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