tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12435768393107576282024-02-18T21:59:22.089-08:00Picture Trails; The Shadow Horse Studios BlogWelcome to the my studio blog, a place where I share my life story, everything creative; art, photography, design, moments, and more!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-31128122691783742962015-01-31T04:16:00.002-08:002015-01-31T05:58:51.074-08:00January 2015 {all wrapped up}<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s the end of January, the skies unloaded a decent amount
of snow in the last two weeks and yet, I am already missing warmer days. From
where I sit I can hear the wind’s tantrum across the landscape. Howling through
the boughs on trees and against my wind chimes on the front porch, even my door
seems to be buckling against its might.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In this early hour it is quiet. My toddler is fast asleep
and I am able to wrap my head around all the thoughts I have and purge them
into written word. This feels good. It satiates my hunger for creative release.
Sometimes, being an artist is a torturous thing in and of its self, more so on
the days I am stifled and unable to disappear into my studio- sadly, those days
are more numerous than they have ever been.<br />
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I am staying positive and not falling back on those dark thoughts at this time.
My goal here, right now is, is to recap my January here at Shadow Horse
Studios, LLC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One major change that you
may have already noticed was the site revamp. The second, a name change of my
photography subsidiary. I am no longer operating under the name Glass Eyed Pony
Photography, but instead, <a href="http://shadowhorsestudios.com/lwarrenphotography/index.html" target="_blank">Lyndsey Warren Photography</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why the name change? The oversaturated equine photography
market and that fact that Glass Eyed Pony Photography was a name many in the
wedding industry didn’t understand. By the way, a glass eyed horse is a horse
with a blue eye and not actually a glass eye! <br /><br />My current wedding pricelist can be see at <a href="http://issuu.com/shadowhorsestudios/docs/merged_2015pricelist" target="_blank">Lyndsey Warren Photography 2015 Pricing Guide</a>.<br />
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The name change allows me to focus exclusively on wedding photography while I
am able to return full time to my commercial art and design during the week.
Another change: I am also returning to teaching! I am accepting a limited
amount of private lessons, pre K through adult, everything from fine art, design,
and photography. I am certified and licensed to teach in VA and MD. My focus
with children is on homeschoolers in Loudoun County. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More information will be made available
through my website and additional media sources as I move towards accepting
more students. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Where my design is concerned, I have a new partial
web client! <a href="http://rocknhorsefitness.com/" target="_blank">Rock’N’Horse Fitness</a>! Rock’N’Horse fitness is a Pilates and fitness
program that focuses on equestrians. The business was conceptualized by Robing Kockler, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">PMA-CPT
Mind/Body Director Sport & Health at Regency and <a href="http://rocknhorsefitness.com/" target="_blank">Rock’N’Horse Fitness</a>. Site will be live once domain transfer is complete from the originating host.</span><br />
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partial web client is a client who opted for a design package that only
includes design and minimal support. In other words, I am doing the design and layout
of her website, which includes the imagery and support, when needed. Robin is going to learn
how to maintain and update it herself while I am there as support. I also included in her custom package a brand new logo and I really love this one!<br /><br />
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A full web client is someone I take on entirely. Which means, I design their
page, I create the social media pages, the blogger platform, the imagery, and client is subscribed to monthly
services and maintenance. The domain and web design and marketing is maintained by me. If you’re
interested in web design and marketing please contact me for pricing! <br />
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Now, let’s talk about one of my New Year’s resolutions! No, I am not talking
about health or fitness, though I should be, and believe me, those too are goals of
mine, but typically, those are the same goals every year since I hit 25. No,
this resolution is about supporting creative professionals and small businesses
as a whole. <br />
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Each month I plan on showcasing a creative professional I have purchased from.
I am making it a priority to support a creative professional each month. This
month I will showcase a fabulous jewelry maker I found on Etsy. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Blucha" target="_blank">Blücha</a> from Cottered, England, United Kingdom, who specializes in vintage
style jewels, handcrafted with vintage glass rhinestones. Her work is inspired by Downton
Abbey & jewels from bygone eras ~ as featured in Feb 2015 Make & Sell
Jewellery Magazine! <br />
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I purchased this lovely <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/245481758" target="_blank">Dandelion Seed Necklace, Make a Wish Good Luck Charm,Real Dandelion Glass Pendant.</a> All images taken with my iPhone 4s. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pride she has in what she does is evident in the way she packages her items! CUTE as a button!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even inside everything is all nicely and carefully bundled!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have a secret love affair with the Taraxacum and their pappas clad achenes! I wrote a poem the year before my son was born.<br />
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Common Dandelion<br />
I want to be free like a weed-<br />
A floret from taraxacum parachute ball released to breeze<br />
A bright future nourished from a promising seed,<br />
Land where I want to, taking root where I please.<br />
This is the way I would like my life to be-<br />
No worries not troubles, just a wild weed<br />
In the moment living free<br />
No constraints and my own creed.<br />
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When I saw this necklace, I knew I had to have it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Again, take note of the packaging! Simply stunning!</td></tr>
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<!--[endif]--><br />~January 2015, is a wrap!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Lyndsey Warren<br /><a href="http://www.shadowhorsestudios.com/" target="_blank">Shadow Horse Studios, LLC</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-68560353623361392512015-01-30T16:39:00.000-08:002015-01-30T16:40:07.394-08:00Stephanie & Edwin {Sept, 18th 2014, The Piedmont Country Club, Haymarket Virginia}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Thursday, Sept 18, 2014 Stephanie and Edwin tied the know at the <a href="http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Piedmont-Club-Haymarket" target="_blank">Piedmont Country Club</a> in Haymarket, Virginia. It was a gorgeous, the venue was perfect, the wedding/event planner, Alicia Cooper of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TinaLaneEventsLLC" target="_blank">Tina Lane Events</a>, was stellar! <br />
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You've asked, "What exactly is a first look? Well, simply put – it’s when the bride & groom spend some time before the ceremony in a private moment where we get to capture the intimacy of them seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day. Yes, we are breaking tradition, actually, I like to call it, "starting a new tradition"! For those clients with a fast paced wedding timeline, it may be the best option for photography! Typically, the photographers will scout out a spot that is remote and away from guests. Then we’ll lead the groom over to wait anxiously for his bride to tap him on the shoulder so he can turn around and see her in her glorious beauty, share true & intimate emotions, and admire who he is about to walk down the aisle with.</div>
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During a recent wedding this summer, I was shooting solo, yep, no assistant at this wedding and to make it more challenging, the sky opened up and rained. We were limited to shooting inside on a stairwell, which was the main entrance to the golf club. I had to work around arriving and exiting golf patrons and hope the guests would follow directions and stay out of the way for our shooting. It worked and I was happy with the results! What follows is just a sampling of a few of the images. More images to be shown in the final blog about this beautiful New Jersey wedding.</div>
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<em>There are some circumstances that truly call out for a first look, such as:</em> *You have an evening ceremony and you want to use natural light to capture your important photos.<br /> *You have a tight wedding schedule and you need to do all of your group/family photos before the ceremony. Some photographers include the WHOLE wedding party in the first look session, whereas typically it is just the bride and groom portraits.<br /> * You want to have plenty of time to venture out for your bride/groom photos.<br /> * You don’t mind trying out this new tradition.</div>
