Photography Travels throughout North America
Update: well its now been 3 years and I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. Below is the original story of why how and when this all came to be
MY STORY
A short time after my daughter was accepted to her choice University she sat me down and said “dad, you have done a great job in raising me, you have made many sacrifices for me and I know and appreciate that but in August when I go off to college to start my new life I want you to do the same “dad its then time for YOU TO DO YOU!”
I guess things actually began on January 5th 2018 when I flew to Texas and purchased my RV, I then drove it back for 3 days over 1500 miles to Las Vegas.
The adventures known as “PhotogTravels” began on October 1st 2018 traveling from Las Vegas into beautiful sunny California, from there began my first of many trips across this amazing country.
My 2 year RV adventures included:
> A fun YouTube channel
> Weekly Live Facebook posts
> A weekly vlog a run-through of my thoughts on things I’ve seen along the way as well as items I am using in the RV life and things I think can help others if they go for this adventure as well.
> creative and unique photos of people places and things I see and feel along my way.
AT 50 years old there where things I was hoping to learn from these adventures:
One of the many reasons I am doing this adventure is to get myself out of my rut and out of my comfort zone, to meet new people and begin new adventures in my life. I have just kind of been surviving along the way recovering from a rough past of seriously bad choices and in some cases just bad luck. I am hoping that I will get to know the person I have become and the person I know I can be. In the end, I want from this trip to really like me. I feel once I have gotten to that point my life of truly being happy with myself body, mind and soul, everything will really start to flow in a nonstop positive way. I will be discussing in some babbling depth, my weekly thoughts as I try to work through some of the many life troubles and bad times I have lived through so I can confront and deal with them and start to find more peace in my life.
When on the road, I will hope to begin practicing:
> meditation
> yoga
> much needed cardio adventures
> healthy eating
************I will be doing a lot of safe hiking, and some bicycling as well.
Jake, dude where are you going?
Some places I know for sure I want to spend some time:
- Small towns throughout America
- Mom’s house in Long Island
- Sisters house, and friends in New Jersey
- Brothers House in New York
- Friends I have in Canada “summertime only, brrrr
- Dad’s house and friends in California
- Friends in all major cities
- national parks
- Zoos
- Museums
Work on the road
Below are just some of he services I offer along the way
Working on the road as a:
> Photographer – from weddings to grad shoots
> DJ traveling – from weddings to night clubs
> Videography services
> Photojournalist articles for magazines , and other publications
*Photography
Photography for sale:
As part of my adventures I plan to capture my unique look at not only cities and towns I visit but the landscape, the people, and the culture along the way. I have worked out a few deals with galleries for shows of my work, both here and in long island and will try to do even more along the way. I will post these photos along my trip in hope that they sell as well.
Link to my specific travels so far click: HERE
Link to my various Photography work: HERE
Photojournalism:
I will on the road be studying more on learning more about how to become a better writer and journalist. I have already written 7 published articles, but plan on doing much more about my adventures and some of the national parks and monuments along the way.
link to photojournalism: HERE
Photography for conventions:
I already have a few contracts for 2018 for NAMM, Mobile Beat, Photo Booth Expo, and LDI and am working hard to land many more across the country.
link to Convention Photography: HERE
Photography Corporate:
Besides the conventions, I have been working hard at setting up great packages for corporate functions, gala events, award shows, and even social media head shots.
link to Corporate Photography: HERE
Company badge needs:
Most companies nowadays require some form of ID or security Badge with a picture on it, I offer a small effective mobile studio to offer just that.
Link to Company headshots: HERE
Real Estate:
I have done this a few times and my clients loved the results and the photo helped sell those homes quickly, so I am also working hard on relationships with realty companies in giving a professional and unique look to the homes they are trying to sell, the hope is that if my work is received well they may spread my name to other realty companies and their sister companies in other states that will then contract me when I’m in their area.
Link to real estate photos: HERE
*DJ Entertainment
I have been a DJ for over 26 years and have acquired unique skills in the following categories:
> Weddings
> Bar/Bat/Bnai Mitzvahs, Quinceneras
Corporate Function: IE awards shows, Gala Events, Holiday Parties, Corporate functions, Team building events.
Link to DJ website : HERE
*Wedding Officiant Services
I am currently licensed to perform weddings in the state of Nevada
For the right couple I would be willing to expand my licensing to other cities and states.
FOR MORE INFO ABOUT MY CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY
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