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Here are some things we photographed for The Modbod last week. We drove to a fancy house in Alpine and waited until the evening light was just perfect. Wait for it…Wait for it….There it is. Quick, stand on that pile of rocks and look this way! Oh, yea. That’s hot. But in a modest way.
I nearly jumped for joy that I got to photograph Kari Hawker again. She was so fun to be around the last time and she’s easy on the eyes, as they say. (I don’t think I’ve ever said “easy on the eyes” before). We also used Megan Beckham and she was just about about as pleasant as can be. Thanks ladies, for making my job easy and fun and easy but mostly fun.
As if that didn’t make the night pleasant enough, makeup was done by the over the moon fabulous Enizio Salon. I mean seriously. I love Enizio Salon. (Quick sidenote. Enizio Salon is one of our generous sponsors for the 30 Strangers exhibit. Yep. They rock it).
30 Strangers Exhibit - This Thursday!
This Thursday is our 30 Strangers exhibit. Come see the results of our project from April 2009.
Here are the details:
July 2nd, 6-9pm
1 East Center Street #215
Provo, UT
Be a part of art and activism and join us for the exhibit in an effort to help local victims of domestic violence. Particpants of the project made a donation to the Center for Women and Children in Crisis instead of paying me a session fee. On the night of our exhibit, July 2nd, we’ll be extending our fund raising efforts. Anyone that would like to make a $25 donation to the center can for free, schedule their own mother/daughter portrait session for anytime between July - September. This is a great deal AND you are contributing to a wonderful cause.
You’re invited. Tell your friends, too. We’ll see you on Thursday!
Photography exhibit sponsors
Thanks to our 30 Strangers exhibit sponsors. We couldn’t be doing it without you. They are:
Here are the details:
July 2nd, 6-9pm
1 East Center Street #215
Provo, UT
Utah family portraits
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Justin Hackworth photographs kids, dads, jokers, laughers, playful scowlers, and he wants to photograph you.
How to photograph a photographer
Here’s what I like. I like it when I talk to other portrait and wedding photographers and ask them questions about how they do their thing, and they are completely forthright about what they are up to and how they run their business. There’s no worrying that if I know where they get their albums or prints made that I’ll somehow steal away business or try to copy what they are doing. Nope. Instead, they know it’s just an exchange of info from two people trying to make good decisions about how to provide the best service to our clients.
And I find that the people that are the most open about such things are the photographers that are the most competent and they realize that there’s enough work for everyone and we’re all on the same team anyway. In this town, I’ve felt that good vibe from Kent Miles, Jon Canlas, Tim Uhl, Melissa Kelsey, Dustin Izatt (dude let me borrow his camera!), Hailey Warner and Ashley Thalman. I’m happy I know these people.
And most recently, Stacy Young. I stopped by her studio in Salt Lake a couple weeks ago and she showed me how she does her thing. It was very gracious, and to Stacy, I say, thanks. Then, last week, she came to see me. (I love visitors!) I couldn’t resist taking her picture. Hey man, it’s what I do.
So now, here’s the lovely Stacy.
Thanks for coming, Stacy. Come back soon. You left your purse.
Just kidding. You didn’t leave your purse. But do come back soon.
Side note: Last month two photographers contacted me within one week of each other and asked me about my online ordering system. I use Instaproofs. They wanted to know the ins and outs and what I thought about it. One of the photographers is a very well known and over the top talented photographer from California –I was flattered he emailed me– and the other photographer, from what I could tell, was a fellow just starting out and had all kinds of questions. I took plenty of time to answer their questions and let them know why I like using Instaproofs. Why did I take all that time instead of letting them just figure it out on their own? I did it because that’s what Jon Canlas did when I called him a couple years ago and asked the same thing and I’ve always appreciated that. And the other reason is because, why not? Why not help a guy out? And one of these days, I just may have a question for those people, and I’ll be glad to have them answer whatever it is I want to know.
One more side note to an already overly long post: Here are some other portraits I’ve done of photographers that have come by my studio within the last year .
Trent Nelson
Melissa Kelsey here and here
Justin Lyon
Jon Canlas
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Justin Hackworth photographs photographers, blonds, red heads, fat heads, headmasters, grandmasters, grandparents, spirited youth, oceanographers, fur trappers, and he wants to photograph you.
