JayMorr Photography

A Fresh Start - JayMorr Photography Blog MOVED

2010-05-28T01:48:00.000-06:00

The blog at JayMorr Photography has moved on...it is time for "the blog" to take another direction. Be sure to check out the new site. I hope you will all update your bookmarks and visit as I begin a new chapter in my photography.

http://www.jaymorrphotography.com/blog

All the best!

~JayMorr

Grady & Bridger Part II

2010-05-25T02:06:00.001-06:00

Grady & Bridger Urban Shoot

2010-05-09T20:58:00.002-06:00

End of school year means “Senior Portraits”. I had a great time with Grady & Bridger. Here is a peek into our session “U R B A N O”. I had a lot of fun. These are not your typical Senior Portraits and I thought it was pretty cool that they both wanted something a bit more "Street".

More to follow…

Cover Shot Fly Rod & Reel Spring 2010

2010-05-04T15:10:00.000-06:00

While I try and keep my wedding & portrait blog seperated from my fly fishing & wildlife photography, I thought it would be nice to share my recent cover shot on Fly Rod & Reel Magazine. For any of you that follow me over here and have not seen my other work at www.jaymorr.com , I welcome you to stop by and visit me. I have been extremely busy with fly fishing photography and as a result, I have posted little this past month on the JayMorr Photography Blog. Please forgive me. I will be posting new portraits, wedding images shortly. Stay tuned!

Night Shoot with Photog McClure

2010-03-26T01:24:00.001-06:00

Had a great evening shooting with my good friend James. He flew in from Munich, Germany for a few days and we were able to spend some time shooting in the evenings this week. Here is a few shots from our session tonight.

Bug Slinger & Madison Shoot

2010-03-24T00:41:00.001-06:00

Be sure to check out BUGSLINGER.com. Awesome fly apparel & gear. A sneak peak at tonight’s session on the salt.

Spent time shooting with photographer James McClure & Madison. Cut kid!

Madison

A fun shot from tonight of the “Abandoned”

www.JayMorrPhotography.com UPDATED!

2010-02-18T23:38:00.001-07:00

I spent some time this week updating www.JayMorrPhotography.com If you get a chance, feel free to drop in and take a peek.

Also, www.JayMorr.com is NOW LIVE! This new site will highlight and feature my Fly Fishing & Wildlife photography. I to hearing your feedback!

Have a great weekend!

The Gray Ghost – Harrier Photos

2010-02-14T17:50:00.001-07:00

A few more shots from this past week. THE GRAY GHOST

Utah State Capital Building Feb 2010

2010-02-13T15:08:00.001-07:00

Spent time up at the capital building this month. After the HB-80 rally I took some bracketed shots. Here is one that I turned out nice amongst the clouds and rain.

Three Seconds

2010-02-01T23:07:00.001-07:00

I started getting more serious about birding 2 years ago. Since then I have spent countless hours with Colvin scouting various birds in hopes of getting them on the glass. Last year we both came away with some nice shots but the Male Harrier eluded us. There is so much that goes into hunting these raptors on the camera. Hiking through the phragmite, mud, snow, and cold weather are just some of the challenges (not to mention equipment and being ready for the opportunity when it comes). The odds of getting a male harrier on the camera are difficult with fewer numbers than the females.

This past week we spent three full days specifically targeting harriers. We got a few shots but the lighting was not in our favor. It was either snowing or cloudy and the one good hour of light, not a single bird. I have to be honest and say it is disappointing, but none the less both Brett and I have come away with other images to add to the “folio” and shot stuff that was off the radar and not planned. It is during this time that I learn the most.

Today we went after it again. The afternoon lighting was perfect. We setup in two different spots and had it dialed in after a couple of hours. Just before the sun began to set the opportunity that I had eagerly been waiting for arrived. Out of the corner of my eye I could see a beautiful Male Harrier hunting the outer rim of the phragmite. As quickly as I saw the movement my reflexes kicked in and I panned. Tracking, Tracking, SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!

What a rush! Days/hours waiting, whispering, pondering, ….it all boiled down to three seconds. It felt so damn good. I know I had the shot. It is an awesome feeling. Leaning over to Brett and showing him the prize on the view finder, we laughed with excitement! My nemesis, the elusive Male Harrier no more.

What has seemed like an impossible feat for me has become a reality today and I am excited to have the image. It means a lot and I am grateful that I get to share it with you all! I hope you enjoy the photograph as much as I do! So much work, persistence, and patience have gone into this one!

Here’s to the chase and hopefully more “3 Second” opportunities!

~JayMorr~

Nikon D700, Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF II AF-S VR-II with a Nikon TC-17E II

ISO 200, F8, AV Priority

~UN-EDITED~

For a look at Brett Colvin’s incredible Female Harrier shots from today, visit his blog post:

http://www.flytowater.com/2010/02/improv.html

INTERMISSION

2010-01-31T21:41:00.001-07:00

This intermission has been brought to you by – “The Golden Midget”.

Had a great day shooting with Colvin. A test run on the new gear. The baldies were planted on the outer rim of the ice. I focused on the gulls, a few harriers, and practiced. Birding is tough and it definitely takes work and patience. While I didn’t get any of the birds I wanted on the glass, I chalk it up to payin’ my dues and better luck next time.

I took a few photographs of the man cannons.

B O O M !

Photo Courtesy of Brett Colvin Photography 2010 ©

For Bridger

2009-12-25T23:28:00.002-07:00

Merry Christmas Bridger! I hope you and your fam enjoy the photos!

