Jake Davis photographed by Ryan Christopher VanWilliams
I've always thought of myself as a director that happens to have a blog. I never thought "blogging" would have any merit or importance. It was just something that felt right. I've never had any strategy or structure to it. But I'm extremely happy that something inside me told me to do it. No matter how little sleep I got or how arbitrary it seemed at times, I'm incredibly fortunate for the opportunities, friendships, and relationships it has provided me especially in the last year.
I apologize for taking almost a month off but I had to do it. I had to get fresh again. I had to refocus. I had to find the inspiration again to say something. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for sticking by me. Thank you for your support. Without doing a recap of the year I'll simply say, it was the most challenging, heartbreaking, and beautiful time of my life. For those that are close to me and those that are far away I thank you for it all. So instead of harping on the past, let's talk a little bit about the future...
In the coming weeks here's what you'll see from me on the style tip...I recently directed the Spring 2011 Woolrich John Rich & Bros. advertising campaign films, Delvaux campaign films, Union Los Angeles campaign film, and Gilt Man Test Shots. I'm really curious what you guys will think of them all.
Last week I accomplished one of my lifetime goals of directing a music video for one of my favorite bands of all time. The video gods shined down on us as we shot The Walkmen's "While I Shovel The Snow" in an amazing NYC snowfall. Since directing videos for my brother Drake I've been looking for the excitement of another rising star. I believe his name is Wiz Khalifa. We shoot this week in Los Angeles.
Last but not least we'll have a lot more from Supreme, K-Swiss films and collaborations, a couple cool things from Hypebeast and other publications, Jake Davis Test Shots and so much more I don't even know about yet. 2011 is going to be a good one. Thank you for your constant inspiration. I'll try to keep to my end of the bargain and make things interesting and unique around these parts. If you're reading this and thinking about doing something... anything different in 2011, I encourage you to close your eyes, open your heart, walk off, and dive in...
No apologies necessary Jake. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that I really enjoy the material you publish here, especially your test shots. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to seeing more of your work in 2011.
Posted by: Henri | Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I wish you continue success brother you deserve it all
Posted by: Corey Knight | Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Thanks for the inspiration and can't wait to see your work in 2011.
Posted by: Andy | Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 05:00 PM
You do great stuff Jake Davis! If you're ever in London or Mallorca please come and visit us.
Posted by: louise and nivaldo | Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 06:17 PM
ohhh jake, we forgive you.
Posted by: postera | Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Yo Jake it's great to have you back. I'd be lying if I said the selfish part of me wasn't mad you took a month or so off but thats only because I'm a fan of your work. Keep up the good shit playboy.
Posted by: Justin Opinion | Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 01:43 PM
welcome back. I knew you were up to something.
Can't wait.
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Posted by: rb | Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 02:45 AM
Nice words, welcome back & good luck in 2011
Posted by: Garrett | Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Thanks a lot for the inspiration and I look forward to all the wonderful creativity from you in the coming year - all the best man.
Posted by: Leon | Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 02:38 PM
have a great year filled with love, joy, growth, and inspiration. wishing you all the best.
Posted by: Rahel Tesfai | Friday, January 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM
cool pic
congrats on the good work, keep it up
vaughan
Posted by: vaughan | Monday, January 17, 2011 at 04:06 PM
i've been eagerly awaiting your return. welcome back!
Posted by: melissa | Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 02:37 AM
Continued success to you Jake, excited for whats to come. We've missed your posts!
Btw, where'd you get that hat...been looking for one for a while.
Posted by: KGS | Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Dude you take yourself way too seriously
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Inspiring words. Looking forward to all your work. I'm a huge fan!
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welcome back. I knew you were up to something.
Can't wait.
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