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Bad, Bad, Blogger!

2009-06-17T12:01:00.000-07:00

I've been so busy planning travel and events for the summer, I have gotten very far behind in my blogging! The good news is I have some great stuff coming up to share so I can't wait to post starting next week!

In the meantime, I want to share some cool websites and products I've been introduced to:

Travelpod.com - Here you can BLOG your travels and make it available for family and friends to read about your travel experiences and see your current pics.

Couch Surfing - Want to get a REAL local feel in a city you're traveling to? This "couch surfing" experiment is for those who are open to sharing their homes and staying in others. But the payoff is getting an experience in the true lifestyle as a local in a city your visiting. BONUSES: The best kind of tour guides EVER - locals know the secrets of where to go and what to do that most tourists won't AND you could leave the city with new friends from around the world!!! Just check it out.

This Travel search site ROCKS! I found some crazy cheap European flights thru CheapOair. Nice!

And, my Father recently moved to Mexico and although I thought communication was going to be difficult, it turns out the Magic Jack is working out very well AND IT'S FREE for us to talk! (A really low annual fee does apply)!

Lastly, the new updated iPhone will be available beginning this Friday! I'm a TOTAL mac fan and ITCHING to get that phone... Do you think I'll have to wait in line to get it on Friday?

SWOOP Summer 2009

2009-05-13T21:52:00.000-07:00

The summer 2009 issue of SWOOP Magazine was just released with my images. It was a great time in Los Angeles and the layouts turned out better than I had imagined (I LOVE the images SWOOP chose from our shoot)... Thanks to everyone who was a part of this! Even my brother Jason, modeled for the magazine this issue, I hope we all to do it again soon! Good Times...

Enjoy!

Denim of Virtue Jeans

2009-05-11T21:09:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd share a few images from the Photo Session for Denim of Virtue Jeans Advertisement at Mucho in Manhattan Beach, California. Very cool jeans, that ripped up look is so in!

The EXTRA Cool Factor About Los Angeles

2009-05-03T00:15:00.000-07:00

Whenever I've traveled to Los Angeles, the main reason is to visit my brother (Jason). Although, my trip out there last week was primarily to Photograph for SWOOP magazine, hanging out with Jason was a VERY close second. While I was there (actually Hermosa Beach), I took some photos of Jason and today we found out they will also be published in the next issue of SWOOP Magazine. Here are a few of my favorites from my shoot with my brother and a personal snapshot of he and I hanging out! BTW, to Dad and Jason - let's give kudos for the fact that "what happened in Paris stayed in Paris" and no repeat incidents in L.A. ... something to celebrate! I had a blast out there - Thanks Jason!

Remember: "He's a lover not a fighter... but he's also a fighter, so don't get any ideas! ;)

SWOOP Magazine Cover Shoot

2009-04-30T20:21:00.001-07:00

This past weekend I had the pleasure of being on the beaches of Los Angeles to photograph volleyball player, Morgan Beck for the cover of SWOOP Magazine. Our photo shoot took place at the very hip Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach. We had the entire roof top pool and deck to ourselves ("ourselves" meaning everyone involved in the shoot)! The overall production went extremely smooth, everyone was really laid back, fun and we had a great time with perfect weather and lighting! BTW, I have to give special props to the girl who held the reflector - you rock!!! ;)

SWOOPS Motto is "Work Hard, Play Often"... I like that, maybe that will be my new FB status?

Anyway, here's some of the photos. I'm not posting the cover image, I'll share that when it's officially released in a few weeks (but I know you'll love it!) ENJOY!!!

Beige & Hollywood

2009-04-24T21:24:00.000-07:00

I'm in Los Angeles right now photographing the cover of SWOOP magazine with Bettini's Bikini's for the cover look - VER... NICE! I was also invited to do some commercial work for an online fashion magazine. The pics won't post there until the issue is released next week but here's a sneak peek of the gorgeous accessories I had fun playing with... All from Hollywood's "BEIGE".

P.S. - Tomorrow is the photo shoot for the magazine cover - I'm extremely excited and I'll be sure to get some preview photos up ASAP! Have a great weekend!

Canvas Print Contest Entry

2009-04-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

I am entering this photo in the MCP Actions/Color Inc. Win a Gallery Wrap Canvas Photo Contest at http://mcpactions.com/blog. I certify that I took this photo and give both parties permission to use this photograph on their blogs/sites

Love Affair 2009 & Charlotte Weekend

2009-04-14T11:36:00.001-07:00

So I just confirmed my spot at the Love Affair Photography Workshop this summer with some photographers from across the country meeting in Atlanta for a week of photo & business skill building. I can't wait to meet those photographers I've admired and learn from these women who seem to "do it all" with their business and family life!

This past weekend at the Epicenter had a lot going on and lots of people celebrating the holiday weekend! SUITE hosted a fashion show and MEZ was hoppin' as usual! Enjoy some of my favorite pics from the weekend...

2009-04-10T14:08:00.000-07:00

Wednesday night was the "Pink Party" hosted by The Velvet Nights at the EpiCenter's SUITE. It was jam packed and guests were having a blast with great music and celebrating Spring by wearing pink and enjoying "pink treats" all night! I love how people have been getting really animated for my pictures lately, it's cracking me upppp!!! Below are just a few photos from the event!

Mud Run Fun an 8K and 30 Military Style Obstacles

2009-04-08T23:20:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday I participated in the Recon Fitness Mud Challenge at the Winthrop College Campus. I was on a team of four (3 guys and myself) of course I WAS the weakest link but the guys were extremely good at motivating me to "dig deep" and push thru. In the end, we placed 6 out of 69 overall so I was satisfied with that placement for now. Next time, I want an award! Anyway, after the race I was able to grab my camera and get a few shots for fun! Some were taken by friends and a few were taken by an official photographer of the race (credit below) Ver...nice!

In the picture above I'm still in the mood to smile for the camera because the race won't officially begin for another 9 seconds...

The first obstacle in the race, here we go! BTW, TSS Photography was at the event to take photos of the participants (me included). They do great sports photography here in Charlotte! Thank you!

Our team keeping it together!

Gettin' Dirty!

Our Team: Me, Brad, Trevor & Michael

My dog "Fusee" was there to cheer us on! She's the best Border Collie EVER!!!

We had enough people wanting to participate so we made two teams of four! This was a great event and although I swore to myself as I ran most of this race, I would NEVER do it again... I can't wait for the next one!

Wing Haven Gardens Bridal Shoot

2009-04-06T01:20:00.000-07:00

Below are some of my favorite images from Friday's Bridal Shoot at Wing Haven Gardens here in Charlotte. I was able to work with Darren Casse of D&J Photography and Stylist Craig Ross for this shoot. It was a great opportunity to work with a stylist on a shoot because it gives a photographer more time to focus on the camera, lighting and several of aspects of shoot while the stylist can set poses and give some creative ideas of what looks good at specific location. I learned a little more about Charlotte and another of the many beautiful venues here in the city. The bride was gorgeous, she had a beautiful smile and overall fun to photograph! We had great weather and the setting was simply perfect! I used a few new (to me) actions with the colors, I think it turned out really nice -enjoy!

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Aphrodisiac Fashion Show

2009-03-29T15:52:00.000-07:00

Friday night The Velvet Nights presented the Aphrodisiac Fashion Show at Whiskey River here in Charlotte. Fashions featured from Revolution and Red Door. To see more of these fashion show images click here. I had a great time with a birds eye view of the show photographing the models and guests, overall an amazing night and a very successful show! I'm truly looking forward to the next Velvet Nights Event!