Twas’ The Night Before Christmas…

2009-12-24T23:10:00.001-07:00

I just want to thank my family for the great day that I had today. Brett & Jody Colvin were able to come and spend time with our family as we celebrated our yearly Christmas Eve dinner at the “Roof” restaurant. We came back and I was able to get a few portraits taken of my parents and baby sister. Maybe we can get “Rommer’s” to participate in the photo session next time!

Our kids had so much fun spending time with you and enjoyed opening their gifts. M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S !

Merry Christmas

2009-12-23T00:26:00.001-07:00

I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! This year has gone by so quickly! I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to shoot with many of you. Be safe over the holidays.

A few more Couple Shots

2009-12-21T01:09:00.001-07:00

Clough Shoot

2009-12-20T23:40:00.001-07:00

Sneak Peak from the photo session done this evening. You guys rocked the house! Fun shoot with the strobes.

Enjoy~ More to come…

Alright,these are a couple of my favs.

The Hadley’s

2009-12-19T21:29:00.001-07:00

Two years ago I shot the Hadley Family. It was my first real gig. Today I felt a sense of “Coming Full Circle”. A lot has changed since I photographed the Hadley’s. I have definitely grown as a photographer. I have learned so much in those two years. And I have shot a lot of portraits since then.

It was a lot of fun spending time with each of them this afternoon. They are a beautiful family! It is always hard for me to decide which photos to share and which tones families are going to enjoy best. I love Black & White so I thought I would share some of the variations in “Platinum”. Here are a few of the many from today…Enjoy~

PS. Hadley’s, I haven’t even scratched the surface with all the shots we got today. I can’t wait to share them ALL with you. Thanks again for the great time. Matt, “Cuidado” these will make a girl cry ;)

Late Night Shoot – Salt Lake Capital Building & Temple

2009-12-19T01:06:00.001-07:00

I had to unwind tonight. I grabbed the camera and hit downtown Salt Lake. I was hoping to catch the Christmas lights near the Salt Lake Temple grounds. They turned them off just as I began to break out the tripod. Maybe another night.

The Salt lake Capital Building was lit up and just looked awesome this evening.

Company Christmas Party

2009-12-18T00:45:00.001-07:00

Surf & Turf! The eats and treats were good this year at the company Christmas party. The white elephant gifts were over the top as always! A few shots from the party.

Holiday Photos

2009-12-18T00:30:00.001-07:00

I had a great time the past few days shooting kids. I cannot believe Christmas is next week already! Here are some shots of Reggie, Sam, Olivia, & Carter. Merry Christmas guys!

Baby Romney

2009-11-29T21:16:00.001-07:00

I felt bad that I got all the kids pics done over Thanksgiving but failed to get any good shots of baby Romney. We got “Romers” spiffed up and took some shots tonight. She was a ham!

JayMorr Thanksgiving Shoot

2009-11-28T00:08:00.001-07:00

I had a nice Thanksgiving day at home with my family. I am very grateful for my beautiful wife and kids. I took the opportunity to shoot a few photos of our day together. It was fun to setup the lights! Baby Romney was messy from eating her mash potatoes so I will be getting some photos of her this week. The kids are growing up so fast! I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday!

PS. Watch out for “Brigs” webs!

Waterfowl Photography

2009-11-22T22:44:00.001-07:00

Be sure to check out my other blog www.flyfishermanforum.com for my latest waterfowl photography. I have had a couple of great weekends!

A Few More of Jenny & Eldon

2009-11-15T21:12:00.001-07:00

I had a chance to go through a few more images from Eldon & Jenny’s wedding. They look great together and I had a lot of fun working with them. It is always a tough decision to select which photographs to share with you all. There are a lot of fun shots from our set on Friday.

Jenny loves the vintage look but I also like how the full color version turned out on this one...

Eldon & Jennifer Wedding

2009-11-13T17:28:00.001-07:00

Congrats to Eldon & Jennifer who were married in the Salt Lake Temple. I had a wonderful time with both of them. They are a great couple and look awesome together. Jenny wants “Retro”! I love your style guys. Enjoy the sneak peak! More to come shortly.

Spoon Me – Wood N’ Hill Gig

2009-11-06T01:39:00.001-07:00

I had a great time watching Wood N’ Hill jam at the local “Spoon Me” Yogurt bar in Bountiful. The acoustic melodies and fantastic yogurt made for a great night. I definitely recommend stopping in for some desert if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed. Much Thanks Kate!

Larry’s New Ride – Camero 2009

2009-11-04T20:45:00.001-07:00

My next door neighbor and friend Larry pulled up into the driveway with a new Camero. After a cruise in the new digs I snapped a couple of night shots. I look forward to getting some additional photographs of this beauty in daylight. The custom paint job, interior door panel accent lights are a nice touch. Oh baby does it purr!

Lynn & Carolyn, this post is for you ;)

My Wifey!

2009-11-02T15:34:00.000-07:00

This is an official public announcement to the most beautiful woman in the world...

I HEART You! T. L. A.

Bountiful Braves Football Year End

2009-10-31T21:41:00.001-06:00

Ben wrapped up his final football game today. They had a great season. Congrats to all the players for their hard work. It was fun being an assistant coach to the boys this season. Here are a few more highlights.

