Robitaille Family Portraits

I had the chance to take th Robitaille's family portraits just a couple months ago.  I have known them for years and now that both children are out of the house, Steve and Cindy wanted some pictures to update the ones from years ago.  It was a hot day but the light actually served us well and seemed to work out really well.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Cambodia Here I Come

As some of you know, I will be leaving to go to Cambodia this coming November.  I will be photographing for an organization called Chab Dai, which works against human trafficking.  I  just wanted to let all of you know that I have created a blog specifically for my trip to Cambodia, Jeremy In Cambodia.

Feel free to check it out every once in a while to get updates before during and after my trip.  Also, if you want to receive any of my support letters or other information, feel free to email me at jeremy.maz06@gmail.com with your name address and/or email and I will be happy to add you to my support list.  Thanks to all who follow my work and for your continued prayer and love for this exciting upcoming adventure!

120 Film Series

So for the past year or so, I have been doing a little bit more of some film work. I have really wanted to get into some medium format shooting but have found myself becoming easily distracted by the convenience of digital. I have a little Lubitel TLR 120 camera that I have been shooting just to kind of see what I can get out of it. Without a meter I do a lot of guessing and checking. I actually really like it. It challenges me more the photograph how I used to. It was even funny to see that because the camera does not automatically advance the roll I have a few double exposures. I find a few of them relatively intriguing.

The images were shot on a day trip to the coast I took with my friend Levi Rugg a while back and some were taken at Folsom Lake in the winter when the water was low. I like them both differently. I experimented with blur. The amount of grain pleases me. The Folsom Lake shots are reminiscent of the Sigur Ros album "Hvarf-Heim" as well as their DVD entitled Heima. The album artwork, although different, seems to have subconsciously inspired these images.

Independent Study Project

So this past semester I worked on an independent study project and have finally finished it. The idea for the project was "Made to be....". I always try to tell a story with my photography. I think it is so important to have more than just a good picture so I wanted to be able to tell peoples stories of what they believe they were made to be. I believe passionately that everyone is where they are in the present moment because there is purpose for them there. I tried to find a wide range of people with many different purposes in their life.

This was also my first project using my new lights I just bought!!! BIGIDDY!!! I was definitely pleased with the results and am looking forward to doing some more projects with them!!

Susan Anderson: Made to make others Beautiful

Nellie Maz: Made to be a Survivor

Ryan Cordell: Made to be an athlete

Levi Rugg: Made to be a Film Maker

Jon & Krystal Fuchs: Made to be in Love

Jessica Ford: Made to tell Vietnam about God

Carlen Walth: Made to be a Musician

Jen Stewart: Made to be a Mom of four & Business Owner

Rachel Moxley Senior Portraits

So I have been doing a whole lot of senior portraits lately. A couple of weeks ago I was able to do a portrait session with Rachel Moxley. She is a senior at Bella Vista High School and also goes to my church and is in the youth group I work in. It was actually great weather with clouds to even out the light which made for some great pictures. There was a bit of wind but we just tried to use it to our favor and gave Rachel some of those model pics with her hair in the wind!!! Here are a few of my favorites from the day!

So the wild flowers were absolutely amazing and made for a great spot!!! Rachel you got lucky!!

Kristyna Senior Portraits

So I have known the Cole family for quite some time now. I have many connections with their family which have actually made for a great relationship to build between me and their family. Kristyna is their only girl and the oldest and has actually already graduated from an independent study program earlier this year and is going to walk at graduation this spring.

I had the privaledge of taking her senior portraits. We had talked about wanting to do some in a more nature setting and also some in more industrial looking areas so by a great suggestion from Jen at Jen Stewart Photography, we went to Old Folsom. It was the perfect day for pictures! Sunny but not too hot! It was a great time shooting and I was definitely pleased with the pictures!! Here are just a few of my favorites!!

I was so glad that the poppies were in full bloom!!! It was perfect for the shoot!

VCA Baseball Game

So I know that it's been a little while since I posted so I thought I'd give you all a bit of eye candy to hold you all over. I'm actually in the middle of working on a shoot so that will hopefully be coming soon.

Anyways.... last Friday I went to a Ryan Cordell's baseball game at Valley Christian Academy with Brent, Brooke & Jessika. So basically I started the Ryan Cordell Fan Club (RCFC) during Ryan's basketball season and now it's carrying over into the Baseball season as well. It's always a good time going and screaming from the stands. It was definitely a good time and I took some pics as well. Nothing too special but caught some sweet moments of Ryan pitching. BIGIDDY!!!

So this is actually another friend Chris Parker hitting a home run!! Yee Yee!
This one is actually just to kind of embarrass him!

Group picture after the win!! 9-5 Mayne!!!!!!