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<br /><br /><br />Not only does this make for some amazing memories & photos, but you get to share a moment together in the rush that can sometimes be your wedding day! Most couples say that their nervousness is completely gone afterwards, and that despite having seen each other before the ceremony, they still feel equally special when they walk down the aisle and see their bride/groom again. Why? Because both moments are completely different. Nothing can ever replace seeing your bride/groom at the end of the aisle, locking eyes for the first time and realizing that in a few minutes you will <em>officially</em> be a married couple!<br /><br />The first look, on the contrary, is more of a moment spent together, in privacy, at a slow pace – in what otherwise might be the hustle and bustle of your busy wedding day. It’s a chance for you both to soak it all in and enjoy one another.</div>
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How is the first look session beneficial to photographers? It gives us the opportunity and the time to artistically plan photography work, whether if we are working with lighting (flash, studio, etc.) or natural lighting. We are not so rushed to quickly capture your moments, but have the time to devote directly to your images without worrying too much about a quickly paced timeline, providing our clients plan ample time in their schedule to accommodate for a first look session. We recommend 2-4 hours depending on the size of the wedding and if the client wants to also included the entire wedding party and understand that sometimes, it rains! <br /><br />Photographers like to believe that our clients <em>not only hired us</em> to document their day, but because <em>they love the art that we create</em> in our photography and that they want that <em>same style</em> for their own wedding photos. At Glass Eyed Pony Photography, we strive to produce the best images possible as nothing brings us more joy that seeing our clients happy and in love with their images! <br /><br />Images are memories captured, they last a lifetime and beyond! When you invest in great photography, you are investing in your memories!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-80280524418055953812014-07-19T20:02:00.001-07:002014-07-20T06:39:08.240-07:00 Marriott Ranch {A Wedding Venue}The smell of Autumn is still but a hint on this mid summer's breeze, but, it awakens something deep rooted in my soul. My belly fills up with that warm tingling sensation of excitement as nostalgia suddenly arouses the memories I cherish so dearly. <br />
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I am a New England girl at heart, born, raised, and transplanted in Northern Virginia. I miss the dense forests of my native New England. There, the trees paint the skyline in hues of brilliant oranges, golden yellows, deep burgundies, and scarlets. Leaves crunching beneath my hiking boots is music to my ears. When I notice the leaves turning their colors, here in my Virginia home, I grow eager for the beginning of the Autumn wedding season. Even early in the year, during bookings, I grow excited whenever I have a bride-to-be inquire about Autumn dates. <br />
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I am an artist through and through and color is what I love and lots of it. Autumn colors, in my opinion are far richer, livelier, and more vibrant than spring's colors. Its nature's last hurrah before winter slumber, and nature has a way of putting on a grand finale. When, editor Cindie Reinhold, of <a href="http://bridesandweddings.com/" target="_blank">Brides and Weddings Northern Virginia</a> inquired about my availability to photograph magazine coverage for the Marriott Ranch, I was elated!<br />
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"The Marriott Ranch is situated on 4200 acres in the foothills of Virginia's majestic Blue Ridge, Marriott Ranch and the Inn at Fairfield farm provide individual travelers and small corporate groups with a unique alternative to the standard style of larger facilities. Offering a historic Manor House as the property's centerpiece, the Marriott Ranch lets you experience true hospitality while relaxing and retreating in a natural setting. The Inn at Fairfield Farm operates on the Marriott Ranch as a traditional Bed and Breakfast with ten rooms and also serves as an unparalleled site for small, effective meetings or retreats. Privately arranged individual or group activities include horseback riding, jeep adventure tours, clay target shooting, western style cookouts, flyfishing ponds, event areas for small and large company picnics and the perfect spot for weddings and other more elegant social events."-www.marriott.com<br />
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I welcome you to revisit last Autumn, October 2013, with me now, through images captured by Glass Eyed Photography. I am honored to have been able to work aside of CurvyGirls Bridal, Carolyn Cutshall of <a href="http://www.huntcountry.com/" target="_blank">Hunt Country Jewelers</a>,who was also our model during the shoot, Mary E. Taylor of <a href="http://www.brushstrokessalon.net/" target="_blank">Brush Strokes Salon,</a> Victoria Wu of <a href="http://cakes%20by%20happy%20eatery/" target="_blank">Cakes by Happy Eatery,</a> Cynthia Damico of <a href="http://www.designinbloom.net/" target="_blank">Design in Bloom</a>, Lori Shepherd of <a href="http://www.everything-linen.com/index.php" target="_blank">Everything Linen,</a> Stephanie Dasch of <a href="http://www.weddingsbyde.com/" target="_blank">Diamond Events,</a> Stephanie Thimons of <a href="http://www.marriottranch.com/" target="_blank">Marriott Ranch,</a> and of course, again, Cindie Reinhold, editor of <a href="http://bridesandweddings.com/" target="_blank">Brides and Weddings Northern Virginia</a>. Also, big thanks to my assistant, Iryna Krutchko, and our rookie photography apprentice Aubrey Ryan.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decorations and more by Lori Shepherd of <a href="http://www.everything-linen.com/index.php" target="_blank">Everything Linen,</a> & Stephanie Dasch of <a href="http://www.weddingsbyde.com/" target="_blank">Diamond Events</a>!</td></tr>
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May 10th, 2014 was a moody day, but beautifully so. One minute the sky would open up an unleash tears of joy while in the following few minutes, the sun would shine with all its golden glory, setting all those droplets ablaze-thousands of brilliant sparkling diamonds across the fields and flowers. It was the perfect day for a wedding! <br />
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In some cultures, rain on your wedding day symbolizes fertility, cleansing, and renewing. I have always been a lover of the rain, especially on a warm day. Often, during such occasions, you will find me shoeless with my toddler son jumping in puddles during a torrential downpour. Fun! <br />
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We often fear the idea of rain on a wedding day, especially where we have spent months planning the perfect ceremony under a canopy of trees for all of our guests to relish in the sight and sounds of nature while we take our wedding vows. This was Jinging's dream wedding. Outside under the trees against a backdrop of wall climbing ivy at the <a href="http://www.goodstone.com/" target="_blank">Goodstone Inn and Restaurant</a> in Middleburg Virginia, in a stunning gown with one of the most gorgeous trains I have ever seen. <br />
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Come rain or shine, this wedding would be a splendid outdoor wedding, one to cherish and remember forever! Before I get to the main event, let's step back and get a glimpse of their beginning, which Robert and Jingjing kindly shared their own images.<br />
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Robert always tried to keep in mind the story of Adam, who just focused on responsibilities assigned to him, and God took care of introducing him to his "better half", Eve, when the time was right. So, Robert's and Jingjing's story begins in February 2012 when they first met, just for a few days, in a professional context. After the professional work was finished, they initiated and maintained active daily email correspondence across the Pacific Ocean for six months, got to know each other well, and became good friends. <br />
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In July of 2012 Robert met Jingjings family and the following January, Robert, during a trip on January 4, 2013 with Jingjing to Beijing, took a knee and proposed on the Frozen Lake at Bei Hai Park. Of course, she said yes! In Chinese, when the date 2013-1-4 is pronounced, it sounds similar to "ai ni yi shen yi shi", which means "I love you forever"; see this article from BBC about it: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-20909518" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422665366667_1754" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-20909518</a>.<br />
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After Robert's proposal, the adventure continued, they visited many of the attractions to be found in Beijing, The Temple of Heaven, being one of their stops on their excursion. Afterwards, they flew to the city of Sanya, on the Hainan island in the South of China, for a small one-week vacation celebrating their engagement.<br />
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According to another Chinese tradition, related to the 12-year celestial cycle, it was important for Jingjing that our first baby be born in 2014; see this article: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/chinese-couples-rush-to-get-pregnant-before-dreaded-year-of-the-sheep/2014/05/08/e9f4adbc-d529-11e3-8a78-8fe50322a72c_story.html" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422665366667_1784" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 12.8px;" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/chinese-couples-rush-to-get-pregnant-before-dreaded-year-of-the-sheep/2014/05/08/e9f4adbc-d529-11e3-8a78-8fe50322a72c_story.html</a>. Robert and Jingjing had planned to be wed in the fall of 2013, but, in the summer 2013, Robert crushed his foot while working on a tall ladder. Robert went in for a surgery to get some titanium hardware installed, and Jingjing spent all the three days and and three nights at the hospital with him. After that, Robert was on crutches for several months. <br />