Photos from the Aphrodisiac Fashion Fitting & Rehearsal

2009-03-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

I just finished editing the photos from Monday's Rehearsal for the Aphrodisiac Fashion Show which will be presented Friday Night at Whiskey River. It is a great group of people putting this production together! The models and clothes are gorgeous and the various venue owners and staff seem to know how to have a good time. I can't wait to see this all come together on Friday! Enjoy the pics - more to come from the show after this weekend!

Need Your VOTE... On a New Logo for 360 Studios Photography

2009-03-24T14:26:00.000-07:00

In light of being new to Charlotte, I've decided it's time for a new image and branding for 360 Studios Photography. With that, I've commissioned the amazing Brent Holloman to create and design a new logo.

At this point in the logo creating process, I'm torn between two very similar concepts and would love to get the opinion of friends, family, clients and even random blog watchers. To the right of this page you can place your vote on the concept you like best! *** The colors you see are NOT going to be the final product (that's the next step) AND "Jennel" is not my real signature Brent's having to work with a not so great preliminary version of something I sent (sorry Brent, the original should be there by tomorrow).

Please vote to help me decide on a concept to move forward with! Thank you!

Here are the 2 logos I'm looking at:

Concept A (Blue)

Concept B (Orange)

Charlotte & The Velvet Nights

2009-03-21T10:42:00.000-07:00

Last night I started working with Terrill Hinson from THE Velvet Nights. What a great experience covering fabulous venues at the Epicenter here in Charlotte! I was able to meet several really cool and interesting people as well as find my way around some of the hottest nightlife in my new town. It's seems most people I've met out here have relocated from somewhere else in the country and love Charlotte as much as I do! These are just a few pics from last night, I only used the 20mm lens last night and it worked well especially when it was crowded (SUITE was EXTRA TYTE!)

Next Friday, The Velvet nights will present APHRODISIAC an extremely HOT Swimwear & Designer Fashion Show at Whiskey River. I've heard they'll have magicians, Hula Dancers, Red Carpet entry for All, A Press Wall (fun pics) and overall a great time with rockin' music and dancing! I can't wait to meet more locals and capture photos of people enjoying the good times this city has to offer!!!

Not sure what camera to buy? Read about your new, upcoming Canon choices!

2009-03-10T21:49:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd share a link to a recent article regarding the NEW Canon Point and Shoot Cameras coming this spring. I hope it will help those looking to buy a new "pocket camera" Personally, I'm looking at Powershop D10 (Waterproof & Freezeproof) it will be great for being out on the lake this summer and then next season when I get back out on the mountains to snowboard! Both situations don't warrant me lugging my "big" camera. Enjoy!

Canon's First HD Video—Capable Point and Shoots
02.17.09
Canon goes all out by refreshing its camera line, including its first waterproof model and point-and-shoot cameras with HD video capabilities.

By PJ Jacobowitz

Canon on Tuesday updated its point-and-shoot PowerShot line by announcing ten new cameras. A few of the new models will be able to record high-definition video at 720p and 1080p, both a first for Canon in the United States. Another area Canon will dive into is the waterproof camera market. Though the company makes waterproof housing accessories for its cameras, Canon will be introducing its first waterproof camera (up to 13 feet) in early May.

Canon originally announced its first HD video–capable camera, the PowerShot SX1 IS, in September of 2008, but only sold it in Europe. Beginning in April, consumers can purchase the SX1 in the U.S., and it lists for $599.99. This 10-megapixel superzoom camera will offer a 20x optical zoom, use a wide-angle 28mm lens, and be capable of recording 1080p video at 30 frames per second (fps). The camera will also use a CMOS sensor as opposed to a CCD sensor. (CMOS sensors are usually found in high-end SLR cameras that produce much better images through lower amounts of noise and larger dynamic range.)

Canon also announced a less-expensive superzoom, priced at $349.99. The PowerShot SX200 IS is similarly shaped to the PowerShot G10, but according to Canon, will be thinner. The 12-megapixel SX200 IS will offer a 12x optical zoom, HD video capture of 720p at 30 fps, and a 3-inch LCD screen.

