The coolest thing happened in NYC.

[cosworth]

No pics for this one. I'm at Starbucks, warming up with some hot chocolate, about to take the shot of Pace University near City Hall. I have the 1Ds II out on the table, 70-200 2.8 attached.

I see a kid and his mom eyeing me up. Looking at my lens/camera. I hear mom say "maybe he's a professional". As a boy crazy equipment transfixed me, not much has changed! I slowly get out a business card and tuck it in my palm. I get up, shoulder the camera and get ready to head out.

I slip the card into his hand as I walk out and give the kid a nod - pretending I'm some hot shot shooter hipster. (you laugh here).

The kid emailed me! I sent him the link to some shots of the city. I'd love to be a small part in inspiring someone to take it up for life.

"I\'m the kid who you gave your card to at the star bucks in New York and I\'m an amateur photogriphur, I just wanted to say, wow, great pictures,thanks for reading this e-mail, and I\'ll be sure to check back to see your new ones.
required: Name,Email"

my reply:

Jake,

I hope you enjoyed your trip to NYC (I guessed you were visiting). I put a quick collection of shots together here:

http://www.jasonhollister.com/nyc/ (http://www.jasonhollister.com/nyc/)

If you ever have any questions about photography, please ask.


Regards,

Jason G. Hollister

**Carry your card at all times!** :D

[Becca]

What a great story! I think its great that you took the time to encourage a young'un to become more involved. Who knows... he could be a future Pulitzer Prize winner!

[timbernet]

I really like most of those photos you have from NYC! Good job!

[jdizzle]

Cool story Jason! Looks like you had fun! Where'd you go out to eat?

[DVS_WiNdz]

Great story! wow.. you went to a lot of places.. I wish I could have met you

[txduggan]

Definitely way cool....a little inspiration goes a long way...

-TD

[SBCmetroguy]

That's an awesome story, Jason. Good for you... and good for him if he follows in your footsteps.

[BearLeeAlive]

Good on you Jason.

Nice shots you have in that gallery too. :)

[Mum2J&M]

Great story - and I love the pic of the old woman at the end. Makes you feel like she's been there forever. Thanks for sharing.

[Grace]

ahhhh... I knew you were sweet :)

[scotteisenphotography]

No pics for this one. I'm at Starbucks, warming up with some hot chocolate, about to take the shot of Pace University near City Hall. I have the 1Ds II out on the table, 70-200 2.8 attached.

I see a kid and his mom eyeing me up. Looking at my lens/camera. I hear mom say "maybe he's a professional". As a boy crazy equipment transfixed me, not much has changed! I slowly get out a business card and tuck it in my palm. I get up, shoulder the camera and get ready to head out.

I slip the card into his hand as I walk out and give the kid a nod - pretending I'm some hot shot shooter hipster. (you laugh here).

The kid emailed me! I sent him the link to some shots of the city. I'd love to be a small part in inspiring someone to take it up for life.

"I\'m the kid who you gave your card to at the star bucks in New York and I\'m an amateur photogriphur, I just wanted to say, wow, great pictures,thanks for reading this e-mail, and I\'ll be sure to check back to see your new ones.
required: Name,Email"

my reply:

Jake,

I hope you enjoyed your trip to NYC (I guessed you were visiting). I put a quick collection of shots together here:

http://www.jasonhollister.com/nyc/ (http://www.jasonhollister.com/nyc/)

If you ever have any questions about photography, please ask.


Regards,

Jason G. Hollister

**Carry your card at all times!** :D

Jason,

That's awesome that you took the time to respond to the kid. I, still being "sort of" a kid, (17years old), have sent emails to photographers i've met, and they have just ignored them. Even photographers who have told me to "email them with questions" and then i have, don't answer me, or respond with one word..."google" so it's great you took the time to talk to him.

OH and question...what software do you use for your blogging on your site?

Scott

[cosworth]

GoDaddy hosting and I use WordPress for the blog. Which I must admit, I have neglected lately. Monday is a holiday, I'll get some time then I hope!

[Naturalist]

Excellent Jason.
Nothing like mentoring and inspiring the next generation. :D

[kevin_c]

Thats a great story jason, and some great pics on the website!

[Gujustud]

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[greg20d]

your the man Jason
I always try to encourage kids
whether they are racers at the track or whatever
Greg

[muscleflex]

wow - nice story! just gonna check that link now myself!

[Wazza]

Great work Jason :)

[MDJAK]

Yeah, okay, and you told me I was the coolest thing that happened to you in NYC. Why don't you just change your mind constantly like a ....... :lol:

me ;)

[Mike R]

Nice story, It probably meant so much to the kid that a Pro noticed him and paid him some attention. We all need to remember that we were that kid at one time.

[2005GLI]

awesome shots jason. what lens did you use for Grand Central Terminal?

[MDJAK]

that was the fisheye on a full frame 1DsMKII.

mark

[TARPONTIM]

I have a lot of respect for your actions. Way to go. You are a true ambassador of Photography.