J. Bradley Crisman Photography

[ cool kid ] Program Officially Launched!!

2011-04-03T19:31:00.002-05:00

Sooooooo, I'm pretty excited right now! I just officially launched my Senior Rep Program, appropriately titled " [ cool kids ] ". The moment I announced it, I already had about 10 seniors wanting in on it. Very encouraging. If you are in the class of 2012, and you are interested in rep'ing me at your school, get ahold of me!! I'm only taking a couple students from each school. Just shoot me an email at joshua@jbradleycrisman.com, or head over to my FaceBook page and drop me a message there. Even if you don't want to be a [ cool kid ], head over to FB and help me decide on a tshirt design for the program. Oh, and friend me up while you're there, that way I can bug you until you give in and let me shoot your senior pics for you. ~grin~

Be Love,

Joshua

2011-03-30T22:20:00.001-05:00

I've been blessed with a lot of newborn/kiddo shoots lately, so I wanted to show off some of my favs!! Soooooo precious!!

2011-03-30T21:58:00.002-05:00

Amber Giles, owner of The Little Salon here in Decatur, Illinois, asked me to shoot some originals to hang at her shop. Here's a few that are now hanging in her salon!!

And now the plug...

The Little Salon

345 W. Prairie Ave.

Ste 1

Decatur, IL 625222

217-412-2102

Strong Kids

2011-03-30T21:51:00.002-05:00

I recently had the opportunity to work with the YMCA on their Strong Kids Campaign. Just wanted to share a couple of the shots from the day. They have life-size cutouts of all the kids hanging in the building. How awesome is that?!

I'm Still Here! I Promise!

2010-05-20T21:24:00.010-05:00

Wow. I've learned how easy it is to forget about your blog when you're on Facebook. It's so easy to show my latest work there! BUT, not everyone is on Facebook, so here's what I've been up to...

Jack - Senior 2010

Kirsten - Senior 2010

Arianna - Senior 2010

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory

All of you seniors for the class of 2011, get ahold of me as soon as you can if you are needing pics! My summer weekends are filling up rather quickly with more weddings than normal, so give me a call and let's get something planned! =)

One Love,

Joshua

I'm on FaceBook!

2010-04-02T23:44:00.003-05:00

Just a quick entry to let everyone know that I'm now on FaceBook. Ya, I've joined the 21st century. =P

Just click the link to the right to check me out! If you are a past client, you are obligated to be my friend. *grin*

Action Shots at a Newborn Shoot?!

2010-02-27T16:37:00.004-06:00

So, today I got to work with a wonderful group of people that make me remember why I love being a photographer so much. Seriously. From the moment I walked in the door it was like we've known each other forever. So, Heather and family, if you're reading this, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to take some shots of your little baby boy.

Now, every photographer who has shot newborns has seen their share of kids getting sick. It comes with the territory. But, in all this time that I've got to work with these little kiddos, I never caught an action shot of, well, this...

Ya. That's a keeper. Mommy's going to print that one big and hang it in your room until you're 18. Good luck kid. *grin*

Joshua

Cody & Eric

2010-01-16T03:20:00.003-06:00

Here it is, 3:30 a.m. and I'm working on wedding photos. Am I the only photographer that keeps such ridiculous hours? =P

Anyway, I just wanted to share a few from a recent wedding. Cody and Eric, if you are looking at this, consider it a teaser. The rest will be done by tomorrow night. =)

Beautiful couple, beautiful wedding. 'Nuff said.

My First Pin-Up... Amber

2009-12-18T17:45:00.004-06:00

So, I've been waiting a long time to put these pics up on my blog because they were to be a surprise gift for Amber's BF, and now that she has given them to him, I can finally share them with everyone! Amber is a stylist at Attitude's Salon in Mt. Zion, and we got to use the inside of the salon for the shoot. That place is made for pin-ups! Look at the color on the walls!

On another note, if you're looking for a new stylist, maybe a pedicure/manicure, massage, whatever, call these girls! I've gotten to know Amber, Jamie, Kat, Noelle (whose wedding I might be shooting in July! Woot!) pretty well, and of course my sister Leslie works there as well. Those aren't the only gals that work there (I got to meet one other girl a few days ago, Brandi, that I might get to do family pics for! Sorry if I spelled your name wrong! =P) just the ones I get to talk to the most. Anyways, give them a call. They are awesome! =)

One Love,

Joshua

All Hail....Hailey.