The PowerShot Elph line, described as having "performance and style," will receive four new additions. The most feature-packed camera will be the 12-megapixel SD970 IS, which will record HD video (720p at 30 fps), offer an HDMI-out, a 5x optical zoom, a sharper 3-inch LCD containing 460k pixels (up from previous generations' 230k pixels), and will list for $379.99 in mid-April.

For $50 less ($329.99) Canon will offer the SD960 IS in early March. It records 720p video at 30 fps, offers 12-megapixel captures, a 4x optical zoom, and a 2.8-inch LCD with 230k pixels—but the screen will have a 16:9 aspect ratio as opposed to other Elph screens with 4:3 aspect ratios.

The SD780 ($279.99), which also does 720p video at 30fps, boasts 10-megapixel captures, a 4x optical zoom, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

The least-expensive Elph, the SD1200, will list for $229.99 in mid-March and will only offer standard-fefinition video recording. It will feature 10-megapixel captures, a 3x optical zoom, and don a 2.5-inch LCD screen. The SD1200 will be offered in shades of blue, green, grey, orange, pink, and silver, which match the color offerings of Canon's newly announced photo printer, the Selphy CP780.

Also announced is the PowerShot D10, Canon's first waterproof camera. Waterproof up to 33 feet, it will be freezeproof up to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof up to 4-foot drops as well. The D10 will come with a removable faceplate, with different-colored faceplates offered. Other accessories will include straps and specialized straps for mountain climbing. The camera features 12-megapixel captures, a 3x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, and will list for $329.99 in early May.

The three least-expensive cameras announced were updates to Canon's A-Series camera line, which are powered by AA batteries. Two of these cameras, the A2100 ($249.95) and the A1100 ($199), will offer optical image stabilization. The A2100 has a 3-inch LCD, a 6x optical zoom, performs 12-megapixel captures, and will be available in early April. The 12-megapixel A1100, on the other hand, sports a smaller, 2-inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom. Look for it this March.

The last updated A-Series camera, the 10-megapixel A480 ($129.99, March), will offer a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

Check back at PCMag.com for the full reviews.

Italian Friends and their food...

2009-02-25T13:14:00.000-08:00

My favorite type food hands down, is Italian. Over this past weekend I was lucky enough to have a friend cook his italian specialties and share them with me so I wanted to share with you... By the way, I rarely cook meals from scratch so I helped make the ravioli by hand. This new experience made me realize I should never take the frozen bags for granted (a lot of work goes in to making those little bites of heaven!)

One night our friend Laura came over for a visit so I had the chance catch her cute expressions while we waited for dinner to be ready.

I used the Canon 20mm 1.8(see... now I'm hooked on that lens!) and no flash. Lightroom for editing.

20mm for 20 Days - Mission Complete!

2009-02-22T02:50:00.000-08:00

So I've done it! I didn't change my lens for over three weeks and I'm completely satisfied with the results. In fact, I WILL upgrade to a faster wide angle lens and continue to experiment with it.

The weather in Charlotte has been amazing and as I begin to focus on my work in this new city, I look forward to exploring locations to photograph new clients. My next goal is to "Show and Share Charlotte" a peek at what I've found in my new city!

Above are a few of my recent favorites...

20mm for 20 Days - Day #17...

2009-02-14T22:55:00.001-08:00

Yes it's been over two weeks since I last Blogged and knowing that, I must admit it may be a while before I get in a routine of blogging and posting photos. I've been trying to settle in to my new home and city however, like with many things in life, unexpected obstacles sometimes appear and they have to be dealt with immmediately, this is what I'm faced with right now. So, without boring readers/viewers with my life complications, I'll just give an update in my world of photography...

