Deer Season 2008

My Dream

Can I just say?!...Love this photograph. Yeah, I know its Katie Holmes but come on---lets give some credit. How lame is it that it's featured on People.com. I LOVE Time magazine!!!!! I would love to photograph for them someday.....I guess I got to get something going to show them when they call to see my portfolio. haha

Displacement

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A change in normal place or position.

Synonyms: dislocation, disturbance, move, movement, rearrangement, shift

I guess this would be the best word to describe my state of my mind lately. I feel like the world is shifting around me and I am standing still trying to balance, almost like I used to spin in circles looking up at the clouds until I became so dizzy I fell over. Its funny how everything seems to relate back to the childhood games. I still wish all that could happen was a small tear in my jeans and a grass stain on my knee when I fell off balance. Life as an adult means I have so much more at stake. Sometimes I really get down on myself for not accomplishing more in the photographic scene. The only thing that keeps me sane is the idea that I still have time. I swear I will get my balance in life, really, really soon. That promise is more to myself than to anyone else. But seriously, I really need something to hold my feet on the ground as all of these changes are circling around like my childhood clouds.

Merry Christmas

Since my friends are apart this Christmas and we can't do a group photograph I thought this would be a great substitute. Check it out! I miss you guys and I hope you love it!
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/lY7o3uYnbcwCoQud#/owner/lY7o3uYnbcwCoQud

Life is Unfair

Well, I just found out that my husband, who hurt himself on the job, is not receiving any compensation. Great! Lovely! I'm so excited that we get to TRY and live off of one income for the next two months. Life deals some great cards sometimes. I often wish I was on the giving end instead of the receiving.

I'm Broke..

If anyone knows of anyone who needs some photographic work done, please throw them my way. I'm looking to pick up some extra freelance work.

I Hate...

...stupid questions
...rude people-if you hate talking on the phone, here's a clue: Don't choose a job that involves talking on the phone....idiots
...waiting for a mortgage to go through long after your actual closing date was scheduled
...feeling in limbo between a grown up and a child
...not being able to photograph for a living
...complaining....and yes I know I am right now, but still...

Basically, I hate anything that involves people and especially ones who cannot do their jobs efficiently.

My Vacation!

Bryan and Jasmine's wedding!

I recently had the pleasure of attending and photographing one of my good friend's wedding.  You can check out all the photographs at the blog listed below.....Heres a sneak peak tho!

www.BryanandJasmine.blogspot.com

Headshots

Yes, I am alive....

Sorry everyone, I know I haven't been updating since graduation but life has been quite hectic.  I just bought a house and I am getting ready to move.  I will soon be updating regularly and also have a website.  Here is just a little of what I've been working on.....

I have to admit that the reality of becoming a college graduate is real now.  Today I am stuck on the thought that I don't really have a photographic job lined up and quite honestly I find it really depressing.  Everyday this week I have woke up feeling unfulfilled and dying to have something to photograph.  I'm hoping that by some chance I fall into something.

Saturday is the deal clincher.  Graduation. . . Its really hard to believe that this one day has finally come.  I have no clue what to do next.  Philadelphia is probably the most realistic, take a train and still have time to work on my own projects.  But there are absolutely no jobs there right now that I could get.  All I can think of is this. . . I just need to be patient I guess.  I feel like everyone else has some kind of plan in place and here I am, lost.

Senior Show

It all finally fell into place. Here are some photos I have from the prep for the show. Unfortunately I don't have any from Saturday. To find more photos look here: Jona

or Pacifico.

I'm so proud of everyone. Good luck!

The Beginning of the End

Today I spent the day with some of my most favorite people in the world, my photo classmates. We spent a grueling day putting up our senior show, with almost no assistance.  The eight of us have always been self driven, but today seemed like the true culmination of the past four years.  It was near the end when we all stood back and realized that it was almost over.

To many people college may not seem that important, but it was where I have met the people that have really taught me about life, not just photography, and it was through this that my photographic vision was realized.  When we turned off the gallery lights and closed the doors, I realized that this chapter in my life was coming to an end.  My support system was scattering and so were my thoughts about the future.  I hope that these accomplishments are only the beginning and that ten years from now I still have my peers to teach me about the ups and downs that are reflected in each of our photographs.

Nice surprise

While backing up some work today I was surpised to find some of these. I had almost forgotten about them.  Some are from New Orleans and others are a few of my favorite found places.  I love photographing places that have been left go and forgotten.

My most recent purchase

For all of you who don't know, I am getting married on June 6 in St. Thomas.  I just received my wedding dress yesterday and I'm so excited about it.  Its made of vintage lace and slips.  No pictures yet, that would be bad luck, but I will definitely post ones later. Only one month until I leave!

Wrapping up. . .

Well, two days left and I will be a responsible adult, or at least that's what I am hoping to become. College graduate, new name, and hopefully a new house are all in the works.  I still  have more work to do than imaginable but it will soon all be over. . .and lets just say I might be a little sad about leaving the college life behind.  No "real job" yet, but I plan on continuing a personal project of my own.  Check back soon to see a preview.  Now, where was I. .  .oh, just wrapping up.

One of my attempts at film . . .

Artist Statement

The ever changing fashion industry relies heavily on the use of photography. My photographs combine the ideals of film noir and personal aesthetics to create a fashion narrative. I have paid close attention to color combinations and strong formal elements regarding the frame, to ensure the prime focus be on the model and the apparel being displayed. Each photograph gives the viewer a new feeling of voyeurism. In creating these photographs, I have combined historical aspects of fashion with a more modern appeal, using dramatic lighting and juxtaposition to set a cinematic scene.

Noir