About John

By New Jersey Photographer John Case


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Biography

John Case is a wedding, lifestyle and studio photographer based in Alexandria Township, New Jersey. He has been involved in photography since 1978 and has traveled throughout the United States.


Case's gift for capturing life's memories has been inspirational to many and he enjoys being involved in those special moments in people’s lives, whether it is photographing a wedding, family reunion, children, seniors, or aspiring models.



John resides in Hunterdon County, he is a man of integrity and generosity in his personal and business relationships. John credits his family for their continuous support and loving dedication.

Philosophy of shooting

My entire philosophy of shooting is wrapped up into one simple concept: follow your heart. Photography is all about capturing life the way your heart sees it. When I’m shooting, I try to pay attention to my heart. I go after moments that appear to me and make me feel good. I strive to capture the inner beauty of people by focusing on the little things that attract me to them. Everyone has these qualities and they are easy to find if you look. Working with people gives me inspiration by delivering to them memories that they will cherish for a lifetime. When you shoot from your heart, your work will always be your own; something no one else can copy.



I have a few guidelines that I adhere to when shooting that helps me achieve my goals. I shoot with wide apertures for the shallow depth of field, which draws the viewer’s attention to the emotion of the subject. I prefer using natural light when possible because it preserves the natural dimension and contrast of the image.



My first lens choice is the telephoto because it allows me to be far enough away to avoid drawing attention to myself, but close enough to clearly capture the moment. Wide-angle lenses are great for shooting from the hip. I can grab unexpected moments all around me.



Backgrounds should complement the image being made. Therefore I try to use backgrounds with accenting tones and patterns that help to separate the subject from everything else. At a wedding I’ll try to include backgrounds that add excitement and emotion to the scene. An example would be to add the parents in the background during the first dace looking on with excitement and emotion. The right background can make or break a great photograph.



My ultimate goal is to create images that impart an emotion and become a cherished reminder that people will be proud to display. And if I’m lucky it will have a lasting positive effect on the people I photograph.

Tools

Cameras and lenses

Nikon D2x 12.4 Mega pixel camera bodies

Nikon D300s 12.3 Mega pixel camera bodies

Nikon D70 6.1 Mega pixel Camera bodies

12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor

17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor

18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor

28-75 f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Tamron

70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor

50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM Autofocus Sigma

35mm f/2D AF Nikkor

60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor

85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor

TC-14E II (1.4x) AF-S, AF-I Teleconverter

TC-20E II (2x) AF-S, AF-I Teleconverter

Studio & Lighting

2,800 Square Foot Studio

White Lightning Professional Flash Units

Four-Channel Wired Remote

Sekonic L-358 Flash Meter

22 inch Beauty Dish

Softboxs – Small, Medium, & Large

Umbrellas – 32, 48 & 60 inch

Barn Doors

Rosco color correcting gels

Bogen / Manfrotto Portable Background System

10x20 Muslin backgrounds (various colors)

Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlights

Custom Brackets QRS-35-EV Rotation Bracket with Handle - Extended Version

Giottos MT-8170 Carbon Fiber Universal 3-Section Tripod

Markins Large ballhead, Ultra precision Q-Ball M20

Wimberley Sidekick Gimbal Head

Portable Darkroom

HP Pavilion dv9000 17” Laptop

HP Pavilion dv9000 17" Laptop

Digital Darkroom

Dual AMD Opteron workstation

Samsung 21 inch LCD

Sony Trinitron 20 inch CRT

Canon i9900 wide-format printer

Epson Stylus Photo R2000 wide-format printer

Media Room

SharpVision XV-Z12000U HD2+ DLP Projector

Da-Lite Model B High Power 120” screen

Storage

Pelican 1510 Watertight Roller Case

Pelican 1600 Large Protector Watertight ATA Hard Case

Compact Drive 40Gigabyte Portable Storage Device

Lexar Professional Compact Flash Cards

2 Terabyte SATA RAID5 Storage





"Capture the Memory"
J. John Case