I haven't given up!!!!!!!!!!!

I know it has been almost a week since my last picture was posted, but I haven't given up!!  Due to circumstances out of my control; a laptop battery dying JUST as I went to click "save" and post my image on Sunday.  A fall on Monday which landed me in the ER on Tuesday.  Which lead to a dr's note not allowing me to go to work for two days.
I haven't given up-not having internet at the house has made things difficult.  I will be catching up with the images VERY soon!!!

Cupcake Day...

As I encounter week two, and a three day weekend.  I am working on downloading images and re-sizing images for this project along with other projects and contests I hope to enter.
I thought I had an image I took today of my lovely cupcakes.  I was thinking about Julie and Julia, I may not be trying to cook every recipe in a cookbook, but like Julie, and Julia, I am trying to accomplish something here.

But, it turns out I didn't put it on my zip drive - so this will have to do...as my battery power is running low.

This is my first attempt at trying to do a "commercial" appeal or style of photography.  I think for the first time out of the gate I did "ok".  I think I could have done better if I would have used a tripod.

No people???

For years and years I only shot animals and landscape, I didn't want to deal with a model release.  It was my way out of not having to learn the legalities of shooting people.  But, I enjoy shooting people, models, dancers and weddings.  I find it fun to work with subject and capturing them-making them look beautiful, unique, natural, and the most fun for me is doing non-traditional stuff.

Here is an image of a gal named Rachel, who I shot during a shoot for the Nashville Photography Club, I hope she doesn't mind her image being posted.  I'll be working on that release now....

Week One and onward we go!!!

Well, this is the completion of week one, and we are on our way to 51 more weeks of this project.  I have decided that two years is too intense.  I know I keep changing the goal, but it is a work in process and I am still trying to get my bearings.
One year, PAD, then an exhibit and a coffee table book from the images used in this project.  Year two will be continue onward in the process and progress of starting this photography business.  It is a lot to take on and a lot to work towards, it isn't going to be easy, but something worth having is worth the effort.

This is the lead singer of Phoenix Rising, Amy Brown, she is spectacular!!  I love photographing her, she is a beautiful subject and can belt out the songs with such passion!  She is a lot of fun to be around and a blast to catch on "film".  One of my favorite people to shoot and definitely one of my favorite bands here in Nashville.

Guess what...

This is a follow up to yesterday's post.  Guess what...it rained.

Found!!!

I was able to find the net!!  I need to make this quick as I am on battery power right now, so I have less than 20 minutes to go.  I finally took a picture TODAY for my PAD.  I was driving into work, and I came across a fellow employee, who I have never met, finishing her cigarette.  She then tossed the burning butt into the street, and the cloud of burning smoke followed it to the ground.  This bothered me as it was near a drain, and once it rains that persons cigarette butt is going to head into our water.  Which will then end up in our drinking water, streams, caves, lakes, all because she was too careless and lazy to put it out and dispose of it properly.
Thanks for caring about our environment.

 

If only people would realize the effect they have on the world around them...and possibly care a little.

First Tuesday

The First Tuesday of each month is the Brentwood Photography Club Meeting.  This evening's topic was of interest to me, because it was about Professionals in the industry.  They choose four club members who are professional photographer's and they spoke about how to get started along with how they stay inspired.  It gave me an opportunity to listen to their experiences and some of their stories.  I discovered that I am not the only one with endless ideas for projects, pictures and series.  It also opened a door for me to become brave enough to approach a couple fellow club members to ask to pick their brain on their experiences and expertise.

Anyways - onward to the real reason we are here!  I attended a book signing on Friday in Nashville, TN.  It was interesting to me in several ways-because as I sat there as an audience member-I kept thinking to myself, "one day this will be me".  I will be on tour from bookstore to bookstore, people will be wanting to read my book. It was also interesting because the author spoke of his process of writing, re-writing the book.
This image is from that night, it was after he performed several pieces which were written in the book he wrote.
One day...that will be me, minus the instrument.