My mom receivedv a very special gift this Christmas that was special to me as well. They certainly are More Than Just Beans.
After time without my camera while it was away being serviced I was very ready to have it back and get going on some photos I had in my mind. That combined with the Christmas season and its busyness has taken from my work and updates on here. But, despite the time of year and other obstacles I do have one photo to share with you. Please enjoy House and Heart Warming.
I added a photo I took with my dad's assistance Sunday evening. I called it "Power Revealed" and can be found in the Artistic section. I would have preferred to use something more powerful than a 3.3L minivan engine, but the photo is sound, my van was clean for a change and I hope the shot is pleasing and causes some head scratching.
Jay
I've finally added a section featuring our little buddy, Kiwi. At some point I might add a section in the nav bar below the banner but for now, the link to her pictures will be on the index as seen above. I'll try to add new ones often. Enjoy!
Jay
Six new photos are posted in my Artistic section. It has been longer than I intended between posts, but those last summer wrap up projects and chores seemed to arrive all at once. I have caught up and will get back on track with new photos for your enjoyment on a regular basis. For now, please enjoy:
Aster Novi Belgi
Mixed Nuts
Pertified Oreo
What Gravity?
Battle Begins at Sunrise
and Closing In
Jay
I just posted my latest artistic photo called Meeps. I guess I'm on a roll, but this is how I wanted it to be with regular, frequent additions. After about a six month stretch with nothing new posted I have some catching up to do. I will try to keep this pattern going.
Jay
I've had a few ideas in my mind lately. Today I completed the creation of one of them. More will follow, but please enjoy my latest piece, Cherry Chill in the Artistic section of my site.
Jay
I've added pictures of the florae we encountered on our summer vacation. Due to the nature of the shots they are classified as artistic. As well, I added another pair new photos to my collection of studio work. They can be found in the Artistic section of the site as well. Simplicity seems to be a theme for me lately. Perhaps it is my desire after the first half of an enjoyable, but busy summer.
Enjoy!
Jay
I just finished posting all of the wildlife photographs from our summer vacation. I hope you enjoy them. There will be more new photos in the scenery and artistic section soon, but for now please enjoy the latest wildlife I've encountered!
Once again the craft sale at Lac Pelletier was a success. I saw a number of familiar faces and a large number of new ones. To those visiting for the first time I welcome you! I hope those who I took one of my cards at the sale are some of the new visitors.
Along with the new faces I gathered some information. I was aware of the demand for greater variety in my greeting card inventory in the past but after this sale the demand was even more evident. In the past I had to order massive quanities of cards to keep my prices fair but that resulted in an overabundance of inventory and investment on mypart. I am currently working towards an alternate method that will allow me to be more efficient and benefit everyone. I will likely be accepting greeting card orders of any number and combination of my photos soon.
With our holidays concluded I have a number of new photos I wish to share with you. I will be working on them and this site hard in the next few weeks when not working on daily work from regular shoots. The new pictures can be identified quickly by the 
symbol on the index page of each category of pictures.
Thank you and check bck regularly for my newest pictures!
Jay
Once again, I must apologize for the delay in my updates. I have had a number of life issues to address but they have been dealt with and what I would call the prime photography season is here! As well the site has been given a slight revamp for functionality and a new category, "Artistic", added to include my work with unique lighting, macro photography or abstract subjects.
Since my last post I participated, photographed and hosted a portion of an accessible house tour here in Saskatoon. The objective was to educate the occupational therapists at OnTask Rehab Ltd in the types of barrier-free modifications from the past and present as well as talking to the homeowners so OnTask can more effectively help their clients with similar needs. It was an educational experience for us all and a great opportunity to get to know the therapists at OnTask so they can in turn better help my disabled peers. One of my biggest hopes was to use my photography to bless others and helping my peers out is an added bonus.
As for my artistic work and prints for sale, I've only had the opportunity to take a few that I would consider interesting to someone looking for prints or art for their homes. I will be posting them soon so check back soon. I'll identify the newest work both here and with a noticable symbol in the galleries.
Thanks,
Jay
Happy New Year everyone! My apologies for being out of touch for such a long period of time. I encountered some health problems that put life on hold for some time. My hope is that the final step in completing my dealings with these issues will begin next week. I may be recovering for yet another month, but I will be back with new work soon. Thank you for your patience.
Since I last updated this site I have made the investment into some more professional gear. Certainly the camera does not make the photographer, but the right gear does make it easier. As I learn and gain experience I will continue to increase the arsenal of equipment once each additional piece has been mastered. There is such a thing as too much for a person's level of experience be it a camera, motorbike or recipe. I hope to have new images from my new camera posted in a few weeks. It has been a learning curve and the health issues have greatly reduced my opportunities to get out there and shoot. I'll update this section as soon as I'm feeling up to it. Our new puppy will be coming home to us soon and I won't need to go far to get pictures of her at her cutest to share with you.
Jay
We had a good time showing my wares in Swift Current at the Windfall Arts & Crafts Show this past weekend. I would like to say thank you to those who supported me both with purchases and with compliments. I love photography but I love sharing my gift with others. Hearing the affirming words from those who like what they see is greatly appreciated.
To those coming to this website for the first time because of a business card or from receiving one of my greeting cards, welcome! Please have a look around and let me know what you think. Information on purchasing my products can be found on the contact page of my site.
Finally, I was unaware of huge interest people would have in a variety of greeting cards. I only had one type, with a Christmas scene, prepared as I thought that would be the primary interest at this time of year. With the current method of preparing those cards it will require a significant investment on my part so I have explored some alternatives. If these cards interest you please contact me and let me know of your interest and the photos you would like to see on a greeting card. Currently my greeting cards are 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Let me know if a different size would be your preference. The more interest I receive the easier it will be to determine the best quality and most affordable method so my product is of excellent quality and my prices remain fair. The following is an example of the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" greeting card.
Now mostly settled in our new home, I had thought that the next event was indeed the Windfall Arts & Crafts Sale but the need for a break from the work of a new house took me down by the river for a Fall stroll and resulted in my newest piece.
I have been informed of the location of my table at the craft sale. It is table #14, third from the Wal-Mart end of the Swift Current Mall. Hope to see you there!
Amongst packing to move into our new home that will be completed in just a few days, I have been preparing for the upcoming Windfall Craft Sale in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on Friday, October 12 from 7 - 10 PM and Saturday, October 13 from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM. I've added greeting cards to my inventory for this show. They will be 4.25" x 5.5" and feature my photo "Hoar Frost".
Finally, I've added one new photo to my site. I've entitled it "Tired Ole Case" and added a digital twist to it making the photo sepia toned then bringing back the true colour of the tractor. Enjoy!
Jay
My first show, at the Lac Pelletier Craft Sale, was a success. Certainly there are things to be learned about the business aspect of this growing endeavour but the little wrinkles will be ironed out with trial, error and experience. Thank you very much to those who came out and to those who supported me. I hope you enjoy your purchase for many years to come.
I have a few new photographs for your enjoyment in the Scenery section of the site. Thank you for visiting and check back often!
Jay
Jay hopes that you enjoy his photographs and feel free to send your comments. At the moment we do not have online shopping available but if you are interested in purchasing a print simply contact Jay and he will look after you!
Jay has put a lot of hard work and effort into his photos and they are copyrighted. He appreciates that most people understand this. However, in an attempt to prevent misuse of his photos, right-clicking has been disabled on this site and a watermark has been added to each photo. Please note that the "JS" watermark on each photograph will not appear on any prints ordered and the quality and resolution is much higher than what is viewed on the site. Thank you for your understanding!