DOESN'T THIS POSTCARD MAKE YOU WANT TO ROCK OUT?
the bird at the bottom is made of wire: my favorite medium. anything made of wire automatically rules! the flags in the background are shadows in an alley from Ellen's senior photos!
to me, Superman is super free.
My favorite photographers are those that love to see, experience and explore life. Some people are camera-attached and obsessed... and from my perception, these people love life and people more than their photos. I love that.
If you'd like to be inspired, if you'd like to see glimpses of life through some brilliant eyes, check out these six wonders. Plan? (note: these are their photos. Not mine.)
My all time favorite, the ultimate brill-iante, is Jesh de Rox. Inspiring is an understatement. His work will make you cry, possibly. You have absolutely got to explore his website. I am a stargazing leaf.
What are you?
Ben Chrisman sees light like no other man I know. A lot of his photos connect with me. Out of all of these people, I feel like his style is closest to mine. Or, closest to what I'd like to be like.
Cameron Ingalls. His work is exploratory and oh-so centered on the people. I love his website too.
the Image is Found: Just plain cool. They are a constant explosion of ideas and energy, and it just lights up my life!
Clear and fresh. That's Jessica Claire for you. She lives right around the corner from me, and her blog is fun fun fun fun fun! I love her energy and ideas-- her new camera bag, the Shootsac rules (I want the covers called Fling and Bold), and I absolutely love her art site. You GO Jessica. Yes.
Jeff Newsom seems to see quirky and out-of-place moments, which makes me so happy. There is a sense of humor to some of his work, and I love it. He draws attention to details that are often overlooked. A high value for me, and something that takes a sensitive soul. Is it okay that I pin a man as sensitive? Jeff? Are you?
Parker eating, and looking oh-so-cute.
Yeah, so I didn't clean it (surprise surprise, I'm not tidy), but I trust that you can sift through the semi-mess (this is nothin, actually. its usually an absolute explosion), and see the excitement of my new room!
When grass and beads are in a jar, magic happens.
my bathroom
the counter (so good to see counter, and not
A mini creation I made a while back.
My toothbrush and perfume
my sister put all of the little pieces of color into the frames.
here are my favorite books.
the pola sits hangs on its own little dealie. what are those things called... i hate when i forget obvious words.
Okay team-- THIS is the best invention I've come across in a long while. Hoots! a make-your-own canvas owl! I haven't made mine yet, probably because i like the overarching idea and the aesthetic of the unmade owl canvasses more than the idea of having an actual stuffed owl. I get quite excited about independantly owned small businesses, especially ones that sell cute crafts like this. In case you're just joining this blog and haven't heard the news, check out book journals too. they will rock your world, especially if you have a love for blank paper, and old books.
this is my favorite moment of our day
okay Blythe-- just do whatever you want!
i call this one: freedom, all over.
LOOK AT MY FRIEND!
she is so lovely.
i like this place better when paired with essence de blythe,
along with geometry and color,
path of a free leg
I've had my eye on this one forever...
(how is this from a camera phone?)
my dream home, the only one where the weeds ran wild and free, and i just so happened to match it. *sigh*
oh, that lonely little palm.
rock garden? pardon me?
Ben grew up in Thailand, and said that this bamboo reminded him of home. Both Ben and Lisa graduated from Azusa Pacific.
This is one of my favorites!
Mmmm. Their own secret hideaway.
i've never shot the guys getting ready before.
i love the suit jacket in the tree!
All the bridesmaids were so beautiful!
Kathy and her maid of honor.
those little girls sure liked to jump
WHO KNEW that taking photos of cans of coke would take ten hours?
Who knew that it would take 7...8... sometimes NINE lights to light it?
We had some at lunch
remember this project? i loved how it melded so beautifully with this current one. i guess sparrows and i were destined to be friends.
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Someone told me, go get pictures of THAT! she doesn't like getting her hair and makeup done!
Once it was all over, you never would have known that she probably endured inner turmoil, because she truly looked beautiful. I wished I owned her dress.
This is Gisele's adorable daughter!
Kurt is so much fun to work with. He's so easygoing and laid back-- and I learn a lot just by watching him.
This one seems like a painting to me.
three chairs
Three more chairs.
three bridesmaids
How does Gisele still look so lovely even when caught by surprise?
These awesome fake firecrackers hung from the tree outside.
This is my favorite shot from the day. We were standing outside, waiting to go into the reception, and after those shots with the fake firecracker, I found this fountain! The few drops of water on my camera were well worth it. I don't think water messes up cameras too much. When images give off feeling, I know they are successful. That's why I like this one. 
Gisele MADE these fabric chopstick holders!
I usually like really bright white photographs. I find myself adding blue to a lot of my photos, which takes out that orangey hue a lot of digital photos have. This one screamed for some yellow though. Subtle, I know-- but I have to start somewhere.
Huh?
The last dance had such a sweetness to it.
Kelly, Cooper and Archer (check out Kelly's blog! I want to be a mom like her! someday!) were a blast to hang out with. My family has known Kelly for about 5 years or so, and I hadn't met her husband or son until today! Little Archer is adorable, has SO much hair, and has some rad parents.
Kelly had some great photo ideas. Isn't this shot fun?
Her grandma and mom both used this rocking chair,
Today was really overcast-- perfect for photos!
Archer didn't really feel like smiling today...
I think he's beautiful even without smiling.
Another great face:
