Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Faerie Series by Terri Jean 2007-2009
In 2007 I started THE FAERIE SERIES. (Ended in 2009)
My goal was to create surreal, beautiful, ethereal, and mystical photos. I used photoshop on most to bring out colors or to matte the images - making the subject pop a bit more - and I must say... I'm pretty proud of my work. In the next few posts I'm posting my favorite images. Let me know what you think!
My goal was to create surreal, beautiful, ethereal, and mystical photos. I used photoshop on most to bring out colors or to matte the images - making the subject pop a bit more - and I must say... I'm pretty proud of my work. In the next few posts I'm posting my favorite images. Let me know what you think!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Uncle Si
I really don't think a child could ask for a better uncle than my Silas. He's so sweet and gentle with them all, and tries so hard to be "big" and a good role model. Here he is with the latest... his nephew Rowan. I'm sure that, once Rowan can talk, he'll agree with me completely.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Lookie what I got!
Today my family was blessed - once again - with a new little one. This is Rowan Timothy Alexander. His daddy also have 3 names, it's Alex David Joesph. And little Ro looks just like his father. I can't believe how much! He's just so perfect and amazing... (both Ro and Alex). Congrats to daddy Bear. Muah!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Not real happy with my soon to be ex landlord
I think this rental company should come with a warning label.
Monday, September 27, 2010
It's official... I'm leaving Nelsonville
I've decided to close up shop here in Nelsonville. I love the building... sigh... but it's not worth staying for. I've met a lot of amazing people and I've photographed lots of them... but I've come to realize that I need more than this space. I need an open schedule so I can work more on larger projects - and expand my work into larger markets and cities.
I must admit now that Nelsonville is not the right town for me. I have never seen a place more unorganized. It's all flying by the seat of your pants here. I just wish someone would have told me just how difficult it was going to be - not the business part, but dealing with the politics of the town - I would have thought twice about ever opening my doors.
I must admit now that Nelsonville is not the right town for me. I have never seen a place more unorganized. It's all flying by the seat of your pants here. I just wish someone would have told me just how difficult it was going to be - not the business part, but dealing with the politics of the town - I would have thought twice about ever opening my doors.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
What to do... what do to...
I've been pondering whether or not I should leave Nelsonville and try something different. I am in LOVE with the Marilyn & Me project and really enjoy working on large projects like this. I love photographing women and making them feel brautiful... plus more than 85% of my photo time is OUTSIDE the studio - and either on location or at an event. I question whether I really do need all this space. hmmm.... I need to make a pro/con list and really give this some thought. Oh.. and for those of who who've already given me your input, I REALLY appreciated it. Thank you. You've been incredible.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Memories
For fun.. I thought I'd share a few photos of me growing up.
This is when mom said I looked like Ben Frankilin.
Check out my hair!!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
One of those days
Have you ever had a day when everything goes wrong. Not in a major way... just a bunch of little things. And either you throw your fists into the air, bitching to the heaven's... or you laugh.
I (so far) am laughing.
Let's see...
I decided to run to the printers this morning, and then run some errands. I thought my assistant, Cassi, would be there. It had escaped my mind that I gave her the next 3 days off. Yep. So my store was closed for 2 hours today. Not good.
The copy machines at the printers must have been filled with bad mojo because they constantly stopped working, gettin' all fuddled up. It took far longer to get things done than I had anticipated.
Then there were tiny things... like needing cash when I had a check. Money not depositing in my account when it's supposed to be. Forgetting my ID. Storms moving through, and my car covered in small branches.
etcetera .... etcetera ....
I expected my horoscope to say "Today is gonna blow. Deal with it." But I had no such warning.
Oh well. It can only get better. Right??!!
I (so far) am laughing.
Let's see...
I decided to run to the printers this morning, and then run some errands. I thought my assistant, Cassi, would be there. It had escaped my mind that I gave her the next 3 days off. Yep. So my store was closed for 2 hours today. Not good.
The copy machines at the printers must have been filled with bad mojo because they constantly stopped working, gettin' all fuddled up. It took far longer to get things done than I had anticipated.
Then there were tiny things... like needing cash when I had a check. Money not depositing in my account when it's supposed to be. Forgetting my ID. Storms moving through, and my car covered in small branches.
etcetera .... etcetera ....
I expected my horoscope to say "Today is gonna blow. Deal with it." But I had no such warning.
Oh well. It can only get better. Right??!!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
My official bio!
In late 2007, author and activist Terri Jean turned her career towards photography. Self-taught since her teen years, Jean captured precious images of friends and family for years before deciding to turn pro.
In 2008, Jean was engaged in various photographic projects to boost her portfolio. A former Bulimic, she opted to use the girl-next-door model type for her work, thumbing her nose at the accepted industry standard of the 5'10", size 0, emaciated waif.
Naming her modeling troupe “The Eye Candy Girls” - Terri Jean accepted women of all shapes, ages, sizes, colors, and personal styles (or “flavors,” as she puts it) to represent her work. The Eye Candy Girls make public appearances dressed in retro styles, mostly as curvy pin ups from the 50's, as well as in print ads and photographic art projects. Their motto, “Every woman should FEEL delicious” also relates to Jean’s Femme Photo Series, where she transforms every day women into bombshells during photo shoots at her studio, in the client’s home, on location, or during Femme Fatale Photo Parties.
