Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Hayley Anderson Photography Child Session Giveaway
Hayley Anderson really knows how to capture the innocence and happiness of children. I will cherish forever the pictures she took of Jett. Take a look at some of my favorite pictures she has taken of kids:
It is only fitting that during kid week Hayley is giving a way a child session on her blog!
It's good for up to three children. 45 edited images on a high-res disk, with printing rights.
To enter this giveaway head over to Hayleys Blog!
Hayley Anderson Photo Shoot
Last year I kinda dropped the ball on our family picture for our Christmas Cards so this year I wanted to make sure I had them done in advance so I didn't have to worry about it around the Holidays. I had Hayley Anderson take them. She is amazing. I feel like she captured everything perfectly.
Here are some of my favorites:
If you are in need of engagements, a wedding. family pictures, or anything else contact Hayley. She does a great job and her rates are very good.
You can email her at hayley@hayleyphotography.com.
Pretty Little Chandelier
So remember my lighting dilemma? Well I ended up choosing the chandelier and I LOVE it! I got it from CSN Stores. It came quickly and was really easy to install. (thanks hubby). Now you can see the progress I have made thus far on the office.
I'm still working on some refining details for the space but I just LOVE where it's at right now. I'll show you more details when I feel like I am finished.
All these photos were taken by Kara Shurtliff. She is a photography major at BYU and she is amazing. To see more photos of my home go to her blog!
Welcome Back Jylare Ann Photography!
I am so excited to welcome back Jylare to my blog! She is so talented and I'm happy to promote her photography. Take a look at some of her recent work.
Not only is Jylare back to my blog but she is now back in Utah! She is taking our family pictures next week and I'm so excited to see how they turn out!
Schedule her now!
Photography Basics
It has been of my lifelong goals to take a photography class. I just feel like I am doing myself a disservice to have such a nice camera and have no idea how to use it. So I just signed up for Heather Mildenstein's photography class.
If you are in Utah and wanting to learn some great basics I would recommend this class. Not only is it a great deal but you will be learning all the basics of photography.
See you there!
Plus you have to check out Heather's blog. It's one of my favorites!
Just Cook Already Photo Shoot
Last week I got an email from Jenna, one of the cute founders of Just Cook Already, asking if i'd be interested in styling a photo-shoot they were doing for an upcoming feature in LDS Women's Magazine.
Of course I said yes! Just Cook Already is one of my favorite places to go for great recipe ideas and beautiful images. The goal for the photo shoot was to create a fall atmosphere since the magazine was coming out in October.
I wanted the table setting to feel rich and at the same time light. I feel like the typical fall table involves lots of leaves and pine-cones and heavy colors. The flowers were a little unexpected and a good contrast against the black table.
I picked up the dishes and glasses at Anthropologie. The place mats were my favorite thing. They are from Pottery Barn and add just the right amount of texture. The flowers, runner and salt and pepper shaker are from Alice Lane Home Collection.
All of the amazing photos were taken by Meikel Reece she did a great job. This was a fun experience for me. I'll make sure to share the magazine article with you when it comes out.
A Word From Our Sponsors: Jylare Ann Photography
I am starting a new series on my blog called "A word from our sponsors". I feel like I have the most amazingly talented sponsors on my blog. They are each so creative in what they do. Once a month I'd like to have one of my sponsors share some insight with you. The first participant is Jylare from Jylare Ann Photography.
Today she is going to be sharing tips on photographing your home.
First Tip: Let Your Light Shine!
Open up those windows and let the light pour through. You can't go wrong with your curtains pulled to the side. If you have to, rearrange what you're capturing to be in front the window. All your viewers can see is what's in the camera's frame. So make it work for you! The best time of day is around noon- when the sun is above your house and not blinding through your window. If you like the look of the lamps turned on (which I do) then go for it! It makes a whole different feel with the shadows the light creates. My window is shadowed by a large tree so if this is your problem, turn on those lamps and/or bump up your ISO. This might make the photo a slightly bit grainy but at least it won't be dark.
Second Tip: It's all in the details
What makes a room is the details- we all know that. So when your photographing your space focus in on the little things that make it special. It captures attention must better than just a picture of a room. Based your room around one or two objects? (A pillow, picture frame, rug, etc.) Then make sure to showcase this to show your audience how it all works together. With my necklace shot, that shows part of my personality that your viewers immediately see about you in your photo.
Third Tip: Think Aesthetic
We live in our space but just because we do our bills on the dining table doesn't mean we need to show that off. Remove what doesn't look good. Hide those storage boxes and old papers- anything that creates clutter. Trust me- they won't look good in a photograph. I removed a water bottle, a book and my hair band from my bedside table before I took these pictures- they weren't part of my layout for the room and I knew they would distract from the main focus.
Fourth Tip: Change Your Perspective
Anyone can take a picture of a room straight on. Make it more interesting from an unexpected angle- from the top, underneath or far side. If you're looking to get the whole room into the picture, you'll probably need a wide angle lens. If you can, these are great for this purpose.
