Car Fire - League City, Tx

It is not often that I get to play photojournalist in the traditional sense. No matter how many times I see something like this I am amazed at how our modern conveniences can turn tragically against us.

This car fire started around lunch time in the parking lot of the Whataburger in League City just off FM 646 and Interstate 45. According to a witness I spoke with, a man, identified as the driver of the Dodge Durango, was eating his meal in his SUV when smoke starting pouring out of the hood. Shortly, after that 911 was called. No one was injured in the incedent according to League City police.

I was fortune enough to have my gear with me, and was going to my bank when I saw the car fire. There was an explosion of some type as I pulled into the drive way. I also got a pretty interesting shot of the battery exploding as well.

Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

Galveston Bay Shrimp Boat & Copyright Concerns

I wanted to share this image I took recently in the Galveston Bay. It is of a shrimp boat with seagulls looking for a meal. I try to get out when I can to photograph things of a different nature from time to time, so I thought I would share.

On a more serious note. I love to see when my clients use the work I created for them on their own, websites, blogs, and networking websites such as MySpace. It really is the ultimate form of complimenting what I do. However, I have noticed a few folks cropping out my logo, and or not giving me a little love for those really ultra cool and hip pics.. (hopefully they are ultra cool... LOL!). There is a lot of you that have also purchased the hi-resolution images on disk as well. The paper work included with that ask that credit be given to me if images are used on a personal website.

I ask if you are using images in one of these situations that you please give me credit on your site. It helps other folks find me, and it really helps with my business. By doing so is like saying thank you. I allow such use as a thank you for being a customer. Every image I create is protected by copyright laws. It is because of these laws that a profession such of mine can exist, and I would love to be able to continue to provide my services for years to come. So, if you can take the time to mention my website on your site I would appreciate it.

Enjoy!
Jason

Photo Today

I am trying to post up as often as possible. You know it is one of those New Year's. I am wrapping up this wedding I am working on and this image was one of the many that really stuck out. The wedding was a Chateau Elan just outside of Atlanta. There will be more photos real soon!

Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

Lauryn and Jared - Chattanooga, TN

I want to give a big Arg! to Lauryn and Jared! What can I say.... hmmmm.... I really had a good time with the wedding of these two! I experienced a lot of new things. Lets start with the sword fight between the lucky couple during the reception. There was also a belly dancing performance. Lauryn is a very talented belly dancer herself and gave an impressive demonstration of the art form. Then there was the hug fire across the street.

I mean wow! These two know how to make a statement. Seriously, they had an awesome wedding. I feel lucky to be part of their day. Here is a little preview for you all!

Enjoy!
Jason

www.jasonconnel.com

an Engagement Session, Allison and Ric -

I first met Allison through a good freind of mine Julian Smith. All I can say is wow! Allison and Ric met me in Chattanooga for their engagement session a couple of weeks ago. Here are a few of my picks. I hope you all enjoy! Feel free to tell them congrats here!


Enjoy!
Jason

It is a South Thing...

Wow! What a roller coaster week. Well week-and-a-half. It all started last Thursday as I traveled to Memphis for Apryl and Jason's Wedding. I had a wonderful time with my iPod and open road. It was a exciting trip. I knew that Apryl and Jason's wedding was the first for a new radical workflow. Here it is a week later and all of their images are online.

They are a wonderful couple and the stories they shared with me are just wonderful. It turns out Jason is a IU grad. He was going to school the same time I was working for daily newspapers up there. I know I met him when I lived up there, but I just can't remember exactly how. I can tell you the man makes the best ribs I have ever had.




Friday was a great day. It started with a bridal luncheon at the Majestic Grille. It was a wonderful place. Great food for sure. Then I was off to photograph the guys playing ball on the Memphis Redbirds ball field. I can say that was a first for me.

Every detail was planned. Between the wonderful taste of the bride and the wonderful job Amy Miller Wedding and Events did it was like a wedding right out of a magazine. It was just wonderful. How can you beat a wedding at sunset on the banks of the Mississippi River. Then at the reception they had an artist, Bradford Troxel creating a painting at the event as it was happening.

Thank you two for a wonderful time! Jason I need the info for your amazing ribs dude! Check out the slide show here....

Enjoy!
Jason

www.jasonconnel.com

Suzzannah as "Wren"

I got the pleasure of seeing my oldest daughter perform at Barnes and Noble recently. She attends fine art Magnet School here in Chattanooga. It was great show. It was fun to see her personality change as she got into character. Here is the slideshow

Enjoy!
Jason

www.jasonconnel.com

In 6 Minutes or What?

I received a forward from my uncle, Jeff today. I must say there are only a few people I will regularly open forwards for. My uncle is one of those folks. I will keep it short because I only have 6 minutes or something bad will happen... so the email says. Heck emails are better than fortune cookies... LOL!

This forward has some real good advice in it. Pass it along. Now you only have 6 minutes... HA!

Enjoy!
Jason

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it

FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: R espect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.

Now, here's the FUN part!
Send this to at least 5 people and your life will improve. 1-4 people: Your life will improve slightly.
5-9 people: Your life will improve to your liking.

9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in the next 3 weeks

15 and above: Your life will improve drastically and everything you ever dreamed of will begin to take shape.

A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart. Do not keep this message

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First-Centenary United Methodist Church Presentation

I had the honor to speak at First-Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Chattanooga this evening. There was a group about 100 present. It was a good time! The first time I spoke to a group this big.

What was I there to speak about? How to make sneakers of course! I was there to speak about photography. It was tough to try to pack in information in about a half-hour. I had decided earlier in the week to try to open up to questions almost immediately. I showed a brief slideshow of my work.

Just a reminder to everyone. I do this fairly regularly. I teach at the Hunter Museum. This time around will be a basic digital photography class every Thursday started at the end of March. Give them a call to register.

It was such a good time, and I love that they let me come talk tonight...

Thanks!
Jason

www.jasonconnel.com

The New Website is LIVE! Well sort of...

Hey folks the new website is live. Soon you will be able to go to www.jasonconnel.com and it will be there. However, for now click right here to see it.

Enjoy!

Jason

www.jasonconnel.com