Episode 1: David Jay – Part 1
Well it’s finally here. The inaugural episode of “F-Stop Beyond: In Living Color.” We spent an entire afternoon at David Jay’s “Freedom House” in the Santa Barbara hills, and there is A LOT of video. So much, that we’re going to actually have seven separate videos from this shoot. Here’s the low down:
- Three of the videos will be of the primary sit down interview.
- A special extended interview with DJ more business oriented available exclusively to Freedom Club members (sign up here).
- DJ took us on a tour of his entire home, so we have a special “Cribs” episode. We also surprised DJ with two surprise guests. All three of these videos will be exclusively available to subscribers of Cinematic Studios’ CSI:ProPhoto newsletter. Sign up here.
Now, on with the show…
This is the first in a three part interview. In this part, DJ shares with us what it was like growing up, the pressure and responsibility of being a “role model,” the power of giving, and more. Enjoy!
http://blip.tv/play/gZ1bxa1HAA
I want to send a special shout out to my associate producers on this episode, Andrew Hsu of Studio MSV out of San Ramon, CA. And David Ethridge of A Video Reflection in San Jose. Thanks guys. I hope we can do it again.
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Leave a comment about the video by Wednesday, August 6, and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win one of two great prizes. First, Triple Scoop Music is offering a free song download from their library of over 4,000 songs. Perfect for the photographer looking for a great and legal way to set their images to music . A $60 value! Second, author and photographer Dane Sanders is offering a free download of the audio version of his book, “Fast Track Photographer“—an inspirational resource for anyone looking to make a go at the wedding photography business. A $25 value!
We’ll have one drawing for each of the three main episodes. So, you have multiple chances to win!
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awesome video. I think this really helps people get to know the people even better than just hearing their video. Love the last minute of the video. I grew up watching Mr. Rogers.
Great idea! love it. can’t wait to see the rest!
Awesome video! Mr. Rogers rocked! hehe! Cant wait for the rest of the videos! YAY!
LOL! Mr. Roger’s says “Be nice like David Jay”. Love it! Great video, Ron. Can’t wait for the next one.
Love it!! Saw DJ in Austin last night, but this was such a neat angle that you don’t see in seminars!! Can’t wait for the rest of the ‘series’.
Great video Ron – I love your intro!
Best Wishes,
Michael
Really well done man! Lovin’ the video idea a lot!
DJ has a great perspective on this industry, and life in general. I hope to hear more next week.
Great insight, great editing, love the “Mr Rogers” ending, lol. Can’t wait to see the next one!
Thanks again Ron for providing another wonderful resource to the community. Loved the intro by the way. Looking forward to future episodes.
This is awesome! Thank you for providing such a a great resource – looking forward to more to come!
Holeeee Cow! Ron, how do you keep topping yourself like this?!
Sooo looking forward to all that you do with the series. Many blessings to you!
Amazing Video!! I’ll be at his Free to Succeed tour stop in KC and it’s great to get to know more about DJ before I see him in person! Can’t wait for the next videos!! Great Job! Thank You!
Nicely done. Excellent get to know you video. Thanks.
I love the progress & focus of F-stop beyond (no pun intended.
Great work!
Keep it up.
Hey Ron, great video. I’m from Chicago and I’m a big fan of your video work, but I also appreciate how supportive you are to the community. I met with Josh from Cinematic Bride about a month ago and he spoke very highly of you, saying that you were ‘a great friend’. Of course your work is impressive, but I’m inspired by how folks like you, DJ, Kenny Kim, Josh, J*, Mike Colon, DQ and others keep your faith in God at the center of your lives. Keep up the great work! BTW, DJ and Kenny, I can’t wait to see you guys when you come to CHI! Romans 1:11! God bless … – Ray
Thank you for sharing the video of DJ with us. It is interesting to see the REAL side
of David Jay. I think that it helps all of us to understand who he is. Again, Thank
you for the videos of David Jay.
Great video! Thanks for sharing some of the “inside scoop” on DJ. It was great hearing about his childhood and where he came frome. Looking forward to the next Video!
great interview—it’s nice to see him somewhat removed from the ‘professional’ atmosphere we usually see him in and get a different perspective! Thanks!
This is so awesome! What a great way to provide tangible information to the every growing world of wedding photography. Subscribed w/ a capital S!!!
Hi, I’ve just discovered your web site. Great site and interviews! I’m glad to find a place where there are photographers talking about photography and their faith. Thank you very much! I enjoyed this show with David Jay, and I look forward to the rest!
God bless!^^
Nice work Ron…
Can’t wait to see all this site and series has to offer.
Do you ever sleep
Curt
Great interviews Ron, I like the idea and the accomplishment, great questions. Can’t wait for more!
great interview. I always enjoy the audio+video.
Looking forward to what comes next!
Looking forward to the series! Thanks for sharing.
Awsome interview. I can’t wait to see the rest!
This was so informative and down to earth. Can’t wait to see the rest!
So fantastic to hear DJ talk about giving and how that all works. It’s something that even in the early stages of my own full time photography business I have seen work. Being able to give even before God blesses me, and knowing that it will come back and then seeing my photography business continue to flourish and build.
Love hearing the background of DJ’s life and looking forward to the other episodes. I’ll be subscribing on Itunes and watching on my new 3G Iphone over here in Australia
I will be subscribing to this! Excellent. Thanks so much for adding video to your already great free audio podcasts!
your blog has become one of my faves. i have it bookmarked. now, LIVING COLOR! it’s my “late night in front of my computer drinking a Slurpee” guilty pleasure!
inspiring interview from David Jay. i’m learning so much from your interviews. keep it coming!
David Jay is awesome. Thank you for the interviews, it has given me some great insight into his art and drive for being successful. It is also nice to hear him talk about how hard it can be to do the right thing. Thanks DJ & thank you Ron!
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Phil Coates
DJ and you guys are so awesome! Today is my day off, so it is great to be able to come and get some teaching and thoughtful material off the net. I have always followed F-stop, so this extra additon is just going to be fantastic as well…off to listen to the interviews!
Thanks for these incredible videos and a huge thanks to all of you for your comments. As you all know I’m out on the road and Ron encouraged me to read what you all wrote and it was just the encouragement I needed today so I hope you all are blessed.
Yours,
DJ
Amazing! thank you for sharing!
Great site, have been back a few times now and am really enjoying it