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2019 Spring Senior Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 20 May 2019 23:06:00 GMT

A collection of my favorite senior pictures of this school year. University of Arizona and Arizona State University.

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Arizona State University Senior Graduation Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:55:27 GMT

It's that time of the year again!

Check out some senior pictures from some of my grad shoots at Arizona State University

Tempe, Arizona

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University of Arizona Senior Graduation Pictures 2017-2018

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 16:54:42 GMT

It's crazy to think i've been taking pictures for over 5 years. About to wrap up another amazing school year of senior & graduation pictures for high school and college in Tucson, Arizona. Here's some images that I captured. Congratulations graduates, you did it!

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Wedding Photography in Desert Botanical Garden

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 21:05:36 GMT

Some pictures from a wedding I photographed at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona.

Adventures in Salt Lake City, Photoshoot inspired by Stranger Things

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 21:12:22 GMT

I decided to visit Salt Lake City, Utah for my first time and go explore! Here's some content from the shoot with my friend Navy Paul. One of the images was inspired by Stranger Things. Check out the YouTube video for behind the scenes and before and after / camera settings of the images. Hope you enjoy!

Adventures in Paris

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:22:58 GMT

Janurary is typically my non busy season so what better way to spend it than traveling to Paris with some of my friends! It rained more than half the time and the food was $15+ / menu, but we made the most out of it. Here's some pictures and video captured from the trip. Hope you enjoy! Some of the top landmarks you'll have to check out are the Eiffel tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris, Musee d'Orsay, and a day trip out of the city!

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Getting around:

I considered getting a weekly subway pass, but getting an uber was a cheaper method because it was around $10 euros 1 way and split between everyone, it was cheaper and faster than a subway ticket.

Food:

Plan on spending around 12-15 euros for a meal. There are some cheap sandwich shops around Paris where it's around 7 euros for a meal. If all else fails, you can cook or go to the closest McDonalds for cheap food.

Taylor & Cole Wedding

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:10:53 GMT

Taylor and Cole wedding pictures at Villa Siena in Gilbert, Arizona

Sunset Rain Shoot with Carlee

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:40:00 GMT

Carlee only had a 30 minutes notice for this sunset rain photoshoot, she killed it!

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Photos and Video with Charlotte at Papago Park

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:16:26 GMT

A quick behind the scenes video and some pictures from a shoot at Papago Park in Tempe, Arizona!

Lusk Wedding

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:47:32 GMT

Lusk Wedding in Chandler, Arizona

Arizona Pi Beta Phi Bid Day 2017

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:29:01 GMT

University of Arizona Pi Beta Phi Bid Day 2017 event in Tucson, Arizona

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Adventures to Devil's Bridge Trail - Sedona, Arizona

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:26:23 GMT

Devil's Bridge Trail in Sedona, Arizona

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2017 University of Arizona Spring Senior Graduation Pictures Part 1

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:13:39 GMT

Some University of Arizona senior graduation pictures I took this semester. Always love capturing these special memories. Bear down!

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Candice & Mariano's Wedding

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 22:18:33 GMT

Candice & Mariano's Wedding in Vail, Arizona

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Some Pictures from February 2017

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 20:49:04 GMT

In 2016, I graduated with degrees in finance and entrepreneurship and with two minors. I had offers from large financial companies including ones in New York but I decided to turn them down and pursue my passion for photography. Yesterday marks two months as a full time photographer. Being an entrepreneur has it stressful times but that is a small cost to pursue my dreams. Here's some photographs from my shoots last month!

A Day with University of Arizona Pi Phi Beta

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 23:28:59 GMT

What an exciting day packed with photoshoots! The day started off with University of Arizona Pi Phi Beta executive headshots followed by an evening formal event. Here's some shots from the fun day!

Basic Invite: Picture Perfect Graduation Announcements

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:39:32 GMT

2017 graduates, spring is just around the corner and that means you’ve just about hit the home stretch! In a matter of months all of the graduation festivities will be in full swing which means it’s time to get ready and spread the exciting news by creating well deserved graduation announcements and celebratory invitations.

My job is to capture this special moment and provide you with photos you love and can share and since you’ve worked so hard to get to where you are you’ve earned the right to treat yourself to some awesome photos and a party in your honor. So, I’ve teamed up with Basic Invite to bring all you grads the best tips on how to take your photos and turn them into the perfect photo graduation cards or picture graduation invitations.