2009-11-07T18:05:00.004-06:00

Ok. So sometimes you have a shoot that just blows you away. I'm not saying my other shoots this year weren't completely awesome, because I didn't have any bad shoots all year, but, sometimes one just stands out from the rest. What all has to fall in to place to have a shoot like this? Well...

Good weather. A nice overcast day is perfect. Bright sun is actually bad for photography.
A senior who takes pride in his/her appearance.
A senior with a good fashion sense.
A senior who is completely comfortable in front of a camera. Now, I have tricks to relax subjects, BUT, if they are naturally comfortable, that's 20 minutes more of good shooting.
A senior with many facial expressions. A good smile AND a good serious face. A smirk. A laugh.
No equipment failure. We're dealing with electronics here. From wireless flash triggers, to portable battery packs. Now, I can shoot with just the camera and nothing else, but having access to these extras without problems allows me to be more creative.
Good locations. Something original, shot in a creative way. After all, this IS art.
A photographer that is on his/her A-Game. Yes, I'm being completely honest here. I'm not perfect. There are days when I just don't feel like I'm getting things done to the best of my ability. I hope that doesn't lessen the possibility of a future shoot with you, because all photographers have their "off day"... I'm just willing to admit it.

If all of these things fall in to place, amazing things happen. So, meet Hailey...

Hails, it was both an honor and a pleasure. I hope we get to work together again in the future.

One Love.

Joshua

You Guessed It...More Seniors!

2009-11-07T16:26:00.018-06:00

It seems that every time I promise to update the blog more, I get bombarded with shoots! Now, I'm not complaining at all, but for those who don't know me, I work a full time job Mon-Fri, so between the "real" job, shooting, editing, and keeping up on the business end of starting a new business, the blog tends to get pushed to the bottom of the list. Now, there is a quick remedy to this situation. If all of you, whether you're a past client or someone who stumbled upon my blog on accident, spread the word of J. Bradley Crisman Photography, eventually I'll be able to quit the "real" job and focus on you! I know, I know. Shameless self promotion. Hey, what else is the internet for? =P

Moving on!

Bring on the seniors!

This is Andee. Her shoot was a blast! We went to all original places that she picked out herself, which was awesome. I love getting the opportunity to shoot at places I've never even been to.

Brian's shoot was also pretty original. We got to shoot at one of his friends' home which had an awesome barn with a loft that was practically made for photo shoots.

Say hello to Holly. Besides having some of the most fabulous outifts I've shot this year, she had a positive, anything goes attitude that really allowed me to get some beautiful images.

This is Jonah (awesome name btw). He just happens to also be the son of my boss at the "real" job, so I figure I better say a bunch of nice things about him. *grin* Seriously though, Jonah was a cool cat. As you can tell from this one picture, he's a gear head. We got to do some shots with dad's Corvette which is something I don't get to do very often. Well, never actually. I can't afford one of those things... =P

What's up, Kyle. Yet another great guy shoot of the year. Kyle was pretty relaxed in front of the camera, which always helps things go smooth. Besides, with my wife there messing with him the whole time, he couldn't help but give us real smiles, which mom loved. =P I guess this wasn't the best picture to show you after talking about his smile, but it was one of my favorite shots of the day!

Lexi! If there ever was a girl that is a perfect example of how you can be young and still be mature and have a great head on your shoulders, this is her. I get to shoot a lot of seniors, and it's girls like Lexi that make me feel privileged to capture a huge moment in their life for them to remember as they grow older.

Meet Mitchell. We traveled to Vandalia for Mitchell's shoot (we're based in Decatur for those who don't know), and it was well worth it. Original locations, and another great guy senior to work with. Hey Mithcell.... squirrel! *grin*

This is Steph. Steph, her mom, and one of her friends came from Iowa to have her pics done. Ya, that's right. They came from out of state to be shot by me! I know, I know...I'm awesome. Actually, they have family here, so while visiting we did Steph's portfolio. Still though, how awesome is that? My work is going to be floating around a high school in another state! And Steph's pics won't look like anyone else's at her school! I had another mother contact me from Iowa after I finished up Steph's proofs, unfortunately she didn't realize I was so far away so it didn't work out. But man, word of mouth travels so quick! Steph didn't even have her prints yet! Great gal, great shoot.

