University of South Carolina National Champions x2!!!

Congratulations to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on winning the National Championship in baseball for the second year in a row!!  They truly work as a team and everyone contributes!!!  They just kept finding a way to win!  They have a winning spirit.  They just kept hanging on and gave themselves the opportunity to win.  Congratulations it is quite the feat!!

Showtime series "Homeland" - Event photographer

So occasionally I (Jay Evans) work on a feature film or tv show as a background actor.  I usually get to do 1-2 a year depending on what comes through the area and what is going on. It is fun to see behind the scenes and the effort and detail that goes into the things we watch on a regular basis.  One doesn't make a lot of money doing background work and the hours are brutally long, nor do you get a lot of respect on the set from anyone.  However, you get an amazing story you can tell your friends at parties and occasionally you actually get to see yourself on the big screen. 

Anyway, earlier this year I had to opportunity to be cast as a photographer (rather fitting) on a pilot for a series that Showtime was putting together called "Homeland".  The series will star Clarie Danes and Damian Lewis (Capt Winters - Band of Brothers).  It was soooo cold on the set the days we worked.  We just about froze out there.  I was so cold that my camera was shaking from me shivering during the takes.  Anyway, they are slowly releasing teasers and trailers from Showtime to build up anticipation for the show.  Personally, I think the show is going to be a success, and not just because I am in it.  Anyway, they just released a new teaser http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSTN7ClsewQ the other day and at 41 sec in I noticed someone who looked familiar.  Here are some stills from that time frame.  That is me and my Nikon camera taking photographs during a scene on the set.  I wish I could share the resultant photograph that corresponds to this moment but it was requested that I not release those photographs until the episode has aired.  But I can share these video stills of Picasso Perfect Photography's Jay Evans on the set of "Homeland".  I thought they came out kind of cool!

Andrew and Jenna - wedding photography Columbia, SC

I am really looking forward to celebrating Andrew and Jenna this weekend at their wedding!! From the rehearsal dinner all the way through the reception till they leave it should be good times!  What a great couple!  I want to go ahead and wish them the best in their new lives together and my God bless your marriage!!!  I am proud of you two!!

Andrew and Jenna - Engagement Photography Columbia SC

My business partner Andrew is getting married soon!  I am super excited for them to get married and start their life together.  So we went out and did some engagement photos for them a few weeks ago.  It was so cold out that day, but they endured through it all.  Luckily, I had a hat on with a balaclava around my neck to keep me warm so I wasn't too bad.  I took them down to a local river and made some images of them in and around the area.  Even though it was cold, we had a fun time of playing around and making photographs.  Andrew even threw in some nice modeling poses for me.  They are fantastic!!   Anyway, here are just a few of our favorites!

Fight Like a Girl: Round 4 - Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Picasso Perfect Photography is proud to be a sponsor again for the Ta-tini's Fight Like a Girl: Round 4! It is going to be in the historic 701 Whaley which is also great location to have a wedding or event. The event will be held on April 29th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm.  Of course we will be out there again taking photographs at this great event.  Get your tickets in advance for this black tie gala!! It will be a night to remember!! Check out the Facebook event http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=113407512068493

Get ready to put on the pink boxing gloves and help out a great cause!

Jay and Emily - Columbia SC engagement photographs

Jay and Emily wanted to have their engagement pictures done in a rural setting so we took them up to some land up on Lake Murray.  It was a great location for a great couple and we just had a good time taking pictures for the afternoon.  Everybody really enjoyed themselves and the images turned out beautifully.  Don't forget to go to our website at http://www.picassoperfectphotography.com for more information and to see more of our work.

Sherry's Portraits - Columbia SC Portraits

We recently did a portrait session for Sherry from Charlotte.  She wanted some new professional photos for her profile and we had a good time photographing her.  You don't just have to be a high school senior to get your portraits done, and this is a great example of a young professional that wanted some nice photos taken of herself.  Here are some of our favorites from the day.