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One day…

JAC Photography — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:58:27 +0000

Trying to remember to soak up all the moments in between the now and the one day…

Swing me just a little bit higher…

JAC Photography — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:30:55 +0000

Swing me just a little bit higher, Obadiah, do
Swing me just a little bit higher, and I’ll love you
Tie me on and I’ll never fall
Swing over the garden wall
Just a little bit higher, Obadiah, do
Obadiah, do

Words by Alf. E. Rick

My grandmother used to sing this song to me, for whatever reason the melody and words stayed with me and I have sung it to each of our children. I have no idea what the writer meant when he wrote the lyrics, but the song makes me think of that spirit that is within us all as children that allows us to derive great joy from doing the same thing over and over again (“again daddy, do it again”) as well as that fearless curiosity that compels us to peek over that wall to see what lies just beyond.

May today be the day you push yourself to go just a little bit higher…Happy Monday.

And one I didn’t shoot

JAC Photography — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:15:36 +0000

This is my mom…at 19.
Perfect lighting (not a bad subject I might add!) Proof positive that good lighting, solid composition and perfect tones never go out of style!

The Farley’s

JAC Photography — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:14:03 +0000

Jamie and I had the pleasure of reuniting with the Farley’s, a delightful family we photographed in Australia in 2009. They stopped off in LA during their month-long tour of the states.

sixteen

JAC Photography — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:20:04 +0000

Jamie planned Kira’s surprise 16th with the help of our dear friend Hyo and as well as Kira’s trio of “besties.” I think they did such a great job with all the details, and the night was such a great opportunity to see Kira in her element. I didn’t shoot much, too busy chaperoning, haha.
I can’t believe we have a 16 yr old, I still feel 16 myself most days!
Started off here at Blo Out Lounge in Pasadena, such a fun place for Kira to get her hair and makeup done, and cold drinks for dad while he waited was a bonus.

Family

JAC Photography — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:46:06 +0000

Sans cameron who is 12 now and never home. The strange thing about parenthood is how abruptly things start (one day you are childless, the next your world is upside down) and how abruptly things change (one day they are all over you, the next you wonder where they spend all their time). Jamie and I spend a lot of time with the youngest two, and precious little time with the oldest two. It’s just all going so quickly. Sigh.

Viceroy + Palm Springs

JAC Photography — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:45:34 +0000

PX70 Color Shade Polaroid Film

JAC Photography — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:23:24 +0000

I just received my first few boxes of the all new Polaroid PX70 color shade push film. I am so excited about learning how to use this film and experimenting with it, I hope to incorporate this film into my weddings next year! I love this film because it delivers the promise if the unexpected, I can control content and composition, but the color will be impacted by the whims of heat and light. I think the key to shooting this kind of experimental film is to try to find your own look with it despite its inconsistency, I’m excited to get started! Happy weekend everyone:)

Happy New Year; a quote and a few polaroids

JAC Photography — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:57:23 +0000

We drove up the California coast just before the New Year. We drove north on the 101 to San Louis Obispo before taking PCH up past Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Carmel and finally Monterrey. I can’t imagine a better way to end a year, or start one for that matter. The vistas are breathtaking, the North California coastline is unmatched in its raw beauty.

I’ll leave everyone with a quote from the book I took with me on our journey, and a few of the polaroids I took on our little adventure.

“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood.” Daniel H. Burnham, Director of Works, World’s Columbus Exposition, 1893.

One last image, taken HERE. I must stay here sooooon.

Caleb

JAC Photography — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:15:30 +0000