My Son Ben Morrison

Ben’s touchdown run

Bountiful Braves Football Season 2009 Coming To A Close

2009-10-30T10:07:00.000-06:00

With the Braves little league football coming to a close, I will be posting a few shots from the season. Here are the first two from my Son Ben's team.

Bountiful Gremlins (9yr Olds)

O S T L E R

P E C K

More to come soon.

Busy, Busy, Busy! JayMorr Photography

2009-10-28T20:49:00.001-06:00

I have been playing catch up with the blog as of late. Over the past couple months I have been spending a considerable amount of time photographing the fly fishing trips. I know I have neglected the JayMorr Photography blog. For all the details on some of my recent trips, be sure to check out my other side at www.FLYFISHERMANFORUM.com

I have a few assignments that are published and will be hitting news stands soon. I look forward to sharing them with you shortly. While you can always hop over to the other blog, I thought I would throw out a few shots from my latest

Hope to see you over at www.FLYFISHERMANFORUM.com as I fly fish through a camera lens!

Bountiful Temple Tulip Planting

2009-10-28T20:25:00.001-06:00

I had a great time last week photographing the tulip planting that took place in the lower atrium of the Bountiful Temple. I can’t wait to see the results come this Spring with the Tulips in full bloom.

The Dixon Family – Bountiful Temple

2009-10-22T23:28:00.001-06:00

I had so much fun spending time with the Dixon’s. They are a special family! Here is a “Peek” at a few photos that were taken during our session this evening. I have lots of shots and I never know which ones will be family favorites.

Ricky, you are blessed to have great parents. You are a straight up stud! Take care buddy. I will share more soon.

TO BE CONTINUED . . .

O L I V I A

2009-08-31T23:12:00.001-06:00

I really had fun taking these photos with Olivia and crew. Hear are a few more of our M E T A L shots!

Reggie’s SPIDERMAN Birthday Party!

2009-08-30T18:38:00.001-06:00

SPIDERMAN was in the house this past weekend for Reggie’s Birthday! It was fun spending time with my little Nephew and all of his buddies. They all looked good in their SPIDEY masks and capes. The bouncing castle appeared to be a hit.

“Show Me Some Webs!”

Matt, Terry & Olivia – ROCK ON!

2009-08-25T23:26:00.001-06:00

I had a wonderful time tonight with Matt, Terry and Olivia. Everyone has a style and after spending some time talking I knew that we were going to have some fun out in the industrial district.

The results from tonight were exactly what I had envisioned… METAL. It is always hard to share a “Sneak Peak” because so many of the portraits from tonight can be considered favorites.

Matt, Terry, Olivia… R O C K O N !

MORE TO COME…

Planet Buff Photo Contest 2009 Winner - JayMorr

2009-08-24T15:42:00.000-06:00

I was very happy to hear that I took 3rd place in Planet Buff's recent Photo Contest! I have enjoyed using their gear. If you have not seen their site, be sure to check out www.planetbuff.com and order some head gear! The contest win gives me a nice credit to order some of their new apparel and some photo cred from around the world! THANKS PLANET BUFF!

Back to School, End Of Summer Portrait Special!

2009-08-12T23:57:00.001-06:00

The next THREE families or people to book a 1 hour portrait session with JayMorr Photography will get $25 off towards their sitting fee or a credit used towards portrait prints. DO NOT MISS OUT! Book now and I will take those photos you can brag and show off to friends and family!

CLICK HERE and schedule your portrait sitting. I can’t wait to work with you!

Dorsey Family Photo Shoot

2009-08-09T22:05:00.001-06:00

I had a wonderful time shooting the Dorsey Family. They are on their way out to Syracuse, NY for Law School. Exciting times. Little Lincoln is a stud! Here are a few of my favorites.

More to come…

Additional Shots From The "BL"

2009-08-07T00:50:00.000-06:00

I love watching RaeMorr shoot. I wish I had a camera at Raegans age. I took a few snapshots of her shooting the kids at the pool over the weekend.

Brig "Shark Man" striking a fish pose.

Ben & Brig relaxing in the hot tub!

For Grady....

2009-08-07T00:02:00.000-06:00

Grady I owe you 2 Dolla'....maybe with the photos we can just call it even ;) I hope you dig the snapshots. It was fun playing Texas Hold Em' with everyone. Enjoy.

Bear Lake, Utah 2009

2009-08-06T00:01:00.001-06:00

Just got back from the annual Bear Lake trip. I spent quality time with the fam and enjoyed getting some photos of the kids at the pool. Bear Lake is a trip we look forward to every year during "Bear Lake Raspberry Days".

The shakes were good and the weather was excellent.

At Peace

2009-07-28T00:40:00.001-06:00

Shadow Series Part 2

2009-07-25T11:44:00.001-06:00

This second series of photos were taken indoors at a cabin. Do you notice the shadow details? I will point out my favorites.

Do you see what I see? I love shadow details. Did you notice the shadow lines from the hanging lights next to the antlers or the shadow in the table cloth? Did you catch the reflections of the vase on the brunch table or on the framed picture in the far left? I enjoy the shadow that the antlers put off on the ceiling and beams.

I hope my work will help inspire you to notice the “small” details while shooting or viewing photographs. I enjoy your feedback! Let me know what you think of my shadow series.

Shadow Series Part I

2009-07-24T13:51:00.001-06:00

I meant to post my shadow series some time ago but with all the shooting and fishing I have done, well it just hasn’t happened. This first set of photos is a series I did of my daughter Raegan.

The shot above is titled “Alone”.

