Meet The Photographer Behind Stunning Pictures Of Split Rock Lighthouse

I used to be launched to Jake Callahan by chance, by drone images he did that includes Princeton’s Holiday mild show this previous 12 months, the place individuals may drive by the gorgeous lights in Princeton on the park in the course of the Christmas season.

His images enterprise known as J.Callahan Photography, and Jake had taken some stunning drone photographs of these lights, and I believed..wow..This particular person has an eye fixed for images!

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He was not too long ago acknowledged as a finalist by Destination Duluth, after his superb drone photograph of Split Rock Lighthouse was seen over 71,000 instances! I requested Jake in regards to the current expertise.

KELLY: Jake, I’ve seen your art work earlier than, and also you do such an important job. How did you hear in regards to the Destination Duluth Photographer occasion, and might you inform me what occurred there?

JAKE: On Monday night time, I attended the ‘Destination Duluth Photographers Celebration’ on the DECC (Duluth Entertainment Convention Center), honoring all of the featured photographers on Destination Duluth over the previous 12 months. I used to be honored to be chosen as one of many finalists and have my photograph of Split Rock Lighthouse displayed within the skywalk outdoors the harbor aspect ballroom.

We have been additionally introduced with a certificates letting us know what number of instances our photograph was seen on Destination Duluth; mine was seen 71,045 instances. I really felt blessed to have my photograph displayed with so many superb photographers within the skywalk.

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KELLY: Jake, when did you get enthusiastic about images?

JAKE: I began taking panorama photographs 11 years in the past, a number of years after graduating from Metro State with a Bachelor’s in Screenwriting. I used to be working my day job full-time, so I wanted a artistic outlet that took much less time than making movies requires.

KELLY: Jake, are you a self-taught photographer, or have you ever pursued training in images and drone images?

JAKE: I’ve all the time liked images and exploring backroads, so I made a decision to get an honest digicam and see what I may discover. It has been my ardour ever since. I used to be self-taught at first, however I did take images workshops as effectively. I acquired my first drone practically 5 years in the past, and that has led to doing movies and photographs for companies, farms, and so many different issues I couldn’t have predicted. It’s quite a lot of enjoyable.

KELLY: Has your art work been displayed in different places as effectively?

JAKE: I’ve had my photographs displayed in artwork facilities, on the partitions of companies and houses throughout Minnesota and past. Anytime somebody desires to purchase one in every of my photographs, I contemplate it an honor. I’ve additionally been awarded 4 Artist Grants from the East Central Regional Arts Council for my images.

KELLY: What recommendation would you give to somebody who desires to turn into a photographer?

JAKE: If I may give any recommendation to somebody who desires to be a photographer, it’s simply… go discover… and take as many photographs as you possibly can. Don’t fear if 99% are dangerous at first, as a result of there may be nothing higher than getting that one good photograph you could be pleased with. You will get higher, and alternatives will come.

Jake’s purpose is to turn into a full-time photographer in time, and absolutely, with the expertise he has, he’ll attain that purpose.  If you see photographs that say J.Callahan Photography, you are viewing the gorgeous work of Jake.

If you want to achieve Jake and want to rent him for drone images, or if you need to order prints of his works, you possibly can click on HERE for extra info.

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