Good luck and happy shooting! :)
Pope's lanterns
Nothing much, just an exquisite bronze light fixture outside of John Russell Pope's Temple of the Scottish Rite here on 16th street in Washington, DC. A patina'd fixture, proving that quality lasts the test of time.Bonsai Bonanza
Many thanks to the Midwest Bonsai Society for choosing a photograph (with permission) from my post on the National Bonsai Museum back in April. It was so exciting for me to see this photograph in use! Who said blogging wasn't fun......If you're in the Chicago area, stop by to see the 33rd annual exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden later this month, August 20-22nd.
Fine art photography to invest in now.
My friend Lisa Wyatt, a photographer who's shot for Esquire, The Los Angeles Times Magazine, Outside, Fortune, ESPN, and I.D. (to name just a few) kindly offered to write a guest blog giving recommendations about three up-and-comers in the photo world. Thanks Lisa!
Fine art Photography to invest in now.
by Lisa Wyatt
RYAN McGINLEY
He's the current darling of the fine-art photo world. In fact, he was the youngest artist to have a solo show at the Whitney. His series “I Know Where The Summer Goes” captures the raw sensibilities of youth, free spirit and rebellion. If I absolutely had to choose (but please never make me), I would have “Ann (Slingshot), 2007,” “Running Field, 2007,” and “Hysteric Fireworks, 2007” (shown above) hanging on my living room wall. Also check out "The Breakout Performances” series he shot for NYT Magazine. You can see more of his work here.
KATHERINE WOLKOFF
Her photographs are sopping with color and texture and are simply beautiful in execution, especially the series “Deer Beds" which was exhibited at the New York Photo Festival in Dumbo, Brooklyn last Spring. Wolkoff has also been gaining recognition for her evocative, faintly lit portraits and her work chronicling the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
TODD HIDO
His landscapes undoubtedly speak for themselves. There's a certain eeriness to them that mesmerizes me each time I look at his work.
For those of us not ready to start collecting we can focus first on creating a photo book library. Here are Lisa's recs:
Go-Sees by Jeurgen Teller
Tokyo Suburbia by Takashi Homma
Passing Though Eden by Tod Papageorge
Subway by Bruce Davidson
Niagra by Alec Soth
Room with a View by Andrew Hetherington
Dashwood Books in NYC is arguably the best photo bookstore in the country, stop in if you can.
Fine art Photography to invest in now.
by Lisa Wyatt
RYAN McGINLEY
He's the current darling of the fine-art photo world. In fact, he was the youngest artist to have a solo show at the Whitney. His series “I Know Where The Summer Goes” captures the raw sensibilities of youth, free spirit and rebellion. If I absolutely had to choose (but please never make me), I would have “Ann (Slingshot), 2007,” “Running Field, 2007,” and “Hysteric Fireworks, 2007” (shown above) hanging on my living room wall. Also check out "The Breakout Performances” series he shot for NYT Magazine. You can see more of his work here.
KATHERINE WOLKOFF
Her photographs are sopping with color and texture and are simply beautiful in execution, especially the series “Deer Beds" which was exhibited at the New York Photo Festival in Dumbo, Brooklyn last Spring. Wolkoff has also been gaining recognition for her evocative, faintly lit portraits and her work chronicling the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
TODD HIDO
His landscapes undoubtedly speak for themselves. There's a certain eeriness to them that mesmerizes me each time I look at his work.
For those of us not ready to start collecting we can focus first on creating a photo book library. Here are Lisa's recs:
Go-Sees by Jeurgen Teller
Tokyo Suburbia by Takashi Homma
Passing Though Eden by Tod Papageorge
Subway by Bruce Davidson
Niagra by Alec Soth
Room with a View by Andrew Hetherington
Dashwood Books in NYC is arguably the best photo bookstore in the country, stop in if you can.
20x200
I found 20x200 through the blog A Cup of Jo and I think it's the best affordable art resource I've stumbled across in a long time. They introduce two new pieces a week: one photo and one work on paper. Each image is available in three sizes. The smallest size is reprinted in the largest batch—an edition of 200—and sold at the lowest price ($20). Hence the name 20x200. Bigger prints are available for bolder collectors—medium-sized editions of 20 for $200, and large-sized editions of 2 generally for $2000. In other words: large editions + low prices × the internet = art for everyone! Check it out right here.
OUTDATED Polaroid Art Show
Earlier this year when Polaroid announced it would stop producing its iconic instant film, it was one of those quiet moments in technology history. Some called it the end of an era. My friend Zoya told me about the Outdated: Polaroid Art Show which starts on August 15th at one of Chicago's up-and-coming art galleries, Country Club Chicago. The Outdated art show is meant to honor and commemorate the magic of Polaroid instant film. If you have some great Polaroid snaps, send them in to the show, the deadline is this Friday. Oh, and if you hadn't heard the news about Polaroid film being discontinued after 50 years, don't panic, you can still get instant film from Fuji. Above and below are some of Zoya's instant snaps she's submitting to the show.
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