Accomplished
What a nice way to finish off the work week!
You can click the cover below to take you to the preview/purchase page and browse through the first 15 pages to get a feel of the layout. I am so greatful to have met such beautiful people in the making of this project and truly hope that you are pleased with the final outcome as i am. I also signed up for and paid to be a part of the blurb book contest for my first Vol. which is running until Aug. 20th and you can cast a vote for it HERE.
I mentioned in a previous post that i would not be doing a show due to finances and lack of confidence of my work but, i am pleased to say that i have been looking into galleries and prints makers to make that a reality.
Much love out to Jenni and Amanda for giving the confidence to reconsider a solo show!
If anyone would like more info on helping me promote my work and Vol . 2 of caught in the scramble please feel free to E me at jjcphotography@gmail.com.
Thank you again to eryone for being patient and understanding through the past few months while working on this book.
Back to work i go it's almost punchout time!
Have a great weekend
-j
Drag
Here are some grabs from last nights walk round downtown Oakland. What was gonna be a few night flash shots turned into 2000 timelapsed shots.
Its the first week of the month and i couldn't resist the full moon wrapped up in the night sky clouds.
Stay tuned for the video...
I'm feel so lucky to have the people in my life right now.
Sooo lucky!
sleep good eryone
-j
Arrival
Big thanks to all that were a part of caught in the scramble Vol. 2 "inspire"
I recieved my proof copy and overall i'm quite pleased with the final look. i'll be uploading the updated version and by 8/7/09 will have a link for vol 2 above to take you to blurbs site for a look and possibly a buy. A Five month long project comes to a close and i'm excited about what projects the future holds.
And from Monday's post here is the "life as a street photog in Oakland" video. 3600 stills from 06'-09' in no particular order or meaning and best viewed in fullscreen. Think imma go grab a coffee and some night shots downtown.
enjoy
More to come.......
-j
Memory Lapse
And here are some stills from another small timelapse video i'm editing tonight. It's more like just a lapse.
-j
Maddy Park
A flyer for a show i''l be covering at the end of the month
with some pretty talented folks
-j
NY
Don't know if i ever mentioned him before but you should check Alexander Richter
He's madd talented and i dig his work
check it
night
-j
Parkway
I've been out alot alot lately! and have tons of clicks to share so keep your eyes peeled on the flickr and the portfolio section of the site for updates.
Lake Merritt / Parkway Theater grounds
I love unnecessarily blasting the ISO whenever i get the chance.
post soon, have a great week!
-j
Quality
Some words from Talib Kweli to accompany a photo:
Yo,
You can tell when people wanna spend they life together
Despite the weather
They treat each other like a treasure
Can't fight forever
You got to give it up
I ain't got a lot of time
We got to live it up
I make my images like I make my love
People use it like they take they drugs
In the morning
When they waking up
This music got me out late but
I holla at you when I'm done
Don't stay up
Will love play with us?
It sting like paper cuts
Doused in alcohol
But if it's real
They ain't no greater rush
I got faith in us
It's only you who really know me
I be surrounded by people
And still feel lonely
I modified the "make my images part"
Talib Kweli ft. Kendra Ross - Won't You Stay
Nothing to do with my life currently , just some amazing lyrics that's all
enjoy
-j
Flat Love
Been shooting alot more Oakland vs. the City these days cause it has so much more visual appeal and basically, i have a job to do when it comes to reppin' my neighborhood.
I'll be out again this afternoon grabbin that magic hour over the streets and people of Oakland CA.
I wanna give a shout to Kyla Herbes at www.kylaisaphotographer.com for the kind words on my work and for taking the time to follow my site and my life's words.
Thank you all so much for your continual support.
-j
Bacon
I must have tripped over him about 3 years ago and ever since i have followed his work , envied his skill and been inspired to no limit by his images. Conway Liao is a bay area native that is currently livin' it up in Brooklyn NY gettin his school on. He just got back from a trip to tibet,shanghai & Beijing with some of the most epic stills and videos i have yet to see. You can peep out what i'm talkin' about at www.minimalcozy.com , his Flickr where he just recently posted some incredible new work. He stays madd humble about his talent and that's one thing i admire most about this cat.
Much respect out to you Bro
Here are some East 14th shots i have knocked down in the last 2 days in good old Oakland.
PS- I was also very fortunate to be a part of Trevor Traynors photographer interview section on his blog which you can check out at www.ishooteverything.com
Sleep time
-j