I went lighter on these two shots (see above and below)

That is the smile I know! Actually, Raegan is a great model and at such a young age already comprehends how to work with the camera. I will be posting my Shadow Series Part 2 very shortly.

JayMorr Photography Pricing

2009-07-23T11:54:00.000-06:00

Many of you have contacted me about my photography rates. I recently updated my photography pricing page. They can be viewed here.
(I also have a link in the right column)

To book an appointment contact me through www.jaymorrphotography.com or shoot me an email through my contact information located at the bottom of the blog.

We will definitely have some fun! I look forward to working with you soon!

My Black & White Tribute To The Greatest - Ansel

2009-07-21T02:21:00.001-06:00

I have always been inspired by the black and white photography of Ansel Adams. I have focused more attention on b&w and monochrome over the past year. People ask me if I photoshop the tones in my images.... my tones are adjusted in camera. Some may ask why or even think it is easier to manipulate the image in the post process. Maybe....

Fun In The Sun

2009-07-20T02:22:00.000-06:00

Some shots from this past week.

Lavender Fields, Southern Utah & High Mountain Brookie's

2009-07-09T16:06:00.001-06:00

I spent the 4th of July weekend down South with a good friend and fellow photographer. The views were impressive and the fishing was E P I C. I try and keep the JayMorr Photography Blog free of the Trout adventures because I post them at www.flyfishermanforum.com

Here are a few pics. Enjoy!

The FEED...

If you are interested in seeing the rest of the story, visit http://www.flyfishermanforum.com/2009/07/fly-fishing-southern-utah-putting-in.html

Deer In The Yard! Poor Flowers

2009-06-28T18:38:00.001-06:00

And he even tries to act innocent about the situation!!!

My Side Kick - RaeMorr!

2009-06-10T15:13:00.000-06:00

My little sidekick "RaeMorr" ripped off a number of shots while out photographing the Colvin family. I will definitely post some of her pictures on her blog RaeMorr Photography , coming shortly.

I took a moment before we left to grab a few photos of my little photog! Thanks Raegan. I love you very much.

Mr. & Mrs. Colvin - Couple Shots

2009-06-08T15:32:00.001-06:00

I had a great time shooting with the Colvin's. Brett is a great photographer and I was honored when both he and Jody asked me to shoot their family portraits. The weather on the way out did not look to promising but a break in the clouds allowed for some beautiful shots as the sun peeked through the rain clouds.

The opportunity presented a chance to learn a few things. I was able to break out the new Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR. I am really pleased with the results.

I got some fun photographs and a few solo's.

The brush photographs are some of my favorites.

Buh-Bye!

For some additional shots be sure to check out my Pro Flickr Account @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymorr/sets/72157619421104796/

Baseball Tonight On the Nikon 70-200mm f 2.8 VR

2009-06-05T23:22:00.001-06:00

Tonight I had a wonderful time shooting on my new Nikon 70-200mm f 2.8 VR. I love this lens! I decided to shoot a series in B & W. The clarity is off the chain! Ben also had a great hit!

Shooting little league is a lot of fun. Ben has one game left and then we get one month off until football starts!

Way to go Ben!

Back From Alaska & Fighting The Body Ache

2009-05-10T11:38:00.001-06:00

I made it back from Alaska only to find myself fighting a nasty body ache followed with a cough that just won’t go away. The trip was business but I still managed to grab a couple shots. I did not have a lot of time and when I did get the little time to get out and drive, I was too tired to do much.

It was a lot of fun and I have been twice now within a year and have yet to do any fishing. Hopefully I can get back there in the next few months and do some fly fishing. The seafood was excellent and we ate like kings.

Some photos from the weekend…

Happy Mothers Day Madre! Tell us how you really feel about this past weekend? ;) The expression says it all! I love ya!

Jeremy Horn’s Elite Fighting – May 1st 2009

2009-05-03T13:12:00.001-06:00

Here is the second part of my series of photos taken at Jeremy Horn’s Elite Fight Night on May 1st 2009. FEATURING DAVID CASTILLO.

I had a great time shooting ring side. I ran into a photographer from Busath Photography. She happened to be the photographer that shot my wedding almost 13 years ago. It was fun to chat and to get some pointers from her!

David Castillo put the hurt on his opponent ending the fight with a wicked stomach blow! It has been some time since I have seen a fight ending in the result of a stomach punch.

Spencer “The Kingfisher” Fischer” made an appearance along with his wife who destroyed “KILLER MILLER”. Check out the elbow bombs she dropped on Miller!

Great fights! I would love to have Jeremy and Jen Howell invite me back for future fights. I hope you enjoy the photography!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE ORIGINALS AT:

WWW.FLICKR.COM/JAYMORR

Horns Elite Fighting – FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT NIGHT!

2009-05-02T22:23:00.001-06:00

LET’S GET IT ON! I had a great time photographing Jeremy Horn’s Elite Fight Night. Every fight was good. Those that know me understand how much I enjoy MMA and know that I have been following Mixed Martial Arts before it became mainstream. I have always wanted to photograph these events and I got my first opportunity last night up north in Layton, UT.

I want to thank DOG EM OUT.com for putting behind the cage and giving me this wonderful opportunity. I think it is the beginning of more to come! I hope you enjoy the series of photographs. I will release a few in several posts on the blog. You can also see more on my flickr account. www.flickr.com/jaymorr

A quick shout out to my bro Casey G. who was in the house watching the fights with his posse. I hope you enjoy the photos!

