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I believe that regardless of the subject matter, landscape, people or other studies
the creative potentials are the same.
It is very exciting to live the moment discovering the possibilities here and now.
When I first started photography, people photography was my main interest
and the drive that inspired me in the medium. I have since diversified but i think the interest
still remains in me an inspiring creative outlet for my visual work.
People photography is a very different animal than landscape photography and quite an enjoyable endeavor to explore and express the moment through gestures , body expressions and concept. A very dynamic and seemingly boundless relationship exists for me in the moment of creating.
I hope that in sharing, you can experience the magic as i have had the privilege to see the world in this unique way with my subjects.
Here within my stream are some of their stories...
San Francisco is a wonderful place to live, eat, dream photography...
sf revitalizes me and has affected every aspect of my life. The images on my stream is part of that journey which I am sharing. My work is always evolving...
My name is John Louie, I am a professional commercial photographer here in San Francisco.
During my spare time I do enjoy giving tutorials and photo walks around our beautiful city. Please email me for my availability and what you are interested in learning. I prepare you to confidently attack with strategy a photo shoot and bypass a slower self taught learning curve that will take a lot of the guess work out of approaching a photo shoot.
Most popular is my tutorial on using ND grad filters with some neat advance tricks to using them.
Also, for those digital junkies who are interested in exploring large format film, I also have an introductory to large format photography. It is such a "romantic" tool to explore photography through. I highly recommend it for those who are up to the unique challenges and perspective of our world in this medium!! The soothing approach is like drinking coffee or fine wine... it is in my opinion the most challenging, fun and personally rewarding approach to image making!
Highly recommended for those of you who are "hopeless romantics" about photography and are interested in growing in the process and in your personal camera life.
On a personal note... photography to me is a transcendent medium...it is more than the sum of its parts...it can be elating, powerful excerpts, inspirations to the moment. It can burn, intensify and consume the creative spirit in an epiphany to one's own life if you will give yourself over totally to the journey. it is as i call it... Magic. It is a spiritual journey...
it can touch, inspire, transcend, heal....it can be intoxicating all at once. To me it is a dance of intense emotions.... it maybe the biggest gift you will ever give yourself over to. It is, in my experience a portal to be in harmony and balance with oneself...and in turn others.
Please enjoy perusing my stream, from the bottom of my heart... thank you for allowing me the opportunity to reach my first 1,000,000 visits mark here on my flickr stream! yes it is but a number nevertheless it is also a tiny goal that my friends here have afford for me by your much appreciated vibe, presence & visits!
-John Louie
for those interested, please check out my beautiful hardcover book "Vibe", available now!
www.flickr.com/photos/21491133@N02/3661182572/in/set-7215...
or preview here at my personal site
landscapedrama.com/VIBE_FOLDER/vibefr.html
*direct email please use ~ louie_imaging at hotmail.com
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- **Masterclass** Post 1 Award 3 (Admin Invite Only) Sweeper On !! 9,441 photos, 1,457 members
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- Image Portrait Gallery !!! - B&W or Color !!! 25,436 photos, 1,004 members
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- ***Perfection In Pictures Supreme Images*** Level (2) P1-A3 10,781 photos, 1,405 members
- Just wonderful (Post 1 Award 4) COMMENT OR BAN !!! 1,622 photos, 323 members
- ~~FOTOS EXCELENTES~~EXCELLENT PHOTOS(P.1-C.4)**Invite Photo Only 7,709 photos, 459 members
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- Genie's Nature Gallery ~ By Admin Invitation P1 - C2 3,738 photos, 308 members
- AMAZING NATURE PHOTOS (POST 1 AWARD 3) SWEEPER ACTIVE 8,492 photos, 1,086 members
- SIMPLY THE BEST! (POST 1 AWARD 3) Sweeper ON!!! 8,931 photos, 1,143 members
- Night & Morning on Flickr! The best of 2011 34,590 photos, 1,479 members
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Testimonials (12)
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Jerry Ipsen Photography says:
"John Louie is a photographer's photographer who's not afraid to help others. From digital to film, John has provided me with numerous suggestions and encouragement to improve my craft. Although an accomplished and busy photographer by day, John has taken my calls and answered my emails. Because of his assistance I have shot architectural interiors commercially and am now shooting and developing medium format B&W film for my fine art shoots.
