Radio Silence of sorts
Roan Mountain- Carvers Gap- Nikon Z6iii
Hey all, it’s me. I have been MIA for awhile now and just wanted to reassure everyone that I am still around and still shooting daily. I am getting to a point where social media is more of a burden than a gift so I have been quite, well everywhere.
I have followed others that slowly post less and less and I always wonder, are they still working? Are they still making the things that I want to see or have they decided the game is too difficult? The game of trends, and fads. The game of the algorithm and all of its tedious asks. The game of competing with everyone one who just bought a camera and thought, I’ll start a business. Not to discourage those people by any means, but I think people are quick to forget the years of experience, and dedication due to a cheaper option. Sorry, not sorry.
I hope they are like me, and are seeking some peace of mind while diving into the projects they are passionate about. Things that keep you up at night with excitement. Maybe you even make a mood board, pinterest board, milanote project, or some visual way to cement your ideas in one place. Making things that have feeling. Since working on the short doc of Donald, the Hurricane Helene survivor, I have been so ever conflicted. I don’t want to make things just to make them. Especially on Youtube. I don’t want to advertise services that won’t pour back into me. I have been guilty more often than not of stretching too thin. I so enjoy meeting new people, and telling those stories. I have been fortunate enough to do this for a long time now, but I need more. Donald’s unforgettable story, has made an everlasting impression on me. It has affected the way I work, and the work I want to create. I feel very blessed to have found the passion that photography and videography spark. I am blessed to work with so many beautiful souls in amazing locations. So what does all this mean?
Carvers Gap- FujiFilm GFX 100s- 80mm 1.9
I think it’s time that I lean into what makes me the most excited to capture. My primary focus for this year will be portraiture, adventures ( elopements, engagements, sports ) and producing videos that serve a purpose. I want to continue to highlight local artisans like I was able to with Curry Goat Glass from Elizabethton. I want to build up the community of creatives around me and beyond. I want to travel more, and capture these things in places I have never seen.
Portrait of a stranger GFX 100s- 80mm 1.9
Donald- GFX 100s-, 80mm 1.9
Hasselblad X1Dii- 45mm f4
So, do you have a story to tell?
Do you have a passion for the outdoors?
Do you want to hike somewhere for sunrise, and create fine art?
Or maybe you have been deeply touched by someone, or something and want to team up to give your story a platform.
I AM HERE FOR IT.
Love you all!
Still here, and still passionate about what we make together..
Jeremy
GFX 100s- 80mm 1.9
Homecoming Queen Kara Lane
What a weekend it has been. A whirlwind of photo shoots, ranging from Watauga Lake in Hampton Tennessee, Marion Virginia, Kingsport Tennessee, and Gate City Virginia. In just 2 days. Im pooped but I love it!! Yesterday was spent driving to Marion, VA to meet my niece Kara. She won homecoming queen the night prior, was attending a dance last night and asked that I drive up to take photos for her. I have a hard time telling her no. Period. I love her tons. She is wonderful and I only wish her and her brother Kyle were around more often but Kyle is serving our country and is currently stationed in Japan. ( I may be a little jealous of that one )
So let’s talk about the photos. I shared a few on last nights entry ( did you see it? ) but these are all for her. Her date joined us as well as seen above. I had the honor of shooting her senior photos a few months ago where I had her all to myself for an afternoon of adventure, traveling, Mcds, and lots of laughing. There was some Drake too but that’s al Kara. We planned her session last night at Hungry Mother State Park which I love. The fall colors where dancing across the water, reflecting from the tress above. I am running on fumes so this one is short and sweet. Photos below :)