Basic Invite is an online stationery company offering custom invitations for all types of events. They specialize in personalized invitations and offer customers endless options to create the perfect custom card.

Here’s what they offer:

- Unlimited Colors: Over 180 different color options to provide customers with almost unlimited custom color combos. So, they are sure to have your favorite version of any school colors! And one step further, they have 40 different colored peel and seal envelopes so your card will stand out from the start.

- Custom Samples: Once you shop their great selection of announcements and invitations and you land on your favorite design you can order your very own custom sample. This way you can check out your cards before you order all of them just in case you want to make any last minute changes.

- Free Address Collection Service: Since you’ve got enough on your plate, Basic Invite offers a free address collection service so you can easily request your guests or recipients addresses with just three simple steps. All you have to do is share a link, collect addresses, and get free envelope printing - that simple!

So, get your senior pictures on the books so you can get to party planning! Currently, Basic Invite is offering 15% off everything site wide so you can grab your grad cards at a discount. Check them out and customize yours today using code 15FF51!

When Life Gives You Rain

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 22:40:07 GMT

Tucson, Arizona Photoshoot

The sunset didn't come out and it started raining, but we were able to improvise and get some fun shots!

The Great Escape

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 23:29:41 GMT

Arizona shoot with Daniel and Kristin!

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Starbucks - ASU Scholar Senior Graduation Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:51:05 GMT

Some senior graduation pictures with a Starbucks ASU scholar! Congratulations to you and all the other Sun Devils on graduating!

Tori and Tony's Dynamite Arizona Wedding

(Jimmy Song) — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:55:20 GMT

A few wedding pictures from Tori and Tony's wedding in Chandler, Arizona!

Lifestyle Engagement Pictures in Tucson Arizona

(Jimmy Song) — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:55:03 GMT

Some pictures from my recent lifestyle engagement photo shoot at this couple's sweet home in Tucson, Arizona!

Tucson Adventures with Skechers Athlete Jen

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:12:48 GMT

Tucson Adventures with Athlete Jen

Last Week's University of Arizona Senior Graduation Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:14:36 GMT

Some graduation pictures from last week's trip to Tucson, Arizona!

Jewerly Product Photoshoot

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:22:31 GMT

Some pictures from my previous jewelry product photoshoot!

ASU Senior Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 21:04:13 GMT

Some ASU Senior Pictures from last week!

Every Day is a New Adventure - Pictures at Arizona State University

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:13:12 GMT

Every Day is a New Adventure - Arizona State University

Jake and Melinda Arizona Engagement Shoot

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:12:21 GMT

Jake and Melinda Arizona Engagement Shoot

Talyor and Cole Arizona Sunset Engagement Shoot

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:54:33 GMT

Arizona Sunset Mountain Engagement Shoot

Tucson Headshot Photography

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:20:09 GMT

Tucson, Arizona Headshot Photography

Conquering the Oneonta Gorge in Portland, Oregon

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:08:33 GMT

Conquering the Oneonta Gorge in Portland, Oregon was no easy feat!

Photographs in Scottsdale Arizona

(Jimmy Song) — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:02:45 GMT

Photographs in Scottsdale, Arizona

Tucson Engagement Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 18:19:06 GMT

When I first met the couple, Tevin and Clara, during an UofA senior graduation photoshoot, I instantly felt their chemistry through all their giggles and silliness. I could easily picture an engagement coming soon. Fast forward a few months, they got engaged! Congratulations you two!

Made in New York

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:53:07 GMT

Tucson & Scottsdale Photographer -> New York

Made in New York.

Never too Hot for a Picture

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 01:16:15 GMT

It may be over 100 degrees, but its never too hot to take a picture! Check out this photoshoot in Scottsdale, Arizona!

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ASU Graduation Senior Pictures

Timeless Imagination ft.PERR!S

(Jimmy Song) — Fri, 27 May 2016 19:39:38 GMT

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Testing out picture ideas with Perris in Scottsdale, Arizona

Work Hard. Dream Big.

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 21:37:27 GMT

Work Hard. Dream Big.

University of Arizona Spring 2016 Graduation

Love What You Do, Do What You Love.

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:08:10 GMT

Love what you do, do what you love.

University of Arizona Senior Graduation Pictures

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The Little Things that Make Life Big

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:51:08 GMT

It's the little things that make life big.

30 days until graduation.

University of Arizona Graduation Pictures in Tucson, Arizona.

