Life
End of the Year Post
As 2011 winds down, I'm happy to have my head above water with this being my first year working as an independent photographer. The challenge of balancing personal work and hustling for assignments has been one that I've welcomed and surprisingly enjoyed. With the coming year I'm looking forward to building on the progress ... Shootings at Virginia Tech for Getty Images
Last Thursday I was talking about plans for a trip to New York City next month with a friend. After exchanging goodbyes, I decided to turn my attention to the mountain of grant applications and contest entry deadlines that are scattered over my desk. Just as I was settling into a working rhythm, my ... June is for traveling
I'm trying to get used to the idea of travel being a part of my new life as a freelancer. June was a blur filled with ticket counters, couches, hotels, maps, and many late conversations with friends.
Roma Living in the Paris Suburbs – redux
Over 100 Romanian Roma are living in the woods near Villeneuve-le-Roi, a suburb of Paris, France. Of the 25 families most hail from Craiova the sixth largest city in Romania. I spent much of my time at the camp playing ping pong and talking with the teenagers about American rap music. Communication was difficult ... Rally for Tunisia
About a month ago when the civil unrest in Tunisia was just starting, I was getting settled in Paris. And on this particular Saturday I had planned to check out a Luc Delahaye exhibition, which was amazing and if you're in Paris you need to see it. But, thats not the story. While I ... Tour of Paris
Tour bus on Avenue des Champs-Élysées. 2010 Year in Review
2010 = Transition.
2011 = Bring it on.
Happy Holidays!
Editing The Portfolio
Last month I decided to attend Foto Week DC and also sign up for a portfolio review. As I mentioned in my post previewing this one, its been a while since I've had to put together an actual portfolio. So, two weeks before I left for the nation's capital I spent morning, noon, and ... Wedding Day: Richard and Joan
Last month I got the chance to spend the day with Richard and Joan on their wedding day. To see more click here or go to jaredsoaresphoto.com.
I was a newspaper photographer
You probably saw me on a Friday night working the sidelines of a high school football game or waiting for a moment at a festival. With cameras slung over each shoulder and a notebook in my back pocket, I did my best to cover my community. For the last four years I worked as ... 
From the passenger seat
Virginia State Highways Holga: Gun Range
Narrows, Virginia Giles County
Narrows, Virginia The 4th
Narrows, Virginia
*The blog has been quiet. Lo seinto. New work coming soon. I promise. Sharp Top
My friend Kyle Green talked me into hiking up a mountain in the dark last night. The adventure along with the view was completely worth the 2 mile uphill trek. Dog Bone
Roanoke, VirginiaPast the orchard
Chico, California Dessert
Chico, California Wood
Chico, California Zamboni
Sacramento, California Elbows
Grandma's kitchen Chico, California Grandma and my pants
Chico, California Mary
Chico, California 
About Jared Soares
I'm currently documenting social issues in Martinsville, Virginia. I'm available for editorial and commercial commissions.
phone: +1 816 260 2003
email: jared.soares@gmail.com
Recent Blog Posts
- Bob Rakes for AARP Bulletin
- Matt Bullington for Country Living
- Monsanto Co. Settlement for The Wall Street Journal
- Ohana Means Family – Personal Work
- Agenda 21 for The New York Times
- End of the Year Post
- Don Bright for AARP Bulletin
- Shootings at Virginia Tech for Getty Images
- Robert Holloway for The Marguerite Casey Foundation
- Paul Lillig for AARP Bulletin
- Rural Arkansas – iPhone
- Fall Direct Mail Promo Piece
- East Ambler Johnston Hall for The Washington Post
- Martinsville for Equal Voice
- State Of The Unions for The New York Times
Credits
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