Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visits Albuquerque New Mexico

August 19, 2021 in Event

Secretary of Energy Granholm is all over Albuquerque

Not one, but two events on one day photographing Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico was how I spent a recent Wednesday. These were the first real events I photographed since the pandemic started. The first event was hosted by SWEEP and took place near a residential building in SE ABQ. The spectral lighting made it tough to get good looking photos from a photography perspective, but as you can see from the photo below, my camera was not the only one there dealing with that challenge! The next event was at Kairos Power, which is a new client of mine I did a lot of headshots for just the prior week. This time they invited me back to photograph Secretary Granholm on a tour of the facility. Many of those photos can be used in house only because of the propriety content in them, but I am able to share a few of the tour photos, ending with a creative shot of the Secretary ending a long day in ABQ!

Ground Breaking Ceremony Event Photography in Albuquerque New Mexico

April 15, 2021 in Event

The first event I photographed since the pandemic began

With the goal of bringing more affordable housing to the greater Albuquerque area, Multigreen held a ground breaking ceremony on the west side of ABQ that will develop 40,000 units by 2030 according to the banner used as a background for the group photos. This was the first formal event I photographed since the pandemic started over a year ago. Photographing events like this and also national and international conferences used to be 15%+ of my annual business and some of the photography I enjoyed the most. I look forward to their return, hopefully in the not too distant future.

Albuquerque Orchestra Musician Photography at Albuquerque Academy

March 31, 2020 in Event

Photographing the orchestra at Albuquerque Academy

Now having photographed two plays at Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I am excited about expanding into the area of theatre photography. The latest play I photographed was the final dress rehearsal for Pirates of Penzance (see those photos). Before the performance started, I had a chance to photograph the orchestra getting warmed up in the pit. I had free range to go anywhere in the auditorium, including the catwalk! Also, the lighting changed during the warmup from very bright to the actual dark light level that would be used when the play was being performed. The last photo was of all the musicians out of the bit and on the stage for a clear group photo. I look forward to photographing their next play and of course sharing those photos with you here on Jason Collin Photography.

2020 APSA Conference Photography at Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque New Mexico

February 19, 2020 in Event

Pedagogy and Photography at Embassy Suites ABQ

American Political Science Association, or APSA as they go by, had their 2020 Teaching & Learning Conference here in Albuquerque, and I was their official photographer for 13 hours of conference photography over 3 days! From a keynote presentation, to dozens of workshops, to a meet and greet, to a luncheon, there was a great variety of things happening at this conference that kept me busy as I went from ballroom to ballroom at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque.

Albuquerque Theatre Photography at Cell Theatre of Gary a Sequel

January 30, 2020 in Event

Theatre Photography in Albuquerque at the Cell Theatre

My photography of a play at Albuquerque Academy got me noticed and lead me to getting hired to photograph a full on professional play at the Cell Theatre, and not just any play, a Tony nominated play called Gary a Sequel to Titus Andronicus (get tickets). This was a much different photography experience as there were only three characters, and only two on stage at a time, rather than a dozen or more at the first play I photographed. The lighting was also better, as in brighter, though it still required high ISO settings. I was also much closer to the action on stage so I could get full closeups of the actors. Check out the play now as it goes through February 15, 2020 at the Cell Theatre!

Governor Lujan Grisham Speaking at Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North Event

January 20, 2020 in Event

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in candids and speaking

I have lost track of how many times I have had the opportunity to photograph Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, which goes back to when she was a congresswoman in 2018, but every time is always fun as she is a very animated and energetic speaker. This also makes it a challenge to photograph her while speaking becausse many of the photos freeze her in a not so flattering pose. Knowing this, for the event I photographed at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North for the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, I knew I had to take more shots than I usually would of someone speaking and time my shots just right waiting for her to pause after a sentence to have the best chance at getting a good photo. The governor helped me out this time by not standing behind a podium while she was speaking allowing for some head to toe photos as well.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Event Photography with the Greater ABQ Chamber

December 17, 2019 in Event

Candid event photography at an education event

At Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque I photographed another event for the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, this time focused on education where large checks were handed out, awards were given, and Secretary Designate of Education Ryan Stewart spoke. Photography often takes me inside events I would never normally be able to attend, and this was another example where I got to have an inside look at the state of education in New Mexico. Here is an insider tip, charter schools got mentioned, a lot.