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However, the main implication of this was: their wedding could not take place in Fall 2013 due to Robert's temporary handicap; they would have to wait until the weather turned warmer and nature turned more beautiful: Spring 2014. <br />
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But they were wondering: "does that mean that we now have to postpone our plan to have our baby all the way till 2016?". They made the decision: "No. Since they already made a life-long commitment to each other and asked God to bless their union; they would not let the postponement of the formal ceremony interfere with their life plans." And, God gave them a great blessing and great gift for Christmas 2014: their daughter was born on December 27, 2014. <br />
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Her first name is Raminta, which means "peaceful" in Robert's native language (Lithuanian), and her middle name is Jingmei, which means "virtuous and beautiful" in Chinese. She is the best baby in the world.<br />
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February 2012</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meeting Jingjing's parents for the first time<br />
July 2012</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">July 12- Dec 12 Jingjing and Robert visited DC often!</td></tr>
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bei Hai Park Frozen Lake Proposal<br />
January 4th 2013<br />
"This is the very spot where I proposed, on my knee, and she said "yes", after taking some time to think.." Robert<br />
I thought that quote was entirely too cute and sincere to leave out! A special moment, out of the blue, does cause a moment of surprise, and leaves a you chasing your heart for a moment or two.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Temple of Heaven- Beijing Excursion<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The City of Sanya<br />
Hainan island in the South of China</td></tr>
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Hainan island in the South of China</td></tr>
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Hainan island in the South of China</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A trip to the Windy City- Chicago<br />
October 2013</td></tr>
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Glass Eyed Pony Photography's story with Jingjing & Robert began with a pseudo engagement photography session on the outskirts of the Washington Tidal Basin, during peak blooming in April! It was a gorgeous day, perfect for camera work as the it was slightly hazy and overcast. You can visit their<a href="http://shadowhorsestudios.blogspot.com/2014/05/wedding-blossoms-robert-jingjing-part-2.html" target="_blank"> Tidal Basin blog entry here</a>, and read more about their pseudo-engagement session. Here is a small sampling from the engagement session.<br />
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{The Wedding Day} <u>the big moment</u> May 10, 2014, Wedding Day Rain, a certain kind of magic.<br />
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The dress, gorgeous, hand sequined and embellished- couture to the max. Stunning. Perfection. <br />
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<span class="color_32">The beautiful horses and carriage were provided by <a href="http://www.harmonscarriages.com/" target="_blank">Harmon's Hayrides and Carriages</a></span></div>
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Robert and Jingjing officially got engaged on January 4, 2013 on the Bei Hai Lake in Beijing. The engagement shoot was done in April 2014 because they were looking forward to capturing the Cherry Blossoms!<br />
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Iryna and I had an amazing time photographing Robert and Jingjing, Groom and Bride to be! Their wedding is this Saturday at the amazing Goodstone Inn in Middleburg Virginia. We are certainly excited and I bet the butterflies are fluttering around for them as well. Here are few shots of the both of them having some fun together and loosening up before the engagement session began...<br />
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Allowing your clients to do something fun and well, a bit silly, loosens them up and relaxes them for a photo session. Also, personalities glow and come alive for both the photographers and their clients! Being in front of a camera is intimidating for most people, even I find a certain fear to being caught in front of the lens. Its nice to just be silly and let loose, its sort of like stretching before an intense workout...</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-21840596668801542192014-04-24T14:37:00.002-07:002014-05-05T11:41:12.272-07:00Robert & Jingjing { A Sneak Peek During the Blossom Peak}<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The snow has been routinely falling quite densely up through March here in Virginia. The cold nipping at more than our noses and most of us, down here are DONE with winter! No Joke. This particular winter has lasted longer than I could ever imagine. It also appears that my once thick New England blood has thinned out a bit since moving to this more "mild" climate some 12 years ago.<br />
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In all my 12 years in the DC metro area, I have never encountered a winter like the one we had this year. Only in 2009 did we suffer a winter somewhat comparable. But, as I look out my window right now in writing this, I see some signs of a spring sun trying to make some promises, let's hope he keeps them. Things are beginning to warm up, albeit a but late in the game. <br />
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Onto another note, my film days of photography have long since passed. I no longer have studio access with a darkroom. Working digitally has allowed me to forego this necessity, my guest bathroom now serves its true purpose- a necessary room for guests and not an improvised darkroom. No more harsh chemicals to crack my skin and age my hands by years (yes, I was bad about using gloves, *tisk *tisk), on the light side of this, my son was born with all ten fingers and toes, a very good sign that my toxicity exposure was not nearly as bad as I had imagined! <br />
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Okay, now onto the important stuff, I AM BLOGGING AGAIN. My son is older now and I am finding "slightly" more time to set aside and write blogs. This time with more intent and focus on my wedding work, session work, commercial editorial and post production work. I will also be discussing my various artwork; commercial, illustration, design, and my passion; wildlife conservation art. <br />
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Today's blog however, is a sneak peak of a recent engagement shoot Glass Eyed Pony Photography held just on the outskirts of the Washington DC Tidal Basin during Peak Bloom! Robert and Jingjing officially got engaged on January 4, 2013 on the Bei Hai Lake in Beijing. The engagement shoot was done in April 2014 because they were looking forward to capturing the Cherry Blossoms!<br />
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I guess we could call it a {sneak peek during the peak} and it was fun! Iryna and I made it down to the East Potomac Golf Course at 6am and began scouting and watching the sunrise over the river. It was gorgeous, however even at that early hour, people were all about, mostly runners and other fitness gurus. <br />
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A lot of photographers avoid the Tidal Basin during peak tourist season due to the sheer amount of people flooding the area. In hindsight many couples end up wishing they had chosen a more exclusive and private area where not so many strangers end up showing up in their shots. Its hard to to avoid a flood of tourists during the peak season and there is bound to be great images photographed only to discover a human figure in the background dressed in wild tie-dye or worse. <br />
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Also, what a lot of photographers don't realize is that you need to procure a permit to shoot in the Tidal Basin with clients during the peak tourist season and if you intend to shoot within or around the monuments regardless of it being a tourist season. It can take 1-6 weeks to obtain permits, so please remember to plan for that when schedule shoots. There are photographers who are willing to risk going in without a permit but please err on caution, you will get cited and or hit with a fine which is not good for business and let's not forget, it will be embarrassing for both you, your business, and your clients. Please keep that in mind when shooting in certain areas within DC or other locations where there may be a need to seek proper permits and permissions. <br />
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We met with our clients Robert and Jingjing just outside of the Tidal Basin to work with the blooming cherry blossoms in that area. I am also happy to mention that we were recommended to Robert and Jingjing by the talented Stephanie Dasch of <a href="http://www.weddingsbyde.com/" target="_blank">Diamond Events and Weddings</a>. <br />
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{Now Enjoy}<br />
