james pauls • photographer

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas update and 2010 recap...

Christmas day is winding down and It's time for an update.

We had a great Christmas Eve playing games and stayed up really late to open presents on Christmas morning.
Each of us woke up to fun things in our Christmas Stocking (even Ozzy our dog and Sassy our cat) and a pile of wrapping paper from our late night gift-giving.

Everett and Erin spent the night so we could have a complete celebration together and eat tons of great food (they now both live on their own in apartments with roommates). It is so much fun to spend time with our children and we are so proud of how they are maturing and facing life. We look forward to all of the exciting experiences they'll face in the future and all of the blessings they will encounter.

Peggy Jo has experienced another very productive year in real estate. I'm so proud of her as she works so hard to serve her clients making their buying/selling experiences enjoyable. She stays very busy and she does her job with excellence. She loves helping people find just the right home to buy or make a move at the right time. You can visit her website.

Our travel schedule this year was not as extensive as last year's was. We traveled to Washington (Seattle) and and to Colorado along with a few shorter trips. We have already made plans for some extended trips this year involving, Mexico, Colorado, California, Nevada, Utah to get things started – we'll add more as the year progresses. Considering we are headed toward our 25th anniversary next November we'll be planning a fun trip at the end of 2011 (It'll be a surprise).

Two of my largest commercial photography contracts involved the Echo smart pen by Livescribe and a new assortment of chocolates, confections and desserts for Norman Love Confections through his marketing firm, Priority Marketing. These shoots were done in addition to my ongoing effort to provide high-quality commercial photography through my primary stock portfolio managed by iStockphoto. Throw in the requested weddings and senior shoots, it's been a busy, productive and very rewarding year.

My photography studio will be moving back home as of the end of December. We have vacant rooms that work perfectly for the limited studio set-up I need. Also, my specialization in commercial stock photography allows me to utilize a greater portion of our home for shoots. This is an exciting opportunity to not only redirect income but to take on other photography challenges and broaden what my current portfolio offers.

We're really excited about the future as we watch our family mature, our business grow and other opportunities come our way. Most recently we started a new business in the health and wellness industry which is not only creating great benefits for our well-being but allowing us to impact the lives of others the same way. Peggy Jo and I have been watching and praying for something in addition to photography and real estate that would allow us to work together and we found it in Genesis PURE. We are striving for better health and we have aggressive financial goals so we're excited to have another vehicle that will help us reach them.

2011 is already looking promising and we are excited about the journey ahead.

We are thankful for our family and friends and wish many, many blessings on all!

best regards... James Pauls • photographer www.eyecravephotography.com

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Christmas holiday stock images

Holiday images available in the following lightbox galleries.


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Recently I created this set of images for Christmas communications with the assistance of a fantastic young model and infant child.

best regards... James Pauls • photographer www.eyecravephotography.com

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Quick "in use" update

Here's an update of some pics and links to a conference that was held September 30-October 2, 2010, where my photos are in use...

This spring I did a series of photo shoots for James River Women's Designed For Life Conference "DARE TO DREAM" my company was listed in the attendance packet as James Pauls Photography





Many of the images from the shoot will be available for communications (when I get them uploaded) in my stock photography portfolio online at istock in upcoming weeks. Most will be in this girls & women lightbox or this one children-teens-young adults

The JRA Women team is fantastic to work with as well as all the models - the multi-day shoot was a blast!
OH, they created a cool online magazine for the event... here.
Also, the 2011 DFL Online Promo contains many of my images including the primary banner image. 

More entries to come very soon related to holiday sessions and photos in my Holidays and Religious imagery galleries for communications.

all the best...
James

best regards... James Pauls • photographer www.eyecravephotography.com

Saturday, August 7, 2010

iStock Lightboxs: new look & new links

You'll find a fresh-updated look coming to iStock photo so I didn't want to be left behind.
I've updated my lightbox links with a clean look and posted them here for the convenience of all.
Free iStock accounts are available by visiting www.istockphoto.com/eyecrave -- you can always shoot me a note if you are looking for something custom or hard-to-find visuals for your communications.
Contact us for custom shoots...

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Feel free to contact me if you have interest in my portfolio or have specific photography needs.
If you are interested in commercial stock photography modeling... shoot me a note and I'll do my best to find a space for you where we can do a cool shoot.

best regards...
James

James Pauls • photographer
http://www.istockphoto.com/eyecrave
studio location • 2209 petrus circle, ozark, mo
james@eyecrave.com
c.417.569.6209

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Commercial Stock photography - casting call












Over the next few months I am investing time and energy into growing my commercial stock photography portfolio.

It's always exciting to invite new people and to introduce new faces into my creative work.

You may find yourself greatly interested in the following.

A tremendous photo shoot opportunity for...
•Modeling
•Acting
•Dancing
•Family
•Friends
•Child/Children
•New Parents
•Generations
•Business

I am looking for interested people of various ages, ethnicity, backgrounds and occupations, friends, siblings, couples, families, athletes (real people)... who could assist me with concepts I am developing. Photo shoots will take place in a variety of locations and settings including our indoor studio.

Model charges and session fees will be waived to the selected group of people for specific photo shoots I am conducting for stock photography. My current fee structure will remain intact for photo shoots outside this offer.

