Great accomplishment in such a short time. I really enjoyed your portfolio, very interesting style. As you mention and so as Jay, you like the confused style of light and you have master it as well. Great post, really enjoyed it.

Very cool indeed. I really like your style and approach to lighting. Keep up the good work!

I really like his work and creativity, style and concept..thanks for the inspiration

Ken in KY

It’s the dream of many of us to play and get earnings for that, congratulations Jon-Paul. I’m also trying to mastering my photography through learning and practicing. Your images are awesome, I like your work.

…bloody interesting post. It’s fun to see young style, – I keep looking back at the “downpour” image. Your decision to choose images for your portfolio based on what you love will help connect you with clients who value your style. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

Jon-Paul, thank you for a very practical and down to earth post. Great stuff!

I like the wannabe ultimate warrior. Great stuff!

Holy heavens… this is great. You have seriously inspired me. When I was younger, I remember riding around my neighborhood an a wagon.

This is the best kind of photography… where it makes you think/ask questions.
Very solid work and i’m sure you work will only get more refined over the years.

I also found the series with your dad very profound and well-executed.

I suspect you dont want to answer technical questions but could you PLEASE share what you use for shoots… like for something as simple/honest as your dad’s series to the girl sitting on the couch.

thanks everyone for your kind comments.

I did not realize until it was posted that my entry might be a tad short.

@Shaun – my father series was shot wide open only using ceiling bounce when needed. That shoot was to present a certain style to a client I am working with now. The style was modeled after Phil Toledano’s “Days with my Father” which the client loved… and I’m a big fan of. I titled that blog entry “an hour with my father” as a play on his amazing series. I am currently using the 5d mark 2 for commercials shot in this style(which it is perfect for)… it is going well.

The girl on the couch is also ceiling bounce with a grid spotting her hair. I like to use ceiling bounce because it is less obvious than a softbox/umbrella. I love bouncing light off walls/ceilings… they all react differently.

Great post, and beautiful portfolio. I also looked at your blog and I’m subscribed now. Thanks for contributing some of your knowledge to the web!