D30: Getting the Perfect Product Shot
Okay, maybe perfect isn’t the right word. I wouldn’t say my product shot is technically perfect, but it’s perfect for what I need. I’ve been wanting to take some product shots for my business for a while to put them on my Teen Identity website. But, it just became one more thing on my to do list. Since I was sending out this CD with images and video to one of my senior portrait clients, I thought it’d be a great time... [Read More...]
D29: That’s a Girl Car!
And I quote. Here’s what happened. I was playing in my son’s room and he wanted to play cars. He said he had a car for me and gave me the car you see pictured above. (It used to be his sister’s toy car.) He proceeded to tell me that I could play with it because it was a “girl car.” He’s four. The funniest part of the whole thing was that when we were done playing, I started to put the “girl car” away... [Read More...]
D28: Flashback to the Past
tasra365-rollipI absolutely love old photos, even if they’re worn and faded, even if they weren’t composed or exposed properly. There is something about seeing images from the past that makes me feel connected to something bigger than the present day glitz and gloss of modern day living. Just a few days ago I was introduced to a new site, Rollip.com, that converts the new into old. It’s a Polaroid pic maker and you’ll love... [Read More...]
D27: The Evidence
Earlier today I tweeted this: House soon to be overrun with teen girls planning launch of Teen Identity Magazine. I love my job! http://bit.ly/FBTIP This image is the evidence. An empty bowl of candy wrappers, some brightly colored pens, and utter excitement about the future of Teen Identity Magazine. I snapped a lot of images today and decided this one told the story best. Yes, it’s true. I had nine teen girls descend on my living room today... [Read More...]
D26: Embracing My New Life
This is what my life has become. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. But maybe not. I am thinking, breathing, reading, writing, practicing, and talking about photography every single day. I see pictures everywhere I go and feel like my camera is attached at my hip. I never thought that taking on this challenge would so completely alter the way I even think about the world. Amazing. And all from an innocent dinner conversation with Scott Bourne. It... [Read More...]
D25: Side by Side 24/7
Ain’t that the truth. Work, life, play. 24/7. 365. For better, for worse, for richer… you get the idea. We are not the only ones experiencing the incredible blessings and inevitable trials of being small business owners, raising a family, and living life one day at a time. Do you know what I mean? Today I decided to capture an image of the very cool suitcase and tag we received last year when we attended the ONE conference put on by... [Read More...]
D24: A Happy Accident
Had weddings on my mind the last few days since a friend asked me if I’d be willing to shoot a wedding. “Of course,” I said. I’ve shot a select few over the years and although they aren’t my focus, I love the excitement and thrill of capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments. Thus, the inspiration for today’s image. Got my husband to take off his wedding ring. Strange, huh. Good thing is that he didn’t want... [Read More...]
D23: Make a Little Noise
I was just sitting at the kitchen table talking with my son as he ate his bedtime snack. We kept hearing music, cricket music to be exact. So my curious four year old got up and pulled open the blinds to see what was making the noise. Whoa! He jumped back. A fairly large bright green cricket was perched outside our window—so close we could see the veins in his wings that look just like leaves. Being the ever-ready photographer, I ran to get my... [Read More...]
D22: Ever Feel Overwhelmed?
There are so many creative visual artists striving—and struggling—to make a business out of their art. They are hungry for success, to find ways to live out of their passion AND pay the bills. We see the earnest desire in their hearts when we meet them in person, and hear it in their voices. We read about it in emails asking for just a bit of help and advice. It’s why we wrote our book and continue to blog and network. Sometimes it seems... [Read More...]
D21: Each Drop of Rain
Listen to each drop of rain (listen listen)whispering secrets in vain, (listen listen)Frantically searching for someone to hear their story before they hit ground. Lyrics: Listen to Each Drop of Rain by Evanescence There are countless songs that mention the rain. This is just one that I was reminded of when I was reviewing images from today. I chose today’s image because I like the way each raindrop is separate and seems to be on its own path.... [Read More...]