Counting Down to 2016 Spring Graduation

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 19:15:35 GMT

It's always an amazing experience taking senior group pictures at the University of Arizona in Tucson. There may be more people, more planning, and more things that can go wrong, but the experience is priceless. Congratulations seniors!

Spring 2016 Grad Pictures So Far

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 19:58:22 GMT

Spring 2016 Grad Pictures Part 1

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:36:48 GMT

Brushing up the Photography Skills

(Jimmy Song) — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:16:18 GMT

Friends make the best models! Testing out senior picture head shot portraits at the University of Arizona.

2015 Arizona Kappa Alpha Theta Executive Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:15:12 GMT

Winter Senior Pictures 11 Track Athlete

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:28:08 GMT

Winter Senior Graduation Pictures 7, 8,9, 10

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:48:06 GMT

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Winter Senior Graduation Pictures 4, 5, 6

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:19:44 GMT

Winter Senior Graduation Portraits 2 , 3

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:33:07 GMT

Phoenix, Arizona Wedding

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:20:35 GMT

I was fortunate to become a second photographer at a wedding this past weekend at Heritage Park in Phoenix, Arizona. Here is a few pictures I captured during the wedding day!

2015 Winter Senior Graduation Portraits 1

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:04:43 GMT

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Pumpkinman Triathlon 2015

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:15:35 GMT

A few pictures from the Pumpkinman Triathlon competition. The University of Arizona TriCats travelled to Lake Mead to compete in this event.

Lifetime Tempe Triathlon with the University of Arizona TriCats

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:29:56 GMT

The University of Arizona TriCats Triathlon club competing at 2015 Lifetime Tempe Triathlon. Over 1000 people competed, and the TriCats were able to make a noticeable appearance on the podium! More college triathlon news at www.thecollegetriathlete.com

Equipment for a New Photographer

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 22:13:00 GMT

When I first purchased my camera, my only intention was to document my internship in Hong Kong. Photography eventually became an expensive hobby where I have spent thousands of dollars on equipment upgrades. Am I better with the upgrades? Yes. But was it worth the amount of money I spent? I originally started with a canon t4i package 2 years ago and still have it as a backup.

My first equipment + upgrades (detailed descriptions below)

Canon Rebel t5i/SL1

Both cameras are user friendly and can be picked up by first timers with no problem. The preset shooting modes are definitely a great feature! I first started out with the canon rebel t4i package. What interested me in the camera at the time was a flippable touch screen live view. What I didn't realize that it was a really cool feature, but was't necessary and was rarely used. The picture quality was amazing jumping from my phone as a camera to an entry level DSLR. The SL1 is just as good package since its smaller and more portable. The camera may seem like an expensive investment upfront, but you definitely get what you pay for. It's been 2 years and i still keep my canon rebel around as a back up camera which becomes extremely important during paid shoots. Worst case scenario is you sell your canon rebel for around half of what you paid for and use that money towards an upgrade.

SanDisk Extreme 32GB

The reason I included the San Disk extreme 32gb is because of its write speed of 60 mb/s. 16gb is usually too small and 64gb is too risky because if the card fails then all the pictures from the photoshoot are lost. The write speed is important because when it comes to action photography, you have to take multiple pictures at one time. The faster the write speed, the less you have to worry about the camera getting backed up from saving the action shots.

Canon 50mm f1/.8 II

This lens focuses fast and creates amazing images with its 1.8 aperture. This was the primary lens I used when I started out. I've included some sample pictures below

Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop

Powerful editing software used by professionals but at an affordable price. The price is $9.99 per month and you can choose to pay every month for 12 months or pay it all at one time. I will be uploading tutorials on how to use these softwares in the future.

Canon Rebel + Canon 24-105mm f/4 + Canon 70-200mm f/2.8

My first upgrades to my camera were new lenses. It's always better to upgrade the glass (lens) before the camera since there are always new camera bodies coming out. I purchased a 70-200 2.8ii and a 24-105. Here's some shots from my canon rebel t4i within the first few months I picked up photography! As you can see, it's not necessary to upgrade the entry level DSLR right away, but rather upgrade the lenses then the camera body. Both lenses below were purchased over two years ago but are still being used by me.

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

This was my all around go to lens for any situation. The main reason was because of its 24-105mm zoom.

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

I used this primarily for sports photography due to its 200mm zoom. It is also a great lens for portraits because of its 2.8 aperture.