~JayMorr

THE FIGHT PICS ARE COMMING….

Baseball Night

2009-05-01T00:03:00.001-06:00

Ben is playing on the Cubs this year. It has been a lot of fun watching him play his first year of “Kid Pitch”. Here are a few shots from the last couple of games. We beat the Yankees … and even better Ben’s cousin!

AWESOME PITCHING!

Baby Fisher Birth Announcement

2009-04-30T01:02:00.001-06:00

So when Nick and Stef asked me to create a birth announcement for baby Fisher, I was very excited. This was a fun project. CATCH OF THE YEAR!

Grats you guys!

If anyone is interested in having me do announcements or other types of banner work, please do not hesitate to let me know.

RaeMorr Photography Launched!

2009-04-28T23:24:00.000-06:00

My daughter Raegan with the help of her daddy launched her photography blog, "RaeMorr Photography". The images captured by Raegan are straight from the camera and unedited. Please stop by and visit and say hello! I know she will appreciate it.

Raegan was given a small Olympus point and shoot and enjoys taking photographs. She wants to be a photographer like her daddy so we put a camera in her hands and created a blog. It is a lot of fun to watch her explore through the camera lens.

"RaeMorr Photography ©, Photography Through The Eyes Of A Child!"

www.RAEMORR.BLOGSPOT.com

Jessica Roberts - Utah Bridal

2009-04-25T20:38:00.000-06:00

Ok Ok....so after Jessica and her Mother narrowed it down from the 200+ images. They selected a few of their favs and I thought I would share them with you.

CONGRATS on the photos Jessica! I love how they turned out and I had a great time shooting your bridals. Be sure to pass the word to all those gals up north in Cache Valley!

Now a few of my favs!

Utah Traditional Bridals Continued

2009-04-25T12:22:00.000-06:00

I still have some spots available for the month of May. Also, Be sure to contact me soon for Senior Portraits!

I look forward to shooting your bridals!

Bridal Quick Peak - Jessica Roberts

2009-04-25T10:23:00.000-06:00

I had a fun night of shooting with Jessica Roberts. Here is a quick peak from our bridal photo session. If any of you are interested, I am booking a few more available dates for May. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

More to come! Stay tuned ;)

~JayMorr

Eagle Air Med - San Luis, Colorado - JayMorr Photography

2009-04-16T23:55:00.000-06:00

JayMorr Photography featured in Eagle Air Med, Spring 2009. Eagle Air Med is a fixed-wing air ambulance provider, servicing the Navajo Nation, the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado, and the Four Corners Region. Eagle Air Med's mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and efficient air medical transportation.

Open publication - Free publishing - More in flight

Shooting The Monochrome

2009-04-16T01:26:00.000-06:00

So I pulled some more images off the camera from my shoot the other night out at the Great Salt Lake. I really enjoy working with the Monochrome. I set my camera to various Monochrome colors and then shoot using camera filters.

Here is a set of photographs that I really enjoy and think would make for some nice art on the wall.

Working with the chrome is a lot of fun. Give it a try.

~JayMorr

Session On The Salt

2009-04-14T01:19:00.000-06:00

When I got the word from Brett that it was on at the "GSL" (Great Salt Lake), I grabbed my gear and hit the west side with excitement. We were in photog heaven and before I knew it I had ripped off about 2oo images.

After looking at my first image on the "Chrome", I grinned and knew it was going to be an awesome night of shooting.

I continue to improve as a photographer and a large part of it is credited to my good friend Brett Colvin. Every time we shoot together he pushes me. We share ideas and feed off each other. It makes for some incredible days of shooting.

We laughed at the old painted train cars that everyone was bombing on with their cameras as we passed the frontage road near Soltair. I have to grin after recently blowing it up a couple weeks ago. Nothing new, just gets me smiling.

Tonight was a great session. I have so many clean photos that I had a hard time deciding what to share with everyone. That is a good thing right? I worked on bracketing and used a 9 sequence shot rotation to capture some HDR images.

Be sure to check out Brett's take on the "Brine" and visit www.flytowater.com . I will try and post some additional pics over the next few days.

Thanks for visiting!

Easter Weekend

2009-04-13T00:33:00.000-06:00

Easter weekend had me busy! I am still pulling images from the cameras, however here is a sneak peak at some of the photos.

My beautiful wife Lezlie Anne

Olivia "Color"

My baby Romney! Just adorable ;)

Nate using my back up gear (Ghetto!) hahaha.

Miss Sarah striking a pose. "Kiss Meh!"

Olivia

My little man Brig!

Part II Coming Tomorrow!

~JayMorr

Catch Of The Day - Baby Fisher

2009-04-08T01:30:00.001-06:00

When Nick & Stef asked me to photograph baby fisher a couple months back, I was honored. Fisher is already quite the fisherman at three weeks. I had a good time taking a ride up to Logan, UT with my two kids Raegan and Brig. They enjoyed Stef's awesome cooking. Stef made the best stone round pizzas!

Fisher was a little stud. I was able to get some shots that I hope both mom and dad will cherish and share with their families. Here are few shots from our photo shoot.

Enjoy~

Be sure to check out the entire set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymorr/sets/72157616494969940/

~JayMorr

SB-900 - Raegan Shoot

2009-04-06T01:12:00.000-06:00

I messed around with some lighting and the new flash yesterday. Here a few photos of Raegan. She loves having pictures done and is such a little model!

