Hey Guys!

It has been a very long time since the last time I updated this. For this I am sorry!
From now on I will aim to post one journal entry a week, so we can all know what has been happening.

Some recent things for me:

- Last year, I officially started business as Break Free Photography! Working as a sole trader with a home based office, I am looking into renting out a studio space for those rare times I need it.
Business has been slow, and for a while I became very sick, so I could not work. But since recently recovering I am pushing myself forward again, trying to get more jobs and money and doing TFP only when it will definitely help my portfolio.

- On new years day, disaster struck! I lost a lot of gear while taking photos up at arthur's seat. I won't go into the details, but needless to say I probably lost around 1K of gear up there.
Understandably, this has me quite annoyed, but thankfully I didn't lose everything, and I can still do a good shoot with what I have. It will take me a while to replace all of it though.

- I may be getting some work published in a magazine sometime soon, not confirmed, but looking rather likely. I won't spill any details, but needless to say, I am rather excited about this. I'm thinking I should probably attempt to work for a few publications, get work that has a high exposure rate.

- This year I will be writing tutorials at request, so if you have anything you want to learn, let me know and I will do my best to teach!

- On a similar note, I wish to start writing critiques, to learn how to start evaluating photos better, sharpening my eye and all that jazz. If you have any pieces you would like me to critique, please don't hesitate to ask, and I will give you as honest a critique as i am able!

- Throughout this coming year, I am looking at amping up the amount and quality of photography I pump out. If you think you can help me in some way, please let me know, and I hope I am able to help you in return!

- Since my last Journal, I have been collecting photos to feature. Photos that I deem to be on the amazing side of talent. Please take a moment to have a look through!


Well, that is it from me today. I hope to hear from you all soon!

Yours in service,
Javier



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Do take a moment to look through the feature, a lot of hard work has gone into them from some very amazing people!

Hey guys!

Sorry it has been a while since I last uploaded, but things keep getting in the way!

First of all: THANK YOU!! To everyone who has supported me to this point, you are appreciated more than you will ever know. I can't believe how far I have gone in over a year, it amazes me!

Some news:

-The wedding went really well, the weather was fine and my photos were liked by the couple. I will put some up when they get back to me with a list of any they do not want up here.

-I have applied for a BA in photography at RMIT for 2011. This degree is something I really want to do, despite the commitment is will demand of me. I was meant to hear back from the uni today to see if I was shortlisted, but I have not received the email. Research has shown me that they are ate some years, so i am really hoping this is the case. I will keep you posted!

-Lots of projects coming up! The majority of which are individuals wanting portraits for themselves, but 2 standouts are a jazz quartet wanting promotional photos and an author who has asked me to take the photos for her book, which from the sounds of things is in for a good chance of getting strong popularity!

I will definitely keep you guys posted on things more frequently from now on!

Love J.

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Do take a moment to look through the feature, a lot of hard work has gone into them from some very amazing people!

After 3 weeks in the shop, my camera is back in action!
Woo!
I'm going to be taking so many photos! I can't wait!
If anyone is wanting to catch up to have their photos taken or to take photos with me, let me know!

I've been getting more and more paid work! It's really cool!
I'm going to be applying for work at photography studios, just part time or casual, until I can start my Degree next year.

Live free, die hard and leave a confusing autopsy!

Lots of features!

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So last Thursday I got all the new gear. I am in love with it!

I got the following:
Nikkor 18-105mm VR
SB-600 Flash
Tripod
2 umbrellas
2.8M Light stand.

On the same day, my camera decided to malfunction. The Aperture stopped working, it just wouldn't open up. I checked it and the aperture lever was fine, both on the lens and body. So now its in the repair shop for a minimum of two weeks and for a lot of monies.

This makes me sad...

On the plus side, doing a wedding soon, will be getting more gear from the pay-off there! Probably another SB-600.

Live long and prosper!

Love these pieces!!!:

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My fellow Earthicans:

I'm getting some new gear!
I have been playing with a single prime lens for the last year, as I broke my kit lens, so this is very exciting!

I am getting:

- Nikkor 18-105m VR
- Nikon SB-600 (Flash)
- Some tripod

I can not wait!

Some amazing pieces of art that I've stumbled across:

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