The sneak peek during the peak...more images to come!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We let Robert and Jingjing loosen up and have some fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wanted to get the white snowy blooms and the monument in the background and by golly I was going to stop traffic and move cars to get the shot I wanted!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blossom all around and blossom blur only made these smiles more than just smiles :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black and white with the Potomac and part of the cityscape in the background!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like the black and white and the color version equally!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The color version, the snowy blossoms give a fairytale feel!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robert really wanted to climb a cherry blossom and he made it happen! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diamonds and Blossoms have a lot in common!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diamonds and Blossoms- nature creates beautiful art!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I personally love seeing the open candidness of couples once they get comfortable being in front of the camera! This really gives you a peek into their personalities. </td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Tidal Basin, Washington, DC 20024, USA38.8837231 -77.038865813.361688599999997 -118.3474598 64.4057576 -35.7302718tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-42558988115083192072014-02-18T14:31:00.001-08:002014-02-18T14:33:02.839-08:00Intelligent Compassion<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Intelligent <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1392760512_0">compassion</span> is a slow learning curve for most people who allow their emotions to captain their helms. My visit to El Salto de Limon in the Dominican Republic was one of my best experiences in life to date. However, reality smacked me in the face after I chose to venture off the beaten path and see a part of the Dominican Republic the vast majority of travelers to that area ever experience.<br />
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The views of Cayo Levantado, Punta Cana, along with other resort areas monetarily fueled by big travel chains (cruise lines, resorts, hotels) present to the public eye a very jaded "unreality" of the Dominican Republic. Keep in mind that Haiti is just on the other side of the island and like Haiti, the Dominican Republic is actually very poor.<br />
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I ventured out of the touristy areas at my own risk to go horseback riding at a ranch with the locals and a few from my ship, only three of us had any real horsemanship skills and only five had ever been on a horse before. Let me say this, that as an equestrian, when I arrived at my destination I can tell you I was unnerved and a bit terrified at what I first saw. <br />
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Tack duck taped together, made from or reinforced by "found objects"; car seat belts, human leather belts, rope, twine, comforters, bungee cords, the foam padding you find inside of car interiors -after you rip the fabric/leather off the seats. Handmade bits, pieced together from pieces of other broken bits and found metals, some looking quite severe with extraordinarily long shanks. Helmets with no chin straps, torn rubber boots, etc.<br />
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There was a tragic element of surprising beauty to the assemblage I saw, like walking into an art gallery and finding uniquely functional found object art. I was most intrigued by the amazing saddle decor, a rag blanket created by looping bright fabrics together; fabrics collected from old shirts and other articles of human clothing. Let me state, I was not required to sign a waiver of any sort...believe me, red flags and warning bells were sounding off in my mind. <br />
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I am a believer that first impressions should not be weighed heavily, in fact I don't think you should allow them to guide your judgement of a person, place, or thing at all. Time, understanding, and compassion are all we need to learn of who, what, and why. Besides, you may be meeting someone for the first time who is going through an emotionally difficult time, it is not fair to judge them based on first impressions. <br />
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Now, most of you are probably wondering what I meant in my opening sentence in regard to "intelligent compassion", I'm going to get to that now, but please as you read, keep and open mind towards the experience I am about to share. I walked away from my adventure excited and terribly sad- two very strong emotions partnered in a dance I call real life and its truth. It's hard to swallow. <br />
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Standing just behind me was an older woman in her white "Pikuer" dressage breeches and a beautiful Ralph Lauren button down silk blouse, and Ray Bans, why on earth would someone choose to show up at a trail excursion in a third world country wearing such an ostentatious outfit is beyond me. Did she think she was going to have a retired dressage master trotting her through the rainforest?<br />
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I was grateful that the vast majority of locals were not English speaking and thereby could not hear that nasty things she muttered out loud in regards to them and their horses. But, as a painfully honest person who, in that moment, was operating on fear, will admit that my first impression had me thinking many of the very things she was saying out loud. A few people from my group, opted out of the riding, asking instead if they could walk.<br />
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At first sight, I too, was concerned with the seemingly malnourished horses with boney physiques, top lines extremely under developed, sinewy ewe necks, one horse was missing an eye, a few had crooked ears (I learned later that those horses were born that way and those scars were not given to them by abusive treatment). In my opinion and based on my standards and understanding of horse care in my country, they looked neglected. My stomach tied itself in knots at the thought of climbing on one. Being 5'3" and the fact most of the horses were no larger that 13 or 14 hands, I felt as though my small size would crush the very horse I was to ride.<br />
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I had to stop myself, I had to re-adjust my thinking and proceed with an open mind and I did just that when I met my little stallion Caramello and his 17 year old guide. My westernized point of view in regards to what is considered "proper" horse care had to be let go. PETA and animal rights activists would've had a field day tearing these people apart, I am sure of this. But again, they are passing judgment on how a "horse" should be cared for by their societies' philosophies and ideologies. <br />
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For the price dressage lady paid for her breeches, these people paid for a plot of a land and some cement to build their single bedroom shanties that housed up to 10 people at a time. There is no glass in their windows, no running water, no drinkable water unless they can afford bottled water, most boil their water. Many had thatched roofs and few houses did not even have roofs. They go weeks without bathing, and years without doctor or dentist checkups. Education is optional. Electricity, those few who have access to public electricity only runs 3-4 hours a day.<br />
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I shut my mind down in regards to my "preconceived" notions of how things should be for horses, based on my life style and standards of living and instead, used intelligent compassion, a compassion comprised of logic and reasoning to gain and emotional understanding of the reality these people were living. In doing so, I could see that these horses were cared for, in fact they were very well cared for, and their care was in exact equal proportion to the standard of living their people were in. <br />
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Caramello received two baths a day and his 17 year old human boy curried and cared for him with an assortment of handmade brushes. A curry comb made from what looked like a Brillo pad and he used an old toothbrush to clean up Caramello's eyes and muzzle, and made a confession, that he himself has never brushed his own teeth. Through his broken English and my broken Spanish I learned he took a bath once a week so he could afford to give Caramello a bath twice a day for all the hard work he did. <br />
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Caramello was his first horse, he purchased for 8 dollars, and broke him in and trained him all by himself. I learned that horses are not gelded and families bred horses for work and money. With that in mind, I was in awe of the calm gentle nature of theses horses and the fact that stallions were taking people who had never been on horses before on such adventures through the rain forests of the Dominican Republic.<br />
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The companies that own the trail riding ranches pay the locals ten dollars a day for the use of their horses and the locals volunteer as guides to be with their horses all day through the excursions and are only working off of tips, sadly many of the tourists don't even realize this and do not even bother tipping their guides, it's a terribly sad circumstance. I think ignorance and language barriers play into this circumstance and I am grateful for the little Spanish I do know, otherwise I would have missed a great learning opportunity. <br />
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Its important to understand that for this culture, horses are not pets, companions, or show animals. They are livestock- working livestock, and source of income for their people. Their culture is deeply routed in agriculture and their lifestyle is reflected in this. The horse is a working animal here. In a country that is poor and gasoline at a premium, even in my "world" there would be many hard pressed to afford the 7-12 dollars a gallon that it costs in the Dominican. These are all things I needed to consider before I judged.<br />
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If you are ever able to go, I highly recommend it. It's a vibrant and lively culture and the people, even despite their living conditions are very proud. It is not uncommon for a family to spend up to 15 years building their homes. People here help each other and their is a great sense of community.<br />
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The landscape of the Dominican is absolutely stunning! Lush rich green rainforest and mountains with a clear view of the turquoise sea from higher elevations. I would one day like to return here and spend a longer amount of time. I am very grateful for the opportunity my parents gave me to travel here. <br />
