Blues Traveler at WPPI

I had an awesome opportunity to enjoy a performance from Blues Traveler, front and center at the MGM Grand Arena in fabulous Las Vegas. The concert came as part of the annual convention put on by Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI). Not only were we treated to an awesome show, but since I had made friends that week with photographer Jacquelynn Buck, I also received early admission and a complimentary cocktail hour. Fancy stuff! She had won the early-bird prize that day and invited me along. Thank you, Jackie : ) I hope you'll check out her work, too. Based in Southern Georgia, she is a 'photographer on a journey,' as she puts it, and specializes in truly unique portrait work.

Here's a few favorites from the show. Please head on over and become a fan of Jason Barrett Photography on Facebook to see more!


Bassist Tad Kinchla got most of my attention, as he was both incredibly awesome and incredibly close.


Jon Popper belts out the vocal, with guitarist Chan Kinchla in the background and drummer Brendan Hill on the video wall.


View from the front row - being that this was a photography convention, seemingly everyone became a rock photographer for a night!


The definition of Rock and Roll.

Dr. Edward Zeliff headshots

Dr. Edward Zeliff is a composer and professor in composition at Claremont Graduate University. He keeps a busy schedule between teaching and preparing full length piano recitals, among a myriad of other musical activity. I had the pleasure of helping Dr. Zeliff update his headshots recently, just in time for these images to promote a recital and dinner benefitting the La Habra United Methodist Church. We used the church conservatory for the shoot, and took advantage of the natural light that found its way in through the many bright windows. Dr. Zeliff was a very patient subject, as we worked through a number of different poses to get just the right look. Here are a few favorites...hope you enjoy!

Greg and Mel

Recently, I had the opportunity to take some friends out on a fun portrait shoot in nearby Claremont, California. I've had the pleasure of being friends with Greg and Melissa for many years, and I was honored to be a part of their beautiful wedding in June Lake, California, high in the Sierras. They've been married for a few years now, but I thought it would be fun to shoot them engagement-session style, and take advantage of the beautiful grounds of the Claremont Colleges. Greg and Mel is a tale of a long-term friendship that gradually grew into romance and love. Here are a few favorites from our session!












Thanks, you two! You look great!!