Jason Christopher, LA Commercial & Fashion Photographer Bio

Again shot with 35mm film, Velvia.

Shot this at Leo Carrillo beach. It was cold, windy and very treacherous. Set my camera on my tripod and shot away. Used a slow shutter speed and Fuji film , Velvia.

Shot this up in the mountains of Sacramento. Shot with my Canon 35mm film camera on Fuji Velvia. I set my camera on a tripod, got in the cold water and dragged the shutter. Used a wide lens, 28mm. What would have been cool was to use a fashion model in the shot.

I will be teaching a 6 week workshop at The Julia Dean Photo Workshop in Los Angeles. Starting April 14th I will be teaching the Fashion Editorial Assignment. Dates and times are: April 14th - May 19th, Monday evenings - 7 - 10pm. First and last class sessions will be held at The Julia Dean location in Venice. All other classes will be held at BelleVarado Studios. This is a great opportunity to learn in 6 weeks what took me many years to learn. There will be actual photo shoots with agency models, make up and hair. Work on updating your portfolio and also very important, learn the business of being a fashion photographer. Learn how to cast, be your own art director, selecting and keeping a good team together. For more information and registration visit The Julia Dean Photo Workshop.

How does it all end ?

      This was photographed with a Canon 100mm F/2.8 macro lens. As you can see from looking at the catch light in the open eye, I used one light source which was a small umbrella. I placed it just above the model and a bit in front of her. When shooting a beauty editorial it is wise to get up close and pay close attention to detail. Of course you lose depth of field the closer your lens is to the subject therefore you must use a very small f stop. Remember, the larger the number, the tighter your aperture will be.

Just saw this beautiful sunflower with a bee on it and fired away. Shot with Velvia 35mm asa 50

Photographed with a Canon 100mm F/2.8 macro lens. Using only one small Photoflex umbrella up high angled down towards the model.

Macro beauty photograph . Shot with one small Photoflex umbrella.

An example of celebrity photography this is Samantha Harris the host of Dancing With the Stars. Shot this at BelleVarado studios. Working with celebrities can be fun and also a challenge. They are not models and the photographer must remember that. Celebrities are not always comfortable in front of a still camera. So it is the celebrity photographer’s job to help them feel confident and calm.