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My biggest regret; not inquiring where I could purchase a rag cover for my own saddle back home. I will get one, one day!<br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/AbiWWN6HDp8" target="_blank">My Ride to El Salto de Limon</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-38583318233119976262013-11-11T10:12:00.000-08:002014-01-29T10:13:14.691-08:00"N" Turns Two (1.26.12)It was such a delight to be able to photograph a little boy who will be turning two on January 26 of 2014. His mother wanted to do a session while it was still warm so we went to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/585183861562505/591576274256597/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity" target="_blank">Temple Hall Farm</a> in Leesburg which is decked out in great Autumn themes, ranging from celebrating the actual fall season itself (colors, leaves, etc), to Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Loads of textures, colors, farm equipment, and animals all combine to create the perfect backdrop and props needed for a child's photo session.<br /><br />I am also honored his mother chose me to shoot her upcoming wedding (Sept 2014). It was a great way to get to know her and get a feel for what she likes in regards to photography and style. I can't wait for September! To see more from this collection visit, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.728905093805992.1073741841.321277207902118&type=3" target="_blank">Gallery</a> on our Fanpage!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Temple Hall Farm, 15789 Temple Hall Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA39.1789113 -77.52885119999996339.0803328 -77.690212699999961 39.277489800000005 -77.367489699999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-8340996555119551802013-10-25T14:04:00.001-07:002013-10-25T14:06:31.341-07:00A 50 Morning March: Fall 2013I spend a lot of time with my son. I am balancing a workload with motherhood pretty much on a solo basis. I do have the help of Montessori Daycare three time a week which helps me immensely stay on task and keep my work flow going. Its not easy and because of it I have really started to appreciate the role single parents play in the lives of their children.<br />
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I make a great effort to have my son participate in what I have come to call, "The 50 Morning March". On the two days a week where I have him all day, we eat our yummy breakfast and then head out into the wilds on a morning walk. I carry my camera outfitted in a 50mm lens (my most cherished and beloved lens I own). Of course my 2.5 year old toddler, Connor, carries a camera too! His is an old rebel outfitted with a cheap lens. <br />
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He is allowed to take pictures, which matter of fact, are quite interesting. While he doesn't yet have an understanding of composition he has an awareness of interesting things to shoot. His favorite being puddles, though I haven't yet figured out if its the reflections he like or the fact he is waiting for me to turn my back so he has a quick shot of jumping into the puddles he finds along our adventures.<br />
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We live up in the furnace mountain area of Taylorstown Virginia, nestled deep in the rural landscape of Loudoun County Virginia, a county of Northern Virginia and part of the DC Metro area. Surrounded by forests teaming with deer and fields full of Angus and or Belted Highlander, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses; there is always something new and interesting to find during our adventures.<br />
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I am making an effort to post some shots from each Month, starting with this month of October 2013. Please enjoy! I highly encourage all parents to find some "magic" time to explore the great outdoors with their children. We are continually stuck in a "human" world where we are constantly plugged into computers, cell phones, Ipods, Ipads, etc. etc. Its nice to get away and just adventure into the realm of nature!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-64637639742286607382013-10-21T02:24:00.000-07:002013-10-21T02:24:13.864-07:00Little RennFest MemoriesThe end of summer and well into summer marks a special time for my son. He absolutely loves going to the Renaissance Festivals and we are fortunate enough to be located within two hours of the what are consider two of among the best festivals in the country. We have the Maryland Renaissance Festival, on that I have been frequenting since I discovered it during my first year of graduate school at the Maryland Institute College of art and we have the Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival outside of Harrisburg PA, in New Hope Pennsylvania. <br />
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Connor enjoys dressing up in his kilt and participating in the kids activities as well as posing for photos for faire goers who happens to find him too utterly adorable and feel they must snap a picture of him, including the marketing crew of the PA festival who has used his images in their online email marketing :) <br />
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Then there is the music, Connor's most favorite thing at the faire. He absolutely loves music, especially Celtic music and he is usually the first one dancing once the performances start! So, the following images showcase my son's special moments at the Renaissance Festivals, hope you enjoy them as much as I do! He is growing up so fast hence why I carry a camera wherever I go with him.<br />
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July 2013 found me on the beautiful North Carolina Island of Cordova, accessible only by four wheel drive vehicles, a place where wild Corolla Horses wander freely along the beach and find delicious delight munching on tall dune grasses. It is quiet and calm there, the smell of sea and shore and the taste of sea salt on the wind both relax and rejuvenate your soul, I swear, I would never have come home if I didn't have to. It was the closest I have felt to contentment in a good long while. <br />
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Now, back to those Corolla horses, much like their world famous Chincoteague cousins (insert your knowledge of the 1947 book, <strong><em>Misty of Chincoteague,</em></strong> by American author <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marguerite_Henry" title="Marguerite Henry">Marguerite Henry</a>) they make their beachfront home on the Island of Cordova off the Coast of North Carolina. They are more formally known as the Banker Colonial Spanish Mustangs as are classified as such in the <strong><em>Horses of Americas Registry.</em></strong> They are the distant relatives of horses belonging to the Spanish explorers, who for reasons unknown left their horses behind upon returning home. It wasn't uncommon for explorers to leave animals behind after the completion of their expeditions, either due to having to lighten their loads or just from ships running aground or wrecking. <br />
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The Banker Horses took up residence on the Outer Banks and its impressive to note that these mustangs stayed genetically pure for hundreds of years because life on sandbars prevented cross-breeding. These horses do not group in herds, but rather harems, each stallion has a small band of mares, some stallions only have one or two, while others have four to seven. The dynamic of these horses was amazing to watch. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The handsome Stallion I named Inigo Montoya after the character in the Princess Bride. As you can tell by looking at him, he exudes the Spanish look.</td></tr>
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They are not as territorial as other bands of Mustangs found in America, but seem tolerate other harems in or around their "territories". Perhaps this neutrality came about due to the relative small spaces they have to roam, but it is interesting to note that often multiple harems will congregate on the beach together and play in the surf, usually around dawn or dusk.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A stallion and his harem; a single mare with a day old colt. A Proud Family.</td></tr>
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I personally witnessed a young stallion approach an older stallion and thought for sure there was going to be "disagreement", ears pinned back, eyes rolling as they were, typical of stallions being protective, but once they got to smelling each other, they started a friendly neighing and pawing game and soon began to groom each other while the mares belonging to each of the stallions came together to munch on the dune grasses. It felt more like a family reunion, leading me to believe that the younger stallion may have been a now grownup son. <br />
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<em>"The members of the <strong>Spanish Mustang Registry</strong> in the 80s and the <strong>Horse of the Americas Registry</strong> in 2007 have confirmed that the Banker horses are the last remaining band of what was known as the <strong>'the horses of rulers and nobility'-</strong> a mixture of Spanish Barb, Andalusian, and Arabian blood. The DNA of Corolla horses was tested both in 1992 and 2007 by Dr. E. Gus Cothran from Texas A&M University and was found to be lineally pure to the 16th century imports as can be found in North America today." -Susan Selig Classen</em><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A mare grazes on a dune as an evening thunderstorm rolls in</td></tr>
