A summary of my nomadic photography experiences - Weddings, Portraits, Events, Travel, and Merry-making
Josslyn Finch was one patient little baby during her recent photo sesh in Cayucos. We propped her up by the fireplace, took her outside, made crazy noises, shook toys, and made the family dog (Casey) snuggle up with her. All of this and not one bout of crying. I was super impressed. Above is just one of several great photos that Josslyn allowed us to take that morning. But I have to admit, it’s kinda hard to mess it up with a face like that.
Jon: the blog very stylish…like this model…your shots made one he** of a Christmas card…keep an eye on your mailbox.
Clever use of he**. You’re going to be a great father!
As I poured through Costume Capers with Lulu for about a half an hour, I decided to really go out on a limb this year. I went the halloween party at Nepenthe as a nerd. The most disturbing thing about my outfit was that I pretty much owned everything already, with the exception of the glasses. But if you had a time machine, you could’ve probably just dialed it back about 20 years, and BLAM…you’d have a near spitting image. Anyway, the party was incredible, full of ups and downs and crazy people seemingly half insane by acting out their characters. Yeah, you know who I’m talking about, Batman!!! Take home message: If you haven’t been to Nepenthe for the Halloween party, pick up a ticket next year. I’ll see you there.
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NEERRRDDDSS!!!! – Ogre, “Revenge of the Nerds”, circa 1984
Jon, I still have that picture from 20 years ago. Dee
smack the ASS ara quick looking too cute. Who was batman? greg?
In preparation of the bridal fair in San Luis Obispo, I recently shot some floral photos for my friend Mariah. I thought it was a nice relief not having to ask my subject to stop blinking, take your sunglasses off your head, etc. The flowers were just there; holding still; and not moving a muscle (or plant tissue for this matter). Anyways, I have to say, all of the arrangements looked incredible. I was especially fascinated by the succulent arrangement (not shown above). If you, or someone you know, is looking for a great floral designer, you should definitely check out: www.mariahfloraldesign.com.
A web gallery of the arrangements can be viewed at: www.jonclaxton.com/Mariah
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After a late night phone call from my long time friend Scott Kam of Rootamental, I found myself standing in a local parking structure on a weeknight shooting skate photos rather than completing a proposal for work that had been weighing on my mind that evening. I ended up hauling my flash and the fisheye to the scene, but ended up ditching the flash and instead just try to pan the subjects with the ambient light given off by the sodium bulbs overhead. It was more an experiment with light than a true attempt at perfection, but I loved the challenge of trying to pan with every clump of skaters that flew past me. After reviewing the photos, I definitely didn’ t have the success ratio that I was hoping for, but I loved the grain of photos that I got from cranking the camera up to 1600 ISO and applying some presets. I told Scott that I demand a replay in order to vindicate my photo skills. 
Check out: http://www.rootamental.com/
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This was soo much FUN. I dont know if you can tell we are stoked having a great time, thanks JON for capturing the moment. I look forward to the next time we will have some new things to try.
Although October 4th has come and gone, I can remember it vividly. The first real rain storm of the season was predicted for that day. And as the day approached it look more and more certain that the forecast would come true. Sure enough, almost perfectly described by our local weather guru, the rain in fact fell between the hours of 10 and 11 in the morning, but it left nothing but beautiful blue sky above for Bill and Meg’s ceremony at Montana de Oro.
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Wow. I love this photo in the car. LOVE. Love it.
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