© Prairie Mountain Media 2015
The 2015 Colorado Pro Rodeo Association did not disappoint fans at the Boulder County Fair on Sunday. Here are a few of my favorites from the Rodeo.
Fuji Instax Wide in Lyons Colorado
© Matthew Jonas 2015 / http://www.matthewjonas.com
Sometimes it is good to step away from my DSLRs and get back to something that seems less disposable. Last weekend I took my Fuji Instax 200 Wide to Lyons, Colorado on a Boulder Area Photo Walk meetup. All photos shot with my Instax camera then photographed with my Fuji X100s set to 1:1 format ratio. Enjoy.
Weld County Oil and Gas
© Prairie Mountain Publishing 2015.
A couple of weeks ago I drove out to Weld County to shoot some of the many oil and gas drilling operations, wells and machinery that has sprung up across the front range. I was looking to create some iconic images that could be used to illustrate upcoming stories about the industry and issues surrounding it. I also wanted to include a piece of the geography that would link it to my coverage area. Enjoy.
Fall Colors in Colorado
© Matthew Jonas 2014/www.matthewjonas.com
I’m not a great landscape photographer but every once in a while I pretend I am. I traveled up to Peak-to-Peak Highway, a short distance from my house, to make some pictures of the changing Aspen leaves. Every day that I am able to live and work in Colorado I am thankful. Enjoy.
2014 Lyons Outdoor Games
© Longmont Times-Call 2014
Quick update: Photos from the 2014 Lyons Outdoor Games. The events included kayaking, dirt jumping and slackline. Enjoy.
Recent Editorial Portrait Work
© Longmont Times-Call 2014
It has been a long time since I have posted anything. Here are a few editorial portraits I made in the last couple of months. Enjoy. Continue reading
2013 Year in Photos: Color, Light and Shadow
© MediaNews Group 2013/Times-Call 2013
2013 was a rough year. I sat at a desk more than I should have and shot less than I wanted. It’s always tough to decide which photos accurately sum up a year of work. Here are a few that caught my eye as I was culling through several hundred pictures this week. One thing is for sure, I really like a silhouette. Take a look. Enjoy.
Boulder Street Photography
© Matthew Jonas 2013/www.matthewjonas.com
Sometimes I pretend that I am a “street photographer” when I need a change of pace.
Photo joke:
Q. What is the difference between “street photography” and photojournalism?
A. Cutlines.
Pearl Street in Boulder is a great place to people watch. Take a look. Enjoy.
Rodeo Returns to the Boulder County Fair in Longmont
© MediaNews Group 2013/Times-Call 2013
The rodeo returned to the Boulder County Fair last night. It was the first time I had shot a rodeo since I left my last job in Evergreen. It felt good to be back in the arena. I was a little nervous about shooting in a venue that I had little experience with. The thing about covering the same rodeos year after year is that you get a really good sense for how the events run and where you should be for each event to make the best picture. I struggled a little bit with some events last night due to the fact that the arena had livestock pens on 3 sides. It makes it difficult to find the right position when you physically can’t be in the place you would want to be. Overall it was a good time and I made a few decent photos throughout the night. Next year will be better based on the experience I gained. Enjoy.
