I was contacted by Bold Journey to share some of my thoughts about different aspects of becoming and being a professional photographer. Like, how does one get the confidence to be a professional photographer? What qualities are the most important to develop? It was a fun challenge to think on these questions and answer them in some detail. Thank you to the team at Bold Journey for this opportunity!
Check out the full interview!
It was a beautiful evening here in the Pebble Beach area so I took my camera to one of my favorite spots along 17 Mile Drive, Bird Rock. I already had the Sony 50mm f/1.2 lens on my camera from a shoot the day before, so I left that on, to get a different perspective for sunset photography, and I knew before going there I did want to shoot at f/1.2 for shallow DoF shots. Then I saw these flowers growing atop a small cliff, and used them as the focal point and let the sun go out of focus. This extreme difference in foreground and background focus interests me and I feel reveals a different world.
Read MoreMelissa did a fantastic job of preparing her Airbnb property in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California for its first photography day of two. I will return to get twilight shots and more exterior shots in the near future. This photo focussed on the main living space, the dining room, and the two bedrooms. I worked closely with Melissa to photograph just the spaces from the angles that were the most photo ready. It was a true team effort on this Airbnb photo shoot in Carmel. Thank you for choosing me as your Airbnb Photographer Melissa!
Read MoreHave your car photographed in the Monterey, California area for auction by a professional photographer who is also a car enthusiast (E46 M3 owner) and an experienced car auction photographer that has worked for all major car auctions houses, like Bonhams, Mecum, Bring-A-Trailer, and more.
50 edited photos of the exterior and interior following car auction house guidelines
off camera lighting used for the best interior photo results
fun and relaxed shooting experience
For the first 10 people who respond to this promotion, get $45 off the regular headshot session price* for an individual headshot session here at the Jason Collin Photography Headshot Studio in Pacific Grove, California.
up to 30 minutes of shooting time
2 edited & retouched headshots (more available at $25 each)
tethered shooting for seeing your headshots in real time
location at the Jason Collin Photography Headshot Studio in Pacific Grove, CA
a friendly and fun photo environment with your choice of music playing
*this offer is valid only to the first 10 headshot clients who respond, or until April 30, 2025
Read MorePeace of Mind Dog Rescue is an organization I noticed right away after moving to Pacific Grove, California. I have since donated many things to them. In addition to their animal rescue for senior dogs, they opened up a benefit shop recently in downtown. I was happy to see the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce was holding a ribbon cutting event for their shop, that was a fun event for human and canine alike!
They always have many senior dogs that are looking for new homes. Check them out for adoption!
I would not normally photograph a seagull. I do not often photograph birds in general as I only have a 70-200mm lens, which is great for my commercial photography work, but not exactly the lens you would use if you are into bird photography. However, this seagull was not far from me, and seemed to be wanting me to make its photograph, so I did! Thank you for the sassy head turn seagull!
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