Photojournalism
iPad as a Portfolio?
Each time I have had a client meeting or a portfolio review, I have always shown my work in a printed form- either in a book or a screw mount filled with prints. In my opinion viewing photographs in a book is just more intimate experience. However, there are a few drawbacks to presenting ... Martinsville: Part II
Call it funny or ironic but when I was working at the newspaper I always hated having to drive to Martinsville. The drive was at least an hour down a curvy US 220 South and the city is just big enough that you can easily get lost if you don't have a good sense ... Martinsville Project Promo Campaign
A couple weeks ago before I left for Paris I sent out my first batch of promos for 2011 to current clients and clients that I'd like to work with in the near future. After reading Jasmine Defoore's three part blog post about self-promo likes and pet peeves, I decided to keep mine simple ... Martinsville: Part I
Before I left for Paris, I started working on a project in Martinsville, Virginia. In it's prime Martinsville was once known as the sweatshirt capital of the world. Companies such as Dupont established large factories to produce nylon. In addition to manufacturing synthetics, Martinsville and nearby Henry County were also hubs for furniture companies. ... Avenue des Champs-Élysées
It's theater in the streets.
Yes, I’m really in Paris
And that is actually the Eiffel Tower.
Until late March, I will be working as a trainee for VII Photo at their office in Paris. More to come soon. Keep your eyes on this blog for further updates. 2010 Year in Review
2010 = Transition.
2011 = Bring it on.
Happy Holidays!
Skate Park
Took a trip to the Martinsville, Virginia skate park with some friends last week. 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 ... Outtake: Ray’s Restaurant Floyd, Virginia
This frame didn't quite fit with my edit for last week's Washington Post story. To see more images from Ray's Restaurant click here. The Liquor Store Debate For The Washington Post
Earlier this month I got the chance to work with a new client, The Washington Post and the opportunity to spend a Friday night at Ray's Restaurant in Floyd, Virginia, the only outpost that sells liquor by the glass in Floyd County. Anita Kumar's story dissects the liquor laws in 13 Virginia counties along ... Upcoming Posts: The Portfolio
It has been close to four years since I have had to put together a portfolio.
Now as a freelancer it's time to for a major edit. As I cull through photographs, I'll be writing a series of posts that revolve around the editing process of my portfolio. Also, I've signed up for a review ... Santiago: My City, My Way
I have very few regrets. Life is just easier to live without them. When I was in Bolivia I'm not sure I took full advantage of the situation. I slept in quite a bit. Made most of my photographs during the latter part of the day. There is nothing wrong with that, in fact ... Dog Days of Santiago
Just got my film back from the lab and have started the editing process. Will be posting an essay from my trip to Santiago, Chile soon. Until then this one is for the dogs.
Tearsheet: Quill
A magazine by the Society of Professional Journalists, recently published their Sigma Delta Chi Awards Issue.
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 ... Brandon
Uptown Martinsville, Virginia 
Audrey Connor for The New York Times
The Rev. Audrey Connor of First Christian Church in Lynchburg, Virginia held a solidarity and memorial service last Sunday in response to the suicide of Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi.
To see additional photos from the assignment click here.
To read Samuel G. Freedman's NY Times story, Gay Harassment and the Struggle for Inclusion click here. On The Block featured on the Redux Pictures blog
Redux Pictures just blogged about my On The Block project being exhibited at Fotografia Festival Roma
Many thanks to Redux Pictures.
To check out Redux's blog click here.
To view On The Block click here or here. My Photoshelter Archive
Is up and running, if you'd like to license or purchase a print of a photo you can now do so. Check it out. Click here or the photo below.
Moving Pictures
John Keenum's Good Dogs from jsoares on Vimeo.530
Chico, California. Mark Lloyd for USA Today
Mark Lloyd, Chairman of Lynchburg, Virginia's Tea Party for USA Today.
To read the story click here. 
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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