Pictures from the canon rebel t4i + 50mm 1.8 lens (0-2 month experience)

Pictures from the Canon rebel t4i + Canon 24-105mm f/4 + Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 (few months experience)

Catching the Sunset at Mt. Lemmon Tucson, Arizona

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:51:58 GMT

It's been a while since my last photoshoot where I just go to a destination and take pictures. On this adventure, I enlisted one of my buddies who I've worked with numerous times in the past and we decided to go get some cool mountain biking pictures! It was pouring in Tucson, Arizona but we've gotten lucky in the past where the mountain would be perfect. Once, we got to the mountain, we got lucky again and started trying out new spots! *the 2nd to last picture was a composite I created from the last picture.

Basic Honey

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:07:38 GMT

I was fortunate to take pictures for my friend's honey business. The company, Basic Honey, is eco-friendly and 100% natural, raw honey . Check them out when you can! http://www.basichoney.com

Alpha Delta Pi Bid Day 2015

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:51:50 GMT

Alpha Delta Pi was the first sorority I've worked with and it sure has been a blast these past few years! Here's some pictures from their bid day this year!

A Guide & Tips to Antelope Canyon

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:34:33 GMT

Antelope canyon is a hidden gem tucked in Page, Arizona near the border between Arizona and Utah. It is completely water carved which leaves mesmerizing designs throughout its windy underground paths. Something to note is that most hotels charge over $150 a night even on the weekday nights but it is the best option compared to driving up from Flagstaff and back down in the same day.

Currently, no one is allowed to visit Antelope Canyon without a Navajo guide. There is an entrance fee to the park as well as a fee for the tour. Since Antelope Canyon has become extremely popular, there are multiple tours to the upper and lower parts of the canyon. The main differences are that the lower canyon is less crowded, one way route, and narrower with some steep ladders. The upper canyon has more visible light beams coming from the sky but the upper canyon is extremely crowded. There is also a normal tour and a photographers tour that requires a professional camera and a tripod and is generally a smaller group. The one I attended is Ken's tour. They currently have a building with air conditioning for tourists to wait in while some other tours may have you sit out in the heat under some form of shade structure. A tour would depart every twenty minutes and my tour group consisted of around 10 people.

The entrance at first may seem a bit daunting with the steep stairs that sometimes require some people to walk backwards down them. Once inside, the best settings for the camera would be no flash and a slightly smaller aperture to allow the background to be in focus. Another way to let more light into the camera is to decrease the shutter speed but the user must have steady hands or else the picture will come out blurry. If all fails, the guides are experienced and will show you the best camera settings as well as some tips to getting the best angles in the canyon. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have!

Engagement Shoot Practice

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:40:23 GMT

Had the pleasure of practicing my engagement photography skills with this lovely couple!

Real Estate Photography - Fratantoni Luxury Estates

(Jimmy Song) — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 01:03:57 GMT

I had an amazing opportunity for my first ever real estate photoshoot for Fratantoni Luxury Estates Custom Home builder. Here's some of the shots!

Senior Graduation Photoshoot 17 & 18

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 13 May 2015 16:58:00 GMT

Had the pleasure of taking pictures of these two architecture students and a high school senior! One thing I love about senior portraits is how everyone has a unique personality!

Senior Graduation Photoshoot 16

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 12 May 2015 18:15:17 GMT

Senior Graduation Photoshoot 13, 14, 15

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 10 May 2015 21:00:16 GMT

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Senior Graduation Photoshoot 10, 11, 12

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 19:07:46 GMT

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Senior Graduation Photoshoot 7 , 8

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:40:00 GMT

Senior Graduation Photo shoot 9 - Arizona Alpha Delta Pi

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:39:51 GMT

Fed By Threads

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:48:19 GMT

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Senior Graduation Photoshoot 4 , 5 & 6

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:29:51 GMT

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Senior Graduation Photoshoot 3

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:41:46 GMT

Senior Graduation Photoshoot 2

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:31:01 GMT

What a fun group of people! Congratulations to all the seniors graduating this year. Best of luck with your future endeavors! University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona .

Photoshoot with Nike Athlete & Olympian

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:06:08 GMT

University of Arizona Spring Senior Graduation Photos 1

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:11:09 GMT

Sunset at Gates Pass

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:38:51 GMT

Sunset photoshoot at Gates Pass in Tucson, Arizona

Revisiting the Past Part 2

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:05:53 GMT

Part 2 of my collection of my beginning photoshoots.