This week the WPPI conference is being held in Las Vegas, I should be there, but I didn't plan in advance and now I feel like I've missed my review before a final exam. On the bright side, I did learn that the women from "Love Affair" are hosting another conference this summer so I will make up for my absence at WPPI with a week of a "Love Affair". Okay, I just had to get that off my mind!

Finally, the 20mm for 20 Days Experience: I've truly enjoyed using only this lens and "forcing" myself use it and learn what I like about it. Over the past few weeks, between packing, unpacking, traveling, etc., I've had the opportunity to meet new people, hang out and say goodbye (for now)to close friends and spend time with family. All of these occasions have given me the chance to experiment and play around. So here is some of what I've captured, enjoy!

20mm for 20 Days - Day #5

2009-02-02T16:25:00.000-08:00

The moving process is ALWAYS a huge hassle and this time it has been the worse move I've ever experienced. The movers packed my computer and some electronics I need (and that's just a small tip of "accidents" I've encountered with this first half of the move). I can't wait to see what happens on the other end... I'll share the entire story when I get my computer back!

For now, I'm still using the 20mm and getting some fun shots (sorry I can't share them yet). I thought for a few minutes my camera had been packed in the truck and I had a "mini stroke" then quickly found I had hidden it in the food pantry, away from boxes.

The good news is, I've have great friends helping me in various ways and I will never be able to repay them for their generousity! I'm a lucky girl...

20mm for 20 Days - Day #1

2009-01-29T15:18:00.000-08:00

Over the past several weeks I've been reading and talking to my photographer friends about several different aspects of photography and the business. However, the most eye opening topic has been on the use of wide angles lenses. I usually only pull out my 20mm when I'm trying to fit a bridal party in a small space or for group shots. But in a weird sequence of events only days apart, two separate photographer friends of mine; Carmen Nauseef and Stevan Talevski from different parts of the country shared with me their love and comfort in shooting "wide" and I was surprised. Then, I saw the images they captured and I realized, I'm missing out on something so simple and fun! Why haven't I used that lens more? I could give several reasons why I think I haven't used it but honestly, I just simply DIDN'T...

In light of this, I've decided to challenge myself. I'm going to use my 20mm 1.8 lens exclusively for the next 20 days to see what I come up with. If I like the results, I'll upgrade to a wide 1.2. Unfortunately, I don't have any crazy or fun shoots coming up so I'll have to share photos from my upcoming move to Charlotte. So, if several days go by before you see a post, you'll know it's because of the packing and unpacking and overall transition I'm going thru. You may also notice, colors in the images below may vary (I've been trying new effects in the editing process). I also noticed I have to chill out on "tilting" and I don't ALWAYS need to get headshots. What's my deal with headshots recently???

Today was the THIRD snow day in a row here in Springboro, Ohio so lots of kids were outside sledding, throwing snow balls and building snow families. Here are a few images I captured today between packing and shoveling snow.

Just thought I'd share...

2009-01-26T21:29:00.000-08:00

I had dinner tonight with a close friend and it was the first time I'd gotten "choked up" about the upcoming move. I have been so excited to leave Dayton that I've skimmed over the fact that I've got a great network of amazing friends here. I'm truly going to miss a lot of people however, I know I'll be back to visit (andf hopefully photograph some weddings!)

The link to the video below is amazing, I just saw it on David Jay's Blog. Apparently it aired on The View this past summer, it's a great short story - Enjoy!

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Coming soon... New Blog in a New City!!!

2009-01-25T21:27:00.000-08:00

Very soon I will be moving to Charlotte, NC and starting over in my professional and personal life!!! I'm hoping this blog will be a great venue to keep friends, family and clients updated on the entire process of starting photography in a new city as well my experiences settling in overall.

I'm truly looking forward to being close to family (it's been way too long) and meeting new people and experience everything the Carolina's have to offer... For now, I'm up to my waist in boxes and a to do list full logistical challenges I need to work out!

The photos above are just a few of my favorites from my recent trip to New York, Enjoy...