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In today's world, human interference is greatly affecting their existence due to development of beachfront property and tourism and the fact that the herd now all originate from a single maternal bloodline. Such a small grouping of horses that continually inbreeds creates genetic anomalies and will eventually suffer from genetic collapse. These horse are now listed on the Endangered Breed list (American Livestock Breeds Conservancy) and on the Critical/Nearly Extinct list (Equus Surival Trust). The best hope for their survival is to introduce other maternal bloodlines.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Horse play in the surf</td></tr>
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The Banker horses are special and I immensely enjoyed the time I had behind my camera with them. I am looking forward to returning to Corolla to revisit them one day. Until that time, I suggest anyone who is looking for a great vacation and photographic opportunity to visit Corolla Island. Best time to photograph are sun-up and sun-down, especially with the heat of summer. <br />
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You can view some more of images at the <a href="http://www.glasseyedpony.com/Portfolio/Wild-Horses-of-Corolla-North/i-MQpXBpp/0/Ti/reflect1-Ti.jpg" target="_blank">Horses of Corolla gallery</a> at my website. Prints are available for sale and I will donate proceeds of sales to <a href="http://www.corollawildhorses.com/" target="_blank">The Corolla Wild Horse Fund</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA35.24804 -75.53931549999998734.420547500000005 -76.830208999999982 36.0755325 -74.248421999999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-91417903179167486072013-07-09T09:34:00.000-07:002013-07-09T09:36:27.490-07:00Why, Too Many<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strike>She looks away; the realization that aching and longing are the same. The something is as unknown as time.</strike></td></tr>
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An image begins as a poetic thought…capturing that is hard. I try but I fail. One day…one day. <br />
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<strong>Why, Too Many</strong><br />
I have questions-<br />
One too many…<br />
They begin with why<br /> and other words thereafter<br /> tag along for the ride.<br />
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Outside my window <br /> is a hot morning in grey-<br /> refreshing promise<br /> of rain later today.<br />
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The aster and yarrow swelter<br /> and melt, like spent lovers<br /> under hot sheets-<br />
and passion’s raw heat.<br />
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The meadow’s shadows shift,<br /> dancing upon the breeze,<br /> a kaleidoscope of shade and colors <br /> falling where they please.<br />
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Why do aching and longing<br /> feel entirely the same?<br /> Why do I miss something?<br /> It’s a realization- I cannot tame.<br />
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I wait and ache in the way <br /> the bird taking wing<br /> and the blossom in pink<br /> anticipate the coming spring.<br /><br /> Why can I not find it?<br /> Why do I not know what it is?<br /> Why do I miss it?<br /> Why? Why? Why? Why?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-88005675245108101322013-06-01T06:33:00.000-07:002014-01-29T08:35:03.443-08:00My First Sikh WeddingI had the privilege of second shooting a Sikh wedding in Bethesday Maryland, for Baz Kanda of Five Rivers Studio. Baz is an international wedding and fashion photographer out of Canada. He is amazingly talented, loves animals, and horses and as such, in addition to working the wedding, (<em>which was nearly three days long</em>), we spent time talking about horses, animals, and photography. We had planned to go riding after the wedding ended, but nature had a different idea, and it rained and an ocean, unfortunately.<br />
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I usually do not share the work I do when second shooting, partly because its not typically something you do as a second shooter , some what of a no-no in the wedding industry, since as a second shooter the work you are doing is for the photographer you are assisting. Baz gave me permission to share, and I felt it was necessary to show that I have worked outside the typical wedding realm and have acquired knowledge of other types of ceremonies. I must admit that, speaking as an artist, I was in love with all the colors and textures I found. Mind blowing in fact, and yes, while I have grown accustomed to photographing the typical "white" wedding dress, this wedding really was refreshing.<br />
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I was mainly responsible for photographing the groom, Jetinder Sehmi getting ready and then taking candid shots of the ceremony and reception. Jatinder's family is so sweet and kind. Very helpful, and knowing it was my first Sikh wedding, explained different aspects of what was going on within the wedding as it happened! And their family dog was entirely too cute. I love when families include their pets in the festivities!<br />
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The energy level of a Sikh wedding is go, go, go, and go some more. It was very fast, lively, energetic and I think I lost three pounds that weekend and definitely acquired some painful blisters on my feet. Let me say, I am very thankful for Baz asking me to assist him, I had a great time with a great friend! I will certainly jump at the chance to shoot a Sikh wedding again if I ever get presented with the opportunity! But I digress, let me get to the point, and share with you some images I captured from that day. <br />
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You can click on the images to see the larger version, since on some of the templates here, you can't really see the smaller images in the collages.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Bethesda, MD, USA38.984652 -77.09470920000001138.885906 -77.256070700000009 39.083397999999995 -76.933347700000013tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-30319054786887967342013-02-18T17:52:00.000-08:002013-02-18T18:03:23.239-08:00The Backyard Kiss<center>
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We are excited to announce, The Backyard Kiss,our 2013 Small Wedding Promotion for Northern Virginia. All of our wedding packages include professional editing/retouching, online viewing gallery, budget friendly shopping gallery, in addition to many Al La Carte items; wedding albums, books, canvas prints, cards, and much more!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-27941273599907955312013-02-18T12:34:00.001-08:002013-02-18T15:10:21.341-08:00Newborn & Baby Promotion<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Newborn & Baby Session Price for 2013! Limited sessions a year.<br />
Please contact GEPP ahead of time to book you session. We come to you in the comfort of your own home.<br />
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Promotion is good for ALL newborns and Babies up to 18 months! 18 and over price as toddlers.</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-26559425961863651932012-12-21T15:04:00.002-08:002012-12-21T15:20:22.978-08:002013 Changes to Print ProductsShadow Horse Studios LLC and Glass Eyed Pony Photography will be utilizing new papers for the 2013 year. It is very important for those artists who market museum quality archival works to k<span class="userContent">now the differences in the papers they are using. True archival quality matters to high end collectors with the intentions of purchasing artwork and prints that will be insured and past down through generations. Art is an investment to these collectors. Archival or museum papers are made with a fiber source, such as 100% cotton rag, that will last for centuries WITHOUT CONSERVATION. Acid-free papers are based <span class="text_exposed_show">on cellulose fiber and will eventually yellow as their buffering is exhausted, depending on atmospheric conditions where they are stored and displayed. Although conservation is possible, their lifespan without conservation should be measured in decades, not centuries.<br /><br /> Because digital art is ultimately preserved in a digital format, not on paper, most people mistakenly feel that the expense of a museum paper is not always necessary. While it is true that under good conditions, with archival grade inks and proper storage and display, acid-free cellulose papers can last more than 20 years, this is not ideal for the invested collector who is looking for museum quality archival works that last generations.</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><u><em><strong>For all giclee fine art prints the new papers we are utilizing here in the studio for all prints and greeting cards starting january 1, 2013 are as follows:</strong></em></u></span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>Canson Infinity Arches Aquarelle Rag</strong><br /><em>The world’s No. 1 mould-made watercolor paper is now available for the digital fine art market, lending a unique and unrivalled character to the fine art reproduction of traditional artwork and photographs. Internally buffered and acid-free, it was designed to meet the longevity requirements of galleries and museums. <br /><br />A genuine 100% rag watercolor paper, Arches Aquarelle Rag possesses the unique structure, surface texture, and warm white tone that demanding artists expect from a traditional fine art paper. It’s compatible with pigmented and dye inks, dries instantly, and is water-resistant. The absence of optical brightening agents ensures consistency for generations.</em></span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>Canson Infinity Arches Velin Museum Rag</strong></span></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><em>For centuries, Arches Velin Museum Rag has been chosen to create lithography, intaglio etchings, engravings, and collotypes by world-renowned artists. Today, Arches Velin Museum Rag is available for the inkjet fine art and photograph market.</em></span></span><br />
<em>This mould-made paper has a unique, fine-grained, smooth surface and structure, and a pure white tone that is ideal for sophisticated photographs, museum-grade applications, and fine art printmaking.</em><br />
