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Recently I joined a Facebook photography group that had weekly assignments to help fine-tune certain skills, or keep those creative juices flowing. For a weekly assignment to create a “self-portrait” that would show the viewer a little bit of who I am, so….. I created this:
That was fun, but I thought it was also a good way to show everyone my photography space and what they can expect when coming over to my “home” studio. Well…. it’s that time of year again! Time to submit this year’s images to PPW’s annual print competition! Yeah.. yeah… I know this blog site REALLY needs some life and energy shoved back into it, but I’m just so happy posting an image here and an image there on my FaceBook page: http://www.Facebook.com/JKEPhotography. If you haven’t ‘Liked’ the page, I hope you head over there right now and do so… I’d love your support!
no comments Before someone starts filing missing persons reports, I think that it might be time to post something to show that I am still around, still creating beautiful portraits, and haven’t dropped off the planet. I wanted to share this maternity portrait captured this past weekend as through it, I was reminded something important. As busy as I get and as much there is to my life that is “Left-Brained” (very analytical, data-driven), I need to feed my “Right-Brain” more. The longer I stare at this portait…… the more I realize how deep a sense of satisifaction I get in knowing that I created something that I believe is beautiful, and that it came from within me!
I have a tendancy to post more frequently on my Facebook Page so check there often to keep up with what’s going on. no comments Well, it’s that time of the year…. time to submit images for this year’s Photographers@Microsoft (also found on Facebook here) 2012 book. Last year I was excited to submit three images and the below portrait “Moment of bliss” was selected to be included:
Last year, 1371 books were sold which generated a total amount of $89,895.84 donated to United Way. This year I’m very excited to be submitting these three images:
no comments With all the social and professional networking websites out there, as well as a recent article I read on how companies are checking out these sites as a reference for those interviewing for open position, I started to wonder about how first impressions might play a part in the viewer’s perception of them. Taking it a step further, I started wondering about the online dating websites (it’s still an interview process, right? Just more of a romantic one). I know that when I look at any of these sites, including the online dating ones (from when I used them), the first thing I looked at was the profile photo. Every time. So…. I’ve decided to conduct a study on how profile photos establish that first impression in these two areas:
I’m sure there are studies and articles out there that already speak to these, but I’d like to work with people directly and understand this as I feel it would help me be a better photographer. So this is an open casting call for those interesting in participating this study. I’m looking for eight people. Four people that are actively online dating and four that are actively interviewing for a new position. In each of those groups, I’m looking for two women and two men. While the details aren’t firmed up yet, I know I’ll be asking each participant to provide the current photo that I can use in the study as well as their opinions on this topic, then after receiving the replacement portrait, want to get their opinions on how and if the new portrait changed things for them. As an example, my friend and neighbor (who is neither looking for a position or online dating, just wanted to help) allowed me to take a business portrait of him to replace his below profile portrait that was currently displayed on LinkedIn. To this, I ask:
So if you, or if you know someone that might be interested in participating in this study, please send me an email at: Jason@JKEPhotography.com Thanks! no comments |
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A tip of the hat
Inner strength and outer beauty
A mother’s love
Princesses have needs too
by JKEPhotography
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