Family Portraits Using Off Camera Flash

Here are a couple of family portraits taken deep in a shaded forest during mid-day using off camera flash. I mounted my flash to a light stand and umbrella adapter with a silver umbrella to take these images. The flash was set on manual and triggered using a wireless remote. As you can see, some digital editing was done to the background of the images. Equipment used; EOS 40D, EF 24-105mm f4L IS, and Speedlite 580EX II.

Pair of Mules Go to Washington DC

Brooke Dawson requested a poster size image of my “Pair of Mules” to represent the state of Missouri.

The conference was a 3 day meeting of all States and Territories with PATH funding. PATH stands for Projects to Assist with Transition from Homelessness. Missouri has 9 Mental Health or Substance Abuse provider agencies with PATH programs. Primary to the program is outreach to homeless individuals and referral to medical, dental, mental health and housing services. Agencies identify individuals who are homeless and in need of Mental Health services and enroll them in mainstream services.

At the States Showcase, Brooke presented information about the Missouri Department of Mental Health effort at the Missouri State Fair each year. They staff a booth where individuals can get information and referral for help in their area. They also provide depression screenings and give people information about depression and treatment.

This conference and the PATH program are important because the people they serve are some of the folks who are using large amounts of emergency room services. When they do finally come in for services their needs are great and their illness is often quite progressed. It is much less costly on communities to get needed services to this population before they hit the hospital emergency room doors and need many thousand dollars of treatment and services. Once treated they often return to homelessness and the cycle starts again.

Thank you Brooke for choosing my “Pair of Mules” to represent Missouri!

2008 Missouri State Fair

This is now my second year as a photographer for the State Fair. The weather was perfect this year unlike the 100 degree plus temperatures last year. My primary area of coverage for the fair are the Mules and Draft Horses. To see images of the events check out my web site www.jzanephotography.com.

Congratulations to John King for taking 1st place in the 2 hitch, 4 hitch, and 6 hitch Draft Horse Class!

I would like to thank Ben and Neta Tennison for using my Mule images in the October issue of Western Mule Magazine. I encourage everyone to take a look at this magazine, it is the best magazine about Mules. You can get more information on this magazine at www.westernmulemagazine.com.

Harlene Hipsher and her Mule Sassy won Reserve Grand Champion Halter Riding Mule and 1st place for Mare Mule over 52″, 2 years and over. Harlene is now battling cancer so keep her in your prayers.

J Zane Photography

Welcome to my blog site. J Zane Photography is officially in full time operation now that I have graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a BS in Photography. I primarily offer wedding and portrait photography in a studio or a location of your choice. If you are interested in senior or family portraits, planning a wedding or you know of someone looking for a photographer please contact me.

(816) 263-2067

jz_photography@hotmail.com

Thanks for checking out my blog site!

Jeff