Jarrad Nelson Photography

Aweness Rock Fest - Truffels

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:33:00 +0000

I'm often not sure of what I think about when shooting photos, and when i dont shott, im oddly depressed in some way.

Although i still dont know what emotion these images capture.

Aweness Rock Festival - The Dirty Skirts

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:49:00 +0000

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Aweness Rock Fest 2008

I Remember How

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:17:00 +0000

It's surprising when you realize you haven't taken photos in so long. There is a strange doubt that occurs, as if you aren't sure how to function. Well that has been me for a couple of months, detached and oddly showing a disinterest. I always know when I leave my raw images to melt away. I leave them on my camera or import them two weeks later. It's a horrifying and strangely satisfying occurrence. Because even though you enjoy the process, the fear of having nothing to show adds up day by day.

Well I finally have done the the deed, sifted through the files upon files of untouched images.

We went to a Rock Festival in Pretoria recently, well last week. This is one of the shots that makes me feel like I can shoot live photography for a long time to come. Maybe I needed the break, or maybe it was the VIP liquor that stirred my vision. Either way, I'm back and will be uploading as the days go by.

Seether - Live in JHB

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:18:00 +0000

So I was very excited to see Seether, go to a concert again and join the pit mice. It was manic to say the least, I couldnt belive how there were more security than photographers for the opening acts.

In the end it was the usual, hit the channesls and stick it out for the first 3 songs. Sadly the lighting for half of Seethers gig was wanting, but hey big boys dont cry and drink milk.

So Here's a taster - full images on Futurespace.co.za I will upload more as I get a chance!

Peace is like a biscuit - To good to give away

Told you I would

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:11:00 +0000

So a while back I went through to the Kruger, and this sparked the need to escape, in its full and cliche form. Now as beautiful and amazing the open spaces are, and in turn what they offer, I have realized something. The change is an isolated reflection, thus I have found myself stilled in my photographic journey, I have no fruits to bear,and nothing to revel in.

Amazing this, now as I finally post this, I wonder, I've always wondered around photo's, in various ways - ideas and the sort. They have in-fact been bottled, for what some may say writers block.

Well here are images from that trip - The trip that may be the release of a new season of work.

Captured below is Clem and his girlfriend Lex - With Bronchitis - We will look back on this and remember what it means to have great friends.

Rise of the machines

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:29:00 +0000

Now for those of you who care, or just dont know.

I work for an architectural firm by day, yes a big boy in a corporate world. Very odd, sometimes I question myself, ha ha. No kidding. So one of my projects is dealing with Barloworld Equipment. The giant caterpillar trucks that you see, yes those. They make those.

Apparently one of the mines ordered 8 big Cat Machines, each in the region on 7-9 Million.

What Am I doing, hmmm, well hopefully trying t improve things.

Here are some images.

More will follow!

Moving, Cause thats what friends do, they help

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:10:00 +0000

Finally, ah finally Clem gets a girlfriend.

Kidding, now he did take a massive giant leap and moved in with his lovely lady.

They have a killer spot in an old apartment block, character baby, character.

There shall be many a night spent staring into the neighboring balconies.

Ha ha, congrats man!

Morning Mourning

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:39:00 +0000

So after the Matric Dance we went to a friends Birthday. They have an amazing house, with a crazy view. The next morning I tool these images. The second has such a polaroid feel, quite interesting.

Well I say Mourning, because there is a certain time frame for how long it will be around.

Crisis I'm not 18 anymore

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:26:00 +0000

We can all remember the time in school, waiting aching, for our time. The longing for more, the ideas of freedom, ideas we didnt even fully understand. Everything was one dimensional, what you saw, is what you believed, argued and fought for. Life moves on and as time moves to your side of the argument, you start to realize how simple most people were in school, but better yet how simple you may have been.

No saying that it was lack luster, just saying I'm feeling old okay.

Anyways, so Michelle, my girlfriends younger sister had her Matric Dance. Yes, I know, we all had super bad memories of this night. So she took Ninja Steve as here date, and then after all the photo's asked if I could take here in my pimping ride.

Now for those of you that know Lola ( My dirty dirty little citi golf) You know that it's just not that pimping - ha ha and here lay the sweet irony.

Well at least the kids had a sense of humour.