This is Zach. Zach had a short session just to add some variety to his portfolio he already had done somewhere else. I'm glad he did too, because the shots with his dog and his football pics were some of the best I've shot this year.

This is Tiger Woods. Wait, no. Tiger's shoot is next month. This is Aaron. I shot Aaron and his friend Josh (next post) at the same time. They are from Bethany, and I was more than happy to travel there to shoot. I have to find ways to get my name in to some new schools! I love my Maroa-Forsyth crew (after all, that's where I started this journey), and my Argenta-Oreana crew, but I have to break in to some new places too! Well, not literally "break in", I mean, well...nevermind. You know what I mean. Aaron had a great idea for one of his pics. Since we had access to the inside of the school, we did some shots in front of his actual locker in the Senior hall. Now, I know some photographers like to stick kids in front of a locker as a prop, but this was his locker that he actually uses. How awesome is that?!

This is Josh. After a slight rain delay at the beginning of the shoot, we ended up having a great day to shoot. The rain gave us some nice clouds to work with once we got done shooting at the school.

I'm starting to realize how many guys I shot this year. Last year it was probably 4 girls to every guy, but this year I think it's been pretty even. Hopefully this means the guys are seeing something in my work that makes them want to have their picture taken, and not just that mom is making them. *grin*

Well, hello Melissa. As you can see, a natural in front of the camera. If I remember correctly, it was smoking hot that day, and the beginning of the shoot was out in the open with no shade. It was ironic that we were shooting right next to their beautiful swimming pool. I think if I would've fell in, I wouldn't have been totally upset. Of course, my camera equipment doesn't take well to water, so it was probably best that I just stayed on dry land and sweat it out.

Jesse's shoot was so laid back and one of the easiest shoots I've done all year. It didn't hurt that I had already met Jesse through his girlfriend (Sammy, the first senior I ever shot), and through another creative shoot he helped me with. This guy is crazy talented. The first time I ever heard him sing was at a graduation party for some seniors I shot last year. I thought it was a recorded album that was just playing over the speaker system, then I asked Sammy where her new boyfriend was ( I hadn't met him at that point), she pointed to a little stage area where Jesse was playing guitar and singing. I was blown away. Mad skills. He even played during his shoot while we were doing shots of him with his guitar. He started playing a song by The Format that I love and I caught myself just standing there listening to him not even taking pictures. Ya, and I get paid to do this. *grin*

Alright, I guess I'll stop there. If you had a shoot with me this year and don't see your pic here, don't worry. You'll be up soon. I just have to get back to work on the 4 seniors I have staring at me through my editing screen!

On another note, if you are looking at this thinking of booking me for a shoot in the Spring, give me a call or send me an email as soon as possible. I've already started talking with a few people about sessions once it gets warm. And I have a couple weddings that will take up a couple of my weekends. It's never to soon to drop me a line, because once my weekends are full, I have to stop booking. The downside of working another job Mon-Fri. =(

Hope to hear from you soon! Oh, and feel free to comment on any of these posts. I don't think you have to even register or anything, you can just drop me a line to let me know you were here checking things out!

One Love.

Joshua

Some More 2010 Seniors

2009-08-29T14:22:00.011-05:00

Ok, I've been meaning to put some pics up of the seniors I've been shooting lately, so, I decided to take a break from editing photos to make it happen. The seniors I've had the pleasure of shooting this year have been a blast! I have 4 more sessions that I've already shot that are currently being edited, so I'm staying rather busy! If you are reading this, THANK YOU! Because in some way or another, YOU have helped me get to where I am today. Whether you are a client, a friend, a family member, or another local photographer looking for ideas/locations to use (*grin*), you have inspired me to be better!