<em>Arches Velin Museum Rag is compatible with pigmented and dye inks, dries instantly, is water-resistant, and contains no optical brightening agents. Internally buffered and acid-free, it was designed to meet the longevity requirements of galleries and museums.</em><br />
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<strong>Canson Infinity BFK Rives</strong><br />
<em>The world’s No. 1 traditional mould-made printmaking paper <nobr>is now</nobr> available within Canson’s Infinity Digital Fine Art & Photo portfolio.</em><br />
<em>BFK Rives has a unique, fine-grained smooth surface and structure, and a pure white tone that is ideal for sophisticated photographs, museum-grade applications, and fine art printmaking.</em><br />
<em>It is compatible with pigmented and dye inks, dries instantly, is water-resistant, and contains no optical brightening agents. Internally buffered and acid-free, BFK Rives was designed to meet the longevity requirements of galleries and museums.</em><br />
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<strong>Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag</strong><em></em><br />
<em>Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag is a 100% cotton mould-made fine art paper that is reminiscent of the original etching and printmaking papers. By using natural minerals in its manufacture, Canson has developed a smooth-textured paper with the purest white tone in the industry, high paper shade stability, and a resistance to aging.</em><br />
<em>This museum-grade paper assures deep blacks, excellent image sharpness, and optimum color gradation, and its slight grain makes it ideal for printing detailed work, color photographs, and black-and-white portraits.</em><br />
<em>Edition Etching Rag is compatible with pigmented and dye inks, dries instantly, is water-resistant, and contains no optical brightening agents. Internally buffered and acid-free, it was designed to meet the longevity requirements of galleries and museums.</em><br />
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<strong>Canson Infinity Museum Canvas Water-Resistant Matte</strong><em></em><br />
<em>This traditional, museum-quality, 100% archival cotton canvas has a natural white tone optimized for pigmented inks. Combining modern technical excellence with the texture, feel, and body that only an all-cotton canvas can deliver, it offers the highest quality for the most discerning of reproductions.</em><br />
<em>It is free of optical brightening agents, with a premium, coated, matte-textured surface that is ideal for giclée applications. Water-resistant and UV-resistant, it can be stretched and mounted with ease.</em><br />
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<strong>Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag</strong><em></em><br />
<em>Platine Fibre Rag is the combination of the latest microporous coating with the premium 100% cotton platinum paper that Canson has supplied for years to the original Platinum and Platine photographic market.</em><br />
<em>Setting the benchmark for digital darkroom papers, Platine Fibre Rag provides the aesthetic and feel of the original F-Type Baryta Fibre paper, possessing a true pure white tone without using optical brighteners that are known to affect the longevity of digitally produced images.</em><br />
<em>Platine Fibre Rag’s extremely high Dmax and exceptional gray tones make it the product of choice for black-and-white and color photographic prints. It is compatible with pigmented and dye inks, and internally buffered to resist gas fading and maximize the conservation of prints. It dries instantly and is water-resistant.</em><em></em><br />
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<strong>Canson Infinity Rag Photographique</strong><br />
<em>Rag Photographique is a 100% cotton, museum-grade white fine art paper developed by Canson to meet the longevity requirements of the digital fine art market. The natural minerals used in its manufacture render an extra-smooth white surface with a sensual feel and one of the highest Dmax ratings available. It is ideal for fine art photography as well as fine art printmaking.</em><br />
<em>Rag Photographique is compatible with pigmented and dye inks, dries instantly, is water-resistant, and contains no optical brightening agents. Internally buffered and acid-free, it was designed to meet the longevity requirements of galleries and museums.</em><br />
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<strong>Moab Entrada Digital Rag Paper</strong><em></em><br />
<em>These 100% cotton, smooth, <nobr>double-sided</nobr> papers are beautiful surfaces for fine art prints that will last a lifetime.</em><br />
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<em>Bright White — Reproduces vivid color and maximum contrast for exceptionally detailed prints. Bright White is compatible with dye and pigmented inks.</em><br />
<em>Natural — A soft white sheet created with no optical brighteners. Natural is ideal for black and white images, and it is compatible with dye and pigmented inks.</em><br />
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<strong>Moab Lasal Photo Paper</strong><br />
<em>Lasal is a professional grade of digital photo paper featuring brilliant whiteness, excellent image sharpness, and good color density. Lasal papers are universally compatible with the widest range of <nobr>dye-based</nobr> and <nobr>pigment-based</nobr> inks.</em><br />
<em>These papers can be laminated with both hot and cold presses and are perfect for general photography, portraiture, presentations, posters, graphic art reproduction, as well as signage. Neutral pH and <nobr>acid-free</nobr>. Made in the USA.</em><br />
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<em><strong>Lasal Exhibition Luster 300</strong> — This is a heavyweight, <nobr>single-sided,</nobr> <nobr>ultra-white</nobr> luster paper that is ideal for gallery and exhibition prints. A new, <nobr>fourth-generation</nobr> resin coating produces an <nobr>extra-wide</nobr> color gamut never before seen in a luster paper. Named after the Lasal mountains, whose snowy peaks tower above the Moab, Lasal Exhibition Luster keeps true to its namesake, incorporating many of the elements found in the surrounding Moab environment — pure crispy whites and deep, luscious colors. 11 mm. 300 gsm.</em><br />
<em><strong>Lasal Photo Gloss 270</strong> — This bright white sheet features an instant-dry smooth gloss surface that is also smudge and water resistant. 270 gsm.</em><br />
<em><strong>Lasal Photo Matte 235</strong> — An instant-dry paper that is double-sided with a smooth, matte surface. Water resistant. 235 gsm.</em><br />
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<strong>Moab Somerset Photo Enhanced Inkjet Paper</strong><em></em><br />
<em>Digital prints deliver greater resolution than traditional lithographic prints, and offer a wider color range than serigraphy. Reproduce your own masterpieces...or create new ones with a collection of fine art papers.</em><br />
<em>Somerset Photo Enhanced papers are suitable for most desktop printers (inkjet or bubble), yet deliver museum-quality reproduction and archival quality.</em><br />
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<em>Photo Enhanced Velvet — The answer for artists who demand crisp "photo quality" reproduction without sacrificing the luxurious feel of fine art paper. This radiant white paper, combined with high-quality ink, yields exceptional depth, and rich, vivid colors that grab the eye. 225 gsm</em><strong>.</strong><br />
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<strong>We are now offering our photography clients an affordable option to our giclee fine art prints with the introduction of our C-print line, printed with a Chromira Digital Printer.</strong><br />
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Just what is a C-Print?<br />
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<em>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:<br /> </em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromogenic_color_print"><em>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromogenic_color_print</em></a><em> </em><br />
<em>Chromogenic color prints are full-color photographic prints made using
chromogenic materials and processes. These prints may be produced from an
original digital image. <br /><br />The first commercially available chromogenic
print process was Kodacolor, introduced by Kodak in January of 1942. Kodak
introduced a chromogenic paper with the name Type-C in the 1950s, and then
discontinued the name several years later. The terminology Type-C and C-print
have remained in popular use since this time. The chemistry used to develop
chromogenic prints today is known as RA-4. Kodak Endura is one of the major
professional chromogenic print papers. <br /><br />The class of color photographic
processes known as chromogenic are characterized by a reaction between two
chemicals to form (or give birth to) the color dyes that make up a photographic
image. Chromogenic color images are composed of three main dye layers—cyan,
magenta, and yellow—that together form a full color image. The light sensitive
material in each layer is a silver halide emulsion—just like black and white
papers. After exposure, the silver image is developed (or reduced) by a special
color developer. In this reaction, the color developer in the areas of exposed
silver are oxidized, and then react with another chemical, the dye coupler,
which is present throughout the emulsion. This is the chromogenic reaction—the
union of the oxidized developer and the dye coupler form a color dye. Different
dye couplers are used in each layer, so this same reaction forms a different
colored dye in each layer. A series of processing steps follow, which remove the
remaining silver and silver compounds, leaving a color image composed of dyes in
three layers. <br /><br />Prints can be exposed using digital exposure systems
yielding a digital C print. These are exposed using LEDs on light sensitive
photographic paper and processed using traditional silver based chemistry. These
digital systems expose the paper using red, green, and blue lasers or light
emitting diodes, and have the capability of correcting paper sensitivity errors.
