Jax's Artistic Journey...

Breaks are the best time to do some daydreaming, better yet, do something fun to get your mind off of writing and deadlines. I normally surf Flickr for some inspiration. Let me tell you, I love that site! I'm inspired by how many amazing photographers there are out there. Some of the pictures have often left me breathless, and a little envious. I've had dreams of setting up a photography studio in my home and someday it'll happen...but for now, I will just settle for part-time experimentation. I'm still considered an amateur but I plan to make up for lost time. This hobby has never died for me and I hope someday I'll be able to do a showing. I might just work on it and see what I can come up with. Until then, I'm just going to tinker around and continue stalking the photographers I am obsessed with...

Okay, I hope to show you my progres as I learn and grow...

This is my first attempt at making photography an art.

I call this Mona Retro. Thanks Julie & Scott for loaning me your cat. She's just gorgeous! :)

Now I'm going to turn off the lights and stare out the window at the rain. It's so beautiful and the sound always brings a calming peace in me. I'm going to take five.

I grew up with a camera in my hand. There was a period I didn't do any photography due to life but I always saw things through the camera lense. Of course, I'm trying to collect more gadgets for my Nikon but when I get a freelance job, there's always a rush of excitement. Regardless if it's headshots, family portraits, children or animals...I love doing it. I wish I had a studio and more time to devote to this. The good news is that my client list is growing through referrals. I've got a couple of really coooool jobs coming up, and some require native costumes, which I'm dying to do.

This morning I wrapped up a headshot for a real estate agent and it was a lot of fun. Men and women photograph so differently. I'm a natural light kind of girl and so I like outdoor shots. Usually I have an assistant but moving to the Sunshine State, I'm going solo. Reflectors are key and when you don't have the help, you just gotta wing it. Needless to say, the pics turned out awesome!

Backdrop plays a major part in good headshots. It can make or break a photo unless it's in studio. At the wrap of my session, I noticed a willing model. She's quite beautiful and a little bit of a Diva. She finally ended up posing for me and I think she's a classic beauty.

I just love photography...I hope to someday be confident enough to take shots that I can blow up and hang on my wall as art...until then, I'll keep taking the purrrfect shot.