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My 1st Commercial Gig…

John @ JargaPix — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:56:02 +0000

OK. In keeping my New Years Resolution of a post a week AND not only pertaining to Photography. I give you this combination of storytime, techtime and phototime…

I guess it would be considered commercial. Here’s the backstory, *Storytime Alert* I covered an event for Temple University Alumni Club of NYC (scroll down to past events to see the images) last year when the Yanks Slapped the Phillies in the WS. My buddy Frank ‘The Banterer” Gallo went to TU and got me the gig. The images I took made it to the Temple Alumni Website and all was cool. Subsequently, they contacted me for another event which I covered and struck up a conversation with a dude who was checking out my new Nikon D700 body. He asked some fairly common questions about cameras and settings the likes of which I get pretty often, but then he busted out some more technically specific & complex questions about metering, lighting & file manipulation. I was taken back a bit but being a member of The DWF I was very open and honest to his questions and we talked for a good moment. He was grateful and asked me for my card. I thought nothing of it from there on.

Flash forward a few months and get an email from a communications management company in NYC needing some headshots of their management team of 12 people. They wanted to know my rates. Honestly, I had no idea what the going rate was for that kind of gig, so I called my go-to guy when I’m in need of good advice, Mr. Josh Lynn. He helped me propose a quote that would be competitive and benefit us both, the company and me, not JL who shoots about 50+ Weddings a year and lights candles in his home with $100 bills. Great guy that JL, a bit grumpy but that’s for a different post. Anyhow, they chose me over a few other people based on my work, quote and “ding-ding” my referral from the dude @ the Temple Event. I guess being nice paid off. I was pretty nervous but their creative team gave me an idea of what they wanted and then gave me free reign over the office for an afternoon. *Tech Alert* I used my D700 & 24-70 and 50 1.4. I used 2 SB-900s, both off-camera in iTTL commanded by the D700. Great thing that ability to control the flash output in-camera indoors. I shot the main 900 through the Lastolite EZBox Softbox & the rim light through a Honl Speed Snoot. The set-up worked pretty flawlessly indoors and I got some great images. Here are a few, but continue to read on for the cool part.

*PhotoTime Alert*

They just sent me an email that the website had been revamped and images had been added. You can check them out here – TargetCast TCM & TargetCast TCM SVP.

I’m pretty happy with how they turned out. It gave me a different perspective on my photography and I got a chance to hang in Corporate America for a day. Cool gig but not for me. Although if I had to work somewhere that would be the place. Did I mention that my Assistant for that day has a band? They are pretty awesome. You can check out their website @ InMusth & my images of their live performances @ InMusth Live.

Thanks for tuning in, until next time…

John @ JargaPix

Donato 50th Wedding Anniversary

John @ JargaPix — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:10:52 +0000

Last week I had the honor of being asked to Photograph the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Anthony & Marie Donato. They are staples in the Cliffside Park Community and admired for their kindness. I’ve know Mr. Donato for a while as he would always come to our HS football games and watch us slap teams around. He was a big fan. I was Psyched as a young lad because his son was & still is a CP Legend. Mrs. Donato is a beautful woman who was always nice to me and has a wonderful heart. 50 years together is no small detail an should be viewed as a real committment which younger generations seem to lack.

I was really impressed and a tad emotional while I was scanning their lifelong images to make a slideshow for their party. It was incredible looking at them as young kids growing up in the area. They are a strong Italian Family with wonderful, strong roots that will continue to spread for future generations to come. Thank you again Lynda & Maria for asking me to be part of your special day.

Here is a small sample of their fun party…

Thanks for stopping by. See you guys next time…

First Blog Post & Psychotropia @ Seed

John @ JargaPix — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:31:52 +0000

Hi there folks. Thanks for stopping by and visiting my newest site & time consumer… I’m new to Blogging and WordPress so let’s see how this whole thing works out.

It’s been a busy Summer for JargaPix and there are many people to thank for helping me along the way. My wife is foremost, she is a full-time Nurse, Mother & Housewife. She keeps everything in order and tolerates my wild rantings and ideas. I should not be so lucky as to have her. My friends who have supported me & assisted me in getting gigs. A special thanks goes out to Mr. Josh Lynn who has allowed me to see the world of a real working photog. He has been patient & enlightening as well as giving me the opportunity to see various NJ Venues and really see the beauty of my state. DWF for it’s knowledgeable members who are quick to help a brother out!

OK that’s enough. This should be saved for a speech if I win an award or something… I hear I’m up for a Tardy Award.

So, this past Thursday I was honored to shoot Psychotropia’s Art opening @ Seed in Newark. It was a very cool venue with lot’s of Eclectic Art with a wide range of styles. Here are some pics from the Event…

To see the whole picture collection check them out here…

http://jargapix.zenfolio.com/psychotropia_seed

For more info on Seed check them out here…

http://www.newarkseed.com

OK. I think that’s good for now. I’ll see you guys later!