Yes before you say anything this won’t work on flashless-apples (of which I have some myself… sad day)

But it could be cool… but you’re the readers so let’s hear it.

Now if this is received well I can make these posts so much faster and easier.

The thought is you can just watch the pictures roll by until you’re done…because the whole gallery will often be on them.

This is a new thing for me… I’m not sure how long SmugMug has had the feature.

So what shall I show off first? How about parade pictures?

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Yes there is an emphasis on NuSkin pictures since they were the clients for the day.

Kind of the typical items in the list of bridal details are Veils, Shoes and Flowers

But too often missing is a fun hat. haha

Yes not too many can pull it off.

These pictures were taken early last year… I was assisting a friend. I was busy on another wedding the day of this brides wedding. Even though I got to show up at the wedding for a moment since both were at the same location.

(Above a picture that I should have printed up bigger)

PRINTS

I got a bunch of amazing prints done in a rush through Bay Photo and they did not disapoint! The Metal prints were talked about constantly. I happened to like the thin wrap that I chose on canvas the best (BELOW)… but the metals were still the talk.

I got a fancy fancy album and made it 60sides…. and dang it was heavy… like 20lbs or something. Chuck (an associate/student) designed it for me and he also did a couple of books of his own.

(ABOVE) I got this one in metal and it looks like it’s glass that’s how cool the metal is.

It was hard picking which pictures but I had up only 15-20 pictures but when it’s all said and done that was more than most other people and mine were all large 20×30 so I had a lot of pictures up.

(ABOVE: Another Metal Print choice)

So which picture did most people comment about?

These ones would have been fun as well.

Oh and the set of manti pictures were pretty popular (BELOW)

(BELOW) The canvas didn’t get as much as attention as the other picutres which is interesting since it has been a favorite amongst many other brides.

People loved the sunset (BELOW) – it often prompted questions of “where was that?”

Not a ton of interest for these pictures perhaps because everyone was mainly getting married july and august and not a ton of winter wedding people.

The Hope:

Well I am booked for a lot of the dates people were asking about but I hope to fill up July and more than anything help the associates start to book up their summers.

FULL GALLERY

So this is part of the story of my jump into Photography as a career.

A big part of that was this couple.
I had no intentions to doing paid jobs.
I had bought the D70 with no intentions of making money.
Megan asked if I’d do their engagements… I looked at it as something fun to do.
If they didn’t turn out I told them (and we both understood) that a Real photographer could easily do them.

I can’t even remember which picture they originally chose on this shoot.
The photo shoot was in March of 2005 if I remember right.

Below was the result… above is picture i just re-edited yesterday. (A treat for the couple)

(Above) – In fact this is better than the original edit… i think I edited the above one a year ago.
Would be interesting to see all 3 versions I’ve edited.
The first editing program i had 5 years ago was photoshop elements

(ABOVE) – As you can see I’ve re-edited a bunch from the shoot.
Like i have my whole career I’ve always taken TONS of pictures.

THEN OTHERS CAME ALONG

Their wedding was 4 years ago. Wow how the time passes.

When other friends found out and saw what I had done for this couple they started to jump on the band wagon.
I had some natural ability, i was easy to get along with.
But probably the most exciting thing was that I cost almost nothing… haha
$300-400 i think was the first couple weddings. (I offered to do the wedding for this couple for free of course)
I stayed under $1000 for a while

EDITING

Looking back my way of interacting with the clients hasn’t changed too much.
I think it started off great since I took pictures of so many people I was very comfortable with first.
I was able to continue that for the years down the line. As I just learned to make the subjects my friends while I took the pictures… so i could goof off and have fun and connect with them.

I don’t think I would have even considered the picture below years ago…
But the re-edited one above looks rather fun edited.

Looks almost as if I had just taken this picture.

I’m also glad I had a great looking couple to start off with… i think that made things easier.
I didn’t feel pressured to come up with tons of ideas. They knew it was my first time… they approached me!

Dang JPGs are so much harder to edit… this took a while because on JPGs the colors are so closely connected… you can’t seem to edit the contrast and blacks without screwing up the colors.
I’m still not completely satisfied with the tones but am liking the trees in the background.

TO THE WHITE FAMILY

Megan if you’re reading this,  the originals of these new ones are online if you’d like to save them and have them.
Also I’ll be doing another Charity Shoot this fall… you’re invited… it’s on me!

OTHER OLD JOBS

I bet it would be interesting to go through and edit the pictures from my old jobs!
Probably a little fun…. but in the end I’m sure I don’t have the time.

There’s a business prospect in there somewhere… haha

WHAT DOES IT SAY

What should I think that many of the brides I’ve taken pictures of have actually turned to pursuing photography as a profession or at least a involved hobby.
I think it’s pretty fun.

MORE HISTORY

I hope to write a few more posts reviewing the past… i think it’s fun.
Was it helpful?
Any questions about the first couple jobs or that part of the history.
Many know the rest of the story of how I started getting into photography… I’ll get to that. When things around JarvieDigital start to slow down.

