Jared Birt Photography

This post is about sharing authentically about my business, its growth and where my wedding photography went? About six months ago, I decided to start a course change in a new direction to commercial and fine art photography. Commercial photography consists of a wide variety of work such as advertising/campaigns, product, editorial fashion, sports and lifestyle. My main decision for this change was purely an artistic choice and how I wanted to spend the rest of my days taking photos professionally. For the past four years, I've devoted my focus to wedding photography and being just a " wedding photographer". I didn't like "being labeled" and feeling boxed in as an artist so I made this transition. This opens the door to working with other creative people and being part of different teams.

The progress of that decision has been a very hard but rewarding one. Work is much harder to come by and I find myself as the "starving artist" so to speak. This was to be expected and I was preparing myself for that. This was probably the worst time to start in a new direction with the economy being the way it is but I never seem to do anything the easy way. I understand that so many people/artists out there are struggling the same. I feel for you and just know that you are not alone and that your art has great value. Thank you everyone for not giving up on your dreams and pursuits. You are well respected here. 

With that being said I am still shooting wedding gigs as much as I can on the side. I have a separate wedding portfolio online at ADAMOVITA.NET which will be open for other photographers to work for down the road. The Adamo Vita blog is not up yet but will be at some point.

Another goal that I have for my business is to have showcase my fine art work in gallery shows as much as possible. These shows will most likely consist of large canvas pieces. I am just waiting to have the right collection and gallery space to have a good show. I am very thankful to be able to pursue my passions and create even when it's difficult. I have a lot to learn and will always be developing and changing. I am up for the challenge and am happy the direction I am headed. Thank you to all who support my work and continue to fallow this blog. Please post your comments/ideas here and pass posts around via facebook, twitter, anything.

Please email me if I can help you or collaborate with you on any creative projects or jobs.

Thanks and be blessed

Jared ­    

OCCUPATION: FASHION DESIGNER

COMPANY:  HONOR NYC

LOCATION: WASHINGTON SQUARE NYC

This is fashion designer Giovanna Randall with HONOR who I had the pleasure of meeting and working with last week when I was in New York. She just had her debut collection presentation on Friday at a loft overlooking the Hudson. I photographed all her different piece/combinations and make-up looks that would be selected and used for the presentation. I will put a photo up of her samples. Congrats Giovanna for launching your line. I look forward to seeing all your hard work and success. To everyone at HONOR...great work and congrats for a successful debut.

Check out PAPERMAG and FASHIONISTA for more about HONOR and the presentation.

In the heart of New York's diverse neighborhoods sits the East Village. It's filled with your quaint restaurants, little parks, artists, coffee shops and thrift stores. Not to mention a lot of college students from NYU. The fashion is excellent and the people are friendly and collaborative. Rebekah and I spent a week there with my cousin and her husband in their apartment on 2nd  & 10th St. I went there on a photography job that I will talk about in an upcoming post.  Here is a photo I took on my first night there.

Seeking out some form of isolation and alone time is what a lot of New Yorkers look for in their off time. Because there is so much going on with so many different people around, it can be distracting and hard to focus. I guess that's why I like taking pictures of isolated environments where you know people should be. It gives me that relaxing feeling without distractions and allows my mind to go places far within the photo. Compared to Portland, New York has a more collaborative community between artists, models and freelance workers. It's because most people did not originate from there and needed help to get where they are now. They recognize the joy and benefits of helping people "make it". I love that and wish people everywhere had the same mindset.  Here's to the city that never sleeps. See you next time.