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Portrait Session

// August 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Just sharing are a few images from a recent studio & location portrait shoot with Aden.

Brooke+Mark Wedding

// July 16th, 2010 // No Comments » // DLSR Fusion, Motion, Uncategorized

Wow – it’s been some time since my last blog entry. This summer has been incredibly busy, but fun. I’ve had the opportunity to work on several projects and will try to provide some more updates soon.

I’m continuing to dive into motion projects with DSLR fusion. And, I’m learning a great deal about the end-to-end production workflow and really enjoying the progress I’ve made.  I’ll look to a future post to share more about the workflow that’s shaping up as a good solution for me.

In the meantime, I wanted to share a sneak peak of a promotional short I created for my good friend and fellow photographer Bryan Allen. The actual wedding took place in late May and we’re putting the finishing touches on this behind-the-scene perspective for Bryan’s potential clients. Look forward to any comments.

Moving Portraits by Jesse Rosten

// May 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

I’m really excited by all the new possibilities emerging through the fusion of photography and motion pictures. I stumbled upon these simple but powerful Moving Portrait concepts by Jesse Rosten. I’m looking to step into the studio soon and explore these ideas further for myself.

Moving Portraits from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.

iPad Shopping Mock Up from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.

Outdoor Portrait Session

// April 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

A few picks from a children’s portrait session earlier this evening. See more at http://jamesonabart.zenfolio.com/p85267747.

Still+Motion: The Journey Begins

// April 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // DLSR Fusion, Uncategorized

I’ve been bitten by the film bug and there’s no turning back. The HD video capabilities of the newer DSLR cameras have grabbed my attention and I’m jumping in with two feet to learn more. I’m expanding my creative pursuits by beginning to blend both still and motion pictures.

My first steps are experimentation and getting familiar with the skills and techniques inherent to motion picture capture. Here are some quick examples of my first test shots with the Canon 5D Mark II. I’m excited with the prospect of being able to mimic the shallow depth of field and rich tonal range that I’m able to capture with stills.

I staged some simple shots around the house to take the 5DMII through the its paces. Granted, none of these are masterpieces in storytelling. Rather, these are my motion ’sketches’ that document progress as I experiment with capabilities and technique.

Location People II Workshop – Video Series

// March 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Today I’m excited to premiere a series of videos that I produced in conjunction with Bryan Allen’s Location People II Workshop. We covered the multi-day event back in October 2009 and I’ve been working for the past few months to complete post production and pull the content together.

The purpose of the videos is to share a glimpse of the workshop experience and inspire others who might be interested in attending a future event to learn, share, and celebrate a common passion – people photography.

This entire process was a fantastic learning experience. I was completely immersed in a creative environment for several days with some talented photographers. This gave me a wonderful opportunity to witness their individual photo journeys and the steps they’re taking to advance their skills. Moreover, I had the privilege to meet and work with some really great people.

Please check out the content and pass along to others who might be interested.

http://www.jamesonabart.com/LPII

Wired Magazine Goes Digital

// February 17th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Check out this great video from Wired on the evolution of the digital magazine – interesting stuff! Maybe we’ll be seeing eMags on the iPad.

Teaser – Location People II Workshop

// February 10th, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Uncategorized

Here’s a short teaser for a production I’ve been working on over the past several months. I’ve been experimenting with video production and exploring ways to combine my photo and cinema interests. This was shot in conjunction with the Location People II photography workshop hosted by Bryan Allen in October 2009. Stay tuned for more information and a premiere of additional content in the near future.

New Blog & RSS Feed

// February 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

The time has come to refresh my blog and update a few things. Consequently, my rss feed is changing. Please update your subscription if you keep tabs of the blog using a rss reader. The new feed address is http://www.jamesonabart.com/blog/?feed=rss2.

Also, all the old content is still here but the addresses have changed. So, you’ll have to update your bookmarks for individual posts.

I’m excited about the new design and I’m now using WordPress to manage the content. WordPress is super simple and flexible and I highly recommend it.

Updated Photo Reading List

// January 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

I’m always interested in getting my hands on good reading materials to inspire my photo efforts and give me a creative boost. Here’s an updated list of books that are (or will soon be) in my reading stack.

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