Category: Blog Update

Rachael Hurley

In Frame: Rachael Hurley
Photographer: Bob Jones
Assistant: Melanie Jones
Location: Tampa, FL
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Camera: Nikon D610
F-stop: F16
Exp: 1/200
Focal Len: 75mm
ISO: 100
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Lighting: 3 Lights
1 Beauty Dish – Metered at f16
2 Strip Boxes – Metered at f32 (Background)

I like working with a team. I am trying to find a female photographer who wants to do these types of projects as well. In previous photo shoots, I would work with a partner and we both acted as art director for each other.

http://bobjonesphoto.com/

 

Beauty Closeup Shoot

In Frame: Rachael Hurley
Photographer: Bob Jones
Assistant: Melanie Jones
Location: Tampa, FL
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Camera: Nikon D610
F-stop: F16
Exp: 1/160
Focal Len: 48mm
ISO: 100
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Lighting: 1 Light
Beauty Dish
Metered at f16
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This is one of my go-to poses for beauty modeling. I like making the model look fierce and powerful. For this shot I pose her straight on and have her tilt her head forward and she is looking directly at the camera.

Rachael was great to work with! She came on time, ready to work. She is a natural model requiring little to no direction on posing. She brought everything to the table and I couldn’t ask for more from her as a model.

Thank you Rachael for working with us on this project! I hope to work with you again in the future.

http://bobjonesphoto.com/

Creative Partner Wanted

I’m looking for a Female photographer to join my creative team
This is not a job, but an opportunity to work together towards a common goal.

About me: I am a serious photographer who is passionate about my art and I’m willing to work with anyone who shares my passion. I like working within a theme or genre. The more detailed the pre-plan, the better the session. For each photo shoot, I try to involve a professional Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist to create the complete makeover & photo session.

What I offer:  I have a string of Alien Bees lights, light stands and modifiers.  We have an area in our apartment designated for photo shoots and are going to be scheduling some beauty closeup shoots very soon.

What I need:  A creative partner.  It’s that simple.  The two of us will do a photo shoot with various models.  I work to schedule Saturday and/or Sunday shoots.  Usually 2 per day, but I’ve been known to work with up to  5 models in a full day shoot.  These shoots are not paid, so there’s no money involved – in fact I usually pay a MUA.  Note:  You don’t need to worry about that – it’s on me.

Bonus Points:  If you are good with hair/makeup, creative with fashion/clothes/wardrobe.  Know of any unique easy to access locations for when it cools off a bit.

For additional samples of my work, see https://www.instagram.com/rjones315/

If you’re interested, send me an email to team@bobjonesphoto.com

Our current setup

Shanell

This beautiful lady is Shanell. Her natural expression is a smile. She was just a wonderful person to work with on this project.

Working in beauty photography, small movements are key to having different poses. She was perfect in working the subtilties of this project.

We are always looking for new faces to work with. DM me to arrange a photo shoot. The Most Fun You Will Have With Your Clothes On.

Shadae

I had the pleasure of working with the beautiful and talented Miss Shadae Candice recently. This was the first shoot I had since moving to Florida last September. I was excited to get back to following my passion for photography.
She brought her nephew to the shoot as her escort. We ALWAYS welcome an escort for the models comfort.
But be forewarned. I may put you to work. Lol.

We are always looking for new faces to work with. DM me to arrange a photo shoot. The Most Fun You Will Have With Your Clothes On.

Simple Elegance

These photos are from one of the last photo shoots I did in Syracuse.  We shot at the old abandoned candle factory in Liverpool.

Special Thanks to our Model from this photo shoot Alyssa Devine IG:  @lyslou_22 was absolutely Fantastic to work with. The beautiful dress she wore was from her mother.

We are always looking for new faces. DM me to arrange a photo shoot.  Our photo shoots are The Most Fun You Will Have With Your Clothes On.

 

 

Real Estate Photos

Home for sale
Homosassa, Florida
 – SOLD –
Located in the desirable
Oak Village North / Sugarmill Woods housing area

Price:  $259,900.00

FEATURES:
* 3 Bedrooms
* 2 Full bathrooms
* Den/home office
* Updated Kitchen
* 2 car Garage
* Heated Pool – Gas and solar

SAVE ON UTILITIES!  Uses well water for pool & lawn sprinklers.  City water for all other uses.

 

POOL & LANAI
Heated Pool – Gas and solar on the roof.  Also comes with a solar blanket for 3-way heating!
Fully Screened Lanai – Uses the smallest mesh available to keep critters out and the sunshine in!

Ask about how you’ll save money on chemicals by using the included Floatron solar water purifier!

KITCHEN
The kitchen Includes:

  • Granite counter tops
  • Upgraded appliances
  • Built-in wine fridge
  • Warming drawer
  • Breakfast nook

MASTER BED & BATH
 The master wing Features

  • Large bedroom
  • Walk-in closet
  • Full bathroom includes two sinks, a large walk-in shower and soaking tub
  • A den that makes a perfect room for a baby’s room or home office

Highly survivable? Tell that to the thousands of people who have died? And explain to their families why your right to go out and party is more important than the lives of their loved ones.

You people are like drunks who get behind the wheel because you’ve done it before and no one got hurt. Previously. That last time.

This stuff is just common sense.

 

Fight abuse

So, I was catching up on my recordings of All Rise. If you get a chance, you should watch this show. The episode I watched included a plot line where one of the defense attorneys who had been abused by her husband was in this episode forced to defend an abuser.

I watched this woman spiral into depression and flashback.

I was struck by how powerful this episode was. How amazing an actress she is. I also felt shame as a man because this happens is happening on my watch. The things men do to women around the world is just wrong.

It’s not about being a hero. They don’t need us to be heroes. But they do need us to step up and say that’s not right. We should be their partners and just say enough is enough. They are our sisters, aunts, nieces and cousins.

Right now, there are men out there who know someone who is being abused. And if you just stand by and do nothing, then you are enabling the abuse.

SEE SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING. DO SOMETHING. BE THE SOLUTION.

#reportabuse #realmen #respectforall

How to Start In Fashion Photography

There are many paths to being a Fashion photographer. As one other person recommended you can travel to one of the market cities and start by assisting another photographer. That is the traditional method and usually works best if you’re looking to start a career in professional fashion photography. In the US, that’s NY, LA and Miami.

Another is education. There are several schools that offer a formal education in photographic arts. Syracuse University springs to mind as they have a good photo curriculum. Stay away from the technical schools as they only want to separate you from your money.

Another way is to become a sponge and soak up as much education as you can. Online resources such as creativelive.com and free youtube videos are a great resource.

If you’re looking for inspiration, then focus on people out there doing what you want to do.

Online mentors such as
Matthew Jordan Smith – http://matthewjordansmith.com/
Lindsay Adler – https://www.lindsayadlerphotography.com

You can also find local people who want to market their creative fashions as well. Work with your friends and look at places like etsy.com for inexpensive clothes to photograph.

When I lived in Syracuse, I Started a fashion photography group. I had a studio and we held meetups that brought in multiple models, photographers, and MUA’s/stylists. That will probably happen again sometime this year here in Tampa when we find a studio space.

Either way you go, good luck.