Day Two With the D700

2009-04-03T22:16:00.000-06:00

I hit the road and headed out for a quick photo session after work tonight. I came across an old beat up rail car and threw the 700 into Monochrome mode. The Nikon SB-900 did wonders with flash work and I am more and more impressed each time I shoot. Most of these shots were taken with ISO 400. All shots hand held. Hopefully I can pick up a decent tripod soon.

I hope you enjoy the "Urban" feel.

~JayMorr

New Gear - D-Zyte!

2009-04-03T01:37:00.000-06:00

I nearly got teary eyed breaking out the new Nikon D700. Full frame on a 17-35mm f/2.8D has just made me giddy. I can't put the camera down. I ripped my first shots inside with a Nikon SB-900 flash "Fong" style and immediately cackled with joy!

The new cam has some serious D-Zyte and I had to break it in tonight on some night shots. The rain would not let up and so I headed into Salt Lake to meet up with my Brotha and Sista in-law and take a couple shots and show off the new hardware.

A slight break in the weather when I left gave me an excellent opportunity to blow up some shots on the Utah State Capital building. I pulled over on Beck street and captured the plant.

Good things to come with the D700. I am really impressed with how well it performs in low light conditions! I hope you enjoy a few of the photos taken from tonights session and the first from the new cam.

~JayMorr

Grams Passing - A Reunion.

2009-04-02T13:14:00.000-06:00

It all came so fast. Grams was a beautiful woman. Her passing was a shock but her health over the past few months was not progressing to any better outcome. I think Grams had a hand in her passing on. Her birthday was just a couple days away and family was on their way in to visit.

There are so many memories of Grams that I will reflect upon, but the one I cherish most is her excitement of giving and the Plueger Medalist fly reel she gave me when I was 15. It sits on my desk weathered from years of use. Retired, the reel has been through so many trips and wonderful memories. All of which were tied back to Grams.

I was able to re-unite with family in New York. I spent time laughing, crying, and photographing my family. It was a trip that I will never forget.

On the plane ride home I looked out the window, the clouds rolled and I felt my grandmother's presence. I will miss Grams but her legacy and great influence in my life will live on until we meet again.

I love you "Grams".

JayMorr On Flickr

2009-03-13T10:37:00.000-06:00

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~JayMorr

New Arrival - Chace David

2009-02-12T15:06:00.001-07:00

I had so much fun spending time with Mo and Shawntelle. Chace is such a little stud. We had a little scare with him choking and going blue with some left over fluid but I was able to demonstrate the skillz of a proud parent of four ;)

I look back when my first Son Benjamin was born and remember how awesome it was to be a first time Daddy! Words cannot express the emotions that I felt and with the births of each of my children.

I could see the excitement in both of their eyes and it was awesome. They have so much to look forward to, not to mention all the things they will learn along the way. I am pleased to share some photos of:

Chace David Morrison

Day Tres' - A Break In The Clouds

2009-02-09T23:59:00.001-07:00

I woke up this morning crawling out of bed. I stumbled a few times but made it to the window and cracked the shutters. "You going Hunny?", "Nah it is a blizzard - Damn!". I quickly sent a text to Brett and disappointment began to creep in. I had hopes of picking up the Canon 400m f4/2.8 and blowin up some shots.

While I pondered the thought of snow blowing the walks, I put it off and headed down the hill to Brett's.

His prints are sick! The framed pieces he just got back from the framer is incredible. I got the hook up and I am looking forward to busting out some new stuff.

It did not take long for us to look out the window and see the sun showing a glimpse of hope behind the gloom. After greeting Brett's beautiful dogs we were off and on a mission to come away with more bird shots.

We had the bay to ourselves. The air was cold, the wind pierced through my cap as I leaped from the birdcage. The wind had put most of the eagles off the ice and in an attempt to get some photos we scouted out a location I had been two a couple weeks previous.

It did not take long for the Harriers to glide in and present us with awesome opportunities to drop the boom! Brett and I spent the next 30 minutes in rapid fire shooting Harriers against the fresh snow capped backdrop.

I panned around and snapped photos of the sky as it began to starburst through ....."SICK!". The wide angle had me giddy and I took a few more picks of the bird mobile.

As quickly as it arrived it was gone, the clouds clammed up shutting down the light and we were calling it a night. We got the photos and it was a perfect way to end a three day trip to the bay!

It was an great one Brett! I can't wait to do it again. I got the "Nam" shotz...

~JayMorr

Up Close & Personal - Bald Eagles Day 2

2009-02-08T23:10:00.001-07:00

"Hunting For His Majesty, I Am Struck By A Wave Of Humility, And I Witness Freedom!" ~jaymorr

Brett was already staking out a spot on the water-front and dialing in on some geese before I arrived. It was early morning and if today was going to be anything like yesterday, we were in for a real treat.

It was much colder and my cheeks could feel the sun from our first outing. It was cloudy and cold. But as we waited patiently in the morning our first set of "Baldies" made a pass. The cameras were in canon mode and rapid fire shutter clicks....
"Click, Click, Click, Click, Click, Click, Click...........".

Excitement and drenaline set in, I got the shots, I nailed the shots! Brett and I had a quick 20 seconds to scroll through the viewfinders to see the rewards and congratulate each other on our pics before another set of eagles bombed in. Those three passes proved to be the shots of the day as the clouds continued to get thicker. The lighting was difficult to shoot in and the birds became less active, moving farther out on the ice line. But it felt good. There is just something about it when I know I got the shot, it feels awesome. I was on a high.