This is Amy. Yes, she is palming that basketball. No Photoshop tricks there. Now, if we could've just set them on fire... Isn't that what all the cool kids are doing? =P

This is Taylor. Taylor was by far the most organized senior I've ever shot. LOL She picked her own locations, had all of her outfits coordinated with each spot, and even had her accessories individually packed for each outfit. Thank you for making my job so easy, Taylor. Now, if I could've just taught your mom to use my camera, I could've slept in the car. =P

This is Josh. I have battle wounds from this shoot. No joke. If I remember correctly, we were shooting in the middle of a rain forest that was roughly a 17 mile walk carrying all of my equipment. Ok, ok. That's a bit of a stretch. It was probably only about 15 miles. =P Besides sweating profusely, being mauled by mosquitos, and having to stop to search the wilderness for natural water springs to keep from dehydrating during the voyage, we had a good time. Seriously though, I loved the images we turned out from the day.

And then there was Rachel. She was impossible to work with. No matter how hard I tried, she just wasn't getting it. *grin* Ok, enough sarcasm. This girl had a serious look that actually sent chills down my spine. Any girl that has had her senior pics done knows that it's hard to be "serious" on demand. I had to actually tell HER to remind ME to make her smile for some of the pictures, or I would've sat there taking serious expressions all day. Ya, that good. Great sense of humor, many different expressions, and a good fashion sense. What more could a photographer ask for?

Oh, almost forgot. Rachel managed to wow me enough to make it on to the front side of my new business cards (along with Niki from earlier this year) with this image.

Ok, enough about Rachel... Well, after I embarass her. *grin*

Feel free to drop me a line, or leave a comment here. I don't think you have to sign up for an account to comment, you can just leave it as anonymous if you'd like. That way you can say all kinds of hateful, ugly things... I can moderate them before they actually get posted on the site... Then I can delete them, resulting in a complete waste of both of our time. Oh, unless you have something nice to say. That actually might get posted. *grin*

One Love,

Joshua

More Niki

2009-08-06T15:57:00.003-05:00

After finishing up Niki's proofs today, I realized I had to share this photo.

This is the very moment I knew Niki was sick of me and my camera. I thought she was just being her goofy self again, but before I even had the camera lowered, she was in striking distance. You thought the video clips of lions taking down zebras were bad? Try being mauled by a 90 pound girl in skinny jeans. Brutal.

*grin*

Niki, you can hate me now.

Senior Time

2009-08-04T19:17:00.005-05:00

Well, the senior rush is upon me, and I am soooooo ready after the shoot I had Saturday. Niki was my first senior of the year, and if that shoot was any indication of how the rest of my year will go, it's going to be crazy fun.

Niki was such a trooper. I made her wear her fanciest dress that she brought, and I put her in the filthiest place I could find....literally. I wanted to take a shower after we left. Ahhh, the things we do for art. Here's one of the shots from "dirty alley"...

And here's another from a cleaner spot. This is one of my favorite senior pics I think I've ever taken...

And then there's the real Niki...

Niki has already sent me another senior to shoot later this month. Andee... hopefully this hasn't scared you off. =P

Another Mascot

2009-07-27T00:43:00.004-05:00

Another shot of our softball mascot...

And the latest edition to the squad... Our new volleyball mascot.

Rock Band

2009-07-27T00:20:00.005-05:00

Almost forgot to put some pics up from the Rock Band jam. Ya, I managed to grab some nice shots all while putting the smack down on everyone with my fierce drum skills. =)

There's innocent Zac, and then there's the real Zac...

There's the Liz (aka Maguire) that always knows where the camera is, and then there's rock star Liz...

And here she is joining in on our crew's latest craze... photobombing. If you aren't aware of what photobombing is, here's a brief explanation. Find that one person in your group (or a stranger in public if you have the guts) that always has a camera out, and right at the moment they take a pic, jump behind the subject or somewhere in the frame, and do something completely off the wall. It works especially well with people taking pictures of themselves (for say, MySpace) because they can't see what is behind them while taking the picture. Nice devilhorns. Well played, Maguire.

