John R Rogers; Commercial Photographer

Atlanta Skyline at Night

JohnRRogers — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:58:49 +0000

Last week we traveled to Atlanta where I was the proud recipient of a 2012 Bronze Medal at the International Photographic Competition of the Professional Photographer Association.
It was a great trip with lots of informative and inspiring sessions. One evening before heading out for dinner I set my camera up and shot this out of out window at the Omni Hotel.

Ready for the Show; Commercial Portrait

JohnRRogers — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:25:55 +0000

I’ve come to love doing these types of commercial portraits. By doing a composite such as my portrait of Stephanie in the Paramount Theatre below, I can create an environmental portrait that allows a great deal of artistic license in my treatment of the ‘environment’. Meanwhile, since the talent is actually photographed against plain background in a studio environment, it requires a great deal less time commitment on the talent than actually shooting in the chosen environment. It’s a win win.

Texas Cabin at Dusk

JohnRRogers — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:05:56 +0000

I love this cabin. I had the good fortune of photographing it for a Real Estate Photography client.
The owner had the cabin meticulously disassembled from it’s original location and reconstructed here to create a home that was as period authentic as possible. The cabin’s interior is every bit as charming as the exterior. The owner even had a nearby blacksmith re-create all the hardware including the door hinges and locks. The only way you would know it was not constructed in the 1800′s is that it has all the comforts of this century, including indoor plumbing, electric lights, and air conditioning.
It was great having the opportunity to create some beautiful photographs so the Realtor can properly show of this amazing cabin and the 700 acre ranch that surrounds it to prospective clients.

Happy New Year!

JohnRRogers — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:30:59 +0000

I’d like to thank all my clients & friends that have made 2012 such a great year! I’m looking forward to an even better 2013. To get the year started I just released my new later greater bigger better website! I believe you will find this site much much easier to navigate. I am anxious to read your comments and suggestions.
Thank you again and I wish you all the best for 2013.

John

Nash Metropolitan (Beep Beep)

JohnRRogers — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:57:05 +0000

‎”Beep beep, beep beep, His horn went beep beep beep…” I can’t see a Nash without thinking of the old Playmates song.

This beautiful Metropolitan was one of the many cars at the All British Car Show this weekend that I would love to have in my garage. It’s true, driving a bright pink & white Nash could tarnish my macho image, but hey, it is pretty cool!

Winding Road to Autumn

JohnRRogers — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:24:52 +0000

Yea it’s Fall!

Admittedly, in order to see leaves like these in Texas you have to be in the exactly the right place at exactly the right time (usually late November) and the previous months weather and temperatures have to have been exactly right. I cheated and went to North Carolina last fall where I was virtually assured of being able to capture some great Autumn scenery.

Never the less, I love the Fall season in Austin Texas. The weather starts to cool down, the world gets a little crisper and and everything just seems right.

Tejano Monument, Texas State Capitol; Austin TX

JohnRRogers — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:08:17 +0000

I finally got out to photograph the newest addition to the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin Texas. This wonderful sculpture is the work of Texas artist Armando Hinojosa.

Florence Duomo & Brunelleschi’s Dome

JohnRRogers — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 19:58:35 +0000

Imagine… Spending years constructing this amazing Cathedral with a gigantic hole in the ceiling for a massive dome, knowing the technology, knowledge & skill did not actually exist to build the dome. About a hundred years passed before the dome was able to be designed & constructed by Brunelleschi. Just another amazing part of amazing Florence.

Wine at the end of the Tunnel – Montepulciano Italy

JohnRRogers — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:13:22 +0000

I photographed this deep within the hillside of the Tuscan town of Montepulciano. I am pretty sure the name of the place was the Cantina Gattavecchi. We entered the cellar and went down, down, down, till we got to this amazing cellar. It was sort of disorienting to discover after going down all those steps we were able to walk outside from this level. I suppose that is why they call them the hill towns.

Zurich Clock Tower; “Sunday Morning Coming Down”

JohnRRogers — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:42:30 +0000

Zurich is such a beautiful town. Although I made this photograph last month, I can’t see this scene without being reminded of a visit I made several years ago.

I was staying very near here when I went out for an early Sunday morning walk. The city appeared deserted. In fact, the only other person I saw was an older gentleman fishing from the bridge. While the scene was indeed beautiful & quiet and peaceful, it created a real sense of loneliness. There I was in this wonderful place, but I was alone & missing my wife.

Just as I approached the bridge, the church bells started ringing & echoing throughout alleyways of the old town. It immediately brought back a lyric from a wonderful song by Kris Kristofferson;

“Sunday Morning Coming Down”

“…Then I headed down the street,

And somewhere far away a lonely bell was ringing,

And it echoed through the canyon

Like the disappearing dreams of yesterday… ”