Nature Rejuvinates the Spirit

I recently got back from a trip to Zion National Park in Utah. I have been there before, however this time was different. I needed a visual break, a chance to re-energize my spirit and get to the roots of what feeds my soul. I read somewhere once that when Nature is removed from society, our spirit suffers. That is true, I think for everyone, especially true for creative individuals and image makers. Here is an image from this last adventure.

DRUG TOPICS Magazine

 

I was recently contracted to shoot a portrait on location for Drug Topics Magazine. I photographed the Dean of the USC school or Pharmacy Pete Vanderveen and Lisa Macchia the USC director of health plans. I only had them for two hours, we did 4 different set ups in that time. Thank goodness I was able to pre-scout the location the day before. The client is pleased with the results, they were happy I gave them a variety of options to choose from. Sometimes you have to think quick on your feet and work even quicker. Here's the cover shot more tear sheets can be seen in the tear sheet section on my site.

I LOVE POLAROID

I love Polaroid, talk to anyone who knows me and they will tell you about my 1972 pride and joy. The Polaroid land camera that came to me from a seller on eBay, all worn in, and smelling like patchouli. When I got the package in the mail, I sat there envisioning all the great moments that camera caught. I imagined it shooting family pics, in the 70's, baseball games in the 80's, and days at the beach. I continue to shoot with it, even in the pending fear that there will soon be no more instamatic film. I'm stocking up. This image was taken in the Valley of Fire state park outside Las Vegas. I couldn't of captured him better on digital.

IS it all COMING together

I'm one of those people who constantly check their horoscopes. Thank you MSN.com
Today was exactly what I needed to hear. Here is my horoscope from today. It has reaffirmed what sometimes as a freelance photographer we forget!

"Your horoscope - Today, May 6, 2008
Whether you have acknowledged it or not, Jana, creation is the central theme of your life. There are a tremendous number of creative ideas floating around in your head, just itching to be expressed in some medium or another. There's nothing to lose, and you will likely be astonished by what you are able to produce. See, your brain really does have two sides. It's time to use them both! "

Beautiful!

Now go read your horoscope and enjoy the results.

Portrait of a Beard

 

Portrait of Aeon and his beard. I think this would make a great shot for a Citibank Ad, an ad for men's grooming potion or pain reliever. Now waiting for Agencies to hire me to create a one of a kind piece for their next ad campaign.