Texas ROCKS!

I have been in Texas for a while. The one thing I miss about home is Mrs. Baird's. They make all sorts of yummy things. They make things I can't think about too, because it causes instant weight gain... LOL! However, something as simple bread brings back a lot of childhood memories.

Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

A Littl' Somethin'

I thought I would share a recent shot. It has been a few days since I have posted. There is a lot of work in progress. There will be more photographs soon!

Hard at Work!

Well I could not keep the shot out of the tabloids, so I decided to beat them to the punch! LOL! I wish I had got that haircut before this wedding though. Does my butt look fat? Wait... Don't answer... :D.

Hey, tons of stuff going on. So, much to share with everyone. There are going to be a long strings of extensive pontificating on here, so stay tuned. As a friendly reminder, if it take more than a couple of days to email you back, fire it off again. I have had a ton of destination weddings, and I have been home just a handful of days. I know things may have got lost in the hustle and bustle. I apologize for the inconvenience.

This shot was taken at Heather and Johnathan's wedding by the bride's brother. It looks like I was into the shot... LOL! I know exactly which shot I was taking at the time, and it is really cool. Stay tuned! Images will be up soon!

Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own

The last three years have been such a struggle. I have mad and met wonderful people during that time. Keeping hope and love alive for what I do. I could have never accomplished what I have done without you all. Sometimes you were there for me when my family was not.

I love the song. It speaks to me on a personal level I have never shared with anyone. It means so much to me.

Here I set three years almost to the date I lost my full-time job shooting for TJ Maxx and Homegoods. When the new CEO arrived the team I belonged too was cut loose. E-commerse was dead.

I made a decision to go out in the world on my own. Many people thought I was nuts. Here I am. Passing that three year mark. I have learned a great deal. It is has been a hard road, but we have been very fortunate and blessed.

Here are a few lessons I have learned.
1.) Everyone who is nice to you is not your friend. They may be taking advantage of you.
2.) Never turn your back on friends. No matter what the pressure may be to do so.
3.) Love life.
4.) Take risks.
5.) Never give up.
6.) Learn.
7.) Anger is one's downfall.
8.) Listen
9.) Keep an open heart no matter how much it may hurt.
10.) Never say never.

Recent events have so reinforced these things for me. Thank you to all of you!

Enjoy!
Jason

Oooops! I am so Sorry...

I was in the process of creating an out of office reply when I made two horrible clicks that sent out a few extra emails.... Well okay... it was like 8 million emails... I am sorry for the really full email accounts, but you can get a good chuckle at all the misspelled words!

Sorry about the mix up.

Jason

All Wet - Tim and Ginger - Coolidge Park, Chattanooga, TN

Tim and Ginger came to me asking for a portrait session after seeing Heather and Johnathan's engagement photos. Ginger is Heather's BFF (I love that ... BFF... I dunno why... Must be the geek in me).

Anyhow, we got together a few weeks ago down at Coolidge Park, and I think I came away with some shots that have a little different perspective. Anyhow, I hope you enjoy the photos! We had a blast!

Here is the sideshow!

Stick around there is more information coming regarding continuing family tragedy.