Part 1 can be found here: http://www.jimmysongphotography.com/blog/2015/2/revisiting-the-past

TriCats University of Arizona Triathlon at UCSD Tritonman Triathlon

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:45:48 GMT

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Revisiting the Past Part 1

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:46:23 GMT

Looking back at my photography experiences, I'd have to say my my favorite ones were from the beginning. I was on a low budget, uneducated in photography, and had to seek out innovative ways to make the pictures pop without breaking the bank. The challenge was thrilling. Here's one collection that I shot within my first month.

Arizona High School Senior Portraits 1

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:26:00 GMT

More from Mt.Lemmon

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:21:30 GMT

One thing I love about being a college students is all the friends I can ask to help me test out new ideas / locations. This shot was taken on Mt. Lemmon with a few good friends of mine!

Photoshoot on Mt.Lemmon in Tucson, Arizona

Headshots Test

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:50:23 GMT

Hammer Nutrition Photoshoot

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:20:51 GMT

Video coming soon!

Night Time Luxury Ads Inspired

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:16:13 GMT

College budget photoshoot at the University of Arizona campus

TriCats Triathlon Women's Calendar

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:24:21 GMT

A fun photo shoot with the University of Arizona Triathlon TriCats! Shot almost all of the calendar in my home made studio! You can order the calendars at the link below. Limited supply.
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University of Arizona Pi Beta Phi Executive Council

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:38:04 GMT

University of Arizona Pi Beta Phi Executive Council Photo shoot on Campus. It was definitely a lot of fun, hope it's an amazing year!

Testing Out the New Lens

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:28:14 GMT

Finally got my hands on the Canon 85mm 1.2 lens and its bokeh is out of this world.

University of Arizona Triathlon TriCats Winter Training Camp

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 17:47:46 GMT

University of Arizona Triathlon Club hosting a winter training camp. 20+ hours of training in 4 days. Full album here

Test the Best - Specialized Bike Demo Photoshoot

(Jimmy Song) — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 21:16:01 GMT

Family Portrait Winter Arizona

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 20:56:01 GMT

University of Arizona Winter Graduation Photos

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:32:38 GMT

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University of Arizona Winter Senior Graduation Portraits

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:24:48 GMT

Indoor Bike Test Shoot

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:11:52 GMT

New Backdrop, New Ideas

(Jimmy Song) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:15:28 GMT

University of Arizona Senior Grad Photoshoot

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:37:03 GMT

University of Arizona Senior Grad Pictures

Weekend Photoshoot - Indoor Snow / Blizzard

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:54:17 GMT

Whenever I am testing out new photoshoot ideas, I strive try to outdo my previous ones. I was stuck in limbo for quite some time on how to create something that would do just that. I stumbled across Joey L's indoor blizzard photoshoot and knew I had to try to recreate it. He definitely had a lot more equipment, help, and room so I was not expecting much out of my college living room converted studio. I slowly began acquiring all the different pieces of equipment such as a fog machine, snow machine, and of course someone who would be willing to try out this crazy idea. The first few pictures were quite embarrassing but we quickly readjusted the set up and figured it out! Not quite sure how my next idea will top this, but we shall see.

Weekend Photoshoots - TriCats 5k and 1 Mile Charity Walk

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:54:06 GMT

One of my best decisions in college was to join the University of Arizona TriCats Triathlon Club. Each year we put on multiple races to the public and donate some of the proceeds to the Diamond Children's Hospital. This semester's race was quite the success! Rest of the pictures can be found here: http://www.jimmysongphotography.com/tricatsfall5kand1milecharitywalk2014

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Weekend Photoshoots - University of Arizona Senior Grad Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:53:52 GMT

I'd have to say this past weekend was my most intensive photoshoot weekend with around 12 hours spent taking pictures! I was not alone and could see other photographers taking pictures throughout the mesmerizing University of Arizona campus. The first part of those 12 hours were spent taking graduation pictures with these fun roommates!

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Arizona State University Grad Pictures

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:36:12 GMT

I kicked off the senior portraits & graduation season by taking pictures of one of my good friends I've known since junior high. It was different since I attend the University of Arizona and he attends our rivals, Arizona State University, but it was definitely exciting! Congratulations on graduating and best of luck with your feature endeavors!

Tucson & Phoenix Arizona Senior Portraits

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:54:45 GMT

It's that time of the year again! Graduation is quickly approaching and what better way to celebrate your accomplishments than with senior portraits? Book a session today before spots fill up!

