Jef Harris

Between Ice

// May 27th, 2008 // View Comments // Flickr, photography, prints

A Study in melting.
While on a photo walk I discovered these amazing natural ice sculptures near a set of thawing out docks. The way the light was coming in from the setting sun was so unique and inspiring. I spent a long time relaxing and talking hundreds of pictures.
The chaotic beauty here reminds me once again that nature is indeed a great artist.

Full view a must on the pictures HERE.

Buy Prints Here.

The Membership Foundation

// May 7th, 2008 // View Comments // News

I’ve just launched a side project of mine called “The Membership Foundation“.

This is a very personal project for me. This is my way of giving back to all the people who’ve inspired me over the years.
So far I’m doing three sites, Flickr, Zooomr, and of course deviantART.
My goal is to give away one year pro memberships. I’m giving away three memberships per month, one person per site.

Rozalind MacPhail – The Test

// February 6th, 2008 // View Comments // News, photography

During the Summer of 2006 I did a test shoot with Rozalind MacPhail. Most photographers nowadays use the term “test” shoot as another way of saying, “shooting for free”. It used to be called T.F.P., (Time For Print). I on the other hand use the term in it’s full meaning. I literally don’t know if I’m going to get along with the person who I’m working with. Now most people can be shot well, given a good make-up job, a nice hair do, some nice cloths, great location, and some killer lighting. I look more for the connection between me and my model. Even using the term model is a stretch for me. The people I work with are my inspiration. I would even go so far as to say my reason for doing photography in the first place.
I had known of Rozalind, and her music for years, and have always wanted to shoot with her, but never got around to it. Then one day I find out she’s leaving Ottawa!!! So I jump on the chance to work with her. I had to know if we had that vibe. To me, the results of this shoot, are extraordinary. I’m just in love with her style, her look, her grace. Sadly, most don’t share my view of these shots. But in the end, it’s about how satisfied I am with the work I do.
Rozalind and I did end up doing another shoot a year later when she was passing through Ottawa, but you’ll have to wait for those.
Take the time to listen to some of her music on her MySpace page HERE, and then check out the full set of photographs HERE.