And here is Casey. I swear, I've never seen a grown man this happy in my life. It's like he's seven years old all over again. If you're reading this Casey, I apologize for exploiting your enjoyment in front of the world. It was too good to let pass. =)

A Busy Sunday

2009-07-27T00:00:00.005-05:00

Last Sunday ended up being quite busy. We started off with a little sand volleyball, moved on to some softball, had dinner, then it was back to the house to play Rock Band until pretty much the next morning. Here's a few from the day. If you want to see more, go to my main site, go under Proofing and use "sunday" as the password. I hope you enjoy...

Wow, after going through some of the pics to find ones to post, I now realize that Sara (sorry if that's not how you spell your name lil' miss puppy chow *grin*) was the star of the day. She really doesn't take a bad picture, even in the middle of blowing a bubble, as you can see...

Team Mascot

2009-07-12T22:17:00.004-05:00

Oh, almost forgot to post the two pics of our number one fan from the game today! =)

Joshua

Sunday Softball

2009-07-12T22:05:00.007-05:00

Decided to take my camera out to the softball game we play in every Sunday to see what kind of shots I could get. I definitely need to practice on my action photography, but I learned so much in one hour of shooting that I'll be taking the gear out again next Sunday to see if I can improve on everything.

Anyways, it wasn't about the technical excellence, but more about pictures of my peeps having fun. Here's a few from the day. If you want to see some more, you can go to my main website, go under Proofing and use "softball" as the password. :)

One Love,

Joshua

Pics from Vacation

2009-07-07T15:30:00.008-05:00

So, I just realized I never put up the pics of the cabin that I attempted to put up while there. So, here we go. :)

(Kurt Russell not included.)

Vacation

2009-06-21T22:51:00.003-05:00

Attempting to make another post from my phone, so please forgive me if this comes out looking sloppy!

So, we're on vacation in Gatlinburg, TN, and I just wanted to say, if you've ever thought of coming here and was hesitant about it...come! There are so many things to do here it will blow your mind. We went whitewater rafting when we got here, and it was possibly the most fun I've ever had outdoors. (I'm more of an indoor person if you don't know me very well. =P)

I don't have any great photos to post for you guys unfortunately. I do however have some not so great ones that I took with my phone. :) Hopefully I can get them to post properly. They are just of the cabin, but it's where we are staying and contemplating never coming back.

Ok, just previewed the post and the pics aren't showing up, so you'll have to wait until I get back! Sorry!

See you when I return.

Joshua

Jason Mraz and the Results of Driving Drunk

2009-05-04T12:21:00.008-05:00

Let me start off by saying a couple things first..

No, I was not driving drunk. The guy that flew off the interstate at 65mph, totaling his car in a small forest, all after taking out a couple construction drums was. Ya. All of this happened right in front of me on my way home from a concert Saturday night. It was like witnessing a live action sequence from a Die Hard movie, complete with high speed, airborn vehicles.

Secondly, I'm posting this from my phone on lunch (isn't technology wonderful?) so if something looks strange, Apple would be the culprit.

Anyways, the concert was the best concert I've ever been to. Jason Mraz, Howie Day, and Anya Marina (which I am in love with now, by the way... If you visit my site, one of the songs she did is now on the playlist). Mr. Mraz is such an entertainer that he can easiy transform the most timid introvert into the dancing fool who is giving high fives to complete strangers. Oh, and he did a nice version of Mr. Curiousity that simply blew my mind. He is much more talented than people (myself included) think. As far as Howie Day, he may be one of the best songwriters in the music industry at the time. You have heard his work, you probably just don't recognize his name. Ever heard the song "Collide" that plays on just about every radio station I can think of? That's Howie Day.

And then there's Anya. Former actress (100 Girls, anyone?) turned musician who has had her music featured on a little show called "Grey's Anatomy". There really is no way to describe her, so just check her out. I'm guessing you'll love her or hate her. I for one, am in love.

Lunch is over. Time to work.

One Love,
Joshua

The Latest

2009-02-28T17:06:00.004-06:00

So, I received my Amazon Kindle today, and, uhhhh, it's like the best thing ever. If you're one of those people that always has a book with you (like me), it might be something you'd be interested in. Not only does it hold 1,500 full length novels at a time, it plays MP3s, and has a basic web browser. All of the wireless conectivity is free of charge and can be used anywhere, not just with Wi-Fi (it uses the same technology as cell phones).

$9.99 for New York Times bestsellers instead of $30? Done.

