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Update #11: addressing you as one, then we'll break into groups (a meta update)

Posted on August 13
hi guys! 

couple things if you ever decide to do this yourself (or, ahem, reasons for the pace of the project disguised as things)

1) never underestimate time it takes to complete a project of this sort if you have a family of 5 to hold down and a full time job
2) realize that you'll want to sit on stuff for a while anyway (i kinda did, but i stewed quite a while before trying to get a cleaner edit, still am in fact, as far as the book is concerned)
3) use the right tools for the job.

on that last point, i discovered Adobe Lightroom a month ago. i don't work for Adobe;-) but i will HEARTILY RECOMMEND THIS SOFTWARE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS. even before a photoshop purchase. it has enhanced my photo editing and sharing workflow more than anything i've used in years. it was obviously created from a braindump from a photographer.

annnyway--what does this mean? i have a set of photographs to share! i'll be sending a link to qualified backers shortly to a set of 600 pics and some video clips from the trip.

prints are going to be going to press!  

i've created the following set:


you're free to order more prints at your leisure, but i'll be sending out a survey to qualifying backers asking you to choose your item(s) you'd like to have printed! this is a little different than originally, where i was choosing a print. i figured i should give you guys a selection from some that i know look particularly great in print. i'll be shipping this month likely through next month, depending on the variety of work selected.

photo #1: i can't remember what was going on here, but i *think* that was a slap of affection, as in he was telling the kid to "look sharp!" i'm gonna have to ask someone...

photo #2: another indian doppelganger...this time we have orlando bloom!
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Update #10: jon is not dead!

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Update #9: hi friends, happy new year, a half-sequitur, a nonsequitur, and some pictures [a long overdue long update]

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Update #8: calling all addresses!

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Update #7: *Very* Quick Update!

Posted on November 12, 2010

As you all know i've come and gone. I miss Bangalore dearly! i'm currently still editing (i.e. selecting) photos, getting postcards ready, and preparing for the book!

in case you haven't seen, i've been sharing a few of the photos on flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smartbrother/sets/72157625145609452/show/

i also have a facebook fan page where i've shared a few of the shots!

http://www.jonmadison.com/facebook

that is all for now. :)

Update #6: a few photos

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Update #5: some polaroids

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Update #4: on a plane!!

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Update #3: a quickie! (FUNDED!)

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Update #2: FUNDED!

Posted on August 1, 2010

before going into the weekend, backer #25 (same day as my birthday!) brought us over the funded threshold! that means that everyone who pledged will be getting postcards from bangalore! :) many of you will be getting prints and a look "behind the scenes"! one of you will be getting a photoshoot with me which i'm so looking forward to!

Speaking of, there is still one "local hero" backer award available--i would *love* to take care of someone else for a price that's quite a bit cheaper than the usual shoot, given the other rewards included! so please let your seattle friends know!

and PLEASE, feel free to spread the word! as many of these things go, more funding always makes for a better project!

thank you to all who are believing in me--it's humbling, and so encouraging. i'm looking forward to seeing, capturing, experiencing, and bringing a bit of that to you!

my passport is on its way back from the consulate, stamped and ready to enter India. i'll send a backers only update with a few pictures when its received (which should be monday, if FedEx does its job ;-)

i've been stocking up on film, and trying to whittle down the camera list. i'll keep you updated with the selection:)

THANK YOU AGAIN!
j.

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      DJ Paine on August 1, 2010

      GO JON!

Update #1: a quick hello!

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you'll receive backer-only updates, a private preview of the book on Blurb and an opportunity to purchase one of the editions of the book, a 7x7 (hard or softcover), and a 13x11 (hardcover) version.

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16 Backers

you'll receive backer-only updates, your choice of a signed 8x12 or 8x8 print, a private preview of the book on Blurb and an opportunity to purchase one of the editions of the book, a 7x7 (hard or softcover), and a 13x11 (hardcover) version.

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8 Backers

you'll receive backer-only updates, your choice of a signed 12x18 or 12x12 print, a private preview of the book on Blurb, access to a private set of *all* trip images -- including those not appearing in the book (with ability to order prints), and an opportunity to purchase one of the editions of the book, a 7"x7" (hard or softcover), and a 13"x11" (hardcover) version.

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you'll receive backer-only updates, your choice of a signed 12x18 or 12x12 print, a private preview of the book on Blurb, access to a private set of *all* trip images -- including those not appearing in the book (with ability to order prints), *and* a copy of the 7"x7" soft cover edition of the book, and an option to purchase the large (13x11") hardcover edition.

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1 Backer • Limited Reward (1 of 2 remaining)

LOCAL HERO: everything at the $150 level, AND--let's schedule a photo shoot, between now and the end of the year! you, or you and the fam. up to 2 hours, seattle area (or elsewhere in king county or reasonably located), several digital images, with a private site for viewing/sharing/ordering prints

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*Distinguised Patron Reward* You'll receive backer-only updates, one 12x18 and one 12x12 print, a private preview of the book on Blurb, access to a private set of *all* trip images -- including those not appearing in the book (with ability to order prints), *and* both a 7"x7" softcover edition and a copy of the large hardcover edition of the book! l will also grab a souvenir from Bangalore for you!

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*Sugar Award* all the benefits of a $300 reward plus the following: I will purchase a Leica M4 or M6, at least a 50mm lens, and deliver a roll (slide,print, black and white, let me know) of pretty much whatever you'd like in both Bangalore, and Seattle. We'll also set up a date for me to fly out (plane ticket up to $1000) and do a day session consisting of some portraits of you!

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