Flesheater Photography

Christmas Merry to You!

2010-12-25T09:40:00.000-06:00

Wedding Feb 2010

2010-03-24T17:20:00.003-05:00

Here's some shots from a wedding I did with Christan:

The first sight of the bride

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Hardcore Worship 3-2010

2010-03-07T20:37:00.004-06:00

Another Hardcore Worship night:

Pastor Skip, of Rise Above Ministries gave a small message, it was great stuff.

Hope for the Hopeless Sticker Design

2010-02-15T14:40:00.003-06:00

Here's a sticker I designed for Hope for the Hopeless, pretty simple design but I thought I would share.

"Berkeley To D.C." show

2010-02-10T10:47:00.001-06:00

Had the great opportunity to shoot this band last month. I had a lot of fun and I played around with some new editing styles. Enjoy.

Violent Affair (part 2, day shoot)

2010-01-20T16:26:00.000-06:00

Violent Affair (part 1, night shoot)

2010-01-18T15:09:00.004-06:00

I did promo shots for Violent Affair a while back, I figured I should probably post them here finally.

Here's part 1 (of 2) the night shoot.

Playing Catch Up

2009-12-09T12:58:00.007-06:00

I keep putting off posting blogs for some reason.

Finally, here's some shots from a wedding I did in October.

I was invited to shoot with my good friend Vanessa (sodarnhappyphotography.com) and there was another photographer there as well. So I kind of just hung back and just took a few photos.

I had some real problems with how dark it was (being a night wedding with no natural light and inside a dark building) but my external flash and some photoshop helped me salvage some good shots.

I managed to capture the kiss, but because of where I and the priest were at the time, his head ended up popping right over the brides head and basically ruining the shot. I did what I could in photoshop (blurring and de-coloring the background etc.) and I think it salvaged this much needed shot.

I Heart Faces "Balloons"

2009-11-02T15:06:00.005-06:00

My second time entering a photo into an "I Heart Faces" contest. This weeks challenge is "Balloons." So I chose this shot from an engagement set I did with the lovely Vanessa aka SoDarnHappy.

I Heart Faces: "Halloween Dress-Up!"

2009-10-27T11:31:00.007-05:00

So I was just thinking how cool it would be to enter a zombie photo in an "I Heart Faces" contest. Then I got online today and saw the theme for the week was "Halloween Dress-Up!". What great timing. Anways, I know I already posted this photo on my blog, but here's my first ever entry to I Heart Faces, my good friends Jon and RJ as zombies:

Zombies!

2009-10-25T02:04:00.002-05:00

I hung out with Hope for the Hopeless at the Zombie Walk/Ghouls Gone Wild parade in downtown OKC tonight. I didn't really get nay good shots of the parade (sooo many people) but I got some good ones of my friends...

I've been wanting to do this for a long time, and finally, living up to my namesake, Flesheater Photography presents, ZOMBIES!!!:

Josh Hangin with the zombies:

Ok, so obviously, she isn't a zombie, but I really loved this photo of Mollie:

This is my favorite one of the night:

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More photo editing

2009-10-20T17:45:00.003-05:00

I decided to try my photo editing skills out again, a little more in depth this time. I messed around with layers and blending a lot and I was never satisfied with any color I tried for the background, so I ended up just sticking with my first choice, pink. Let me know what you think.

Brewer Family part 2

2009-10-08T16:31:00.008-05:00

The second and the final portion of the Brewer Family photos.
Enjoy.

Brewer Family part 1

2009-10-06T16:40:00.002-05:00

Better late than never haha.

Tryin' Somethin new

2009-10-03T23:27:00.003-05:00

My last photo shoot was of the Brewer family, it went pretty well, but I had some problems with harsh sunlight and scattered shadows from trees at the park. Do any photographers have advice on how to deal with this?

anyways, not the point, the point is, I took 4 pictures and decided to play with them in a graphic way. In my head it looked a lot better, but I thought I would share since I haven't really done anything like this before and I would like to do it more.

The actual post for the shoot will come soon, I've procrastinated it way to long haha.

Hardcore Worship

2009-08-19T16:15:00.002-05:00

Hope for the Hopeless (myspace.com/hopeforokc) put on it's second "Hardcore Worship" night, I got to take the pictures. Enjoy.

Hope for the Hopeless

2009-08-08T03:03:00.011-05:00

I got asked to take some headshots for the ministry I'm a part of, Hope for the Hopeless (www.myspace.com/hopeforokc)

I didn't get everyone, but here are a few of the Hope family:

(hover over image for first names, click on any image to view a larger version)

and this one just because I really, really like the way it came out:

Paulo & Dakoda wedding shots!