Now, In addition to the model fees and session fees being waived - I am providing a series of lo-res images to be delivered via a private/secure online gallery for viewing, download and electronic sharing and from which to make hi-res selections. Images selected for hi-res will be delivered in a private/secure online gallery for making prints. The specifics of the trade will be communicated in detail to interested participants.

Model releases are required for all shoots for all participants for inclusion into my commercial stock portfolio. My stock images are available for use in communication all over the world at the following link http://www.istockphoto.com/eyecrave and through my personal portfolio http://www.eyecravephotography.com.

If you are interested or you know someone who may be (or if you have additional questions) please contact me via FACEBOOK site mail or personal email james@eyecrave.com.
Please provide contact information and time periods that you are available for photo shoots. My follow-up communication will include details and some useful questions. *Important details at the bottom of the page.

I will compile a list of those who are interested, select models according to specific needs and make contacts to schedule shoots.

*Important details to note as this is a public announcement/appeal.
• Involvement is voluntary
• Nudity or implied nudity WILL NOT be involved
• Minors must be accompanied by, parent/guardian/older sibling
• Selection of models is determined by project need
• Models/participants compensated by above mentioned trade/TFP

best regards...
James Pauls • photographer
http://www.istockphoto.com/eyecrave
studio location • 2209 petrus circle, ozark, mo

Friday, February 5, 2010

model interest - casting call













In the next few months I am putting focused attention into growing my commercial stock photography portfolio.

It's always exciting to invite new people and to introduce new faces into my creative work.

You may find yourself greatly interested in the following.

A tremendous photo shoot opportunity for...
•Modeling
•Acting
•Dancing
•Family
•Friends
•Child/Children
•New Parents
•Generations
•Business

I am looking for interested people of various ages, ethnicity, backgrounds and occupations, friends, siblings, couples, families, athletes (real people)... who could assist me with concepts I am developing. Photo shoots will take place in a variety of locations and settings including our indoor studio.

Model charges and session fees will be waived to the selected group of people for specific photo shoots I am conducting for stock photography. My current fee structure will remain intact for photo shoots outside this offer.

Now, In addition to the model fees and session fees being waived - I am providing a series of lo-res images to be delivered via a private/secure online gallery for viewing, download and electronic sharing and from which to make hi-res selections. Images selected for hi-res will be delivered in a private/secure online gallery for making prints. The specifics of the trade will be communicated in detail to interested participants.

Model releases are required for all shoots for all participants for inclusion into my commercial stock portfolio. My stock images are available for use in communication all over the world at the following link http://www.istockphoto.com/eyecrave and through my personal portfolio http://www.eyecravephotography.com.

If you are interested or you know someone who may be (or if you have additional questions) please contact me via FACEBOOK site mail or personal email james@eyecrave.com.
Please provide contact information and time periods that you are available for photo shoots. My follow-up communication will include details and some useful questions. *Important details at the bottom of the page.

I will compile a list of those who are interested, select models according to specific needs and make contacts to schedule shoots.

all the best...
James Pauls • photographer
www.eyecravephotography.com
james@eyecrave.com

*Important details to note as this is a public announcement/appeal.
• Involvement is voluntary
• Nudity or implied nudity WILL NOT be involved
• Minors must be accompanied by, parent/guardian/older sibling
• Selection of models is determined by project need
• Models/participants compensated by above mentioned trade/TFP

Sunday, January 17, 2010

eyecrave photography studio open house



COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO OPEN HOUSE (post-snow storm update!)

DATE: Sunday, January 31, 2-4 pm
(drop-in and slip-out at your convenience)

LOCATION: 2209 Petrus Circle Ozark, MO 65721

PHONE: 417.569.6209

BLOG: www.jamespauls.com

DETAILS:
Please drop-in and join us for the beginning of something new. This is an exciting time of expansion for eyecrave photography as we move into a designated commercial studio location.
We will have great coffee (Big Momma's) and a few light snacks.
...and now featuring designer chocolates from Norman Love Confections
NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK: eyecrave 2009 photo journal


ADDITIONALLY...
Art display by Erin Pauls
Live Music by Everett Pauls and Jeremy Grisbee

HISTORY & UPDATE:
James Pauls founded eyecrave LLC in 1999, providing graphic design and stock photography services while living in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2002 he and his family moved to Springfield and for 6 years he worked at Assemblies of God National Headquarters overseeing design, marketing and resources as well as related staff for two departments during that time-span (2 years youth department and 4 years men's department).

After much consideration, James and his wife Peggy Jo (a Realtor - www.peggyjopauls.com) decided October 2008 was time to take the photography business to full-time status. James left his corporate position to put his effort into his photography passion and connect with the business community and the community in general.

James has developed an eye for a fresh take on photography in our digital era. The equipment investment has been an important factor for providing a competitive viable product. However, the intentional effort to educate himself with style, technical innovation and fear-less experimentation to uncover new ways of doing things, allows for a current approach to an age-old industry. His photography is utilized all over the world for communications, advertising, marketing and art.

Eyecrave's business-model is focused on commercial photography and most specifically stock photography (www.istockphoto.com/eyecrave).
Those who appreciate this intentionally unique photography style continue to request us for weddings, senior shoots, special events and custom projects.