The music video I directed and edited has finally had its official release! You can view it above, or keep an eye out on TV. Several networks are considering it for their rotation, including Fues and CMT!!!
Gorilla vs. Bear…
Fans of indie music are probably all as anxious as I am to attend the Gorilla vs. Bear concert at the Granada Theater in Dallas this weekend. Quick currently has the event as their cover story, in case you feel like reading up on the bands (including Tim DeLaughter’s new band Preteen Zenith!) and getting some interesting info from the concert’s founder. Speaking of the cover story, how many times do you think a photographer will shoot a gorilla playing an electric guitar in his/her lifetime?!? I’m guessing this is not a common occurrence…
Fish Fun!!!
I had a client shoot at the Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park today, shooting a PR event. After it was over, I stuck around and photographed some of the creatures. There were a ton of interesting animals, including turtles, jellyfish, stingrays and lobsters. Now, I’m no underwater photographic authority… it takes years of practice to perfect that photo specialty. However, I did have a lot of fun shooting through the tanks and would definitely visit the aquarium again!
If you like these photos, you should visit my website at www.janikphoto.com
Time To Get Wet…
It is burning hot in North Texas right now. This triple digit weather is murder! Luckily, my most recent cover story photo shoot for Quick was a cool one. I will admit, though… it was a little scary taking my expensive Canon 5DmkII and my Profoto AcuteB 600r strobe pack and ring light in the water with me. One slip and I would’ve lost a LOT of great photo gear on this shoot! No accidents, though. Everything went well and the models were great to work with.
In case you were wondering exactly how this sexy photo feature was shot, you can find out all the juicy details in the behind-the-scenes video. Luckily, John Jones – my friend, occasional photo assistant and amateur photo/video dabbler – was there to capture this pool party on his new Canon 60D. Wouldn’t it be nice if all my Dallas photo shoots were at Hotel ZaZa’s pool? I could get used to that!
If you like this swimsuit cover photo shoot, you might also like some of my other work at www.janikphoto.com
More Old Video…
Here is another batch of old video features I did for a community publication that is no longer around. This batch covers some music-related video features I did around Dallas. It includes documentaries I did on musicians Trey Johnson, Tom Bridwell and the late Carter Albrecht.
Some Old Videos…
I thought I’d share some old video documentary pieces I did for a now-defunct online community newspaper. It was fun filming and editing these little news features. Many of the videos are a few years old now, and you can tell I was still working on my video and post production skills…
The above video is about an annual charity Easter Egg Hunt. That was a blast to shoot! Kids running everywhere and lots of action to capture.
The above video was probably one of the most adventurous features I’ve ever done video for. We trekked through the storm drains of downtown Dallas!
This was a fun little video feature on a privately run community library in Lake Highlands. It is hard to believe this place still exists today. It feels like something straight out of 1955…
I’ll post some more of these old videos throughout the coming days, and I’ll soon be able to post the new Von Ehrics music video I did! In the meantime, check out my other work here:
Patio Pics!!!
I recently shot a cover of Quick that was a lot of fun. The story was about some of Dallas’ best patio spots to enjoy the weather while having some fine food and drink.
Bring A Long Lens…
Sometimes you are forced to shoot a concert in less than ideal conditions. There isn’t a dedicated photo pit right up front, forcing you to shoot in a mob of people. Sometimes the band’s management specifically wants the photographers to shoot from the soundboard, often located far from the front of the stage.
These shooting conditions can make things much more difficult, but you can still come back with some nice images… just make sure to bring a long lens! The three concerts below – Mötley Crüe, Pete Bjorn & John and Kylie Minogue – were all shot using a 70-200mm 2.8L Canon lens. Sure, I could’ve used a 300mm or 400mm lens and taken some tighter shots, but I like what the 200mm focal length accomplished.
If you like these Dallas concert photos, you should also check out my main website for more great music photography.
Girls In Bikinis?!?
Yes, I was forced to photograph a bunch of girls in bikinis for a recent issue of Quick. My life is so horrible, isn’t it?
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Another Cover…
First of all, I know this post is WAAAAYYYYYY overdue. Sorry for ignoring the blog lately. I’ve been slammed with work, including a labor-intensive music video for an amazing band called The Von Ehrics. I’ll let you know when the video gets released, but in the meantime I thought you’d enjoy seeing a recent Quick cover photo I did…
