DAY 3: 90 IMAGES OF SUMMER “Surfer Memorial” Malibu, CA

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"surfers memorial" Image: JB Brookman

“surfers memorial” Image: JB Brookman

My wife and I were driving through the gorgeous seaside city of Malibu.  As we glanced to our right, we saw the most interesting formation, floating in the Pacific Ocean.  Suddenly, I decided to pull over and investigate…

What I discovered, was a touching moment, where surfers gathered in a circle, obviously honoring someone who had left them.  They threw bouquets of flowers, into the center of the circle, as part of the ceremony.  Not wanting to bother the mourners, I grabbed my longest lens and created an image of the moment.  Then, I left quickly.

JB Brookman

Westlake Village Portraitist and Photographer

“Capturing Emotion, Through Portraiture.”

310.502.9877

DAY 2: 90 IMAGES OF SUMMER “Sugarland, The Greek” The Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA

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"Sugarland, The Greek" Image: Copyright JB Brookman

“Sugarland, The Greek” Image: Copyright JB Brookman

I had the awesome opportunity to photograph the Sugarland show at LA’s Greek Theatre, last night- for Hollywood Icon Magazine.  They are an incredible band, with such great energy and passion!  I couldn’t settle on one favorite image, so I created one that featured three:)

There is also something special about a Country Music concert.  The artists are so dedicated to connecting with the crowd.  After we were done photographing the first three songs, I returned to the venue.  There was a moment where Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush went walking into the far recesses of the crowd and gave away Kristian’s guitar!  Special guests Juice Newton and Dave Stewart (from the Eurythmics) also showed up.

JB Brookman

“Capturing Emotion, Through Portraiture”

Westlake Village Portraitist and Photographer

310.502.9877

DAY 1: 90 IMAGES OF SUMMER “Pre-Show, Downtown” Orpheum Theatre Downtown Los Angeles, CA

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"Pre-Show, Downtown" Image: JB Brookman

“Pre-Show, Downtown” Image: JB Brookman

Day 1 of the 90 Images of Summer begins…  This one was created, while waiting for Rufus Wainwright to take the stage at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.  They are slowly restoring sections of Downtown LA and Broadway is one of those magical places, where you can feel the glory of moments past…  artists like Judy Garland, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald performed there.

Once inside the venue, I was blown away by the insanely decorative lobby.  I had no idea what to expect, inside the theatre, itself.  The photographers were asked to shoot the concert from the side of the venue.  Definitely a more challenging vantage point, than up front, in the photo pit.  But, shooting from the side allows you to have some decent depth of field.  Anyway, I digress from the concert coverage info.  The opposite wall of the Orpheum was amazing!  Day 1′s photo was exactly what I saw from my spot, just off of the side aisle.

JB Brookman Photography

Westlake Village/Los Angeles Portraitist and Photographer

310.502.9877

Being Creatively Prolific: “90 Images Of Summer” Portraiture And Photography Project

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The launch of "90 Images Of Summer" begins today at JB Brookman Photography. Photo: JB Brookman 2010

The launch of “90 Images Of Summer” begins today at JB Brookman Photography. Photo: JB Brookman 2010

I’m setting off on a Photography/Portraiture project, today, that involves creating 90 images in the next 90 days and hopefully blogging about the story behind each one. It is called “90 Images Of Summer.”  I’m taking a step forward to help myself become more “creatively prolific.”

I will be posting the images in a collection on my Westlake Village Portraiture and Photography Website and on JB Brookman Photography’s Facebook and Google +.

All of the images will be fresh, new and document my travels and adventures, this summer.  Those will include, photographing concerts and celebrity events, taking portraits of clients and landscape photography, along a major road trip that our graphic design and portraiture businesses are taking, this summer.  We hope to travel through a number of States, across the Western (and possibly Central) United States.

An example of something I will post is the concert I am covering, tonight at the Greek Theatre in LA, featuring the Country group, Sugarland.

Here’s to the adventure of a new project, meeting new people and some fun stories along the way.

“Capturing Emotion, Through Portraiture”

JB Brookman

Portraitist and Photographer

The City Of San Francisco And The Sailor By JB Brookman Photography

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The City of San Francisco, Taken From Behind A Sailor Statue. Photo: JB Brookman

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