Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Giving Thanks!

     I am ready for this wonderful holiday that is this Thursday called Thanksgiving.  I know for some it goes a little unrecognized, but for me it has been the only holiday that has stayed a somewhat constant after all the changes in my life.  My relatives always ask me how my photography is going, which I am happy to answer them.  We spend days together catching up and Thanksgiving was the first time anyone really took the time to celebrate my 21st birthday (a month and half later) at a bar.  I mean I know that might not mean much to some people.  As I have grown up, I have learned a few things.  You are the one who makes your own happiness and I know that is quote by someone, but it is so true.  If you want to celebrate your birthday; I say call your friends and ask them to join you.  Thanksgiving is all about giving THANKS and I am thankful that I have started my own company as a photographer.  I em enjoying doing what I love and see happy customers in return.  I am so thankful that my friends and family are supporting me.  I am just so glad and thankful that I am able to do what I love.
     I have been honored this past month to do two commissions, help with some wedding albums, put my work in a new store called A'mano and even work on some Christmas card pictures!  I wish I could post some of those up now, but I have to wait until after the holidays.


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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Finding Art

     Today, I want to go into more detail why I started a photography business and more about my inspirations when photographing.  When it comes to photographing nature I think about all the wonderful experiences I had with my dad.  My dad loved nature more than anyone I know.  While we were growing up he pointed out the sunsets to my brother, sister, and I from our back porch.  Now, whenever I see a sunset I think of him.  Another experience I had with my dad and nature is we would be driving in the mountains along the curvy roads and he would point out the beautiful scenery to us.  Some of my favorite things to do while hiking is to sit and just let all the scenery soak in, because it can change in a heartbeat.  He taught me how to appreciate the little things like: flowers, beautiful views, sunsets, and many more things about nature all while on our family trips.  My dad loved art, and he would always be willing to point out a Monet or Manet painting or one of the artists from French Impressionists era.  He gave me drawing books while growing up.  He helped my mom name her paintings whenever she showed him a finished painting.  Today, I wish he was here to see how I am pursing my dream of photography in honor of him.
     My dad passed away 6 years ago, but I think of him daily when I photograph, create my pieces on silver or gold leaf, and love how my senior project in photography was a book about him.  It might have taken me all of college to finally open up about my dad, but I did have a few good professors who knew I was strong and knew what I should be looking for when I graduated.
     In his honor, I am taking pictures whenever I travel whether it is on my iPhone or my DSL camera.  I always try to also always get a picture with the people I am with, since there is one photograph I wish I had gotten, but I never did.  So for that reason I will be taking photographs for keepsake and to remember the good times whether they are at the Halloween Parade with my nephew, dinner with my friends, or even a party I am taking pictures at I will have some candid shots along with the posed ones. I might even try and take pictures of dogs even if they are shy of the camera.

The book I made my senior year at SCAD.


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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Halloween

     Yesterday was Halloween and I went to the Halloween Parade in the village with my nephew and my sister-in-law.  I was so excited to see all the children dressed up and so exited.  The people on the floats were throwing candy, miniature footballs, pencils, spider rings, and much more.  Parents were watching their children and making sure they did not go to far in the street to get the candy.  It was so fun seeing my nephew smile at the balloons passing by, but he was dressed as an alligator with his hat off.  It was so funny, because whenever my sister-in-law or I tried to put the hat on he was so cute when he started crying.  Who has not been through this issue at least once?  I used to complain about my costumes before going trick or treating, because they were too itchy.  I understand exactly how all the kids feel when they start disliking a part of their costume.
     I was taking pictures at the parade and some of them were a little fuzzy, because as you know things are not always still when you take a picture, so you have to make sure you have your settings when you are taking photographs at any event correct.  You may have to do some test shots, which is always a good idea.  As always I am still learning and photographing anything that means something to me.


 

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