Sassy at Wright-Way Rescue

 

I don’t think I mentioned my wonderful job on here yet! If you didn’t know, I work at Wright-Way Rescue, one of Illinois’ largest no-kill rescue shelter. I get to work with wonderful people and amazing animals. Oh, and I get to do what I do best and love. What’s not to like?

This is a video of a very sweet girl that is in our program. Macklin and I walked her when we volunteered last week, and she is just a gentle dog all around. I hope she gets adopted. I ideally would love for videography to help all dogs in our program get adopted.  A video and a professional image will do wonders for an adult dog.

Love how things are going!

New camera, new work!

First one is of my baby boy, Bixby!

This weekend.

WAS GREAT!

I got so much done with my new website and business. Pricing sheets, logos, and web design — oh my! I like the direction life is going.. which is hopefully out west. The only problem in life right now is that I’m not prepared for school to start tomorrow, especially since I want to just start everything full time NOW! I will truck through.

Please visit Jacoby Photo + Design 🙂

Bring on the new clients of southern Illinois!

Christmas morning-like wake ups!

This morning was one of the mornings where you wake up super early, which would usually be a time you’d hate to wake up, and you’re so pumped up about life you can’t go back to sleep. I didn’t even have to wake up for work this morning, and I woke up at 7:00 a.m.  These are the mornings I describe like Christmas when you were little. I love sleep, but I love these wake up calls even more. 

I instantly started working on all of the new things I’m going to bring to the photography business — both Jacoby Duckworth Photography as well as the new Paws Life Photography.  I worked on the logo (see post below), decided on a new a slight name change for Jacoby Duckworth Photography, made a new logo for (insert new name here), and worked out some legal boring business stuff. I am excited to release the new logo for the new Jacoby Duckworth Photography soon!

There’s a lot of work involved in all of this, but I’m excited for what’s to come.  Macklin and I even went to Wright-Way Rescue, my place of work, to volunteer and walk some dogs. It was a very easy reminder of why I’m starting Paws Life and what it will bring. I’m not only going to work hard for it to make a living, but I will especially be working hard to find these animals homes.  Each dog has their own distinct personality, and adult rescue dogs have a very special trait about them that all of them seem to share — they are all so appreciative for your love. 

To put the cherry on top of today…I bought a Canon 5D Mark II. I’m sure it will be love at first sight.

 

Logos! WooHoo!

What do you guys think? Teal or red?

Logos are copyright to Jacoby Duckworth.

Introduction to Paws Life Photography

Well, hey there! I look forward to sharing my big news!

If you don’t know about me and my story, I will review you.  My 17-year-old and senior in high school self started my business, Jacoby Duckworth Photography, four years ago. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to photograph seniors, weddings, families, events, newborns, engagements, and so much more! I honestly never thought taking pictures of my best friend’s family would get me this far.

Since I started at SIU Carbondale, I scheduled sessions when I could and when I was home. I started off as a photography major, but I quickly realized in my freshman year that wasn’t the path I wanted to take.  I enjoyed taking pictures on my own time and for pleasure, not what people told me to take. For me, taking picture of a tree isn’t the same as capturing a magical moment between two people. I still enjoyed taking pictures when I was home since it wasn’t frequent, but I was simply burnt out on photography.

That was until this morning.

Perhaps it was because I spent hours last night looking at some of my favorite photographers, but I was inspired. I have decided to take the second wind and run with it.

I’m the type of person that believes in many life theories. One — Things happen for a reason. Two — Life will give you signs. Three — If you want something bad enough with a positive attitude, it will happen.  This morning, I got a sign.  My “signs” are simply me waking up and realizing what is right and what I should do.

Today, I realized that I want to completely pursue engagements and wedding photography. Even more than that, I am excited to announce that I will introduce a new branch to Jacoby Duckworth Photography — Paws Life Photography. I will now be specializing in pet portraits.

This just combines my love for animals and art. And while I’m building my portfolio for you all, I will hopefully be finding a ton of furry friends their own homes!  Volunteering for rescue shelters to find animals homes is something I plan to continue. A beautiful photograph can make the difference of life and death. It’s sad, but it’s true.

Also if you know me, I really aspire to live somewhere beautiful. At this point, I would love to live somewhere like Denver. That is the plan for now, but it does change a lot. Mountains would be great in general. If things go my way, I will be able to move somewhere great like that after I graduate and REALLY expand on my business! Of course, I’ll be using my major of advertising within my new and improved business.

I’m excited for what’s coming. Hope you all can cheer me on along the way.

Stay tuned.

Jacoby