2009-08-05T12:50:00.005-05:00

a wedding I shot with my good friend RJ.

As always this is just a sample, to see all of the photos, or more of my photography, check out my flickr: flickr.com/flesheaterphotography

Chris and Kristen Engagement shots

2009-07-19T17:27:00.004-05:00

I took lots of photos I liked a lot so...
this post is going to be photo filled.

Enjoy.

Gordon Wedding

2009-07-08T14:01:00.005-05:00

Gordon Pre-Wedding Shots

2009-07-03T21:46:00.008-05:00

After a hard drive crashing, and me being frantic for a week or two, I finally recovered these wedding photos. Here's some of the pre-wedding shots from the Gordon wedding.

JO-GO

2009-06-11T15:34:00.004-05:00

Jodi and Cago = JO-GO
Shredding the washboard and strummin the Uke.

(House show 6/4/09)

Creepy-Crawly

2009-06-06T14:39:00.008-05:00

I found this bug the other day, slid some paper under him and took some shots. I kept putting him on his feet, but I think he was messed up, cause he would just kick around and flip over every time, looked like he was having a seizure. To get these shots I had to get so close that his legs were very nearly touching my lens.

I figured I had to do some kind of B-movie monster thing... so here it is:

I call it "He's coming for you"

Oh and check out my "Sick Sad World" blog (http://jeffflesheater.blogspot.com) and see how I used one of the shots for my layout. I think it looks good. I made a desktop wallpaper out of it as well, let me know if you want it, I'll send it your way.

Stupid Face

2009-05-26T23:10:00.003-05:00

I haven't posted on here lately, because I haven't had the time to take and edit pictures. But i did take this yesterday.... me and my stupid face... look at me snarling away... haha.

Better Way Screen Printing

2009-05-18T11:36:00.003-05:00

Here's some pictures from the screen printing shop I work for, owned and operated by my good friend Cory Castoe. we print on sweatshop free shirts and have a lot of combined experience.

Check us out: http://www.myspace.com/betterwayok

Cuppies 'n' Jo Shoot

2009-05-10T13:43:00.005-05:00

My friend Christan (www.artoflivingstudios.com) invited me to shoot this couple with her at Cuppies 'n' Jo. I'm really happy with the way mine came out, and the couple was really fun to work with.

Be sure to keep an eye out on Christan's blog (artoflivingstudios.blogspot.com) for her shots from the day, which I'm sure she will be posting soon!

Nothing Fancy

2009-04-30T12:32:00.004-05:00

I haven't done any fancy shoots with my camera lately.
Just randomness.
So here I am to share the randomness with you.

Jodi is Crazy

My friend Paul from Kansas City, rides a tall bike... but to me its just a large bike... cause I can still touch the ground while sitting on it. I'm tall...

Tessa is practicing for her illustrious modeling career

Josh is always looking for a fight

political patches, tell the world what you think, by sewing your message on your clothing items.

This is my friend Josh Laughlin... He is really photogenic. every time I take his picture I love it.
It cant be me, it's gotta be his face.

This is a building by my house, it's almost always in the background of my shots. I went for a walk the other day and figured I'd take a picture of just it for once. Let it be the subject matter, so it wouldn't feel so left out.

See, I warned you... all randomness....

Wedding Slide show

2009-04-09T14:27:00.006-05:00

More photos from the Fortenberry wedding.
The slide show was created by Christan
and contains some photographs from both of us.

See more of Christan's photography at christanlanephotography.blogspot.com

Possible New Logo

2009-03-29T02:13:00.003-05:00

So I've thought about how I need to make an actual logo before, but could never think of anything.
and I eventually gave up and forgot about it. But a comment on my last blog about marking my work brought it to my attention again (thanks Funks) So, I thought and thought, but could not think of anything and gave up again.

Until last night. An image popped into my head, so I pulled out my comp and made it.
I think it's the first thing I've ever seen in my head and been able to even closely create successfully.

without further ado, here it is:

I also decided to try out a self portrait with my face in the position of my new logo (A face I make often, one of the reasons the logo fits me) I accidentally took two shots off centered that almost fit together perfectly, I liked them, so this is what I did with them.

What do you guys think?

Marking my work

2009-03-22T15:41:00.008-05:00

The use of a logo over photo work, is a very handy tool that many people use. I have avoided it, because I think it ruins my work...
But if I'm going to be professional and make money from my work, I see it as something I may need to do once and a while.

So i figured I would try it out and see if I could get some feedback.
Let me know what you think please!

