Well, the cool kids came down to Provo and I got to photograph their little family. That tiny little angel is only four months old. Although I had never met Amber and Chris before, they were referred by my friend Stephanie and went to the U of U with my former house-mate. Small world. Thanks for coming to Provo for your family pictures, guys. Enjoy!
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Justin Hackworth photographs families with brand new babies, designers, furniture lovers, bald dudes, happy people, and he wants to photograph you.
I’ve know Brett since we were in Mrs McCullochs class, way back in the third grade. He’s one of the funniest people I know and I steal his jokes on a regular basis, then pass them off as my own. For example, once he sent me a slogan for the city of Orem that went like this: We’re just like Provo, only Norther!
I tell that to people but never let on that Brett said it first.
Brett is a talented actor but has for some time let that talent lie dormant. It’s been hidden under a bushel. That is, until recently. Now, he’s acting again. And for his most recent audition, he needed a headshot. That’s where I come in.
Here you go, Brett. Break a freak’n leg.
They laughed, they danced, they strutted like divas. Then they left and I thought, wow, those ladies must have a lot of fun together.
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Justin Hackworth photographs people that laugh, smile or frown and he wants to photograph you. Want great pictures AND a great experience getting those pictures? We should talk.
50 portraits in three days. That was the assignment from the Burton Group. These portraits were all photographed at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City.
My goal for a portrait is to give the viewer a sense of what the subject is like. Not just what they look like, but what they’re like to be around. I love to hear a parent say, “Oh, you’ve captured their personality perfectly”. Making a picture like that takes a certain amount of patience and paying attention to the details. A slight change in expression, a little hand gesture. Then, right at the perfect moment, click. So I had a great time with Jenny and her kids, all of them pleasant as can be. Thanks for coming in, Jenny.
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Want photographs like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.
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We’re not just making photographs. We’re making history.
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Want portraits like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.
by justin on July 29, 2009
in Travel
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Want photographs like this with you and the people you love? We should talk.
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.
Portraits of Mother…
By Justin Hackworth
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Senior pictures taken for CJ in Provo Utah.
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.
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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.
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When was the last time you had family pictures taken? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings!
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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.
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Me: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Her: A dentist.
Me: Why do you want to be a dentist?
Her: Because when I tell people “it’s your turn” they will come right then.
Sarah is an illustrator. Do yourself a favor and check out her work here. I LOVE what she does and was so glad to meet her. Thanks for coming, Sarah.
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Interested in getting family pictures for yourself? Looking for a wedding photographer? We should talk.
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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.
Our 30 Strangers project is well under way and I love the way it’s going so far. But what to do about all those people that still wanted to participate after the 30 spots were filled? Well, we came up with a great plan and a super deal. If you want to know what it is, email me and I’ll tell you all about it. That’s what Beth did.
Someone in these photographs is 100 years old! (I’m going to let you guess which person). When I asked the secret to her long life and what she ate, I got this answer: Bacon.
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Looking for family photographs just like mama used to make? I don’t know what to tell you there, but if you want something fresh, authentic and artistic with a dash of whimsy, we should talk. Wedding photography? We do that too.
Me: Do you have some good friends?
Daughter: Yes.
Me: Who’s your best friend?
Daughter: Julia
Me: What does she like?
Daughter: Sugar.
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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.
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Want picutres like this for you and the people you love?
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Justin Hackworth Photography photographs happy families and beautiful events.
Last week we announced our 30 Stranger project coming up in April. I can’t wait. Well, once Gabrielle and Stephanie mentioned it on their blogs, it only took a couple hours to fill all the spots. (Last year when we did it in two days, I thought that was fast–but two hours? Wow. What’s going to happen next year?) And what to do about all those people that still want to participate, but contacted us after the 30 spots were filled? Well, we came up with a great plan and a super deal. If you want to know what it is, email me. That’s what Shelah did, because she knows the value of getting stunning portraits of her and her daughters.
Big, big thanks to the Penny Royal Cafe where some of these photographs were taken.
Next week we begin the 30 Strangers project and I’ll be making daily posts as the project progresses, so hang on to your hat. This is going to be great.
by justin on March 12, 2009
in Provo
On March 6th, 2009, the Sego Art Center in Provo, Utah, had a very cool performance piece called “I am Chris Purdie.” Read what it’s about here.
This is how it went down.
(The poster images shown in the above picture were taken by Leo).
These guys are nuts.
Fred Egan, Matt Sloan, Nate Kaiser, Justin Lyon and the rest of the Mammoth Men photographed in Park City, Utah
Funny man and traveler: Chase. The list of countries this guy has visited is a mile long. And seriously, his mom looks like Caroline Kennedy.
I love confident people. Here’s how things played out with Chelsea, who plays basketball for Timpview High School in Provo.
Me: So you play basketball. Are you the best player on the team?
Chelsea: Uh, yes.
I love it. What more do you need to say?
by justin on February 26, 2009
in Family
She gets more beautiful every day.
Amy and I are leaving for Vegas today. We’re going to be attending WPPI. It’s a big convention for wedding and portrait photographers.
See you in a while. Don’t wait up.
Turns out, one of my favorite people is also one of my favorite photographers. I’ve known Trent Nelson for at least 20 years. But it’s not that often that I get a chance to see him. So I was pleased as punch when he came by my office today to say hello.
Trent is the Chief Photographer at the Salt Lake Tribune and has been the Utah News Photographer of the Year three times. His assignments have taken him all over the world, like Africa, Honduras, and Ogden. (I’m just guessing he’s been to Ogden. He didn’t tell me anything about going there. Imagine bragging about going to Ogden. And by the way, he didn’t brag about anything).
From the bio on his website: His 2003 composite photograph of Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton was published over six pages in Sports Illustrated, the largest photograph in the history of the magazine.
Above photo by Trent Nelson — below photo of Trent Nelson
Last year, the 30 Strangers project was a big success. Right now, we’re working out the details for our 30 Strangers project–2009. Details will follow soon that will include when we’ll be doing the project, as well as who we’ll be looking to photograph and how we’ll present the finished work. There will be some changes from how we did things last year.
As we talk further regarding our plans for the project, I just get so excited. That’s why I couldn’t resist writing a post about it. Stay tuned and I’ll let you know all about it.
30 Strangers - 2008
What luck. Justin Lyon is in town to for the Sundance Film Festilval and had a couple photo shoots just down the block from my office. So he stopped by to say hello. Justin seems like the happiest person I know. I can’t imagine that he’s ever frowned or been sad.
Justin and his lovely wife Amelia are wedding photographers in Southern California and making a big splash in their neck of the woods. Everyone loves Amelia and Justin. Cheers, Justin. Thanks for coming by. You’re welcome here any time.
Justin Lyon photographed in Provo Utah by Justin Hackworth
