Photo: Thomas Gerwers

A few weeks ago we made a trip down to Dayton to see my Wife’s Father, Bill. We hadn’t been able to visit since before the Pandemic started. Other than phone calls and FaceTime, that was the only way we had spent time with him. So it was a joy to be able to take our now 4 year old, Jaxon, down to see his Papaw. While there I realized I had never really taken a portrait of Bill. He had always been in the background of images but never been the actual focus of my attention, while creating images. So when he decided to get some work done in his Fly tying studio, I couldn’t resist. As I was looking through the viewfinder, it dawned on me that I was doing what I love, Creating Art,while he was doing what he loves, Tying Flies. It was truly a magical moment. I’m so happy I was finally able to create these images. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. #Jefw1f #jefjanis #documentaryphotography #documentaryportrait #portraitphotography #portrait_vision #portrait_perfection #portrait_mood #myfujifilmlegacy #fujifilmx_us #fujifilm_northamerica #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilm_portraits #fujifeed #fujilove #flyfishing #retired #explorecreateinspire #pursuitofportraits #familyiseverything #rsa_portraits (at Dayton, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPVVbAHpiML/?utm_medium=tumblr

Nicole Nicole is a secondary school teacher. Largely working from home, her daily walks around our village are essential for her mind and body during a stressful period. Documenting our village under lockdown. #documentaryphotography #documentingbritain #documentingwales #covid_19 #hasselblad500cm #hasselblad #filmphotography #fujipro400h #onbooooooom #itsnicethat #theanalogclub #ifyouleave #documentingspace #documentary #120mm #portrait #documentaryportrait #thestoryportrait (at Llandegfan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLbcb1VndRM/?igshid=4p2tzgmwov0t

An American portrait #organicfarmer #organicfarming #farmer #farmtotable #rural #countrylife #countryliving #portrait #portraitphotography #documentaryportrait #documentaryphotography #wander #travelphotography #gypsy #gypsylife #wanderlust #leipersfork #tennessee #smalltownamerica #lifestyleportrait #lifestylephotography #scarlatiprints https://www.instagram.com/p/BxhoY7rhijs/?igshid=ljvzum39sam5

Photo: Thomas Gerwers

It’s those conversations that we have, those thoughts we can share with no judgment. How we both see how the world can and needs to be so much better. The fact that we both talk with our hands so much lol. That’s why we find time to walk and create images, that’s why we are friends, that’s why we are family. @angelomerendino • • • #jefw1f #jefjanis #portrait #portrait_vision #portrait_perfection #portrait_shots #portrait_mood #documentaryportrait #documentaryphotography #pursuitofportraits #people #cleveland #xle #clevelandphotographer #gameoftones #colorlove #myfujifilmlegacy #fujifilmx_us #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilm_northamerica #fujilove #fujiframez #fujifeed #jj_allportraits #rsa_portraits #explorecreateinspire (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPSz1ElJ0p5/?utm_medium=tumblr

In my house, you always have to be prepared for the sneak attack. He keeps me on my toes lol. Young Ninja in training. • • • #jefw1f #jefjanis #janisfamilyadventures #portrait #4yrsold #babyboy #portrait_perfection #portrait_vision #portrait_shots #documentaryportrait #documentaryphotography #myfujifilmlegacy #fujifilmx_us #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxt3 #fujifilm_northamerica #fujilove #fujifeed #fujiframez #pursuitofportaits #postthepeople #bw_addiction #bw_photooftheday #bw_perfect #blackandwhitephotography #bnw_captures #bnw_greatshots #jj_blackwhite #rsa_portraits (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQubUwp_R_/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s always wonderful to spend time with @angelomerendino. It’s been a little while but we were able to catch up yesterday, I missed our talks. Angelo even took me to a new location, always cool to discover new places and make new memories. • • • #jefw1f #jefjanis #portrait #portrait_vision #portrait_perfection #portrait_mood #documentaryportrait #documentaryphotography #pursuitofportaits #cleveland #cle #blackandwhitephotography #bw_addiction #bw_addiction #bw_photooftheday #bw_perfect #bnw_captures #bnw_greatshots #bnw_rose #myfujifilmlegacy #fujifilmx_us #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilm_northamerica #fujilove #fujiframez #fujifeed #jj_blackwhite #rsa_portraits #explorecreateinspire (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQaZDvp9lS/?utm_medium=tumblr