Interior Event Venue Photography showing off Asilomar Conference Grounds
This was my first opportunity to make interiorevent photos at the nearby Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove focusing on the setups and venue spaces themselves. This was the first of three nights in a row, all within a different space on the grounds, with this one being in Crocker Hall and a country theme to the food and venue presentation. The fireplace was a focal point, as well as the hay bales used for display and even seating! I used a variety of photography styles from typical wide angle shots, to shallow DoF (depth of field) shots, to even a long exposure letting the people “ghost” out of the shot, allowing a photo to be used to show the venue rather than actual guests, while still showing guests in the space without identifying them.
In Studio Actor headshots in Pacific Grove California
I met Elijah some months ago playing ultimate frisbee. I learned he is an actor and and he learned I was a photographer, so we came to discuss making new headshots for him right here in Pacific Grove, California as we only live a few blocks from each other! Shooting here at the Jason Collin Photography Studio allows for convenient tethered shooting reviewing results on a 43” TV screen to see in detail each headshot as it is made in real time. This lets clients clearly see their headshot as we work on making the exact headshot wanted, and also allows for more creativity seeing results as they are shot and what works best in terms of background and lighting. Thank you Elijah for choosing me as your headshot photographer and I look forward to seeing you in your next project!
Amanda contacted me looking for new headshots for LinkedIn and for her career as a marketing professional. She brought several outfits to try out to get the look and style she wanted. Here at the Jason Collin Photography Studio trying different looks is easy with a dedicated changing room and since I shoot tethered to a 43” TV, it is easy to find just the right look with instant results on screen. Plus, with cool music playing to set the vibe, it’s my aim to make the most relaxed and fun environment for getting headshots in the Pacific Grove / Monterey areas! Thank you Amanda for choosing me as your headshot photographer!
My adopted custom from Japan of the last sunset and first sunrise of the year continues in Pacific Grove California
I was introduced to the custom of going out to see the last sunset of the year, and then the first sunrise of the new year when I lived in Japan in the 2000s. It is a custom I have tried to keep each year no matter where I am in the world. This year I was back home in Pacific Grove and went to my beloved Asilomar Beach for both the sunset and sunrise, and Mother Nature provided a spectacular one for both. It was a time to reflect on my first full year in California and what I hope and want for my second one.
I cannot help but feel a part of the Pacific Grove Holiday Light Parade because the staging of it takes place right on my street right in front of my house! So all I have to do is walk out my front door to see the start of the parade action. I took my camera along the route entrance to get some unique views, as well as up top from a bird’s eye viewpoint.
Candid golf event photography at Pebble Beach Golf Course
I was contacted by a Canadian company about helping them out photographing an event at famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. I would be on the 18th hole getting the second and third shots of a series of visiting executives from Canada. This meant after they teed off, I would be in position for their second shots, then hop in a golf cart and ride to the third shot location, then ride all the way back to get the next foursome’s second shots! This of course kept me on my toes while getting to enjoy the spectacular views from the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach.
A rugged example of the beauty of Big Sur you can hike to
Driving through Big Sur there are near infinite pullouts you can stop at and enjoy the views. However, not many of them allow you to go all the way down to the ocean itself. Partington Cove is a tiny inlet that you can access down a long gravel road enjoying the changing views of it as you descend. The cove itself is all large rocks, no beach at all. It is a rugged up-close view of the Pacific Ocean that was a combination of fog and ocean mist when I visited it. I found as cozy of a spot as there is there wedged between some boulders and listened to, looked at, and felt the incoming swells roll on shore.