(btw this shot is a sneak peek to the wedding I shot at last week,
I just quickly edited it for use here, blog still to come!)

Kristlyn

2009-03-21T13:00:00.005-05:00

I recently went to Texas with Christan to shoot a wedding, as I've mentioned before. (blog about that to come later) Well, while I was there, we also did a shoot of a little girl named Kristlyn.
I really like taking pictures of kids, I love running around to keep up with them and trying to get them to smile, while leaning and kneeling to get the best angles of such small subjects.
Here's a bit of what I took.

She was pretty shy when we started

but soon warmed up and began to have fun

Fin.

New Lens!

2009-03-18T17:29:00.000-05:00

While in Texas, shooting a wedding with Christan, I got a new lens. It's a Canon 50mm prime lens with a 1.8 f-stop.
I sincerely love it.

Not being able to zoom in or out takes some getting used to, but the low f-stop is totally worth it. Here's a few of the shots I've taken with it so far. You'll be seeing a lot more in the future.

Some more blogs for you!

2009-03-12T12:04:00.008-05:00

I'd just like to take a post and share with anyone who may read my blog, other photographers blog, that I recommend you taking a look at.

http://christanlanephotography.blogspot.com/

Christan Lane Photography
My good friend, who takes amazing pictures.
She has some of the most professional stuff I've seen, if your looking for a pro to do a job, get in contact with her... seriously.

http://frolickingwithmycamera.blogspot.com/

Vanessa Castoe
One of my best friend's and soon to be house mate.
She got her camera before me, and always let me use it, which led to me buying one and being where I am now. She is the mother of three beautiful children who are the focus of her photography... as they should be, because they are amazingly photogenic, and she can capture their cuteness like no other.

http://funkyonamission.blogspot.com/

Funky Lee
This guy. He used to have a blog just for his photography... but I don't think he does anymore. However he does post photos on his personal blog sometimes, so I'm including him here, because i love this guy, and he's great with a camera.

Be sure to check out these photographers, because... well, because they're great and you should.

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Recorder

2009-03-08T16:43:00.003-05:00

Recorder @ The ArtBeat community meeting
February 2009

My ad

2009-03-02T13:52:00.003-06:00

This is the ad I worked up to put in the ArtBeat

Modern Day Cinderella

2009-02-13T13:56:00.003-06:00

From the Modern Day Fairy Tale set

Modern Day Romeo and Juliet

2009-02-02T14:34:00.002-06:00

From the Modern Day Fairy Tale set,
that Rachel Renae invited me to shoot.

Photographer for Hire

2009-02-01T15:54:00.003-06:00

When I get asked to do a photography job I'm always excited.
But I'm always nervous too.
I really want the best for the people ask me to do the work.
I know, for instance when I do engagement or wedding photography, how much these photos mean to these people. How much they will look back and cherish these memories that I helped them capture.

I'm excited about doing more and more professional photography.
and I'm hoping to keep finding ways to take better pictures.

I leave you with a shot from my latest job,
Arthur and Keisha's engagement shots.
It's one of my favorites.

Get ready for some music

2008-11-30T16:25:00.001-06:00

My friend Eric's stand-up bass and piano in his new house.

I couldn't help it, I had to capture this beauty

Beauty in Uncertainty

2008-11-20T16:56:00.001-06:00

Sometimes you find yourself in a place that doesn't make sense, completely lost, unsure of everything, and in that you find beauty

All I want to do is Rock'n'Roll

2008-10-27T11:18:00.002-05:00

Immune

2008-09-19T12:31:00.003-05:00

I stand in a world of pestilence and death, unharmed for G-d is with me. War and famine plague the earth, yet I am at peace and do not hunger. Everything is dying around me, everyone is dying yet I have life and life more abundant. Corruption and lies rule this world yet I know truth and do not waiver. Every turn I make, I find hate and aggression yet I come out whole and filled with love.

Praise be to G-d.

Eηtertainment is a Couŋterƒeit Pяotectør

2008-07-25T15:08:00.011-05:00

I watch T.V. when I'm afraid, to numb my mind and forget my fears. I have horrible fears that creep in when I stop entertaining myself. I believe society has trained us to run to entertainment rather than running to G-d and facing our fears with Him on our side.They've trained us to ignore real life and substitute their entertaining faux realities.

The biggest of these fears is death...
The 19th century Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, said, "We all make noise on New Year's Eve because we are trying to drown out the macabre sound of grass growing over our graves. We keep time with our clocks instead of hourglasses. This adds to the delusion, because the hands of a clock go round and round, giving us the impression that our time goes on forever. Hourglasses constantly remind us that for each of us-- time is running out!"

