't part with
5D

Perfect Client–
One that Raves to friends and family

The part of my business that leaves me tired-
Travel.


The part of the business that I love-
Watching a bride’s dreams unfold, and being a part of documenting those dreams.

If not a photographer-
I would have been a banker (I was).

On a Friday night at 8 PM you'll find me traveling to Saturday’s wedding site.

Something I'm proud of. After a few years of practice- I’m starting to find myself as an artist. I’m no longer trying to re-create what I’ve seen other photographers do, but I’m finally starting to find my own style.

Sunday, April 08, 2007

Jenna & Matt - Ocean Cliff Wedding, Newport, Rhode Island







Dad seeing his daughter for the first time - notice the one shoe thingy
I almost lost it here!