tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:35:36 +0000http://www.wiljax.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (wiljax)Blogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-2430399774333809899Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:30:00 +00002010-02-15T16:35:36.729-08:00workshopspersonalchildrenGrow as a photographer while saving lives!I'm participating in the 2010 ThirstRelief Mentor Auction. Our mission is to save lives by tapping into the incredible talent and generosity of the photo industry.Did you know that every 15 seconds someone dies of a waterborne illness? That's 5760 people every day! You can help. Bid on a mentoring session with your favorite photographer!100% of the http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2010/02/thirst-relief-international.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-206868332364528428Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:26:00 +00002010-02-06T14:29:15.900-08:00personalnew orleansfilm and videoWho Dat !I haven't been this excited to watch a Saints came since September 25, 2006.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2010/02/saints-are-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-7662644007635952815Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:12:00 +00002009-12-07T11:12:00.880-08:00DeltaMississippichildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Location: Cleveland, MississippiTime: late afternoonTools: Nikon D700, 1 SB-900's, natural light, 85mm 1.4, 35mm 2.0http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/12/michael-portrait_3794.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-8883204060026226153Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:50:00 +00002009-12-01T06:50:00.402-08:00DeltaMississippichildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Location: Cleveland, MississippiTime: mid morningTools: Nikon D700, 2 SB-900's, natural light, 85mm 1.4, 35mm 2.0http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/12/kay-ann-hill-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-5970831928647200881Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:47:00 +00002009-11-29T15:47:00.983-08:00travelchildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Location: Memphis, TennesseeTime: late afternoonTools: Nikon D700, Nikon D300, 2 SB-900's, 1 SB-800, natural light, Nikkor 180mm 2.8, 85mm 1.4, 35mm 2.0, 10.5mm 2.8 fisheye --Sigma 30mm 1.4http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/11/dargie-family-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-655220165612556475Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:35:00 +00002009-11-27T07:35:00.218-08:00DeltaMississippichildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Location: KC's restaurant; Cleveland, MississippiTime: late afternoon - early eveningTools: Nikon D300, 2 SB-900's, 1 SB-800, umbrella and lights, natural & ambient light, Nikkor 85mm 1.4, 35mm 2.0, Sigma 30mm 1.4http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/11/pax-aidan-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-180329466301969373Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:44:00 +00002009-11-24T08:46:40.379-08:00DeltaMississippichildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Location: Skene, MississippiTime: late afternoon -- 4;30 PM -ishTools: Nikon D700, 2 SB-900's, Natural light, 85mm 1.4, 35mm 2.0 -- lots of laughter and encouragement from Mom & Dad !http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/11/mcknight-family-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-3821099097693460119Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:45:00 +00002009-11-18T05:45:00.447-08:00travelMississippichildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Location: McComb, MississippiTime: late afternoon -- 4;30 PM -ishTools: Nikon D700, 2 SB-900's, 1 SB-800, Natural light, 85mm 1.4, 35mm 2.0http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/11/adam-elliott-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-4422561853190247900Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:01:00 +00002009-11-17T10:01:00.633-08:00DeltaMississippichildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/11/mary-michael-martin-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-6745279382195611469Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:09:00 +00002009-11-16T16:10:55.426-08:00DeltaMississippichildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/11/griffin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-7658875764082458046Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:28:00 +00002009-11-04T13:28:01.901-08:00DeltachildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/11/william-mary-ella-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-1187926870126189801Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:30:00 +00002009-11-02T11:30:00.345-08:00DeltachildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/11/shipp-family-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-9100911881494374859Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:58:00 +00002009-10-30T10:58:00.495-07:00weddingtravelMississippiHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Venue: Monmouth PlantationCity: Natchez, MississippiTeam: myself and Chris Williamshttp://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/10/magan-blake-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-7014252493381536412Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:04:00 +00002009-10-29T13:30:41.480-07:00DeltachildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/10/katy-will-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-9195790787884008105Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:59:00 +00002009-10-28T10:02:15.280-07:00DeltachildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/10/ruthie-henry-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-6088841211569248116Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:31:00 +00002009-10-24T10:07:51.333-07:00artistspersonalMy mother writes a weekly column for several newspapers in Mississippi and a few surrounding states. I've shared her words from time to time here. Her most recent column is one that is quite personal, and relays an event that has actually dampened the spirits of our entire family. Her friend Pharaoh is missing, and we can't find him. Lead after lead after lead has turned up empty. Those of http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/10/pharoah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-8173396461074328444Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:16:00 +00002009-10-23T16:17:02.453-07:00DeltaMississippichildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/09/chandler-round-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-636250385013893181Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:47:00 +00002009-10-08T21:53:50.576-07:00personalDeltavia iPhoneMississippiblack and whiteAfter my favorite sports team, the St. Louis cardinals lost a heartbreaker tonight to the Dodgers I was really, really frustrated. I mean REALLY frustrated. So, in an effort to calm down a bit I decided to do what I often do in similar situations -- I wandered around the Cleveland downtown looking for images. Sure enough, after a couple of hours I felt much better. Those of you that follow me on http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/10/more-wandering-around-neighborhood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-183963116764529229Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:50:00 +00002009-10-07T09:49:08.954-07:00personalvia iPhoneMy wife and I live near our small community's downtown area. It's nice to be so close to our offices, so close to whatever bustle we may have. Which isn't much really. But it's ours. And I don't mean mine and Jamie's; I mean all of us "Clevelanders".At any rate, we often walk our dog Sam around this neighborhood each night before we go to bed. Last night I took care of this as Jamie had work http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/10/wandering-my-neighborhood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-8223561428286925889Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:15:00 +00002009-10-06T16:53:36.656-07:00DeltaMississippiblack and whitechildrenportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/09/john-everette-james-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-4275191698796079988Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:09:00 +00002009-10-01T23:13:21.954-07:00personalfilm and videoOK, I admit it. I'm pandering a bit. But what the heck, I'm posting this anyway.I've been researching a presentation I'm giving in a few weeks, and came across this video from NBC News. Is it a shameful plug for Starbucks? A fabrication? Perhaps. But who cares.Because, what if it is true? What if we all slowed down a bit and did something that really is . . . . . doable?http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/10/random-act-of-kindness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-3012114792839696023Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-09-21T10:50:34.734-07:00weddingtravelMississippiHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.I'm almost done playing catch up on the weddings I've photographed the last few months.These images are from Missy and Will's wedding at Monmouth Plantation in Natchez. Interestingly, the last two weddings I've photographed have been at Monmouth. I'll be posting the second very soon.I had a great time with http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/09/missy-will-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-7438087865077995932Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:16:00 +00002009-09-15T15:21:49.686-07:00weddingnew orleanstravelHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Well, it took me a few days to get back to Caroline and Joe's wedding thread, but I made it!Here are a few images from their wedding. They were married in New Orleans back in July. The ceremony was held at the beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church with a wonderful reception right off of Jackson Square at http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/09/caroline-joe-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-2293988103188275985Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:21:00 +00002009-09-08T13:28:28.743-07:00weddingtravelEngagement SessionportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.More from Caroline and Joe's wedding:After spending the afternoon with Caroline creating her bridal images, we headed downtown to meet Joe. We walked around for just a bit, starting at the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. Apparently that is the spot to go in Nashville, as there were several other photographers http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/09/caroline-joe-e-session.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738692529352097780.post-1929162369546521800Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:10:00 +00002009-09-04T12:22:41.666-07:00EsessionweddingtravelEngagement SessionportraitHaving trouble viewing the images above? Click HERE for an alternative html gallery.Continuing on with my "catch-up" from a busy spring and summer, I've got quite a few images from Caroline and Joe's wedding in July I'd like to share with all of you. I'm going to break them down into a few posts though, as it would probably be too many images to share all at once.First, here are a few images http://www.wiljax.com/blog/2009/09/caroline-bridals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wiljax)4