THE STUDIO

Jessie // Sweet Thing March 2, 2012

Sometimes I share instagram photos of the studio where I work on tuesdays, but I realize I haven't talked about that much on the blog-

Every tuesday I work for my dad in Venice at his gorgeous photography studio, just blocks from the beach. I started working with him when I moved to LA, nine years ago {can you believe it!}. When I started It was just something to do on the side, I never thought I could BE a photographer. I had always had a passion for it- in high school I never went anywhere without my camera and cost my parents a fortune in film development. Through working with my dad, I finally got the confidence to start my own business and I guess the rest in history. There is almost nothing that makes me happier than taking photographs and it has been one of the true joys of my life, getting to learn from someone who's work inspires me endlessly.

Over time my dad's assistant Kristen, who had been scanning and archiving his collection of photos, taught me how to use photoshop. I ended up taking over her job when she left and to this day feel so indebted to her. Kristen sparked my passion for photoshop which has surpassed retouching photos to exploring graphic design.

I continue to assist my dad for major shoots, retouch and archive his photographs both new and old. Working with my dad has allowed me to know him in a way I wouldn't otherwise and for that I feel grateful.

*If you're curious about my dad's work, check out his website here

Happy Weekend!

ROCK & ROLL PHOTOGRAHY

Jessie // Sweet Thing May 4, 2011

Tomorrow evening I am attending the opening party for my dad's rock and roll photography exhibit at the Museum of Ventura County. It will feature over sixty of his well known photographs of 1960's rock and roll legends. I have been archiving this collection for the past six years, scanning the original negatives, color correcting and retouching them back to their original glory. So this means a lot to me as well. If you live in the Ojai/Ventura area you should absolutely check it out. The exhibit will be up for public viewing May 6th-June 19th. My dad will also be giving two talks about his life as a celebrity and rock and roll photographer on Thursday May 26th at 5:30 and again at 7pm. He has had an incredibly interesting life and loves telling incriminating stories, so it wont disappoint. If you can't make it, you can still view and purchase his beautiful photos via guywebster.com

Just a few photos from the exhibit...

1. Simon and Garfunkel

2. Peggy Lipton

3. The Rolling Stones

4. The Mama's and The Papa's

5. Jim Morrison

6. Earth Wind and Fire

ALL IN THE FAMILY

Jessie // Sweet Thing December 6, 2010

A lot of you may not know my father Guy Webster is one of the early innovators of rock-and-roll photography. He has spanned the worlds of music, films and politics in a stellar 40-year career. You see where I get my eye?

If you are looking for a thoughtful gift this holiday season, I have just the thing. You can purchase his photographs of musicians, actors, fine art and travel all on his website, some starting at just $100.

They are all printed on archival paper with the highest quality inks and of course signed by Guy himself. Make sure to order by December 10th to guarantee delivery before Christmas.

Here are some of my favorites {although it's so hard to choose}...