Press Release for the 30 Strangers Exhibit
Photography Show Benefits Women’s Shelter
Provo, Utah – June 23, 2009 – How did one photographer and 30 strangers team up to help local victims of domestic violence? Find out when art and activism come together at a downtown Provo gallery on Thursday, July 2. Featuring the work of Justin Hackworth, the “30 Strangers II: Portraits of Mothers & Daughters” exhibit will raise funds for the Center for Women & Children in Crisis.
For the second edition of Hackworth’s 30 Strangers Project, the fine art photographer shot portraits of 30 sets of mothers and daughters, some spanning four generations, over 30 days. In lieu of a sitting fee, each donated $25 to the Center. Hackworth is offering the same arrangement during the show opening, which starts at 6pm at the Knight-Block Building at the corner of University Avenue and Center Street.
Shelter manager Kim Kowallis hopes the show also boosts awareness of the Center’s mission. “I want people to realize how many women and kids we serve,” Kowallis says. The center can’t afford to advertise, and relies instead on word of mouth to reach both potential donors and women in need. “Our shelter is about women who are fleeing domestic violence, who have to just grab their kids and run.”
Kowallis says the exhibit theme suits the Center’s message of hope. “At the shelter, people are in crisis, and life is not good,” she says. “I want them to see mother-daughter relationships that are in a good place. I’m definitely taking some of them to the show, to see how things can be—that things can get better.”
One portrait subject was so excited about the project, she drove to Provo from her home in Denver, Colorado to participate. “Considering the level of Justin’s photography, I would have paid him so much more for these pictures,” says Utah native Rachel Miller. Miller posed with her daughter, mother, and grandmother, who plans to attend the exhibit. “What he did, having us donate instead to the Crisis Center, making this a project to help others, I think it’s amazing.”
Hackworth, whose work has shown at Salt Lake City’s Art Access and Finch Lane galleries, Park City’s Kimball Art Center, and the Springville Art Museum, started the 30 Strangers Project in 2008. “Over 30 days, I shot portraits of 30 people I didn’t know,” Hackworth says. “That experience was fascinating, so I wanted to do it again. But this year, I wanted to focus on a theme that could give something back to the community.”
Twins
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Justin Hackworth photographs twins, individuals, people that look like twins but aren’t, people that don’t look alike at all, people that want to look like Justin, people that have no idea what Justin looks like, tall people, squatty folks, dog lovers, people that are indifferent about dogs, people that have been to Poland, people that love Polish sausages, and he wants to photograph you.
30 Strangers II - Book available on Blurb
The 30 Strangers II - Portraits of Mothers and Daughters book is now available on Blurb. I just got mine today and it looks fabulous. Get yours here.
Good art never looked so good
Of all things that are passed down from one generation to the next, the most meaningful items are photographs and jewelry. We’ve always been able to help you with the photographs, and now we can help with with the jewelry as well. We now offer a number of really beautiful necklaces, rings and bracelets.
Just one more reason to come to Justin Hackworth Photography.
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Justin Hackworth photographs lovers, families, happy people, delightful kids, sweet grandparents and puts it on jewelry that will last and last. We’re not just making photographs, we’re making history.
How To Rock Provo
Oh, my. I wouldn’t say I had low expectations. I didn’t have any expectations. Then, they blew me away.
www.myspace.com/olinandthemoon
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Olin and the Moon photographed at the Velour Club in Provo Utah
Twins
Provo wedding photography - Lizy and Nick
Allow me to tell you two things I learned at Lizy and Nick’s wedding.
Number one–Mariachi bands should be a regular part of nearly every function where people gather, including church and funerals and those ceremonies where someone is presented with an over-sized check. The mariachi band was my favorite part of her reception. The other thing I learned is this–I want to laugh and smile as often and frequently as Lizy does. (You’ll see what I’m talking about when you view the pictures of her).
And then a third thing I already knew, but was reinforced at her wedding–I love being a wedding photographer. That night, at the reception, as people were having a good time, dancing, laughing, and the sun was setting low, low, so that good light was starting to come in, I stood back for a minute and thought that if I was just driving by and came across this scene, the first thought I’d have is “Hey, look. Happy people dancing and having fun. I want to stop the car and go photograph that.”
Hi. My name is Justin. I am a wedding photographer. And now, Lizy and Nick:
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Justin Hackworth photographs beautiful events, happy people, mariachi bands, cute kids, gorgeous brides, debonair grooms, urbane ladies and he wants to photograph you.
Senior Portraits - Highland Utah
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Justin Hackworth photographs seniors in high school, seniors in college, and seniors in a retirement community. Getting married? We do that too. Book a session today.