I took these a little over a month ago… thought I’d share them.
The pictures were picked by my PA Adele.

I did this photoshoot with a lightstand. Usually I have an assistant there to hold lights.
But this made me consider the location of the of camera flash a little more carefully since I’m kinda lazy.

To view the full gallery go to http://jarviedigital.smugmug.com/gallery/8942464_jqBTB

Aka JaG  - “Jarvie’s Awesome Game”
View bottom for details on game

A chance to win super duper prizes

BACKGROUND (Yesterday)

I went on a photowalk yesterday.
I was around of a lot of awesome photographers, plenty of seasoned professionals.
But there were also a few photographers who were new to the game.
Some were brand new… having bought a new DSLR camera a week before and in one case the day before.

I have taught a lot of editing workshops recently.
Lightroom editing stuff: For beginners, intermediate and advanced.

But it’s been a while since I’ve taught actual photo skills and camera tech knowledge.
How to take better pictures stuff.
I did some yesterday and I remembered how fun it was.

You can ask Suzanne and Steph about it… we did an unorganized 2-3hr session back when I first met them.
I used to do it all the time for friends years ago when I wasn’t so busy.

I want to do it again. But I don’t want to charge and I want people to earn it.

THEREFORE >> Workshop

I think I want to do an all day kinda photo workshop thingy.
There are other winning options for those not needing or can’t make it to a workshop

If you would like to know more…
see the rest of the post to learn about the prizes and how to win

PRIZES

For the Photographer
(Person who wants to learn to take better pics)

A day long photography workshop.
Start off with some how to use your own camera stuff.
Learn the buttons.
Philosiphize about what makes a typical good picture.
Play with lighting.
The whole thing you will be able to ask questions
We’ll take tons of pictures.
We’ll throw in flash and unique lighting situations
We’ll have models
We’ll learn how to look for locations and how to use them.
My style is low key and yet fast paced.
You will be learning my style photography… thought I should state the obvious.
The day will probably include editing training as well.
Plan on a full day.

For the Model
(Peron who wants to have a bunch of pictures of themselves)

Not only will I take tons of pictures of you for as long as you want during the workshop
You will get tons of other people taking pics too.
You can do several outfit changes
Really pump out a model portfolio or spice it up.
Or just some for fun pictures. (To send to mom or a significant other)
You will have rights to pictures and a disc of the full sized images from me. (Plus online gallery of course)

For the Others (other options for winners)

* free 20×30 or 16×20 print from my collection of pictures on smugmug – but not limited to those

*If you win and don’t need training (Because you already know photography) I will purchase you a sensor cleaning from pictureline.

*Or you get a couple hours of lightroom training.

*Or $300 off of a photoshoot (does not include travel)

When

I figure an all day event should probably be a saturday.
Meaning it will probably need to be August 29th (Next saturday without a wedding)
I also recently got August 1st freed up… but not everyone can free up a date so close.
But I’m willing… and might change it if there is desire/need.

How to Win

This game is a point system kinda thing… also with some randomness

I state now that I can change things up at any time. Like in case I made mistakes or so it’s not so easily “Gameable”
It’s a low-key kinda thing.

I will add winners in until we hit the quota of Photographers AND Models

-One winner will be selected by who gets the most points. (Plus extra prize)
-One winner will be selected at random by all entries no matter the points
-One winner will be selected at random by all entries & points matter (More points more chance)
-One winner will be judges choice (Totally lets in room for bribary i know… haha)
-One winner will be a suprise… meaning I haven’t thought of a cool way to win yet.
(Probably second most points)

This is not a paid event… I’m doing it for free… but if you did want in on it I’d say you’re looking at 500-800$ Just sayin.

Remember some are there to learn photography and some to model.
I will chat with people that do organized workshops like these and see what a good number of people is to have.

The Points

FYI : In most cases when i see the word “JaG” i allot a point

One time only methods

(5Pts) Follow on FB Fan Page

http://www.facebook.com/JarvieDigital
To determine who is following there will be a status saying
“Roll Call for Jarvie Game” – You must reply present
Otherwise points won’t be counted

(6pts) Review on FB Fan Page

Link to reviews

(2Pts) Follow on Twitter

My Twitter profile

(5Pts) New Follow on Twitter

My Twitter profile

(9Pts) Link to web page or photo-blog – from a website

Link to http://jarviedigital.com or http://weddings.jarviedigital.com
Link to http://jarviestudios.com/blog

This is for permanent links from one website to another – not just a quick mention on a post or a Facebook link.
Those temporary links are rewarded at (2pts each)

Each link counts
I will judge links by those that end up reaching my blog or website.
Therefore if you add a link on your blog follow it once so I can see that it is linked.
If you have several websites each website counts
If  it’s not easily evident that the website is yours you can send me a message

