I am very lucky to have discovered a wonderful second shooter to help me photograph weddings. I would like to introduce Jeff. Here is a little more about him…
Where were you born?
I grew up in Arlington, Texas. Arlington is a large city of about 400,000 people, and is about halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth. I’ve lived in the Jacksonville area for about seven years now, and I love it here. I can’t see myself ever wanting to leave.
What is your favorite thing about photography?
Photography allows me to express myself and my love for life, and the beauty of people and nature through pictures. Photography allows us to “tell our story”, so to speak, and to read others’ stories as well.
How long have you been taking photos?
I’m in my seventh year as a photographer. I started out shooting film, of course, and I’ve been shooting digital for about a year and a half now.
What do you like to do besides take pictures?
I’m an avid kayaker, outdoorsman and I love to fish.
What type of camera equipment do you use?
I’ve used several different bands of equipment and still do. Currently, I mostly use Nikon, but the equipment really doesn’t matter as much as the storyteller behind the camera.
What do you like about shooting with Carmen?
Carmen and her work are inspiring to me because she shoots with feeling and uninhibited passion, following her true calling. It shows in the way she is able to tell and interpret every story, situation and person she photographs, and the way she is able to convey the most beautiful aspects of people and this world we live in.
If you ever meet Jeff the first thing you will notice is his great smile. He is genuinely kind and thoughtful, always putting others before himself which, to me, makes him stand out in a crowd.
~ Carmen
P.S – The other thing that makes him stand out in the crowd? That cute Texan accent.
P.P.S – (and he’s really tall…get it? Stand out in the crowd… never mind)
