New Blog Coming + Something Funny!

ey folks been a while since I blogged. It has been for a good reason. I have been slammed with work, and I have been working on a new blog. All the old posts on this blog will be at the new one.

Here are a few photos most folks don't ever see. This post is inspired by a forum I visit. Enjoy this video as well (not mine, but it is good).

Ashley and Chris

Heather and Michael

Alex and Joline (Yeah, not Joline doing the kissing!)

Heather and Johnathan

Laura and Tyler (I don't know either)

Jessica and Ben (Ben has made a full recovery)

Me! Since I took the time to pick on everyone!

Car Fire - League City, Tx

It is not often that I get to play photojournalist in the traditional sense. No matter how many times I see something like this I am amazed at how our modern conveniences can turn tragically against us.

This car fire started around lunch time in the parking lot of the Whataburger in League City just off FM 646 and Interstate 45. According to a witness I spoke with, a man, identified as the driver of the Dodge Durango, was eating his meal in his SUV when smoke starting pouring out of the hood. Shortly, after that 911 was called. No one was injured in the incedent according to League City police.

I was fortune enough to have my gear with me, and was going to my bank when I saw the car fire. There was an explosion of some type as I pulled into the drive way. I also got a pretty interesting shot of the battery exploding as well.

Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

The Knot, New Year Resolutions, and Bangin' New Galleries!

Today, I was working on my website, as I have been doing a little bit every day. Just as I launch one of 12 new galleries on my website I get a wonderful email from Heather to tell me some more wonderful news. That her and her way cool husband Michael is feathered on The Knot's Website.

I knew it was coming, but I had no idea it would launch today at the same time as my gallery of their wedding. To see the feature on The Knot's website click here. They did not pick my favorites, but as with most publications they have their own reasons to pick certain images. Being that I come from a publication background I totally understand, and happy to see the photos. You can see their original blog post by clicking here.

I next order of business is New Year resolutions, this year I have vowed to blog everyday. However, you may not have noticed things happening over here, but you should see some huge changes on my website. I have been updating it everyday. I have used the time I would use to blog to update my website. So, stay tuned for more awesome weddings here.

Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

Chris and Ashley's Engagement Session | Herman Park | Houston, Texas

Due to popular demand I present to you Ashley and Chris! LOL! I actually photographed their engagement session a while back. I have been meaning to post on the blog, but I have been waiting to announce they will be featured on the website under the engagements gallery in the coming weeks.

The website is going over a complete overhaul. All new galleries in every portfolio are coming. I will be featuring 7 new wedding, and 6 new engagements. I will also have a favorites portfolio as well in each section of the website.


Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

I love this one shot through the mirror of the make-up case!

The spot of the proposal!

Crystal and Greg's Engagement Photography | Discovery Green Park | Houston, Tx

Recently.... You know I hate starting off blog post with "recently." I need to find a new word. I feel like I am about read a newspaper article. Well, back to the topic... Crystal and Greg's engagement photos.

I got an email from Crystal a while back asking me to photograph her and Greg. With speaking with her she had been looking long and hard for a photographer. I am really grateful she picked me, because their photography session was awesome! I had so much fun with them downtown Houston at Discovery Green Park. The weather was perfect, and they were easy to photograph.

If you like the photos you should venture over to the slideshow.

Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

The Winner Is... Katy and Bill's Engagement Session - Galveston, Tx

I am not sure where to start. I had so many folks vote, and say such wonderful things. I am feeling kinda mushie (is that a word?).

Katy and Bill were refered to me by another wonderful couple you will be reading about soon. Katy chose me as their based on one photo in the engagement gallery of my website. She just had to have one just like it.

Well, I was a bit nervous, because I never do anything twice. I do not even know how, even if I wanted too. I joke around all the time saying I make it up as I go. That is completely true. I don't even like going to the same spots.

So the first time attempt we went to Discovery Green Park to take photographs. We struck out on that elusive sunset shot she was looking for. The next time we hit the beach. Now, mind you this was shortly after Ike had its way with us down here. Boy am I glad we did. It was amazing!

There were boats were boats should have not been, and the sunset was just stunning! I hope you all enjoy! Katy and Bill are so much fun, and willing to do just about anything I ask. However, their personalities really shined, so I did not have to make to many requests. Stay tuned for their wedding photos!

Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

Look at those moves.... LOL!

Help Me Choose

Well if you have been following my blog you know it has been full of tough news. Well, I want to change that. My blog has been more about public service messages than the super, awesome, and totally cool clients.

I will say this only represents just a few of the wonderful clients I have photographed recently. What I want you to do is pick who's blog post you will see next. The couple with the most votes gets the very next posting.

There are several other folks clients not included on this list, and that is only because I am on the road and do not have access to the images currently. I will do this again. I have TON to blog! I am very excited about getting the photos out there for every one too see.

Vote, get your friends to vote, and in a few days I will post.

Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

.1 - Christina and Omero

.2 - Michelle and Mohan

.3 - Melissa and Mat

.4 - Melanie and Chris

.5 - Kim and Blake

.6 - Katy and Bill

.7 - Josie and David

.8 - Allison and David

.9 - Brendon and Amanda

.10 - Andrea and Eric