All good things come to an end...

and all things good and new begin. Its been an interesting few months. With the film industry at a standstill due to the writers strike, projects are on the move again as of the strike ending a couple of weeks ago. Ive enjoyed the time I've gotten to spend here at home which has allowed me to spend more time with my lovely wife and daughter. Traveling as much as I do keeps me away more than I would like to be, and to further connect to my community here on Whidbey.

I met alot of folks in the course of events. December was a fantastically fun month as I set up shop in Langley at Mikes Place to photograph Santa & his elves. Kindest thanks to Cynthia Telkin for bringing me on board the festivities, ToMary Elizabeth for her relentless support and friendship. To Mike Stadler, a fellow photographer here on the Island, thank for the conversations & opportunities. And finally, to all the families who brought their little ones in for a visit with Santa. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting each and everyone of you.

As things wind up in the film business and I begin making my back and forth commute from SoCal to Whidbey, and spring begins to bloom here in the north, it looks like its going to be a busy year. I want to thank everyone who has booked me in the comming months as new family members are being born and Couples are taking their vows. Together we will capture and create adventures and memories. I look forward to working with everyone. As always, if somthing changes in your schedual, or you need to reach me immediatly, Please call my Cell (found on my site @ www.jlsphotoworks.com) as I will be more out than in.

Kindest regards to you all!!

Justin

RE: the image above. This was a shot taken by the unit photographer on a TV series called "GUN" circa 1996. This is probably my most favorite "caught in the act" picture Ive ever been given. Now I have proof that I do actually work from time to time. LOL
cheers

People, Places & Things in Black & White

There are times when producing imagery in color just does'nt do a scene justice. From time to time, I'm asked what is that motivates me to photograph the things I do and what is it that determines my final outflow. The truth is, I wish I could really answer that. Most of the time I have my head in the clouds as I trudge through this thing called life. I gain the most clarity when I'm behind the lens. I'm not even sure I know what it is about a particular location or moment in time that motivates me to press the shutter. I guess for me its more of an automatic response much like the blink of en eye or the deep breath one takes for no apparent reason. I't just happens.
I tend to believe that because of my close proximity to so many creative people, one just becomes inspired by the work others produce. I think I would have to give credit to my peers, my family and God for the passion, abilities and drive to do what I do. These days everybody is doing it, ... its just a matter of how you choose to go about it.

Life in Black & White

Taking things a little old school from time to time. As the world of digital takes its place in the photographic world, Traditional Black & White prints bring a sense of nostalgia from a slowly dissappearing art form.

B&W print 8 x 10 : Illford 100 printed on RC paper
Med. format Yashica TLR











35mm 8x10 B&W fiber print:



Captureing my favorite subject enjoying a timeless childhood passion. How I long at times to feel that time where pressures of life, demands on time were non existant. To live each day from one swing to the next





35mm Illford: RC gloss print 8x10

Freeland WA: Right on holms harbor, this structure stands nestled in blackberry bushes and a forrest of alders. Something about this structures character struck my eye.

35mm 8x10 fiber print: Greenbank Farms, Whidbey Island

35mm Negative scan: Digitally processed Duotone. City Hall : Los Angeles CA.