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Night Shoot

(Jimmy Song) — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:01:37 GMT

For those who know me, I am usually spur of the moment and ask my friends if they're up for a photoshoot with a few hours of notice. I've been trying to get in a photoshoot with a good friend of mine and decided I had some time to kill so we set up this shoot before he left town. I wasn't able to bring out all my gear outside but i've learned to trust my editing software which worked miracles in the low light situation.

Studio Learning

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 22:38:49 GMT

As you may have seen in a previous blog post, I've shifted my focus from outdoor portraits to shooting in an indoor studio I built. The quickest way for me to learn studio photography has been through online forums and from YouTube Videos. I was lucky enough to have these two fun models to help me apply what I've learned so far!

Wildcat Crossfit

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:01:04 GMT

Taking pictures in a gym has been on my bucket list for quite a while and I was finally able to cross that off with one of my beast friends! We ended up doing a Nike inspired photoshoot at the local Wildcat Crossfit gym. Definitely a place to check out!

University of Arizona Kappa Alpha Theta

(Jimmy Song) — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 19:28:47 GMT

When I was in working in New York City this summer, I bumped into the President of the University of Arizona Kappa Alpha Theta and became good friends with her. We talked and stumbled across the topic of taking pictures for her sorority. Fast forward a few weeks and here I am taking pictures of all these pretty ladies!

Studio Complete

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:32:44 GMT

I am proud to announce, I have successfully converted my living room into a photography studio! For the first photoshoot at the studio, I had the honor of taking these head shots for a Miss Arizona contestant. Wishing her the best of luck! The last two pictures were captured by using a homemade ring light inspired by Dani Diamond.

Back to Back TriCats Weekends

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:52:18 GMT

Can't believe it's my fourth year as a TriCat! For those that don't know, TriCats is the University of Arizona Triathlon team. One aspect I love about the team is how we frequently travel to races, camps, etc. Here's some pics from the past two weekends at the Lifetime Tempe Triathlon as well at our Patagonia Training Camp.

Couples Shoot

(Jimmy Song) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:45:58 GMT

Had the honor of taking pics for my good friends in Tucson, Arizona! Extremely fun couple to hang out with!

Arizona Alpha Delta Pi Bid Day 2014

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 03:17:08 GMT

Today, I had the pleasure of working with Arizona Delta Pi again! This time it was to photograph their bid day and capture all the memories. I have to say that this sorority is one of the most fun to be around!

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Back To the College Town

(Jimmy Song) — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:59:49 GMT

Just got back to my college town and with two weeks before school starts, I decided to go conquer a mountain with one of my buddies and capture all its glory.

Last Weekend in NYC

(Jimmy Song) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:09:39 GMT

This weekend marks my final weekend of a four month stay in New York City. I was able to squeeze in one more photoshoot with a beautiful girl and capture some memories on the mesmerizing Spirit of New York cruise. Until next time NYC.
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Family Photos

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:01:34 GMT

Just when I started to get the hang of taking portraits, I met my match when it came to family pictures for my good friends. It was my first time photographing with an infant and not one but two dogs. It was quite the challenge trying to capture the attention of the two new variables, but I toughed it out and finished the shoot! Definitely an experience I won't forget!

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FIFA World Cup

(Jimmy Song) — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 20:20:41 GMT

The atmosphere in New York City during the World Cup games was completely mesmerizing and I wanted to help capture those emotions. One of my buddies was also staying in the city and we went to one of the parks in Brooklyn and shot these sweet soccer images!

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New York City

(Jimmy Song) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:12:01 GMT

I've had the pleasure of working in New York City for the past 3 months and love all the photography opportunities. One of my good friends was in town as well and we collaborated to create these pretty cool pictures around the Brooklyn Bridge area!
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New Homepage, New Mission

(Jimmy Song) — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:46:01 GMT

New Homepage Layout

My photography passion initially started with a summer trip to Hong Kong where I would attempt to capture all the memories. After the two months, I decided to share all the pictures on my website and eventually applied this passion to one of my school clubs, TriCats, The University of Arizona Triathlon team. I would take my camera to all events including races and fundraisers and took pictures as much as possible. My fascination with photography eventually grew and I begun venturing into portraits. The endless possibilities of editing intrigued me and I was on a mission to perform as many photo shoots as possible because they were that much fun. With the new website homepage layout, I believe I have reached the point that I can now start charging money for pictures. My goal is customer satisfaction and to constantly seek out ways to improve my photography knowledge base. I am currently offering my photography services in Tucson, Arizona and Mesa, Arizona for senior portraits at an affordable price.