Karen and Milosh in Laguna Beach

Yesterday I had the pleasure of shooting Karen and Milosh's engagement session.  I have been so excited to shoot these two because I went to high-school with karen.  The day was just absolutely beautiful and the light was amazing.  Both Milosh and Karen were so much fun to work with and I was surprised with Karen's secret desire to win ANTM.  See

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Michelle & Brian @ Oak Meadows in Temecula!

This last Saturday I flew home from Vegas to shoot Brian and Michelle's wedding in Temecula.  I have been looking forward to this wedding for a while.  I did not shoot an engagement session with Michelle and Brian but thought they were so cute in their consultation.  The wedding was such a success.  Their coordinator Annette with A Classic Touch did an awesome!  These are just a few from the day.  Let me know what you think!

Jeffrey

Some Anti-Shots From Vegas!

I am never one to write a ton on my blog, mostly because it is hard enough to you to read a little, and partly because I will find myself boring.  This is going to be different.  I have been in vegas at the Anti-Workshop with the Boutwell's and Altf and I see a need to bore you all with what this week did for me as a photographer and more importantly an artist.  Photography is art, visual art.  I love photography because I love being able to make images that express an artistic idea or message, or that just looks cool.  I have always aimed in my photography, yes wedding photography to make images that are art not just a good or even great shot.  A lot of thought and ideas go into each photo and concept that I shoot.  So when I get to be in a place where artist, great ones, are promoting and stretching each other to make art I light up and get inspired.  

The Boutwell's and Altf are very thoughtful and talented conceptual artists.  I was blown away being able to see the thoughts that went into the shots that they love and why they shot them the way they did.  John Cooper you make me sick!  (In a painfully great way)  Personally this week really challenged me to stay true to what I want to shoot and reminded me to never apologize for my work.  It sounds simple, and it is, but it is very helpful.  I do have a message that I want to convey and create with my photography and I am so excited to see what that means for 08-09 and how I can further "develop" those ideas.  I want JNP Studios to be innovative and conceptually appealing photography that still makes beautiful images of people and their day.  

I was so stoked for that kind of people that we had at the Anti-Workshop.  Everyone was extremely talented and delightfully humble and fun to be around.  I have to say that I did miss my wife a ton and can't wait to see her but this workshop was perfect.  These are just a few images and if you are still reading I would love some feedback and any critique that you think could be positive and make it better artistically.  Have a great day!

Jeffrey

Off to Vegas for the Anti-Workshop and WPPI!

Ok, the time has come!  I leave tomorrow for the Anti-Workshop with the Boutwell's beautiful Las Vegas.  This is a four day photo workshop that is everything but a normal photography workshop.  I am so excited to get crazy with the Boutwell's and the Cooper's and all those who will be joining me.  

To all my clients- I will be able to get my e-mails so feel free to e-mail me and I will respond as quickly as I can.  If you must you can call me on my cell phone.  949-632-7873.  Have a great week and I will see you when I get back.

Jeffrey

Fashion Shoot with Cheek Couture!

Today I had an awesome shoot with the girls, Dottie and Molly who own Cheek Couture!  We shot down in Laguna Beach at a gorgoeus house overlooking the beach.  The day was intense!  From 9:30 until about 4:30 we shot all day long.  Dottie and Molly did hair and make-up and passed them off to me to shoot them.  All of the dresses were provided by "I Do" Bridal in Corona Del Mar and Lezu.  The girls were an absolute joy to shoot and very fun to be around.  I was pretty excited that one of the girls is the 2007 Miss International.  Very exciting.  Well, I just wanted to share a few of my favorite 1200 images from the day!  Enjoy.

Jeffrey