The trip home

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:18:00 +0000

Ah, man it's been so long since a post, but it always brings about some joy. Whne you look back on imported images, and smile. So the following posts are late, but important none the less.

From the Kruger/Hazeyview we went via Long Tom pass, a scenic route, ah man, I cant explain how I enjoy driving in the open. It was the perfect end to a long weekend!

Kruger Park

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:10:00 +0000

I went to the Kruger Park last week to go see my Dad. Happiest weekend in ages. So part of the trip was venturing into the 'wild" and scouting for animals. We spent most of the day sifting through golden wilderness, mused and content, yet with not much in the way of wildlife. Then, we spotted a Leopard, crouched and on the hunt. Although no blood and gore followed, the Leopard, did show itself in full, amazing. This is a start of many more trips into the peaceful spaces that surround the concrete jungle i choose to live in.

Tea in the garden

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:10:00 +0000

This photograph is of my grandmother. I love the old folks to bits, and should see them more often. they came past a while ago for some tea and cake, with a side of the usual. I've looking at new types of images i wish to create, this is a step in a different direction, but either way I love this image and the wall of light that was captured. it depicts a true sense of her.

The Day of Cool

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:51:00 +0000

The Futurespace team outing was the uber cool. A day with mates and our first graffiti mission. Shot's of Dave,Clem and Steve. Now if you're in the area - Take a turn past CNR Jan Smuts and Empire - JHB. Check here for more: Futurespace.co.za

Unit R: Electro cool

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:01:00 +0000

Yes yes, Electro indie rock is more populated than first world cities right now. But here in Sunny South Africa we do have a behind the curve attitude, never the less Unit R is a grand break from emo crap. i love these guys. Full feature on Futurespace.co.za soon. More images will be posted soon - Work then play

Manic Marsh Pit

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:30:00 +0000

We went to see Aking and Van Coke Kartel at back 2 basics. It was filled mainly with angry teens and loud rock music, he way any Thursday night should be spent. Heres a taste, I will upload more asap.

Disco lights and camera preferences

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:14:00 +0000

We went to Lemon* last weekend, I must say a very cool club. Really think there is massive potential. So I was there taking photo's having fun, under the disco lights, when I saw these girls banging away - ah good times. The full article with the shots will be on Futurespace.co.za soon.

Richmond Sighting

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:39:00 +0000

I had a very weird day, on my way to a meeting, I pasted by a building site. A place where beautiful old buildings where, and now have been chopped out in favor of capitalism.These are the ruins.

Music Video: Shoot 'em up

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:11:00 +0000

I was asked by my buddy Clement to pull through to the Sick Leaves music video. So I did, and the guys are believers in Futurespace so the content will be posted there soon!!

Here are some shots from, a very strange day.

Tree People

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:09:00 +0000

Dave and I had a random mission to the garage, in memory of that night, here is Tree People. It looks like there are characters emerging from the lights.

Change

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:18:00 +0000

New things are brewing. It's a tired time, but it's a time that is passing too fast. Change is needed.

Lights and Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:56:00 +0000

I love these photo's, lately I've been looking at various grains, and types of images, images that I want to produce. These images are closer to whats in my head, this may be the start, either way, they are some of my favourite!

Petals,Tears,Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:00:00 +0000

One of the most beautiful days I have ever experinced, was Nicole and Peters Wedding. Just thinking about it put's a smile to my face. But beyond all the formal antics, there was some pretty hard partying to be done! I wish you guys all the best!

Post Larkism

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:53:00 +0000

The South African group Lark announced their end. Due to the music industry and a whole bunch of smurfs fucking everybody around. Yes they say its over, but we shall all wait for more, eafrly anticipating a return, we would flock,run,scream and dance. Yes it would be a clever clever ploy. Hmmm ....

The day of water droplets

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:25:00 +0000

We went on a photoshoot for futurespace.co.za It was a grand Sunday afternoon, that involved Kai getting wet. Buckets upon buckets were thrown. I'm really happy with the way the shots came out. cant wait for the next shoot!

Keeping busy

noreply@blogger.com (Jarrad Nelson) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:11:00 +0000

So I've been fortunate to be involved in the Pinkie Fest this year, as it kicks off again. So we went out to shoot some PR stuff for the bands.

What can I say, an awesome it, and it being something fairly new to me, I was super stoked!

Heres a taster, I'm working on a new site - organised and swish like, should be up and running pretty soon!