My favorite shoots are always the run-n-gun shoots. I love getting together with the artist I’m working with and just heading out together to explore whatever city we’re in. That was the case with Donald Miller (Author of Blue Like Jazz and several other great books). We spent 3 historic days in Washington D.C. last week attending the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama, the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball and the Inaugural Prayer Service. The whole experience is easily my favorite experience as a photographer thus far… cooler than shooting Sting or any big TV gig. It will be the story I tell when people say “So tell me some good photoshoot stories.”
I’m so thankful to Don for bringing me along the entire journey. Speaking of Don, he was kind enough to let me post some photos from his shoot on my blog. I rarely get to do that so I was excited when he gave me permission. This shoot is very different from the typical shoot. And that makes me happy. He also let me shoot him like people rarely allow… raw, tired, no hair or makeup team. Nothing you see here would be considered “flattering light”. These photos are the real deal. It’s cool when someone allows such transparency.
My favorite shoots are always the run-n-gun shoots. I love getting together with the artist I’m working with and just heading out together to explore whatever city we’re in. That was the case with Donald Miller (Author of Blue Like Jazz and several other great books). We spent 3 historic days in Washington D.C. last week attending the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama, the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball and the Inaugural Prayer Service. The whole experience is easily my favorite experience as a photographer thus far… cooler than shooting Sting or any big TV gig. It will be the story I tell when people say “So tell me some good photoshoot stories.”
March 23, 2010 6:12 pm Andrew: said: Great shots! I love Donald Miller's books. Rad.
May 22, 2009 10:52 pm Daniel: said: Thank you for such amazing images... Each one takes me to another place... I think you put magic in each one of your photos and that my friend is unique. Greeting from Argentina.
May 21, 2009 10:29 am Bekah Brown: said: Unbeleiveable! Simply breathtaking! God has given you the gifts of gifts!
May 18, 2009 11:38 pm marisa gross: said: you're amazing. my soul is touched on so many levels. your work is just dope.
May 14, 2009 3:52 pm Rick: said: Did you see Ryan Smith's photos? He shoots videos in Nashville but apparently has branched out into photography too. I think you'll like his work. Cool stuff.
May 12, 2009 12:32 pm Sabrina: said: wow - these are incredible. and i'm only on page one of your blog. i was just introduced to your stuff today and i love it. i love the natural lighting and the raw-ness of everything. thanks so much for sharing your talent!
May 11, 2009 10:52 am B.wright: said: Great shoot Jeremy! I really love the diversity in this post. What lenses were used? I would love to know what kinds of post production produces your organic effects. It's amazing the serendipitous textures you produce without film. You truly are a master of lighting. I was able to see don speak a ecclesia church here in Hollywood a couple weeks ago. He truly is a Davey Crocket of Christianity; questioning the establishment and affirming the foundational precepts that it was founded on. Peace like a river,
May 7, 2009 4:33 pm kyle steed: said: wow. jeez. man. what! these are amazing. I love Don's books and I love your photography. Seeing these two things together is like a mind overload. thanks for sharing these beauties.
March 31, 2009 2:33 pm Jen F.: said: Your work is amazing. I'm left speechless and in awe.
February 28, 2009 12:49 pm john Harder: said: Freakin' love these. You certainly have a nack for spotting the perfect lighting.
February 25, 2009 12:22 pm wrecklessgirl: said: i took the liberty of skipping past your words and right onto the images. to me, words are secondary to the dialogue images have with me when i see them for the first time. ...alas, and almost word-for-unspoken-word, you wrote what was said in my mind when i saw them. perfetto.
February 24, 2009 12:50 am Beth: said: You are so stinking creative.
February 17, 2009 10:26 pm jesse: said: I love your photography. I'm not sure how to create such intrigue and mystery with such simplicity in my photos. You are a great inspiration. Thanks!
January 30, 2009 10:14 am Amanda: said: Don is hot. No shame. He is hot.
January 30, 2009 4:09 am Mizzie Logan: said: These are really nice. Looks like it was cold. I love how you described the experience. Inspiring.
January 30, 2009 1:14 am Ira Gatmaitan: said: when i grow up, i want to be just like mr.cowart. :)
January 29, 2009 10:52 pm CAROLANNE EDWARD: said: Thank you, Mr. Jeremy Cowart, for these striking photos of the GORGEOUS Mr. Donald Miller. And he can write, too! WOW! I love the startling vulnerability you were able to draw into your lens; it is one of Mr. Miller's most attractive qualities. He photographs so well; the light surveys every delicate line and seems to be emanating from the contours of his handsomely-structured face. Just lovely.
January 29, 2009 8:07 pm Andy M: said: You, Jeremy Cowart, are a WINNER!!!!!
January 29, 2009 3:41 pm Lauren Schurr: said: these are awesome. i was over on don's blog looking at some of your inauguration pictures. i'd love to see more of those!
January 29, 2009 11:28 am trever: said: Yeah, amazing shoot. love how different it is. Great stuff as always!
January 29, 2009 10:28 am koo: said: it's just not fair.. all that talent :)
January 29, 2009 9:24 am rusty: said: great images jeremy! very nadav kander-esque, a la brad pitt in this month's rolling stone. love the use of the light.
January 29, 2009 9:09 am calaismarie: said: wow, guys
January 29, 2009 8:37 am patrick: said: so unbelievable.
January 29, 2009 8:05 am Allison: said: I love the picture with Abraham Lincoln in background. Very powerful pictures. You should be proud of yourself.
January 29, 2009 8:00 am stephen: said: honestly some of my favorite shots I've seen from you. I just love the raw nature of the shots and the character that they show. Having read a couple of Donald's books you get a sense of his introspective side and these photos portray that. really cool.
January 29, 2009 5:41 am David Burke: said: these are fantastic. i love the raw-real feeling. the pretty stuff is great too, but nothing beats reality. wonderful opportunity. how did you and don hook up? he is such a talented writer!
January 29, 2009 1:38 am taylor: said: really great stuff Jeremy. what an amazing opportunity.
January 29, 2009 12:13 am Branden Harvey: said: Incredible!