Free instant downloads of books from Amazon's Kindle Store, no computer required? Done.

Saving millions of trees by not needing to destroy forests for paper? Done.

Anyways, I'm a fan if you can't tell. =)

Read anything good lately? Let me know! I'm always looking for good reads of any genre.

Looking for something to read? Well, those that know me well, know I've always had an interest in the myths and lore about vampires and werewolves (go rent, no go BUY Underworld and be amazed...then, go see the sequel that's in theatres now), so I would recommend the 4 part Twilight series by Stehpenie Meyer. If you saw the movie and was let down, still give the books a shot...they are sooooo much better. If you are not familiar with Twilight at all (which I doubt is the case unless you live under a rock...in the back of a dark cave...on another planet), it's an epic love story first, battle of werewolves and vampires second. Girls love the storyline because of the romance, and I love it because, well....aparently I'm a girl. =P

Anyways, Twilight yes, Stephenie Meyer's latest book The Host, not so much. If you want to read a modern, darker take on fairies, check out the Tithe trilogy by Holly Black. Avoid Stranger Things Happen, or atleast download the free copy from a place such as FeedBooks, that way you won't feel as though you've wasted money. If you need great stories and laughs together, anything by Christopher Moore will do. My personal favorite of his is Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal. Yes, that's the actual title. I'm about to dive into the King Raven trilogy by Stephen R. Lawhead. It's a historical fiction series based around Robin Hood. I'll let you know how that one turns out.

On another note, two more weeks and Resident Evil 5 is out for Playstation 3! *happy dance* Speaking of the PS3, any of you own one? If so, drop me a message. My ID is Flixster79. I'm always looking for people to game with online, whether it's SOCOM, Rockband, whatever.

My stuffed jalapenos should be about ready, and I think I'm finally going to get to watch Leatherheads that's been sitting on my entertainment center for months.

Joshua

Wedding Bells

2009-02-28T16:38:00.009-06:00

I just realized that I never shared any pictures from the last wedding that I shot! Mr. and Mrs. Marley. I've known Lyndsay for a long time, so I was more than happy to pull the cameras out for her big day. And as you can see, she is far to beautiful to not share with you all. Brian on the other hand... *grin*

The first time I met Brian I felt like I had another brother that I wasn't aware of until now. If you know me personally, you know I'm a bit of a goofball, always looking for the humor in everything. Well, I only know a handful of people that can make me laugh hard enough to cause people to stare. Among those people are Ryan Reynolds, Dane Cook, Zach Braff, and now...Brian Marley.

After they got married, Brian moved my Lyndsay half way across the country. Jerk. But, his plan to keep her from all of us here in Illinois failed miserably, and they are soon moving back. WOOT! It's only been a few months, but we've missed you both here in D-Town!

So, here's a few of the shots from the big day...

Brayden is 1!

2009-02-28T16:06:00.008-06:00

My nephew, Brayden, recently turned 1, and I had the pleasure of being there with my camera.

Kiersten, Kiersten...such manners...

Looks like the cake was good...

That cake really brings out the color of your eyes.

Haley dreams of being a Kim Anderson "Yesteryear" child...

Gettin' My Blog On

2009-01-13T22:06:00.002-06:00

Wow...I'm really awful at posting here... My apologies.

Anywho, just thought I'd drop in since I just did a major gallery update to my site. If you haven't been there for a while, the music has been updated, as well as the new "Early Years" gallery. I also added a ton of more senior pics to the "Seniors" gallery. I figured since seniors are my main focus of business, I should have more than 4 people in there. =P

Let me know what you think about the new music. There's a bunch more tracks than there was before...I think 11 now. Just some of my favorite tunes at the moment by some great bands. If you are interested in knowing more about the artists, you can scroll your mouse over the music note on my site and click on the name of the track. It will take you to either their official site, or their MySpace. The site has a completely different feel to it with the new music, hopefully it still works!

That's it for now. Talk to you all soon.

One Love,

Joshua

Joshua Lately

2008-10-08T23:54:00.005-05:00

Well, what's going on in October? Shooting every weekend, which is awesome. I can't wait 'till this weekend to try out my new lens I just got today. For anyone with any interest in photography, I scored a 24-70 f/2.8L for $930. I have a senior to shoot this Sunday, so it looks like he'll be my test subject. A couple pics, then we'll move on to another subject...

