What You Don't Always See!

A shot I used for "Death of A Clown"  that just started growing on me, so I am sharing it with you!;) My fascination with this image comes from the colors and the textures that draw me in. Many times I find shots like these in my archives, but don't always have a place to show them to the outside world. Hopefully this brings you a little bit closer to understanding the mind behind the lens.

Death of A Clown: Collection 1

Emotional Distress

The 1st of 4 in the series, I wanted to depict the Clown displaying a sense of foresight and intuition about the end. My goal was to create a collection of images that told a story through not only the Clown's expression and look, but also through the colors and still life infused into the collection. If you look closely from the top to bottom you will find vibrant colors starting out which soon fade away, representing the gloomy future ahead. I added the still life of a Poinsettia to represent what the Clown was seeing that was causing her emotional distress. Depicting the transition from life to death (In some cases back to life:). After doing a little research I found the Poinsettia's history to be a fitting compliment to the back story of the collection. It took me three days to determine what flower I was going to use, because I am not a big fan of cliche driven symbols....Lastly you will find the Clown gazing into the balloon as if she was a fortune teller looking into a crystal ball seeing her own future. Leaving the collection with an image that represents what is soon to come.

What's Next? 

I am already working hard on the concept for the next collection. I can assure you it will be even more dramatic & detailed with back story/symbolism. This is only 1 of the 4 collections that will be incorporating different models and looks.  Ultimately leading to the last collection which is the "Death of A Clown" so stay tuned!;)

Special thanks to the team who worked on Collection 1- Model: Zoya / Wardrobe Styling: Lamil Designs /Make-Up: Keya /Hair: Zara /Jewelery Designs: Aakoffii

Constructing "The Death of a Clown"

(Model: Zoya /MUA: Keya /Wardrobe Stylist: Lamil /Hair: Zara /Jewelery: Aakoffii )

Back in 2007 I decided to write a list of ideas that I wanted to create and develop before they were forgotten in the shuffle of time. One of the first ideas that I wrote down was "Death of A Clown". I was inspired by the traveling show "Cirque Du Soleil Corteo" where they show the imperfections and mortality of a Clown who dreams of his own funeral. First question that I asked was "How does A Clown Die?" and from there the idea was born to create a series that shows the "Death of A Clown". My interpretation is that a Clown dies when they no longer see the humor in life and become vulnerable to life's struggles. A common thread that link us all together, our own mortality.... 

The first collection in the series are images that show the most basic concept for "Death of A Clown", emotional distress. You will see the subtleties of a Clown who knows that the end is near. I  also wanted the look to be just as subtle, so that the clown is not immediately recognized on first look.  

(Upside down balloons were added to symbolize how the Clowns life was about to be turned upside down.)

I had a blast doing this first shoot for the series which has definitely got me super excited to complete the series! There will be 3 more collections which will lead up to the "Death of A Clown. Look for the final image of collection one coming soon as well as the remaining collections for the series.

Presenting Darien Brockington in "The Cold Case Files" Coming Soon

I have been photographing Darien aka "Dbrock" since he released his first EP about 5yrs ago. I was riding to his debut release "Connected" from The Foreign Exchange about a year before I even officially met him. Since then he has developed into a great "Soul Crooner"
being featured on such projects as "Just visiting too.." by Zo! most recently. Dbrock is now back with"The Cold Case Files"offering brand new material scheduled for release December 29th. Last month we did the photo shoot for the project & lets just say he's going in on this one hard! I was honored enough to get a sneak peek and all I can say is get ready for some HEAT! If this is your first time hearing of him, your in for a treat... If you have been there since DAY 1, your in for a really special TREAT!;) To make sure you get the full scoop on Dbrock and his sound, go sign up on his website www.dbrockmusic.com for lots of goodies to bring you up to speed as well as update on where he will be performing! Not to mention while your there, check out more of our work together for his latest project!

You can also follow him on twitter for his latest updates Here

 

Check him out in "Take off the Blues" by The Foreign Exchange

Take off the blues from Koning Baviaan on Vimeo.

ReEvolution

(Model:Maxx/MUA:AunJolie/Designer:Fly Couture/Wardrobe Stylist:Lamil Designs)

What better way to start off my official JAS Photo Blog, than with the topic of ReEvolution. I have been over whelmed with ideas, creative concepts, and new techniques that have been on my mind for sometime now. It could be because my time lately has been limited to client driven gigs or maybe it's just because the time has come to shed the old work and bring in the new! Which ever the case I have found myself amp'd at the thought of the coming attractions that lay ahead! Keflon61 and myself are currently working a series of images called "The Pegasus Project". This project will be a push for both of us to integrate detailed pre-production and post production through the perspectives of both our styles. So with that said Bookmark Us, Follow Us (JASPhoto & Keflon61), visit our website and allow us to take you on a fantastic journey of ReEvolution with in our world of photography!

Max was one of the first male models that I recently photographed. Outside of the cologne campaign I just did, this was my first real creative endeavor with a male model. You can check my port for the proof!lol Don't know why it has taken this long, but hey no better time than right now!! It was a great shoot and you will be seeing more from it in the days to come.


 


















Link of the Day: What you will find out about me, I am all for the education of others interested in learning about photography. Seeing that we are in the holiday season I thought it only fitting to post a link that explains how to photograph holiday lights effectively. Pretty helpful if your out trying to capture your special moments in front of your Christmas lights! Click here