Jim Whitmer Photography Blog

In Celebration of Life

whitmers — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:33:08 +0000

One of our established art gallery locations is at First Baptist Church here in Wheaton, and we normally display seasonal images that provides an interesting creative art decor in the church lobby. “In Celebration of Life” is the current show – a great way to feel and enjoy the beauty and freshness of spring.

California – Here We Came

whitmers — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:54:06 +0000

Our trip to California again this year was extraordinary: the weather, the sunsets, the activities, the energy, the connection with friends, the view of the Pacific Ocean from our deck…. Just another delightful travel and photo experience – memories we will always value.

Celebrating Life – in Worship and More

whitmers — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:36:51 +0000

There’s something really invigorating and inspiring with a crisp, clean sunset at the ocean’s edge. Here’s a classic “celebrate life” or “God is good” visualization.

Room With a View

whitmers — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:40:03 +0000

Much of our inspiration for photo work this week in southern CAL comes from the view we have of the Pacific Ocean from our time share unit deck. This image is a blend from a couple images taken this week followed by some art-style applications.

Phil the Love

whitmers — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:06:43 +0000

We’re currently on a working vacation in Orange County, California, and it turned out that there was a benefit concert for a wonderfully gifted keyboard player by the name of Phil Kristianson. We got to know Phil well during photo coverage for Franklin Graham crusades years ago. Phil is in a serious health battle, and this concert was designed as a night of worship, combined with fund raising for he medical expenses. Please visit this site for more information: www.philthelove.com We were pleased to contribute our photo work to help with this effort.

Pacific Sunset

whitmers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:47:30 +0000

We’ve taken thousands of sunset pictures over the years – but every once in a while, something “happens” to out-do the others. Such was the case at Manhattan Beach, near LA this evening.

Faces and Places – A World-Wide Look

whitmers — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:11:58 +0000

From time to time, we enjoy the chance to put our work “on display.” These images below will be included in an art gallery presentation at First Baptist Church for their annual Global Celebration event. We have been fortunate to travel to a wide range of world wide destinations, and these images have been used to help tell the story of hope in the midst of hurt.

Yamaha Golf Car Photo Shoot

whitmers — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:08:31 +0000

Had an excellent new shoot project last week for the Yamaha Motor Car company. The assignment was at the Village Greens Golf Course in Woodridge, IL, and worked closely with General Manager Byron Evans. See the links below for the company web site, and their agency, Nelson Creative out of Atlanta.

Yamaha Motor Car Company: www.yamahagolfcar.com
Nelson Creative: www.nelsoncreative.net

Veterans’ Day – 2011

whitmers — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:45:01 +0000

And for a unique video, please see this: God Bless America – Healing Field

Book Covers

whitmers — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:16:58 +0000

From the very beginning of our photo career, we have worked closely with publishing houses near and far. Here’s a collage of cover photos on our credit list.