
Get mentored by Jason
in the 2010 ThirstRelief Mentor Auction!

Grow as a photographer while saving lives!
I'm participating in the 2010 ThirstRelief Mentor Auction. Our mission is to save lives by tapping into the incredible talent and generosity of the photo industry.
Did you know that every 15 seconds someone dies of a waterborne illness? That's 5,760 people every day! You can help. Bid on a mentoring session with your favorite photographer!
100% of the proceeds directly benefit Thirst Relief. Add to that the incredible wisdom and talent that is being shared in the one-on-one mentor sessions and you have better and more successful photographers! It's truly a win win for everyone involved!

About me and my mentor auction
'm
Jason Thon, also known as the Ja in Staja Studios. Together with my
wife, Stacey, we have built a wedding photography studio in
Minneapolis, MN. Our focus is on providing a high quality experience
for our clients. In addition, I have recently been inspired to begin
helping educate and motivate others within the photography community
and wedding industry. To date, the most memorable moment of my career
was being invited to participate in the Grace Ormonde Thirst Relief
Benefit Shoot in Tanzania, Africa. Although I don't have any new
workshop, action set, or DVD to offer with this mentor session, what I
do have is my experience and the valuable information I have learned
and been taught along the way. I don't have any pre-determined agenda,
but am available to talk about photography itself: technical skills,
finding photography influences, and developing a style. More
importantly I am open to the photography business: my thoughts on
marketing, the "branding" process and working to develop an identity,
and particularly the quirks and advantages/potential pitfalls of
working with a business partner and/or spouse. I will be available at
WPPI, in Minneapolis, or via telephone to hold this mentor session. I
look forward to meeting and helping make your time as valuable as
possible.
My mentor session can take place at WPPI 2010 (Las Vegas), in my hometown of Minneapolis, MN, USA OR on the phone.
For more information, please visit thirstrelief.shootq.com!
To bid on me, please go HERE!
The auction is only live Feb 16th and 17th, so please bid early and bid often! To bid on me, please go HERE!
Very cool. It will be money well spend for the highest bidder!
(02.16.10 @ 10:54 AM)Very cool. It will be money well spend for the highest bidder!
(02.16.10 @ 10:54 AM)
I forgot how tough it was going up, while Stacey forgot how tough it can be going down

We are going to have to watch Ian, he likes SPEED

"The Graduate"

I can not stand how CUTE Lauren is! Her look in the last photos is just to adorable for words!
(02.16.10 @ 11:04 AM)You guys are a beautiful family. Love you.
(02.16.10 @ 08:06 PM)To start with, Stacey is fiercely loyal to those who she likes, loves, and trusts! She will do whatever she can for those who fall into this category. Family means everything to her. She loves family more than anything, and this is what makes her such a great mother. She would do anything for our kids and literally aches inside when they do. She can be firm, yet has that mothers touch and soothing aura that the kids love. It is truly a blessing being able to watch her with the kids on a daily basis.
What do I love about her? She really is the yin to my yang. My head is typically in the clouds and dreaming about "the next idea" and she helps keep keeps my feet on the ground, yet still lets me float around. She can finish my sentences, and knows my quirks. Above all though, she has sacrificed her personal gain for that of our family. She lets me run sometimes even if it means she has had to walk! What more can someone ask for in their spouse?
I love you bird, and hope you have a great birthday!
P.S. Here are a couple of images our wonderful assistant, Chelsea, took this past summer!

we wish you a birthday full of love and blessings stacey!
(02.08.10 @ 10:58 AM)Happy Birthday Stacey!!! You are not only a great boss, mother, wife and photographer, you are also an amazing mentor and role model. Beside my own mom, you are one of the strongest women I have met in my life. Your determination inspires me and you patience astounds me. Lets just say another year never hurt anyone:) Enjoy your birthday!!!
(02.08.10 @ 10:07 PM)Wow! Do I have a great hubby or what?? Thank you sweetie, you're the best:)
And Chelsea!, thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Gosh, my head is going to get too big to fit through the door! Jason and I really appreciate you so much. Your eagerness to learn and the fact that you are able to put up with us for extended periods of time (and still have a smile on your face) makes us a great match:) We are excited about the coming wedding season. We miss our Chelsea!
(02.09.10 @ 03:59 PM)Happy Birthday Stacey! Hope it was fabulous!
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