TODAYS SENIORS!

Hey everyone! 

Making a late night post here again with some senior shots of the day. I photographed my friends Evan and Krissy today over at Stevens Coolidge. We had some great weather and got some fantastic shots for their senior pictures and yearbook photo. Heres a peak at a few shots from the day, I will keep you both posted on when the rest are ready. Thanks so much guys! 

Jake 

Seniors!!

Hey! 

Sorry guys I missed my deadline by 18 minutes I said I would get them up before the end of the day...almost made it. I had a very fun session today with a few of my best friends Mikey, Addie and Barbara. Everyone did a great job and we had a ton of fun just hanging out walking around Stevens Coolidge for a few hours. Heres your previews guys I hope to get everything done soon. Thanks :) 

Jake 

And of course the fun ones...

And my buddy here that we found in the lily pond had a great session as well he stayed nice and calm for me

Freedom

I really cant even begin to explain how amazing today was. I guess I could start off with the minor detail that by the time I got home from work my new lens from B&H showed up on my doorstep but that was only the beginning... I have been anxiously awaiting for today to come because a few months ago I singed up to attend David Jay and Jasmine Star's "Free to Succeed" seminar in Boston. My cousin Keri helped me get my foot in the door with the industry last summer when I decided I wanted to start turning my passion for photography into a business. I was immediately hooked on looking at other photographers and finding out what I could lean from them to improve myself and get a great experience at the same time. 

Today that was all accomplished in a matter of hours. We went into Boston, met with a great group of photographers and had dinner. During dinner it was brought up several times that one of the greatest things about these types of seminars is not only what you can learn from the seminar but the people you can meet while attending. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to a lot of friendly people that were all willing to talk and hang out, thats the great thing about our industry right now, that people who are essentially competitors are all willing to work together and share ideas. 

As for the seminar itself, I couldn't even sum it up in words if I tried. Since I have started photography a year ago I have realized that it is a major time,money, and effort commitment that you must be willing to have to get the result you want. If you are willing to put in the commitment than you work will show. While still being a student in high school it is often times difficult for me to efficiently run my business, balance other jobs, get school work done, and most importantly spend time with friends and family. What DJ and Jasmine made very clear to me today in his seminar was that you need to make your business work for you and not the other way around. Thank you so much for everything, it is truly amazing how just by spending a few hours talking and listening to them my entire business approach and lifestyle has changed. 

I look forward to giving you all some updates on senior picture sessions tomorrow! 

Jake 

DJ and I after the seminar

Glad to see Becker got to make it, almost got stuck in JFK

Photographer's Picks of the Day!

Hello All! 

Things have been crazy lately so I wanted to make sure that I got these up here immediately after I took them today so I can show you all how amazing my friends were today. I had a few of my friends booked for senior picture sessions and the following are the results! Great job today guys and I promise to get some proofs made up soon it 

will take a little bit to go through everything and pick the best but I promise I will keep in touch with you all. Thanks again 

jake 

NEW STYLE

Hello as you can see there is a slight change of scenery around here, just thought I would change things up a bit and I wanted to incorporate my new logo. Stay tuned for senior pictures coming next week! Enjoy

Jake 

New Flash!

Hello all!

I really wanted to get a chance to post this yesterday but I ended up spending too much time playing with it that I forgot to make my post. I decided it was about time to get myself a decent flash, I have always been against flashes but after doing some indoor events and such I figured it would be a smart move. I have also been reading a lot about other ways to use flash to enhance your portraits outdoors using flash in bright sunlight! I cant wait to really get some good use out of it with up and coming senior picture sessions. Below are just a few trial shots from when I was playing around yesterday

Jake

Without Fill Flash

With Fill Flash

A special day

Hello all! 

Yesterday I had the pleasure to go along and work a very special occasion for a few friends of mine. My friend's Josh and Jojo were the first people I had ever met in the town of North Andover when I moved here a few years ago and I have become great friends with them since then. I have been with them through the years and witnessed some amazing moments in their lives. As a photographer it is an amazing feeling to be able to capture moments such as a baby's first halloween holiday or the first picture of an engaged couple. I was lucky enough to be the one to capture all these moments for Josh and Jojo and yesterday I finally got to be there for the most important day of all: the wedding! Whether it was helping Jojo get in her wedding dress or taking pictures at the wonderful reception I was very pleased to have the chance to photograph their wedding. I have posted a few sneak peak shots below and I cant wait to show you guys the rest! Have a great time on your trip and hope to see you soon

Jake