How One Photographer Literally Stumbled into Project 365
Today’s Feature Friday photographer is David Abbishaw, also known as _iDavid on twitter and found at funkydunky.net. His story will have you laughing and learning all the way through. Stumbling into a 365 How I got started with Project 365 was quite by accident – literally. I’d been unfortunate enough to badly sprain my ankle whilst out cross country walking and had been told to work from home as I was perceived to be a health and... [Read More...]
Shooting on the Edge – A Teen Identity Photo Shoot (D145)
Today’s word of the day was… EDGY. Our home and studio were temporarily taken over by teen girls in preparation for our first Teen Identity Models photo shoot of 2010. The bedroom exploded in clothes and there was a full-on salon happening with hair, makeup, nails, and stylists getting everyone ready. We’re preparing to launch our new model program for 2011 Seniors and are so excited about what we’ve got in store for upcoming... [Read More...]
D116: He Finally Got It!
Yep, his fifth Christmas and he finally really got it…Santa comes down the chimney, eats milk and cookies, gives us presents and we get to open them. But don’t forget about the real Christmas story and prayer before opening presents. Or about the three presents Santa promised when Daddy called him since it was too scary to meet Santa in person. No, we definitely can’t forget those details. Nor will we forget when our son prayed last... [Read More...]
D115: We Finally Moved In
This time last year we had only been in our house for about 10 days. And we had none of our stuff except what fit in our minivan for the drive cross country. The moving company hijacked our stuff for a month, including all the Christmas gifts so we made do with a couple air mattresses and camping chairs. Gifts were sparse, but we were warm and together and that’s what mattered. Flash forward to today, we’ve lived here for just a little... [Read More...]
D73: Life is Like a Bar of Soap
Seriously. Haven’t you ever heard that before? Okay, so I’m paraphrasing a bit from what Gary Fong said in his talk last night, but I think a little creative license is allowed, right? My interpretation of Gary’s analogy of soap was that when we try to grasp for it, the more we work, the harder we reach for it, the more it just slips right out of our hands. It’s when we let it go and let it settle that we are then able to pick... [Read More...]
D68: Special Feature—Scott Bourne Photowalk
I did something different. After reviewing the 545 images from the French Quarter Photowalk with Scott Bourne, I decided to tell a story with the images. Not just a slideshow of pretty pictures, but something that meant something, if only to me. So I ask you to sit back and watch this show…what does it say to you? What patterns, themes, message do you pull from the images? Look at the piece as a whole and in parts. Look at the images as a set... [Read More...]
D66: I’m a People Person
Those words actually crossed my mind and almost escaped my mouth today. It may not be riveting or earth shattering to you, but it is to me. My entire life I have always said I was NOT a people person. It’s not that I don’t like people, it’s that I haven’t considered myself gifted in that area. And the introvert in me frequently craves the peace and quiet of alone time. However, today that all changed when I redefined what it... [Read More...]
D63: Livin’ Loud in the French Quarter
One of the first things I noticed about The Big Easy is the volume. Seems everywhere you go, there’s noise. Whether live musicians on the street, Saints fans celebrating victory, or party people on Bourbon Street, seems there is something going on everywhere you look. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-1 img { border:... [Read More...]
D31: Nothin' But a Number
Tomorrow is a big day. Ron Dawson turns …. oh, never mind the number. But it’s his birthday! Since I’ll be on a plane leaving town tomorrow, I decided to take him out for dinner and a movie. I’d already taken some images in the backyard of the tall trees and changing colors of the leaves earlier, so I decided to leave my camera at home and just enjoy the date. I also wanted to try out Chase Jarvis’ Best Camera App so... [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...]
