ABOUT.

My path here has been an interesting one. Originally from Austin, I joined the Air Force in 2000 to work on Nuclear Missiles! Crazy! After the military, it took me some time to discover my love for Photography, art, and design. I was working as a manager at a machine shop when I was hit with the third round of layoffs. I was devastated and my future seemed unclear, the economy was doing poorly and I couldn't catch a break. This ended up being the best thing that could have happened as I eventually decided to use my GI Bill and go to school.

My love for photography all started when I was in college working on my degree in design. We were required to take an "intro to digital photography" course and I was hooked. After graduating, I started my wedding photography while searching for jobs as a web designer. After a few interviews and working as a freelance web designer, I decided that photography was my passion and wanted to devote all my time to capturing moments and telling stories. I have been a full time photographer for about 5 years now and absolutely love it!

Besides documenting love, I work in marketing for a pretty bad ass company as a photographer. It has really allowed me to grow in my skillset as well as just thinking differently.

In my spare time I love to explore and travel, meeting with friends over some cold beers and great food, and spending time with my pup, Kodak. I love to to try and cook new recipes, bouldering, live music, and I can totally geek out over great cinematography and lighting. 

Always in camera.

What does this mean exactly?

I often get asked how I use photoshop to create some of these photos. I honestly suck at photoshop! I am a believer of getting it right in camera.

This means that everything you see is always captured in the camera and during a moment. No photoshop. Some images are double/triple exposures that I will create with my client right there on the spot.

 

Much love,

Justin

 

 


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