In 2009 Jean moved her small Athens, Ohio studio to her current location at 31 Public Square in Nelsonville, Ohio. With more than 4,800 square feet to work with, Terri Jean has space to exhibit work, hold workshops, host Ladies Night Parties, sell her artwork and the work of other women in her the Sul Galleria Giftshop.
Her studio, located in the rear of the shop, is filled with retro furniture, a large assortment of props, a large wardrobe, costumes, a beautiful bedroom set for boudoir photos, and lots of backgrounds and set options.
To achieve Jean’s style, she prefers to treat each photo shoot as a theater production. She
creates a backdrop, arranges furniture when needed, adds props, and uses lighting to cause the necessary atmosphere and special effects. Her best-known studio work are her retro Pin-Up and Old Hollywood glamour shots, plus her soft, seductive bedroom boudoir series.
Outside of the studio, Terri Jean has gained a reputation for Shadowing - a signature style developed by her within the area. Shadowing is a process where she closely follows children and families while they play in a field, relate to each other at the beach, or interact at a playground. Jean captures the private moments of her clients, creating elegant, magazine-style editorial stories of the days events. Clients then have an option to have shadowing story books written up by Mz Jean, who’s first book, 365 Days of Walking the Red Road (Adams Media Corp. 2003) has sold more than 32,000 copies.
In 2010 Terri Jean founded the pro-“real body” media movement - T.R.A.M.P.S. (True
Representation and Media Portrayal Sisterhood) - to continue and strengthen her opposition to the unrealistic and unhealthy standards that are considered “the norm” by Hollywood, the media, and today’s fashion industry.
Furthering her mission, the photo project “Marilyn & Me” was open for exhibit on July 26th, 2010. Jean photographed 84 volunteers from her community representing women of various size, colors, ages, and personal styles as Marilyn Monroe. Her goal wasn’t to match the photos up perfectly, rather to capture the essence of the moment of the photograph. Marilyn Monroe was chosen as the exhibit’s focus because of her iconic status as one of the most beautiful women of all time, and because, according to today’s standards, the curvy beauty would be considered a fuller-figured actress.
Terri Jean is currently working on several more female-empowerment projects. To keep up-to-date, add her (terrijean)on Facebook and visit her website at terrijean.com
In 2008, Jean was engaged in various photographic projects to boost her portfolio. A former Bulimic, she opted to use the girl-next-door model type for her work, thumbing her nose at the accepted industry standard of the 5'10", size 0, emaciated waif.
Naming her modeling troupe “The Eye Candy Girls” - Terri Jean accepted women of all shapes, ages, sizes, colors, and personal styles (or “flavors,” as she puts it) to represent her work. The Eye Candy Girls make public appearances dressed in retro styles, mostly as curvy pin ups from the 50's, as well as in print ads and photographic art projects. Their motto, “Every woman should FEEL delicious” also relates to Jean’s Femme Photo Series, where she transforms every day women into bombshells during photo shoots at her studio, in the client’s home, on location, or during Femme Fatale Photo Parties.
In 2009 Jean moved her small Athens, Ohio studio to her current location at 31 Public Square in Nelsonville, Ohio. With more than 4,800 square feet to work with, Terri Jean has space to exhibit work, hold workshops, host Ladies Night Parties, sell her artwork and the work of other women in her the Sul Galleria Giftshop.
Her studio, located in the rear of the shop, is filled with retro furniture, a large assortment of props, a large wardrobe, costumes, a beautiful bedroom set for boudoir photos, and lots of backgrounds and set options.
To achieve Jean’s style, she prefers to treat each photo shoot as a theater production. She
creates a backdrop, arranges furniture when needed, adds props, and uses lighting to cause the necessary atmosphere and special effects. Her best-known studio work are her retro Pin-Up and Old Hollywood glamour shots, plus her soft, seductive bedroom boudoir series.
Outside of the studio, Terri Jean has gained a reputation for Shadowing - a signature style developed by her within the area. Shadowing is a process where she closely follows children and families while they play in a field, relate to each other at the beach, or interact at a playground. Jean captures the private moments of her clients, creating elegant, magazine-style editorial stories of the days events. Clients then have an option to have shadowing story books written up by Mz Jean, who’s first book, 365 Days of Walking the Red Road (Adams Media Corp. 2003) has sold more than 32,000 copies.
In 2010 Terri Jean founded the pro-“real body” media movement - T.R.A.M.P.S. (True
Representation and Media Portrayal Sisterhood) - to continue and strengthen her opposition to the unrealistic and unhealthy standards that are considered “the norm” by Hollywood, the media, and today’s fashion industry.
Furthering her mission, the photo project “Marilyn & Me” was open for exhibit on July 26th, 2010. Jean photographed 84 volunteers from her community representing women of various size, colors, ages, and personal styles as Marilyn Monroe. Her goal wasn’t to match the photos up perfectly, rather to capture the essence of the moment of the photograph. Marilyn Monroe was chosen as the exhibit’s focus because of her iconic status as one of the most beautiful women of all time, and because, according to today’s standards, the curvy beauty would be considered a fuller-figured actress.
Terri Jean is currently working on several more female-empowerment projects. To keep up-to-date, add her (terrijean)on Facebook and visit her website at terrijean.com
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