Our society is built on a grand delusion. We can not deal with reality without G-d, and since we want no part of G-d we must seek ways to escape reality. This is why we built entertainment, this is why our world revolves around something that is meaningless in its core, because it distracts us from having to deal with reality and therefore from having to call out to G-d for help.

"I can tell you how much God you have by how much entertainment you need." - A.W. Tozer

"Now the (seeds) that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity." Luke 8:14

Entertainment will not help you grow it will only choke the life out of you. Entertainment can only cover your fears up for so long. G-d brings true freedom, He has conquered death, He will take your fears and replace them with love and joy.

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. "- Psalm 23:4

Fear and Trembling

2008-06-23T20:19:00.006-05:00

Sometimes the smallest things
Can fill us with such fear...

Be encouraged and fear not,
Oh Daughter of Zion,
for G-d is on your side.

The Deepest Darkest Storm

2008-05-29T12:23:00.007-05:00

Flying through the deepest darkest storm,
I keep my eyes straight on the path.

The road gets rough,
And the path gets tough.
But I do not falter,
and though I may stumble,
I will not stop, because those moments,
Make me humble.
They strengthen me to fly faster than before,
With my eyes straight all the more,
Because I know He has promised me,
In the end I will see His beauty,
His bright lights of eternity.

Flying through the darkest storm,
I keep my eyes straight on the path,
On that glimmer of light,
The pinhole in the storm,
That will soon shine so bright.

Bright Idea

2008-05-06T15:17:00.005-05:00

Where do our ideas come from?
Is it truly out of our own spirit?
If so, then why do so many lack new ideas?
Could ideas possibly be some divine intervention,
A touch of inspiration from our wonderful creator?

Or is it a mechanism that He placed inside of us,
When He made us in His image,
That we may create as He creates?

It is a definite possibility that,
G-d gave us the tools to create,
But many of us our so out of touch with these tools,
That we have lost our inspiration, our creativity.

Start thinking again.
Start creating.

Stop watching t.v. and letting your mind be silent.
Start sitting in silence and creating ideas in your mind.

You were made in the image of the greatest creator,
the greatest thinker, author and artist.
Therefore you too, ought to think, and create.

Stop dumbing yourselves down and start thinking
Create something wonderful and share it with the world.

Have Fun, Spread joy

2008-05-05T14:59:00.001-05:00

Stop worrying about what people will think
Start running down the aisles and through the halls
Stop thinking about how silly you look
Start to dance, flail, and swing your arms

Have fun, this is where true beauty lies.
Spread the joy of love, with every second of you life.
Don't be afraid to act "childish"
Theres a reason G-d has told us to become like children.

Stop worrying
Start living
You have more to be happy about
Than you have to mourn for
You have more than enough reasons to never stop dancing
And more than enough reasons to never stop laughing

Let G-d fill you with His love and joy
and it will overflow out of you
into all of those who surround you

Find the beauty in playing and joyful yelling
Forget the worries of the world
And the worries of the world just might forget you.

Glimpse of Eternity

2008-05-01T13:57:00.005-05:00

There are things way beyond this world
which my eyes long to see
and every once in a while He grants me
a soft, quite glimpse into eternity

If your not looking for it you'll miss it.
Yet if you devote your eyes to seeking it
You will never be blessed with it.

Seek Him first and He will give this to you.

Where doth Holiness abide?

2008-04-24T13:18:00.004-05:00

See this "holy" church?
Holiness no longer abides inside of it.
Search every room,
Look in every corner,
You won't find G-d living in this structure,
or any others like it.
For G-d chose the hearts of men,
To make His home.
To make His holy temple.

No, this is just another man-made building,
Doomed to decay.
Holiness doesn't live there,
Because He chose to live in me.

Living amongst the dead

2008-04-23T13:56:00.001-05:00

It is imperative,
When living amongst the dead,
That you find the other living creatures,
And stay close, sharing your lives,
Lest your fate lie with the dead among you.

Soon as the sun has risen with burning heat the flower fades and beauty perishes.

2008-04-22T16:09:00.000-05:00

What is seen is temporary.
Everything fades.
Everything dies.
Beauty withers,beauty perishes.

Dwell not on the temporary.
Keep your focus on the eternal.
What is not seen, is eternal

Beauty in the Weeds

2008-04-21T13:35:00.002-05:00

I've always liked the way weeds look.
I've always thought that weeds were just as good looking as the flowers and such that get all the attention.
theres a life lesson to be learned in that.