I'm sooooooooooooo far behind on movies it's ridiculous. I try to watch a couple new movies every week to make use of the Blockbuster: Total Access monthly fee.... which, if you love movies like me, you should definitely look in to. It's pretty much like Netflix, except you can return your movies to the store and exchange them for a rental for free, instead of always waiting for a new one in the mail. Ironman is out on Blu-Ray now, which I'm sure looks fantabulous. Gotta' make time for that...

Now, besides photography, my other addiction (video games) is about to get some fresh meat. On October 19th, I will be going to pick up my Rock Band 2 bundle. It's been preordered for almost a month now, and time is passing so freaking slow waiting for it to come out! If you love music, and have even a slight interest in video games, BUY IT. It's out for Xbox 360 already and is getting ready to release for PS2/PS3 and Wii. The basic idea? Start a band with a lead singer, guitar player, bass player, and a drummer (yes, 4 people jam at once to some of the best classic and modern day rock songs), score some fans, make some money, take over the world. Well, something like that. =P

On the subject of music, what's new? I get one radio station at work, and their rotation consists of about 5 songs. Bleh. I've been listening to mostly alternative/rock lately (to get prepared for Rock Band 2 of course =P), but I love pretty much anything that catches my attention. Let's take a look at what's in the shuffle right now...

Panic! At The Disco, Shiny Toy Guns, Tokio Hotel, Ludo, and of course Fallout Boy. Quite a few songs by Rise Against. I may be out of the loop, but I just became aware of Rise Against when I started downloading some of the songs for RB2. Seriously diggin' them.

Drop me a line if you think there's something out there I need to check out!

One Love,

Joshua

A Neglected Blog

2008-09-12T19:18:00.006-05:00

Well, between photo shoots, a full-time job, and that thing called "life", I've managed to show my blog no love. So, this update is to let everyone know I'm still lurking, and also to thank everyone that has helped me get my business off to an amaaaazing start.

And now, a few of my latest seniors for your viewing pleasure. =)

On Another Note...

2008-08-01T18:07:00.003-05:00

When did the word "Google" become a verb? Not a single day passes that I don't hear "Just google it." I'm a fan of ask.com myself, but I suppose telling someone "Just ask it." really doesn't sound as good.

A good friend of mine, Dave Ricketts of Borderline Indigent Films, came to the conclusion that if you were to "google" the word "Google", you could quite possibly break the internet.

Forever Odd,
J. Bradley Crisman

The Senior Gals

2008-08-01T17:55:00.008-05:00

Well, that's it for the 3 best friends that I had the honor to do senior pics for. Abbey was such a blast! I found myself forgetting to take pictures at times because I was too busy being a goofball and having fun. I can't believe people actually pay me to do this!

One Love,

J. Bradley Crisman

That's a wrap for Lauren!

2008-07-20T16:07:00.013-05:00

Just wrapped up proofs for my latest Senior Shoot, and man have I been blessed. I couldn't ask for a better group of friends to work with. Lauren was a doll, just like Sammy, and next weekend I'll be working with their other friend, Abbey. I'm so amped about my shoots so far, I don't think I'll ever calm down.

One love,

J. Bradley Crisman

A Rush of Business

2008-07-08T23:32:00.012-05:00

Well, thanks to the lovely Samantha Peebles and her family, I've booked 2 more Seniors for this month! I've already met the girls, and I'm so excited to get to work with them.

Sammy's shoot really was a blessing. I've never been more excited about what pictures await me around the corner.

One love,

J. Bradley Crisman

My Blog Is Here!

2008-06-29T20:49:00.003-05:00

Well, well. Look who's blogging!

I decided I needed a bit more of a personal approach to my site, plus, I need a way to keep all of my friends, family, clients, and potential clients aware of upcoming events, so this was the answer. Now I'll finally have a place to share the joys and excitement I've been having while getting my photography business up and running.

Feel free to drop me a line with any questions or suggestions for the blog or site, or just to say hello!

-J. Bradley Crisman