pixels, light and hot wax

I did not manage to finish my sofobomo project this year in the allotted 30 days, due to an invasion of life and business … but that doesn’t mean I am not going to finish. I’ve now gotten proofs out to all 12 of the first (and only) shooting day models, and will be making the (35+image) book entirely from images that shoot:

Because cephalapods are cool. And inspiring. And fascinating:

Oh, have some octopus art while we are here, even though I’m sure I’ve posted it before:

Candice Simone, who was a great model to work with — charming and professional.

And my irrepressible friend Kate.

In between making this photograph and editing it, baby Chase went from ride-along to air breathing baby!

I’m back from Encausticamp, which was awesome, and that should eventually result in a) pictures of my favorite pieces I did there + a camp report and b) a whole lot of new encaustics; it’s been way too long since there has actually been new “hot wax” on this blog!

But before I can dive into all that, I need to resume with the Sofobomo [SOlo PHOto BOok in a MOnth] project I started just before I left; there will be one more shoot (probably this coming weekend, contact me if you are interested, same guidelines as in the original call for models) and here are a few, half-finished image; truthfully, I’m barely through my first edit, but these just leapt out at me:

Miski A.

Laura M.

Janey S.

On Sunday, July 10th I will be having a marathon shooting day of portraits to be used as the basis for this years Sofobomo project.

The portraits will be expressive and dramatically lit, in the vein of these portraits of Gloria and Seanne Marie:

I am seeking models of all races, genders and most ages (over 18, please). You will be required to sign a model release. Models will be compensated with one large print, one full-resolution and 3 web-resolution files, and a license to use the images for personal and self-promotion uses.

Shoot will be happening in a studio in the Eastlake neighborhood. Sessions will be 20-30 minutes. Showing a lot of skin is optional, but clothing should be simple and not grab attention from the face. (I will have some clothing on hand as well.)

Please e-mail jane AT jepphoto.com for details.

I feel like I can’t *quite* claim this as a true publishing credit, but some of the product photography I did of the fabulous jewelry of T.M. Originals (aka Tammy) got to ride along as she was published in the just-released 1000 Steampunk Creations from Quarry Books. To celebrate, and to give people visiting her booth at upcoming arts festivals a little something to remember her by, we put together this portfolio postcard:

Note: the product shots included are a mix of mine, Tammy’s, and her other photographer-friend, Carl.

Sunset in the Gulf of Mexico

For Photo Friday: Sundown

One of my favorite portraits, which has never gotten properly featured, not being genre or fashion.

My lab is currently running a 2 for 1 sale on prints of 16×16 and above, and I believe in passing these things on. So if you ever wanted two of my large works — or perhaps one for you and one for a friend? Get me an order before January 25th.

(Perhaps this one, which is at its stunning best when printed 24×36?)

(or this one, which is awesome at 16×16 or 20×20?)

Both pieces (and others) can currently be viewed at Balderdash Art and Books on Greenwood Ave all month.

Send me e-mail at sales AT jepphoto.com, and I will make you a custom invoice.

(Does not apply to MetalPrints)