I am blessed to be surrounded by amazingly-talented people: my wife and kids, friends, students. They all have unique and wonderful creative gifts. So, recently, one of these very gifted creatives, Matthew Charles Hall, reached out to me with a project proposal. The conversation went something like this: Matt: “Hey Jon. I’m directing a Star Wars Read more about “Like My Father Before Me: A Star Wars Story”[…]
Hi Friends – Inspired by a recent post by my Photoshop idol, Glyn Dewis, Tom Hiddleston and I spent a little quality time in the studio this week. And by studio, I mean my dining room table. And by Tom Hiddleston, I mean the Loki 1/6 scale figure from Hot Toys. But even though it was Read more about Tom Hiddleston Stopped by the Studio… sort of[…]
Hi Friends, Packards are meant to be driven. Just ask any Packard owner. So, when we approached Don H. about photographing his lovely 1955 Packard Patrician, the goal was to emphasize that aspect of Packard ownership. Using an ultra lightweight boom with specialized automotive photography suction cups and clamps, we’re able to create the impression Read more about Photographing the 1955 Packard Patrician – Finished Images and Behind the Scenes[…]
Hi Friends, I had the distinct pleasure of being able to photograph a friend’s new 2014 Infiniti QX80 SUV this past weekend. Gary’s QX80 is a gorgeous blacked-out model, and it photographs beautifully – reflecting the color of the late afternoon Southern California sky like you wouldn’t believe. Our first location choice was a bust Read more about To “Infiniti” and Beyond! Photographing the 2014 Infiniti QX80 SUV[…]
Hi Friends, In October of this year, my good friend and fellow shooter, Royce Rumsey, and I had the opportunity to provide “making-of” still photography for Mercedes-Benz USA for their production of a brand new TV commercial for the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The spot highlights the M-Class collision-avoidance safety features by dropping a brand new shiny Read more about Behind the Scenes: Shooting the New “Demolition Derby” Commercial for Mercedes-Benz USA[…]
I’m a HUGE fan of David Honl’s hotshoe flash modifiers: I use his Speed Grids, snoots, gobos, and straps all the time. The Speed Grid is one of my most oft-used modifiers. It allows me to constrain the light from my speedlights but gives a lovely feathered edge to the circle of light. I Read more about DIY Tip: Modifying the Honl Speed Grids Step-by-Step[…]
Hi Friends, I often joke with my students about shopping the “photography aisle” at my local home improvement stores. It’s a great way to try out ideas for lighting modifiers, and other kit without breaking the bank. Well, I found a great deal today, and with a little ingenuity and a couple drill bits, came Read more about Shopping the Photography Aisle at the Home Improvement Warehouse![…]
A few teaser images from a senior portrait shoot this week. Tom’s an avid street hockey player and a rabid Anaheim Ducks fan, so we wanted to capture some of that passion in his portrait session. It’s been a bit rainy here in SoCal this week, so we were fortunate to shoot between storms, and Read more about Senior Portrait Hockey Shoot w/Behind the Scenes Lighting Setup[…]