My name is Jason Yadlovski.  I am a husband, father, Photographer and Landscape Architect.  I’m driven by the need to help others by providing honest, high quality photography and landscape architectural services.  Seeing the smile on a persons face when they receive their photographs or design is priceless.  I also love to learn and share the knowledge I have in photography through my blog and YouTube Channel. Check out my YouTube Channel HERE. 

I am the owner of Focus Photography & Design LLC providing photography, video, retouching, and landscape architectural consulting services.  Please CONTACT ME if I can assist you!

MORE ABOUT MY BACKGROUND

Photography

I began taking photographs as a child in the 1980's with a Kodak Ektralite 10.  I have always enjoyed taking photographs and as I got older I moved from the simple Kodak camera into various 35mm cameras.  The last 35mm camera I acquired and still own is the Ricoh XR-10M along with a 50mm lens and a 70mm - 210mm lens.  

When digital cameras started to became popular, I put down the 35mm and moved to Canon point and shoot cameras.  For many years the point and shoot cameras did a decent job of capturing moments and creating images.  With the birth of my first daughter, I began to want more out of my photographs than my point and shoot camera was giving me.  I dusted off the old 35mm camera and fell in love again with the photographs I was able to make with it.  Although it was hard to find film in stores, I used the Ricoh 35mm camera for a few months.  Then I decided it was time to get my first DSLR.  I purchased a Canon 60D and began learning as much as I could about digital photography, capturing emotions, stories, and creating beautiful memories. That was just the beginning.

Along with my interest in photography, I also have a strong interest in retouching and post processing of images.  Retouching and post processing goes hand in hand with photography by helping to bring photographs to life.  Retouching allows me to fully complete the photographic vision I have in my mind when I set out to capture an image.   

I have had images published on Curbed NY (http://ny.curbed.com), LandscapeOnline.com, and the American Society of Landscape Architects - New York Chapter website (http://www.nyasla.org). 

 Landscape Architecture:

For the last 18 years I have worked as a Landscape Architect in the New York City/New Jersey area.  I have regularly collaborated with civil, structural, and electrical engineers on a wide variety of projects.  I have had the opportunity to design and oversee the construction of many amazing projects throughout North America. Projects I’ve worked on include:  skateparks, urban streetscape design, public parks, athletic fields, scenic byways, planting design, community gardens, residential planting design and more! 

 I have provided digital media services including Photoshop visualizations, renderings, photography, image retouching/enhancement, and digital asset management.

I have been responsible for the financial management of $2M+ in project design fees.

 I am an expert in the production of construction documents which includes managing the production process, training junior staff, and insuring quality control.

 I have provided construction administration services and oversight to insure successful project completion – Including a $10M+ skatepark in Manhattan.

What are some interesting facts about you?

• I was born on Friday the 13th!

• I have gutted and rebuilt most of our first home myself!

• I love technology! I'm always ready to learn new programs, operating systems, or any piece of technology that is out there.

• I grew up riding motocross dirt bikes and moved to riding motorcycles on the street. I have owned a few of each, most recently a 2002 Kawasaki ZX9R and a 1993 Kawasaki KX 125.

• I enjoy automotive and motorcycle mechanics. I like to pull things apart and put them back together better than they were before.

• I can play the saxophone, read sheet music and run a soundboard for a worship band.

• I love being outdoors hiking, biking, walking, or doing pretty much anything!