Hello friends!
Rachel and I put our talents together again to draft the current newsletter highlighting recent projects and our hopes going into 2017!
Editorial assignments, commercial photography, education and portraiture remain top priorities for our company — aligned with the passion I hold as a photographer working in the American West!
Click HERE to read the newsletter online!
Best,
Jeremy & Rachel
Chama Pass | Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley
One of my favorite assignments from 2016 was shot for New Mexico Magazine, covering the historic Cumbres & Toltec narrow gauge railroad as it made its way from Antonito, Colorado to the Chama Depot in Northern New Mexico!
Cumbres & Toltec Image Gallery
Americana on Rails — We traveled through the high desert, crisscrossing the State Line and winding our way over snow covered passes and into the small community of Chama, NM. I’ve often traveled via train, from the highlands of Ecuador to the open plains of Tanzania, this Western route over Chama Pass will remain as one of my favorites!
Cumbres & Toltec | Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley
Big Thanks to my editors Edie Dillman, Dave Herndon, Stephen and Kate! The feature was published in the September, 2016 issue of New Mexico Magazine.
Read the full story by Kate Nelson!
Conductor Ray Martinez | Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley
Traditional Roping. Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico | Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley
New Work: The Streets of Guanajuato is a collection of images from the cities, pueblos and historically rich cultural landscapes of Mexico’s Guanajuato District.
Streets of Guanajuato: 2016 Image Collection
The State of Guanajuato is famous for its artistic legacy, a long history of silver mining and perhaps most importantly the birthplace of Mexico’s Independence.
Dia de los Muertos | Photographs © Jeremy Wade Shockley
Please take a moment to view this collection of recent images which I made while exploring the vibrant communities in and around San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato.
While the collection does include just a few iPhone images, such as the photograph of a family soaking at the thermal springs, the lions share of these images were made using the now classic Fuji x100s mirrorless camera.
Garden Terrace, San Miguel de Allende | Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley
For those of you who know this camera, you understand what a wonderfully versatile camera it is — in case you are not familiar with the Fuji line up, please check out the newest Fuji x100F. Sporting a fast (F2) fixed 23mm lens (35mm equivalent) this digital camera is a powerhouse!
I published a camera review last year on my experience as a Fuji x100s aficionado in the field — click on the link to give it a read.
Dusk, San Miguel de Allende | Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley
Hope you enjoy the photographs! — Best, Jeremy
American Cowboy Magazine
Excited for the recent publication of my essay on New Mexico ranchers in American Cowboy, representing family traditions and the intrinsic relationship between life and land in the American West.
“We need to regard the landscape with respect,” Shockley says. “After all, it shaped the culture of the West. You can’t have one without the other. I want people to see that through my work, particularly if they’ve never been to the American West.”
Extremely grateful to my editors, Eva and Lauren, for thier enthusiasm and dedication to this feature, it was a great pleasure seeing these images come together on the pages of American Cowboy.
American Cowboy Magazine
“In this series of photographs, Shockley trains his lens on the historic San Cristobal Ranch of Northern New Mexico, where multiple generations uphold cowboy traditions and manage the land. The inextricable relationship between life and land is a connection that inspires much of Shockley’s work.”
American Cowboy Magazine
The essay titled Life and Land is published under the Frontiers section of the Dec/Jan 2017 issue of American Cowboy magazine.
Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley 2016
Opening reception this Friday, Sept. 16th 2016 at the Open Shutter Gallery in Durango, Colorado. My work will be presented in the gallery’s unique “vault” space — showcasing some of my most recent work from throughout the State of Guanajuato, Mexico.
Color filled moments spanning the Festival of Cervantes to the the annual Blessing of the Horses in the neighboring San Martin.
Expertly crafted by local printer Lisa Mackey, these image will be exhibited on Moab Entrada paper, signed and editioned.
Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley 2016
The gallery will additionally feature exhibits from Holly Roberts and Margy Dudley.
Open Shutter Gallery: 735 Main Avenue Durango, Colorado.
I hope to see you there on Friday evening!
Best, Jeremy
Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley 2016.
Honored to have had my first solo exhibition at the Open Shutter Gallery here in my hometown of Durango, Colorado!
The show, titled The American West, graced the gallery’s Red Room last month in what is a bittersweet chapter for the Open Shutter. The gallery will officially close its doors at the end of this year, as the owner, Margy Dudley, is taking a leave of the gallery to pursue her own career in photography and passion for world travel…
Dub. Farmington, New Mexico.
This collection of images made throughout the West is a culmination of over ten years of photographing personal projects and assignments in my own backyard.
It was delightful to have such a great turnout over the last few weeks, friends, family and colleagues whom all made their way into the OSG.
Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley 2016.
My eighty-seven year old Grandfather was among them — his portrait coincidentally graced the gallery walls on this occasion!
Thanks to everyone who made this show possible…it was highlight!
— Best, Jeremy
Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley 2016.
Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley 2016.
Chaco Culture National Historic Park is home to one of the richest concentrations of pueblos in the American Southwest. Pueblo Bonito, the centerpiece of this vast archeological site, is considered one of the most iconic landmarks of the American Southwest, and a rigorous climb up the narrow canyon trail rewards you with panoramic views of the New Mexico high desert.
Join documentary photographer Jeremy Wade Shockley, who has been photographing the American West for more than a decade, for a photographic expedition to Chaco Canyon. Jeremy shares his in-depth knowledge of Chaco and guides you in using natural light and creating striking compositions to truly capture the essence of this Unesco World Heritage Site.
Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley 2016.