30 Strangers - A Visual Summary
Here’s a visual summary of our 30 Strangers project from 2009. What’s the 30 Strangers project? Here’s where you can read about this portrait project and fund raiser. And while the photographs have all been taken, we aren’t finished yet. We’re planning an exhibit for July 2nd (more details to follow soon) and I can’t wait. I just got off the phone with Kent Miles who has agreed to help me sequence the show. Kent has had more gallery exhibitions than any other photographer in Utah (solo or group shows) and having his input will make all the difference. It’s all in the details, don’t you know.
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Justin Hackworth photographs strangers, friends, acquaintances, and he wants to photograph you.
Brand New Cool Thing - Our Newsletter
Want to stay informed about all Justin Hackworth Photography specials, news, or exhibits? Then sign up for our newsletter. We’ll email you periodically (don’t worry, we won’t go nuts).
For example, want to know when our 30 Strangers exhibit will be? Sign up for the newsletter. Want to know when our next 30 Strangers project will be so you can get in on that action? Sign up for the newsletter. Want to be updated on when we’ll be doing portrait sessions in your town? Or when we’ll have sweet newsletter-only special deals?
Here’s where you can sign up:
justinhackworth.com/signup.php
PS - The 30 Strangers exhibit will be on July 2nd, but more on that later. Oh wait. You were supposed to find out about that in the newsletter.
Utah engagement pictures
A week before we were going to take these engagement pictures, Kaitlyn and Jared came by my studio to meet first, then talk about what they had in mind, and just to see if we were on the same page regarding how to make some engagement pictures that were a true reflection of what they were like as a couple. It gave me a chance to ask a few questions about them–you know, how they met, who liked who first, and all the details about their wedding. So when they came back to be photographed I knew a little bit about them.
All you need to know about them is that they are in love, can’t stop smiling when they look each other in the eye, and they are about as charming as can be. These engagement pictures were all taken in Provo Utah. Enjoy.
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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people in love and wants to photograph you.
How To Photograph A Photographer
Melissa Kelsey rocks it. She’s a wedding photographer in Salt Lake. I think she’s got style. We’re friends. I’m happy about that. Thanks for coming by today, Melissa. Come by any time.
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Justin Hackworth photographs photographers, doctors, rockers, models, musicians, babies, love-birds, grandmothers, actors, hippies, farmers, people with only one eye, teenagers, graduate students, Idahoans, parents, happy people, politicians, super-heros, gun collectors, firefighters, girls named Chelse, boys named Brian, brides, dilettantes, tall people, lovers of peace, nerds, cool kids, dudes, beauty queens, residents of Queens, sculptors, and he wants to photograph you.
Provo Family Pictures
Who says you have to live in Provo to be photographed by me? And who says you have to be engaged? These two have been married three years and they live in Tennesse but had the good sense to give me a call when they found out they’d be here for a quick visit. Thanks Stephanie, for letting me photograph you two. It was great to meet you.
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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people in love and wants to photograph you. Getting married? We do that, too.
Here’s what I see when I come to Rexburg in the summer
I’m up in Idaho right now for the Memorial Day weekend, and it is good, good. Anyone that thinks Idaho is lame is right. In fact, never come here. You won’t like it. You won’t like all the trees and moose and fresh drinking water. Stay there in Ogden and I’ll just see you at Lagoon.
Rexburg Engagement Pictures
Ryley and Chelse, in love, and photographed in Rexburg Idaho.
Thanks, Foam, for lining this up.
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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people in love and wants to photograph you. Getting married? We do that, too.
Provo Mayor?
Steve Clark is running for the mayor of Provo this fall. Earlier this week he announced his candidacy and today he came by my studio to be photographed. I was really happy to hear about his vision for downtown Provo, especially since my office is in downtown Provo. My favorite part is when he said there would be jet packs for everyone by the year 2015. (Just kidding. He didn’t say anything like that).
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Justin Hackworth photographs successful politicians and he wants to photograph you.
Utah wedding vendors at Alta Moda
The finest place in Utah for weddings gowns is Alta Moda. There’s no secret there. And every so often they have a party for wedding vendors. You know, photographers, florists, DJ’s, divorce lawyers. (Just kidding about the lawyers). So a few days ago I went to their party with my girlfriend who also happens to be my wife. Here’s a picture of us being cute together.
