var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-22114721-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @jatecson)http://blog.jatecson.com/<p><img height="500" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos013112n01a.jpg" width="700"/></p> <p>I feel super blessed to work with amazing artists in Los Angeles. A big piece of the puzzle in creating timeless imagery is working with a great team. I’ve always been fascinated with the magic and transformation of a person through hair and makeup styling. The vision & application, and skill to make scenes come alive has always been intriguing to me. </p> <p>One of my favorite group of creatives I love to work with are the beautiful people at <a href="http://ninezeroonesalon.com/">Nine Zero One Salon</a>. Anyone thats been part of any team knows how important it is to build chemistry. When everyone is on the same page, and trust each other’s vision, then the photo shoots just flow. It’s just smooth, and when that happens, the images become art. </p> <p>I absolutely love all the artists at <a href="http://ninezeroonesalon.com/">Nine Zero One</a>. They all get along like a big family, and they are just really great to be around. Everytime I look at their <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/ninezeroone">twitter</a> feed, they are doing some amazing creation to one of the Hollywood stars. Again, so honored to  know all of them.</p> <p><img height="500" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos013112n01b.jpg" width="700"/></p> <p>So I had done another collaboration with them in the beautiful hills of Malibu to tailor towards their bridal audience. They seriously created the most amazing looks styled with chic designer gowns. I really appreciated the lengths they went to for this shoot. I know that they aspired for future brides to have a visual of what could arise if they wanted to think outside the box. So much goes into every image. Location, lighting, concept, story, equipment, wardrobe, accessories, and of course, hair and makeup people!  So much behind the scenes takes place, and thats why its so important to connect with like minded individuals that can execute a vision.</p> <p><img height="500" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos013112n01c.jpg" width="700"/></p> <p>To the Nine Zero One Family, I love you guys!  Thank you for taking the time and energy to work together with me on your projects. Looking forward to more!</p> <p><a href="http://www.jatecsonweddings.com/#/images/Nine_Zero_One_%7C_FALL">Click here to see more of the images from this shoot.</a></p> <p>Nine Zero One Salon </p> <div class="lupin lumi0"></div> <p><span class="Apple-style-span">901 Westbourne Drive  West Hollywood, CA </span></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16906038142http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16906038142Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:27:00 -0500fashionja photoart“The only thing that’s worse than being blind, is having sight but no vision.”<br/><br/> - <em>Helen Keler</em>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16901741576http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16901741576Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:12:00 -0500QUOTE<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="394" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25084806?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="700"></iframe></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16837527165http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16837527165Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:16:32 -0500videoinspiration“I’m never content with what I do. I live in a sort of permanent dissatisfaction. I think that’s the secret to doing things well.”<br/><br/> - <em>Karl Lagerfield</em>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16811514743http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16811514743Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:13:18 -0500quoteinspiration<p><img height="500" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos013112la.jpg" width="700"/></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16811390585http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16811390585Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:06:12 -0500LAja photo“If you love what you do, and you feel that it matters, then the passion will show. In today’s world, ” I care” is not just a nice phrase, its a two-word recipe for excellence success, and fulfillment. It all boils down to who really cares and those who really don’t.”<br/><br/> - <em>Unknown Wise Person<span> </span></em>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16749175057http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16749175057Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:58:03 -0500quoteinspiration<p><img height="500" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos012912lauren.jpg" width="700"/></p> <p>Shot in Oahu, HI</p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16743433207http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16743433207Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:59:00 -0500portraitlifestyle“IF YOU WANT TO SET THE INTENTION, YOU HAVE TO DRESS FOR THE INTENTION.”<br/><br/> - <em>The Riz</em>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16355126775http://blog.jatecson.com/post/16355126775Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:39:32 -0500quote<p><img height="400" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos011411melrose.jpg" width="700"/></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15848378204http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15848378204Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:14:15 -0500streetartLA“I have enjoyed life a lot more by saying YES <br/> than saying no.”<br/><br/> - <em>Richard Branson</em>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15757795689http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15757795689Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:23:00 -0500quote<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="394" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/10258676?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="700"></iframe></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15697026177http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15697026177Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:58:18 -0500videoinspirationbranding<p><img height="450" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos011112relax.jpg" width="700"/></p> <p>- Lin Yutang</p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15692340495http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15692340495Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:34:47 -0500hitravelquote<p><img height="400" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos011012de.jpg" width="700"/></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15613561484http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15613561484Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:17:22 -0500ja photoportrait“We all go through this. And if you are just starting out or you are still in this phase, you gotta know it’s normal and the most important thing you can do is do a lot of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week you will finish one story. It is only by going through a volume of work that you will close that gap, and your work will be as good as your ambitions. And I took longer to figure out how to do this than anyone I’ve ever met. It’s gonna take awhile. It’s normal to take awhile. You’ve just gotta fight your way through.”<br/><br/> - <em>Ira Glass - Full quote (<a href="http://www.mcwade.com/DesignTalk/2011/04/nobody-tells-this-to-beginners/">click here</a>)</em>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15613539410http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15613539410Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:15:47 -0500quote<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="505" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KuNQgln6TL0" width="700"></iframe></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15601303658http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15601303658Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:12:07 -0500inspirationvideoapple“Spiritual practice is not about going to places and chanting, knowing the stuff and debating. Spiritual practice is the transformation of our perspective and how we look at things. It is how much our mind has changed from negative to positive. That is spiritual practice.”<br/><br/> - <em>Unknown Wise Person</em>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15395443793http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15395443793Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:04:05 -0500quote<p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> <p><img height="550" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos010411ns.jpg" width="700"/></p> <p>Quote by Mary Tyler Moore</p> </strong></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15321163528http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15321163528Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:30:00 -0500hitravelquote<p>The prime function is to control the brightness of the image projected onto the film/sensor by adjusting the size of the hole through which the light passes, but it also affects the sharpness of the image.</p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15320254340http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15320254340Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:13:00 -0500geekfactoid<p><img height="593" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos010311sleep.jpg" width="700"/></p> <p>via - <a href="http://www.craigandkarl.com/"><a href="http://www.craigandkarl.com">www.craigandkarl.com</a></a></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15236287094http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15236287094Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:38:14 -0500typographydesign<p><img height="1344" src="http://www.jatecson.com/blogphotos/blogphotos010212.jpg" width="700"/></p> <p><span><br/></span><span>“I have found that if you love life, life will love you right back.”  - Arthur RubinStein</span><span><br/></span><span><br/></span><span>Happy New Year everyone!  I hope everyone had a great holiday. I am so stoked for what this new year will bring all of us. As I reflect upon the many things I am grateful for, I think about the simple everyday things that we can easily take for granted. I dunno, things like…music, smiles, kids, water, parents, straws, books, waking up healthy & alive!  Yeah, totally random order, but you know what I mean.</span><span> </span><span><br/></span><span><br/></span><span>What I hope to inspire in myself, as well as others is to enjoy this short life we have. I simply want to grow up, but always stay young at heart with an OPEN mind. As I interpret this into my photography, I want to celebrate love in the most simplest form. I want to showcase the everyday things that couples really do, which is essentially just hanging out.  </span><span><br/></span><span><br/></span><span>Here are a few sneaks from Christa & John’s shoot. You can just tell that they are comfortable and in their element. This is life for them, and I love that. I hope we can all appreciate the little things everyday, just like this.</span></p>http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15179391170http://blog.jatecson.com/post/15179391170Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:50:00 -0500lovelifestyleinspiration