Aug 14

Intuition, Creative Freedom & Doing What You Love with Chris Ballew

Today’s episode is going to rock your world … pun fully intended because today’s guest is an actual rock star. You may remember a band called Presidents of the United States of America. They took the world by storm in 1995 with their self titled album, Presidents of the United States of America playing songs like Lump and Peaches. Yes, that’s right. My guest today is frontman Chris Ballew. Chris and I have been friends... read more ›
Aug 21

“What We Do” – Chase Jarvis Brand Reel

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Yes! We just wrapped up my newest brand reel - What We Do. The goal with the video was to invoke more than just the work --- because we know it's the work plus the people, AND the ideas that matter. This one represents the last 18 months or so of jobs and personal work in more than 12 countries around the world. From sea to sky, great angles to Great White sharks,... read more ›
May 24

60 Second Portrait – Ishmael Butler

Shabazz Palaces front-man Ishmael Butler was gracious enough to pose for this 60 Second Portrait back when he was on set for the cjLIVE episode with Ian Ruhter. Ishmael was one of the subjects of our massive tintype portraits along with Chris Ballew. Enjoy!
Dec 26

Photoshoot with the World’s Largest Mobile Camera [chasejarvisLIVE re-watch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8coPV6-CdBY&feature=youtu.be Last week we received an early Christmas gift at my Seattle studio. Ian Ruhter and his crew brought the world's largest mobile camera to chasejarvisLIVE to share the process of wetplate photography with us. Ian's project has attracted a ton of attention and is a great example of the power of personal work. He transformed his life to follow his dream to do something different in photography. He is living the mantra of doing... read more ›
Apr 26

chase jarvis RAW: making pokemon with the presidents [video]

[note: this is behind the scenes - the finished vid is below...] Ever since I was a kid I've envisioned shooting videos the old way...the "practical" way where the moves and gimmicks, the set changes and the moving walls happen in camera, in real time, and real space, as opposed to the numerous luxuries we have nowadays in post production. In short, the opportunity to live out that vision from when I was a kid... read more ›
May 09

Lend a Hand and I’ll Give You Some G-Tech

Friends: It's the weekend and I'm focused on some personal stuff that could use your help if you're willing. I'm trying to help my favorite non-profit win a $125,000 grant to make emergency repairs to their building, and I'm willing to incent you with about $500 bucks in gear for your help in doing so. If you are interested, please read on. [NEWEST update: in what the sponsoring group, Partners in Preservation, called "an unprecedented... read more ›