It was awesome spending another day with Brett. He has some amazing shots from today and I am always appreciative for his insights and experience behind the lens. Again check it out at Fly To Water. Good stuff!

I am looking forward to day 3 out on the bay capturing the "Master Fishers" in flight!

~JayMorr

The Real Fisherman - Day 1 Out On The Bay

2009-02-08T01:18:00.000-07:00

I spent all day shooting with Brett aka "Threshershark". The morning started off with me fumbling for my camera and quickly snapping some shots of a white weasel. My settings were off and by the time I had a chance to make close up corrections, an older couple crashed our photo session. This little guy was gone in a blink.

The Eagles were swooping in and the occasional fly by rewarded us with some opportunities to get a few shots up close. Most of the day I had lens envy with Brett's Nikon VR 500m Prime with a 1.7x converter. He had some serious range but I could tell his shoulder was gonna be soar come later afternoon.

Brett and I watched Eagles fight and pounce on carp. The seagulls had nothing to worry about for the most part.

These birds are so majestic. They are graceful yet powerful, master fishers in their own right. I was once again captivated by their beauty and grateful to be in good company.

The afternoon sunlight turned out to be perfect, the birds seemed a little reluctant to make their way near the inlet and my 400m at 5.6 was making it difficult to get decent shots. I am already beating myself up for not getting the prime for our next few days out on the bay together.

Today ended with a beautiful rainbow, a sunset that was fantastic and some light rain. I can only pray that the next few days will be as good.

It was great finally shooting with Brett and having him show me the ropes. I am a huge fan of his work which can be viewed at http://www.flytowater.com/ Be sure to check out Brett's work.

Coming soon....
Day Two!

~JayMorr

Davis High Hockey

2009-01-22T01:38:00.000-07:00

I went out to a Davis High Hockey game to get shots of "Hadley". It was a well played game, however Davis lost 1-0 to Viewmont.

It brought back many memories that I have from growing up on the ice and playing hockey. It was my life and passion. I enjoyed the hitting and the smell of the ice. I can't wait to get back on skates.

I hope you enjoy the photos Hadley Family!

Ben & Jessica Final Selections

2009-01-20T12:27:00.001-07:00

Here are a few of the shots that made the final cut for Ben & Jessica's engagements.

2009-01-01T22:43:00.000-07:00

I spent the afternoon with Ben and Jessica shooting their wedding engagement photos. They look good together! We had fun shooting at a number of different locations. My personal favorites are the FORD shots. American Classic Girl Meets Boy! Here is a sneak peak ...

Holiday Catch Up

2009-01-01T22:30:00.000-07:00

The holidays have definitely kept me busy. It has been some time since my last post and a lot has gone on. I am just starting to get caught up on all the portraits. Many late nights and early mornings pulling files off my memory cards, post processing, and getting things printed have paid off. I hope you enjoy some of the recent pictures that have been taken over the holiday season!

I wish you all a very happy New Year 2009!

Salt Lake Capital, UT - Christmas Eve 2008

Salt Lake Temple, Utah - Christmas Eve 2008

Morrison Family - Christmas Eve "The Roof" 2008

More from Thanksgiving

2008-11-28T15:22:00.000-07:00

Haslam Thanksgiving - Sneak Peak

2008-11-28T00:50:00.000-07:00

I had a great time photographing the entire Haslam family on Thanksgiving. You guys truly have a beautiful family! Here is a little sneak peak from today. Thanks for having me shoot your portraits!

Raegan

2008-11-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

Another shot of Raegan from Jessica's homecoming.

Welcome Home Jessica!

2008-11-23T22:30:00.000-07:00

Jessica had her big homecoming from Sweden today! Her Swedish accent was really cool. Jess served as a LDS missionary and spoke in sacrament meeting. I had the opportunity to photograph her and the family. It was a lot of fun. I am also grateful that I was able to capture some nice portraits of Nan! I hope everyone enjoys the photos. I can't wait to shoot your wedding Jessica ;)

Nate & Sarah

2008-11-19T22:52:00.001-07:00

Nate & Sarah....

FLASH FROM THE PAST! I love you guys. This was such a fun day. I hope you enjoy the photography. I remember how excited I was to test out my 4-mega pixel camera ;) Let me know when you are both ready for holiday photos!

Banner Work

2008-11-17T01:20:00.000-07:00

I have been doing more and more banner work. If any of you are interested in having me do any web banners or custom "Sigs" (signatures) that can be used on forums, blogs, etc... contact me for a price quote. I also continue to do photo touch-up's, and look forward to hearing from you.

Here is a sample I put together for Bryan. Be sure to check out his blog...

Tonight At the Machine

2008-11-12T01:05:00.001-07:00

I spent most of tonight reading up on new stuff. I am still blown away by how much I learn in Photoshop. The different techniques, brushes that are used and the creative aspect that post processing offers to photography.

Nick sent over some food shots that made me hungry. Way to go Nick! The trouble he was having was with Grain. Unable to verify his camera settings it appeared that the graininess was coming from high ISO output, low light. Not to mention it gets worse with a 100% full zoom or crop.