(3pts) Officially begin game

I need to know who to add to my spreadsheet.
By commenting here or somewhere like on twitter or email or some form where I’ll know to add you to my spreadsheet
If it’s public like on twitter it should say… starting Jarvie Game followed by link to this blog post … or Playing JaG
State it anywhere. Just being added gets you the points… do so on the blog and get yet an extra point for a blog comment. etc Just don’t forget to follow it by “JaG”

Multiple times methods

(1pt) Comment on a Blog Post or FB Blog/Note

Limit one per post – 3 per day
End comment with JaG so I know to count it

(1pt) Comment or wall post on FB Fan Page

One a day
Prefer comments over wall posts.
End comment with JaG so I know to count it

(1pt) Twitter message – (Containing the following)

Usage of … (The Jarvie Game – http://bit.ly/2Rarv0 )
OR … (The Jarvie Game http://jarviestudios.com/blog/2009/07/jag/ )
You can also write… (JaG –  http://jarviestudios.com/blog/2009/07/jag/ )
OR… (JaG – http://bit.ly/2Rarv0 )

Add-in somewhere in a message (like the end)
Do not make it annoying to other people. Max 2 a day

Can also be applied to friendfeed (my friendfeed)
Know that: I can do searches on twitter so I know when people do this.

(2pts) facebook status inclusion – or link

Use same lines/links listed above
Add-in somewhere in the status or link (like the end)

Do not make it annoying to other people.
Big difference in this one is you have to let me know it exists somehow… I’m not sure how.
Those I don’t see or am not told about I won’t count

Stay tuned… I could decide to add in other methods to earn points

Organizers Statement

I know I’m a total geek.
But… This will be so much fun.
It will also be beneficial to me…
And everyone else gets a chance to win stuff.

MORE PARADE

Hot Air Balloons

Taken last night at the Stadium of Fire in Utah.

Full Gallery Here

I mean well I suppose you can pose it.
But sometimes life is just even more exciting.

Sometimes your Dad’s Sister’s Daughter’s Husband just happens to be at another cousin’s daughter’s birthday party on a sunday afternoon and driving back home on a Harley and deciding it’s a little cold so he’ll put on his mask.

Seriously not one bit my idea… all his!

One small problem to overcome

And my memory cards are ALL full!!
So I quickly delete one and have exactly ONE shot to get it down.

And that folks is the story!!

Life happens and it pays to be there and be ready!! 

She’s married now so I can show off her bridals – Check out the full gallery

Here’s a couple to embarrass her sisters… if that’s possible

Me showing off my awesome family.
My talented brother his beautiful wife and their 4 wonderful kids.

Since I was the youngest it was almost as if I grew up being the older brother to the two oldest kids.

Now one of them (reminginton) is on his way to Florida.

I’ve never had the opportunity before to take typical MTC pictures… I guess this wasn’t all too typical. Then again I’m not too sure because I haven’t actually seen many.

Michaela has the most wonderful smile and personality

These would be my sun glasses seeing that my brother doesn’t even own a pair

Haha… this is kinda my idea.

If it were left up to Remington we woulda had more pictures like this i’m sure

Yes she is apparently old enough to have a child go on a mission (The second child) But you couldn’t guess it from the picture

One last family picture

see all 300 pictures of concert here

Dave Kreitzer

Dave’s Brother

Stephen Nelson

While we were waiting for the concert to start since I know Stephen pretty well I got him some fun extra shots.

More

Here’s Benton partying after the show

The whole group of singers plus some of the people who put it on

My job at church (calling) is to be the photographer.

How chill is that?? Per’ Darn – is the answer.
Yeah sure it’s tons of work in comparison to other things… but it’s no different than what I do every other day.

I’ve had this calling starting back in 2005 in 3 different wards! In the 3 places i’ve lived… since that first time.

I don’t take quite as many as I did when i lived in my previous house… but still all my friends at church get hooked up with some great pictures at the activities I show up with a camera.

SOME/MANY EXAMPLES FROM RECENT ACTIVITIES

TALENT SHOW

One of the acts that night

One of the outfits for one of the acts that night

The crowd

Some of the talents were demonstrated off stage.

THANKSGIVING DINNER ACTIVITY

Bishop and wife

Daughters of the Bishop come and vist

Candid style or event style can be really fun.
Even if I tend to take tons of portraits still.

TUMBLING GYM

Rare ops for large group pics

HALLOWEEN PUMPKINS

Random visitors like the kids/grandkids of the bishop get special treatment and lots of pictures

BEST SUBJECTS – The PATRICK FAMILY

OTHER STUFF

PICTURE DIRECTORY

We don’t pass out a picture directory to everyone in the ward like lots of others do.
But the bishop/president really wants to attach names with faces… so I still take those shots.

YES there are guys too… but guys aren’t as much fun…

BOATING – CAMPING

I did a post on this a while back – Here’s a refresher