We spend the first three days of this five-day workshop camping in the stunning beauty of remote Chaco Canyon. Each day is filled with desert hikes and careful exploration of the many pueblos located inside the park, seeking to portray the essence of Chaco through our photographs. Professional outfitters provide our basic camping gear and meals during our time in the field.
For our final two days, we return to Santa Fe and The Workshop’s state-of-the-art digital lab, where we review and organize your new images using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Selecting your best photographs, we create masterful final prints showcasing our Chaco Canyon experience.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind workshop celebrating the archeological legacy of Northern New Mexico, where shadow and light play across Ancestral Puebloan architecture.
Sign up now by following the link below!
https://santafeworkshops.com/workshop/chaco_canyon_capture_to_print/
Hope to see you there! Best, Jeremy
Final Frame. Thank you for following along this weekend on the Official New Mexico Magazine Instagram feed @newmexicomag as we explored the culture of Northern New Mexico and the annual pilgrimage to Chimayo — Much appreciated!
Modesto Martinez turns 90 in April. He makes the pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó each year from his home in Española.
See the rest of Jeremy Wade Shockley’s photos from the Easter pilgrimage on Instagram: @newmexicomag.
Visit New Mexico Magazine online.
Fuji x100s Street Photography | San Miguel de Allende © Jeremy Wade Shockley
I get a lot of request for camera advice from people looking to get their first digital camera, or who want to upgrade from a point and shoot. But lately, these requests are coming from professional photographers hoping to lose their heavy and often cumbersome DSLR systems and trade up for something smaller, lighter and more enjoyable!
Shooting professionally with a combination of DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras and my iPhone, I’ve experienced the pros and cons of each system firsthand. I know each system’s limitations, as well as the freedom that each can bring to the craft of photography!
For example, the iPhone has its limitations, but it gives me unprecedented freedom to shoot on the go.
Mirrorless camera systems strike a perfect balance between my heavier Nikon and the featherweight iPhone. Which brings me to the Fuji x100s, a stylish compact digital camera — loaded with features. This has been my go to camera for over a year and here are the top five reasons I recommend the Fuji x100s.
Fuji x100s Day of the Dead | San Miguel de Allende © Jeremy Wade Shockley
Spontaneity: This is the number one reason I love this camera. It’s the camera you will take out on the town, or on an extended outdoor adventure. In fact, it beckons to be brought along! When the moments present themselves, you and the camera are set to go!
Stealth: The size of the Fuji x100s mirrorless camera allows for the spontaneity I just mentioned. It is small, unobtrusive and very, very quiet — in fact you can set the shutter to silent! I find my subjects are also set at ease by the unobtrusiveness of this camera.
Simplicity: This camera is perfect for those who love to make manual adjustments when shooting. The dials are straight forward, and classically designed. For those who are new to photography, each dial can easily be adjusted to the A position, for automatic mode. If your preference is to shoot in aperture or shutter priority, simply set the corresponding dial to the A position for semi automatic mode — pretty slick right!
Quality: The quality of the Fuji x100s digital files are excellent! The colors are superb, and the sharpness of the 35mm equivalent lens is wonderful. This camera has a fixed 23mm F2 lens, resulting in a dedicated focal length, which I find advantageous. I enjoy the simplicity and the challenge that comes with shooting a fixed, or prime lens.
Post Production: Adobe Lightroom 5 plays well with Fuji cameras! Even though the Fuji x100s has some great film simulations for the jpeg in camera image processing, I shoot entirely in RAW. I select my Fujifilm simulations in postproduction. There is a nifty section in the develop module that lets me try on different Fujifilm filters after the fact to get the feel I want from my images.
Jedi Camera Tricks | Fuji x100s Photo © Katie McMahon
In Conclusion: There are some great options out there for mirrorless cameras from companies like Sony, Olympus, and Leica, but for me, Fuji offers the best features for the money. Beloved by street photographers, photojournalists and travel photographers, the Fuji x100 series is a classic reimagined — perfect for our brave new digital age!
I picked this wonderful little camera up last spring for a few hundred dollars less then the sticker price, following the arrival of its newer counterpart — the Fuji x100t. The two versions of this Fujifilm camera are nearly identical, built in wifi perhaps being the most significant of the updates to the newer, more expensive version. The other changes, which include redesigned button configuration and a few new menu items, would be most noticeable to the seasoned Fuji user making the upgrade.
Some of the other perks. This camera works wirelessly with my Nikon SB700 flash for dynamic lighting on the go! The viewfinder is ideal for taking pictures in sunny conditions, and the retro styled leather half case provides most of the protection I need for any casual outing!
Fuji x100s Plaza del Toros | San Miguel de Allende © Jeremy Wade Shockley
Read More:
Great review by Zack Arias on the Fuji x100s
Vibrant Travel Photography: See more images made using the Fuji x100s & Fuji XT1
Photograph © Jeremy Wade Shockley 2016. All Rights Reserved.
Very proud of my wife Rachel, as she takes on this new chapter in her career, finding her voice as a writer and creative talent! — Spread the word!
I WORK WITH BRAVE BRANDS.
I started my business because I saw a problem. I noticed that a lot of customers weren’t connecting with the right businesses, and a lot of businesses weren’t connecting with the right customers.
I knew that if businesses would be willing to communicate with people in authentic ways, people would respond.
Now I work with bold businesses helping them do just that. I work hard to attract a business or companies ideal customer using focused, consistent writing for their marketing and advertising.
For these businesses, I connect the dots between the problems they solve and the needs and desires people have. I help match the right people to the right products at the right time.
— Rachel Shockley
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