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Welcome

As a Photojournalist, everyday I see life as a journey that delivers special moments that can change ones perspective. My art and passion for capturing moments never seems to end. Thru my blog, I love to share with everyone the drive that makes me do what I do and deliver the creative vision that fuels my being. I welcome you to check back often and see what we are up to, were we have been and were we are going. Take the time to get to know me, The Dad, Photographer, Artist and Creative visionary.

My reflections

So, I remember being at Pictage Partner Con La in 2007 (A conference for Professional Wedding Photographers).  I was at the bar having this cool conversation with a awesome young photographer named Timothy Beckford also affectionately known as Timco.   were talking about what drives us to be Wedding Photographers. I remember talking about how I get lost in moments and the desire that I have to chase and find those moments that move me and almost bringing me to tears which develops the way I shoot.  Yes for a big guy like me it was an emotional and heart felt conversation. Thanks Timco.  What I also remember was being confronted by a Photographer from back east who commenced to tell me that she had overheard my conversation and in her opinion, that was fake, not genuine and just made up. It was her opinion that Photographers especially male Photographers can’t and don’t feel that way. I told her that from my background as a Police Detective, I had seen enough misery, pain and suffering that I desire and seek  this at  my weddings. Well she thought I was full of BS and no offense but she was not buying it.  She continued that in her other profession, she was a ER Nurse and that she also had seen her share of misery but she keeps it in perspective and it does not affect how or why she shoots. I smiled and changed the subject.

You may ask why I share this? Well, her comments had a profound impact on me. It never made me change how or why I shoot the way I do but it made me ask , why she would say such a thing or believe that I was not genuine.  I tabled that conversation for many years, until last month…

I had the honor and privilege of attending a very intimate workshop being given by two of the worlds top Wedding Photographers, Denis Reggie and Joe Buissink. During a presentation, Joe touched on this same topic, shooting from the heart. It was at that moment a huge bomb went off in my head that I realized this is what I do or that I am trying to do. Not only is it ok, it’s what I should be training to do. What a profound revelation. 

These two awesome men taught me and encouraged me to do what I love and what makes me complete. That I learned is what sets me apart from so many others trying to flood this market. My take away from all of this, be you, be unique, be different and follow your heart.  That is what makes Andy John Images.

To that wonderful ER Nurse/Photographer, 4 years later I still hunt for those special moments, I live in those moments and yes, I often cry at the Weddings I shoot but my gear is waterproof so it’s all good! Cherish the day! 

This is me and this is what I do.
Andy

From Real Simple Weddings

Brides! Check out this amazing article from Real Simple Weddings. It also show cases the work of talented Photographer, Laurel Mconnell. Enjoy!

http://junebugweddings.com/blogs/what_junebug_loves/archive/2010/06/07/arcade-games-engagement-photo-shoot.aspx

Sampler for Andy John Weddings Fan Page

working on fan page

So we are working on some new cool technology and looking forward to integrating everything in to AJI. Keep checking us out. New Face Book fan page also in the works.

Up Date Blizzard 2010 Link to Media Stream.

Hey Guys here is a active feed to my media stream.  Bookmark the link or come back here to keep up to date on what we are doing.
Andy J

Blizard 2010

Wow it has been a crazy 6 days here in Washington D.C.  As Many may know, along with being a Wedding and Lifestyle Photojournalist, I am also a Police Sergeant in Suburban Maryland.  Since returning to full duty on January 04, I have been really busy getting back into the swing of things.  After all the recovery from my injuries, now I get to play in the snow.   We are currently the honored host of the Washington D.C and surrounding area Blizzard of 2010.  I have been really busy keeping people safe and my team of great men and women fed, warm and as happy as could be expected. 

Here is a link to a live feed I am testing so book mark it and stay in tune with our blizzard fun!!!

Stay Blessed!!!

LINK TO BLIZZARD 2010

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/broadcast-studio-test

Jennifer and Shaun’s Wedding DVD

Hi:
Just wanted to share a pre final edit of a DVD for two of my favorite clients from this past year. Enjoy and happy Thanksgiving.

Las Vegas Ala Andy John

Vegas Neon Grave Yard 2009 from Andy John on Vimeo.

So I have been working on getting information out there and making the Blog active. Well after much anticipation I think I will release it this week.

This is shoot we did at the Neon Grave Yard in Vegas. It was a awesome shoot with some really great people. We hope to be back in Vegas for a really awesome Seminar we just learned about which is being sponsored by Skip Cohen of MEI This sounds like it is going to be a awesome event and I look forward to getting in some personal work out in the Valley of Fire and back out to Red Rock Canyon.

Las Vegas Neon Grave yard

New changes to come

So I have been planning to launch this blog when I was ready to make a habit of feeding it.  With the changes in my life (for the better) I think I am now ready to move forward with this plan. Please check back often for new things to come.