Alta Moda just re-designed their website so you want to check it out here and they even have a few pictures I took of beautiful Lindsay. Their party was great fun and it was good to see all the people I dig, like Melissa, Tim, Jon, Leo, Carol and Cynthia, and I was able to meet three photographers who I’ve been dying to meet–Kate, Rebekah, and Stacy. Good times and fancy cheese. And Micah from the Gatsbys was there handing out his demo CD which Amy and I listened to on the way home and danced a funky dance in the car. Want your next function to be awesome? Hire the Gatsbys. If you came to our Christmas party you might recall that’s who we were lucky enough to have play for us.
Thanks, Hilary for the good times. You are a dream.
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Hi. My name is Justin. I am a wedding photographer. I love love and I want to photograph your wedding, especially if you are getting married in Hawaii or Greece.
Jessica - Photographer Assistant
I met Jessica about a year ago when she responded to an ad I placed looking for an assistant. Lots of good candidates came by and Jessica got the job. I’m impressed with her charm and confidence. Around here, we try as hard as we can to provide our clients with world class service and Jessica knew just what that picture looked like. So now she’s moving because her husband is going to law school in another state. Thank you Jessica for all your help at Justin Hackworth Photography. You’ll be missed.
Provo portrait photography
Are you like me? Do you love to laugh? Then you’d be happy to spend some time with these two ladies. Do you like to be with people that make you feel like a million damn dollars? Then I think you’d love Lisa and Shauna. I do, and I’m so glad I was able to photograph them.
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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? I know just the guy to photograph your wedding.
A Million Little Pictures
I just read about this really cool project pulled together by Arthouse co-op in Atlanta… For $18 they send you a disposable camera with 24 shots to document your life this summer. They’re looking for 1,000 people from around the world who will get their pictures in a gallery show on September 25th, helping to build a picture of life in 2009.
Just thought you might like to know.
Provo Utah senior/graduate pictures
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Want senior pictures like this for you or someone you love? We should talk.
Utah senior/graduate pictures
Utah senior/graduate pictures
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Senior pictures taken for CJ in Provo Utah.
Utah bridal pictures
Family portraits Provo Utah
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Want picutres like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings! Need carpets cleaned? Sorry. Can’t help you there.
Provo Portrait Photography
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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and wants to photograph you.
Utah Portrait Photography
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Justin Hackworth photographs lovely weddings and happy people and wants to photograph you.
Thao with the Get Down Stay Down
Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, photographed in Salt Lake City at Kilby Court.
Provo Portrait Photography - Patrick
Here’s Patrick, photographed in Provo Utah. Patrick is one of the best stylists in Utah, working at one of the best salon’s in Utah: Shep Salon.
Provo Engagement Pictures
Thirty Strangers - Day Thirty (last day)
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30 portraits in 30 days, now finished. Thank you, all.
Thirty Strangers - Day Twenty Nine
Thirty Strangers - Day Twenty-Eight
Courtney and Cindy. Beautiful.
And to the seven or eight people on the planet that haven’t already bookmarked her site, check out Courtney’s blog here.
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Want pictures like this for yourself and the people you love? We should talk. Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and wants to photograph you.
Thirty Strangers - Day Twenty-Seven
Rachel came from Colorado to be photographed with her mother, grandmother, and daughter. That’s cool, but here’s the even cooler part. It was a surprise to her mother–her arrival, the portrait session–the whole thing. I love that.
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Side-story: Rachel had a little girl with her that, at one point, wasn’t all that happy. So she did what any two-year old would do to let us know she wanted a little attention. She cried some. I asked Rachel if it would be ok to give her a sucker. Sure. So I asked our adept intern if she’d go get it. A few minutes later the kids were chewing gum but no one was eating a sucker.
Me: Did you find that sucker?
Ashley: I couldn”t find it.
Me: Really? It should be right on my side of the desk.
Ashley: Umm…. I ate the sucker.
Well, it was a Blow-pop. Can you blame her?
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Justin Hackworth photographs lovely weddings and happy people. Why do you keep putting off your family pictures? Don’t wait much longer. Before you know it, those little kiddies of yours will be off to college in New York or Seattle and by that time, they’ll be too heavy to sit on your lap. Let’s talk. Now’s the time for family pictures.
Provo portrait photography
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The 30 Strangers project will soon be over. But what to do about all those people that still wanted to participate after the 30 spots were filled? (We filled them in about 2 hours). Well, we came up with a great plan and a super deal. Interested parties still have a little time to get in on it. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll give you the low-down. That’s what Jenna did. And I was so glad she did, too. She’s a photographer, too, and I always love meeting other creative types.
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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? Give me a jingle. I’ll catch you on the jangle.