John Louie's work is stunning to say the least. His book, "Vibe: A visual study of modern San Francisco" sits atop my coffee table. A reminder that excellence can be achieved."27th June, 2011
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McLing says:
"I have never written a testimonial for any of my Flickr contacts before, but I feel really compelled to write one for Louie. He is truly an artist with a vision and passion. Browsing through his photo stream is like drinking fine wine on a Saturday afternoon. I will never get tired of his landscape work of San Francisco and of the Golden Gate in various light and weather conditions. Thank you for sharing your great work, Louie!"
19th March, 2010
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Ken.Lam says:
"What can I say that hasn't been said before. His fog work is what captured my attention. The fantasy feel of those images sprinkled with bits of reality (SF) is absolutely beautiful.
I hope one day to capture some of SF fog myself and with John there I'm sure it'll be great!
Almost forgot, you won't find a more considerate and thoughtful guy than John! For someone so good at photography, he certainly has the right to be pompous which in fact he is not but a very down to earth guy! I guess shooting beautiful women all day has the effect! :P"29th September, 2009
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bastex says:
"I really like Your photostream, and i love some of Your pictures!"
19th September, 2009
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Ikon Visuals says:
"Louie is not only a great photographer, but one super nice guy as well. I do agree with his assessment of San Fran as I used to live at the nexus (San Fran/Emeryville/Oakland/Berkley) the place is phenomenal! His images reflect the beauty and diversity of his habitat, warm, sexy, inviting, stark, quirky, etc. One of the better and more diverse photostreams in flickr, Louie deserves all the accolades he receives!"
3rd June, 2009
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josullivan.59 says:
"A city as special as San Francisco deserves an equally special chronicler. Louie is not only very talented, but very hard working. He doesn't just get out remote places at sunrise, but thinks very carefully about what makes San Francisco unique and goes out to find the images that show that uniqueness. Bravo Louie!"
24th April, 2009
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fototakerSF ~ it's warm now! says:
"I just discovered the art of this fantastic photographer and noticed that he has a "few" sunsets.... I thought I was the only one with so many sunsets but it's quite obvious that HE has me beat by a mile... and they are gorGeous, as are all of his images. I haven't met with him yet but am hoping to do so before I return to live in Europe. Great stuff!!!!"
1st December, 2008
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Thomas Phan says:
"Lord of the Bokehs!"
1st October, 2008
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Rex Maximilian says:
"As someone who is transitioning from one career path to another, Louie provides me with inspiration and helps instill a sense of just how wonderful a new career in photography can be. His images are breathtaking, be it his sweeping landscapes to his beauty series. Louie also takes the time to provide positive feedback and encouragement as well, which speaks volumes of his personal character."
30th July, 2008
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Adam Hardy says:
"My only contact with this extraordinary photographer has been through flickr. since then i have forged a great relationship with what i redeem as not only a world class professional photographer, but a total world class human being.
His photography shows a technical,creative,exciting and conceptual ability that i'm sure a lot of photographers would certainly aspire to.Myself included.
I also would add that he produces images of both high emotional content and maybe sometimes the cheeky side of us humans.
All in all,a friend, a gentleman,a helping hand when needed and a man that pushes the photography envelope in all the right directions!!
If i were Peter Travers from Rolling Stone it would be 5/5 stars and stamped classic for this fine mans body of work! Bravo!"15th July, 2008
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okamekun says:
"I am influenced a lot by his taking a picture technique and sense. As for him, the madam is valued and because I am a very kind, nice person, I respect him most."
20th May, 2008
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Komkrit. says:
"Here i am to say that he is a one hard working photographer I have notice so far. Most often I am inspired by his work. I can see clearly through his vision. His restless mind always wander of how to make himself become better and better in what he believe in. I appreciate his style of working, living, and believing, unlike no other....."
15th April, 2008