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10/06/2009

On KNBC News- Spotlight

I like it when funny, unexpected surprises come up like getting a call from a producer from KNBC News asking if they could use my snow video from Mammoth for the 11 p.m. segment. What's great was that the producer stumbled upon my You Tube page, browsed for my contact info and got my phone number and e-mail from my photography website. I felt very special and silly. I hope this works out to be good advertising for me. Who wouldn't want a photographer who knows how to enjoy life?

9/30/2009

Guestbook Albums- Spotlight

I find it odd that I've never shared any of my album designs online...I design as much as I photograph! This weekend I'll be heading up to Mammoth Lakes to cover a destination wedding that I've been waiting all year to do. Spotlighted is the couple's guestbook album that features their favorite photos from their engagement session.

All of my wedding collections include an album just like this one where you can customize the cover of your album and choose the images that you want in it. It's a wonderful addition to your wedding day that'll give your guests something nice to sign in and a book that you'll enjoy looking through for many years.

Album comes with a black cloth sleeve that protects it if you store it

They chose a wine color for their cover with silver, goudy coursive font

Opening page

Page 2-3

Page 4-5

Page 6-7

Page 8-9

Page 10-11

Page 12-13

Page 14-15

Page 16-17

Page 18-19

Closing page

9/18/2009

Paparazzi- Spotlight

Last night I met up with several (make that about 100) photographers at the LA Smug Mug in Studio City. With a group of willing models and flashing lights we probably looked like a mad run of paparazzi on Ventura Blvd, but it was all in good fun. What I love most about the photographer community is that there's a hunger to learn and share what we know with others. If you missed out and want to join us next time drop by our next meeting on October 15th at the Global Cafe. It's free and a great way to grow in your craft while meeting other incredible photographers.

Check out the photos I took of Portia, the beautiful bride who modeled last night. Also, I put together a short video for you to get a taste of our paparazzi action up on You Tube. Enjoy!

I give credit to Eric Chen, the photographer who first placed Portia
in the sweetest spot on Ventura Blvd.

9/15/2009

Meet My Students- Spotlight

If you haven't seen any of my videos this is the one video you should watch. It is 15-minutes long, so I posted it up on Vimeo that allows me to put it full-length. A different, shorter version is up on my You Tube page.

You'll hear me narrating throughout the video. I showcase a few of my students and wasn't able to share every interview with you, because you probably wouldn't want to sit down and watch that long of a movie. If you supported me during program financially you will be receiving a DVD copy with bonus videos from the rest of my time in Cambodia.

Our photo exhibit opening reception is also featured in the video, so you'll be able to look back on our big event. If you're interested in purchasing a student's print please contact me at jenmay@jenmayphotography.com.

Enjoy! Your feedback is welcomed :)

Teaching Photography in Cambodia from Jen May Photography on Vimeo.

8/29/2009

Students' Photographs- "Tiny Toones Freeze"

With the past month flying by the photography program will be wrapping up with its last class this upcoming Monday. I'm so proud of all the students and their work! Out of the three classes that I've taught daily here over 50 students have eagerly participated. With the budget I had fundraised I selected and printed 27 photographs, each representing a student and their unique capture, and installed them at the Meta House, Cambodia's first art and communication center in Phnom Penh. Friday night they hosted our opening reception, giving us their largest gallery to exhibit the student's work. From what I observed, around 100 guests dropped by to see the student photographers' work, Tiny Toone's peformance, and to watch the documentary featuring the beginning of Tiny Toones. If you weren't able to make it out they are displaying the photographs until September 3rd.

I'd like to share with you the photographs that I featured at the Meta House. Every photo has it's own story, along with the student who took it; unique in every way. I've marked down the ones that SOLD during the opening reception. I'm not sure, yet, which ones sold yesterday.

It's incredible what can be achieved in a short program. I know I'm very fortunate to have witnessed their growth and confidence gained in their newfound craft. In the next post or so I'll be sharing a special video that features interviews with my students and other photos. Scroll through and let me know which ones are your favorite, and I'll let those students know that you enjoyed them :)