Here is the example below:
original (left) Modified (right)

Click on the images for a larger preview. In this example I went in and ran my "Noise Ninja" actions. Reducing the noise helped clear up some of the graininess. I then adjusted the color, and curves. This helped with Brightness and Contrast. I then made minor adjustments by tweaking the shadow and highlights. I added several layers to also help with the noise. I then went into the background and put a very soft blur to reduce noise further. I hope seeing the examples help with your own photo corrections. It is suprising at times how the smallest of tweaks can correct a photo that some may think is bad and would otherwise be thrown out.

I also put some finishing touches on a portait I did for Adam. This ones for you "Ak". I hope you like it. I was shooting for that record label feel.

Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again, Another Day!

2008-11-10T23:29:00.000-07:00

Just when I think my cold is over, I wake up to a nasty cough. I stumble to the front door half dressed to visualize my Monday morning, it is raining. It did not look to promising.

I managed to snap a few night shots of the Bountiful temple just up the street and I parked my car on the boulevard to watch the city lights. The cool air soothed my lungs and it felt good to be out.

Pulling a few of the photos off the camera I came across the picture I took of "Aunt niCOLE" and Raegan. I couldn't decide if I like the Color or B&W better? I guess I will let Nicole decide.

The Kids

2008-11-08T12:26:00.001-07:00

I took a moment today to capture the smiles of my beautiful children. All cuddled up on the bed, I could not resist pulling out the camera and capturing the moment.

I also had Lez hold the baby so I could get some B&W's of Romney. She is already two months...WOW time fly's.

Out On Lunch

2008-11-07T09:30:00.000-07:00

I took the time yesterday to drive some of the back roads near the new Legacy Nature Highway here in North Salt Lake. After nearly hitting a fairly large Pheasant, I got out of my car and the opportunity to shoot a few Raptors came my way.

The birds truly are impressive. I am looking forward to the winter months with the Bald Eagle migration that takes place at Farmington Bay. It was a great experience to see these majestic birds make a pit stop for several weeks last winter and I am looking forward to capturing them on some new glass. I hope by then I will also have the Canon 2x lens extension I have been wanting. We shall see.

Happy Halloween 2008!

2008-11-01T00:08:00.001-06:00

Well I have had a chance to break in the new Canon 100-400mm L, glass. Let's just say that I am very pleased with the results! No better time than to open up with a mini photo shoot in the front yard before the kids went out "Trick-or-Treating".

Most of these shots were taken on f8 at 350-400mm. I am not to suprised to see how the clarity maintains at these distances based on the reputation this lens has. It is going to be a great lens for me and I am very excited to finally own it. I hope you all enjoy the photos. Raegan is so photogenic and is a natural when it comes to photography. She go's right into model mode. I was able to capture some shots that highlight her beautiful eyes. LOOK OUT!

Ben always strikes a pose. It amazes me how creative Ben is when it comes to role-playing his favorite character. Ben is very animated and in true Ninja form. I am not sure what Martial Art Stance he is using in these pics; but it looks very cool.

More to come...STAY TUNED!

My Little Rockband - Guitar Hero World Tour Family Party

2008-10-29T07:27:00.000-06:00

Last night we had a fun family party rockin' out to all the songs on Guitar Hero World Tour. The highlights included Raegan on the drums and "Briggy" on the mic. It was a great time and I can see the GH3 World Tour being a FUN friends and family gig in the future. It doesn't take long for the "Rookies" to become STARZ once the beat begins.

Here are some photos...

JayMorr Got A New Toy!

2008-10-28T17:38:00.000-06:00

So I am sitting here with my bro-in-law Nate. He came over to play a little Guitar Hero World Tour while the ladies cook us a mean meal in the kitchen.

On a side note, he helped me test out the new Canon Zoom 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 USM L IS. Let me just say this thing is S I C K ! Already I can see what I have been missing when it comes to the Canon "L" series. Needless to say I am gonna look good on the side lines shooting and shooting and shooting some more.

I will be sure to post some pics soon. Thanks Nate for being a great hand model. LOL

BIG DAWG~

Black & White

2008-10-27T22:13:00.000-06:00

I really enjoy black & white photography. It seems as of late I have been doing more and more portraits in BW. While I am wrapping up Ben's Bountiful Braves football season, and all the images I have taken over the summer, I took a break to send out a few photos to the fam. Here are couple of my favorites.

The above shot is of my bro Adam. We celebrated Brig's birthday the other night and I was able to grab the pose.

It seems like baby Romney is growing every day. Time flies by way to quickly. This is Romney at one month!

I will try and put together a collection of photos taken of Ben during his first year of football. I am still sorting everything out in Adobe-Lightroom.

I thought I would start off with...

2008-10-24T12:20:00.000-06:00

A virgin blog! Wow, where do I begin? I thought I would start off by sharing a few pics of my daughter Raegan Elizabeth. She will always be my baby girl! Raegan is full of so much life, creativity, and is born to be a rockstar! Raegan is just like her daddy and loves art. Every time I pull out the camera she wants to tag along or have me take a few photographs of her blue, blue, eyes.

This is my first official post on the new blog, this one is for you Raegan! I love you...

FOREVER!

Love,

Daddy

Brand New Blog - JayMorr Photography

2008-10-23T16:28:00.000-06:00

I decided to create a second blog dedicated to my photography. While I love fly fishing and photography, I do not get the privs of fly fishing every day ;) Maybe if I was single, no kids and had a flexible job, I could be a true trout bum and live out of a Fish Mobile.

Creating JayMorr Photography will allow me to share some of my "other" work that is considered NFR (Non Fly Fishing Related).

I hope you enjoy the JayMorr Photography blog coming soon!