Concept to Content

I’m a visual person. When planning a shoot I like to gather images for inspiration, build a mood board and even draw out my thoughts in a storyboard. That planning and foresight came in super handy on this recent shoot.

Food photography in general is tricky because there is a timeline for the food looking fresh. That timeline is accelerated when it comes to frozen things, like popsicles!

This one was all about good prep. From paint testing the background color to finding the right texture of coconut shreds. We had everything ready to go including paper stand-ins for placement. The set was chilled with dry ice, the ice shards and coconut placed, followed by the popsicles. Finally the shredded coconut and roasted pecans to add some life in the final seconds. Shooting took less than 5 mins but the prep took days! Need help planning your next shoot? Let’s chat about it!

Quest for Snow

I love snow.  The pure clean white, the soft sound of it falling, how it blankets everything in winter wonder.  I even like shoveling snow.  Unfortunately I don't live in a place that gets good snow.  So every year I quest for it.  I basically drive until I find it.  This seasons quest brought me to Yosemite and I was not disappointed.  Everywhere I looked was like a Bob Ross painting.  Amazing!!

Winter on the Beach

It's my first Northern California winter and so far it's been lovely.  Bitter cold here is 50° just wintery enough for some sweaters.  Here are some pics from my latest shoot.  This one is in Marin Headlands with Amanda.  See more on my website www.jamesbueti.com

Head in the clouds

Alaska, the last frontier.  It seems around every corner is a majestic a place of beauty.  Here are some unpublished images from a plane ride I took over the glaciers the last time I was up there.  Unbelievable!!

August 1 Five

My job sometimes leads to the most amazing experiences.  August 1 Five hired me to shoot PR images for their new restaurant specializing in modern Indian cuisine.  Everyone there was so much fun to work with and the best part was sampling the fantastic dishes after the shoot.   Check them out at http://www.august1five.com/

Head Hand Feet w/ Jamie Mahood

Jamie Mahood is one of the best portrait tattoo artists on the planet.  I was lucky enough to have this amazing women do my work a few years back and I wouldn't hesitate to have her do more.  Not only are her skills top notch but the conversations are outstanding!  We talked music, podcasts, art history, sex, books, and travel just to name a few.  Check out her instagram @jamiemahood and if you have the chance sit in her chair.  Here's an old series I did with her about a year ago but never blogged about.

Happy Halloween!

Here's a pumpkin sowing us it's best dance moves!

The Blue Angels

It's fleet week in San Francisco which means the Blue Angels fly over the city on a daily basis.  These pilots are amazing!

JCPenney

It's been one year since I left Dallas and JCPenney.  It was a great stepping stone in my career to shoot on-figure fashion and lifestyle with JCP.  I learned so much from the talented people that position connected me with.   Here's some shots from one of the last fall campaigns I did with them.  Thank you everyone!