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All C-Prints are printed on Kodak Archival Supra Endura Professional
Photographic Paper which has an extraordinary color
gamut and state-of-the art image stability and is available in Glossy,
Matte, Lustre, and Metallic.<strong></strong><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-52866691875831648852012-12-11T07:43:00.001-08:002012-12-11T07:52:25.802-08:00The Echoes I am falling back to something sentimental and difficult.<br />
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I am returning to the photographic work of a man I loved, admired, and hated.<br />
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A tragic something...<br />
and deeply personal<br />
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It is a visual journey with poetry of two lives-two journeys taking place at two very different time periods. <br />
Forgiveness? That is a thought that I carry with me on this journey and perhaps you will notice the complexity of this word during the exploration I do with this series.<br />
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I am combining my methods of photographic artistic expression with the images belonging to my grandfather, also a photographer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~His Love~<br />
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Only one of many<br />
an apature eye<br />
capturing<br />
beauty (ies)<br />
Doing more than seeing.<br />
She wrote <br />
tragic love notes<br />
set them to flame<br />
watched then burn.<br />
The fire<br />
was easier to bear<br />
than letting go<br />
of the oceans<br />
her eyes<br />
held onto.<br />
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~her love~<br />
the one and only</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-49506159296970283562012-12-09T10:47:00.002-08:002012-12-09T11:45:20.415-08:00Art Tool or Art Reference: A Copyright Thing<br />
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<strong>BEFORE MY STUDIO SHOP GOES LIVE IN 2013 this is a <br />Note To EVERYONE</strong><br />
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<strong>I have changed my texture and action usage agreement:</strong> <br />
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You can use my TEXTURES and ACTIONS resources anywhere and however you want in your artwork and photography and in pre-mades!<br />
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That includes:<br />
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-Scrapbooking, Fine Art, Crafting, Digital Art, Illustration, etc<br />
-ANY other commercial use or non-commercial project.<br />
-You do not have to alter/change it to use them for these purposes.<br />
-*Premades* My textures and actions can be used in pre-mades with significant changes!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE</strong>, please don't redistribute and sell as your own <strong>RESOURCE UNLESS</strong> you make significant changes. </span><span style="color: red;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">You are not allowed to claim as your own or sell my textures or actions in their original state.</span></u></strong></span><br />
*This is a new agreement that carries over into the licensing of all my textures and actions when purchases and downloaded and applies to my giveaways from the past to present.<br />
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The reason I have made this decision is partly due to the nature of the "monster" when it comes to selling textures and actions. I am continually being informed of people stealing them and really, while I appreciate the "watch dogs" in the community, it becomes much too time consuming to keep up with. Many textures out in the market have "similar" qualities and looks and often times people are reporting things to me that are in all actuality NOT MINE.<br />
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Secondly, I spoke to my own legal representative in regards to the copyrights of such "resources" that has left me rather, well, stunned, but I get it, and I understand now. I can see why there is a huge mass of confusion regarding the copyrighting of "resources". <u>Stock Tools</u> are different from<u> STOCK REFERENCES</u> as I have been informed. I will do my best to explain what I learned in regards to this aspect.<br />
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Texture and Action resources are not looked upon the at same as actual STOCK photos (photographs of people, places, things, etc) for the reference and or editorial market are. Those have recognizable subjects are treated under the copyright law quite differently than just action and texture resource. Textures and actions are labeled as <u><strong><em>art tools, not reference materials</em></strong></u>. What's the difference?<br />
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Textures are created by an artist for use as an "art making" tool for other artists. It is a tool, much like a crayon. Only in its original form is it truly able to be "copyrighted". If this was not the case then every artist would have to license usage agreements for EVERY WORK OF ART THEY CREATED USING THAT TEXTURE! That means an artist who has purchased a texture can in fact DO WHATEVER they want with it, within their artwork and the creation of other works (even additional "tools" they want to sell).<br />
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Let's say, I have a red crayola crayon called Rose Red, that name is copyrighted to me.I may have a secret forumula used to create that red, but in all actuality, everyone has the "ingredients" to create a red crayon of their own, and by all accounts can do their best to match my Rose Red, through their own experimentation. The crayon was created as an art making TOOL, not a "reference". Anyone can take a red crayon and melt it down and mix it with other crayons or waxes or paints, what-have-you, and sell their creation in any form, including another "tool", yes that is right- they can sell the outcome of that "experiment", even if it is another texture.<br />
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THE COLOR RED cannot be copyrighted. I can make my own mix of red that may be similar even nearly exact but that is my red, and I can call it Royal Red. That is why paint companies when creating paints of their own (outside traditional paint names like Ochre etc) can only "copyright" the name of their paint and to some extent the "secret" formula. Anyone can take paints and mix colors to create paints that are similar to colors already created. <br />
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Actions are just <u><em><strong>recorded steps</strong></em></u> that ANYONE can do themselves in the program they are using, be it Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom etc. The only thing that is copyrighted in actions is the actual name given to the "recording" the creator has chosen and the way the creator as organized/tweaked the steps inside that action.<br />
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Let's pretend I am Rembrandt and I have an apprentice, I teach my apprentice my step by step method I use to mix paint, how I hold brushes while I a paint, and all the "other steps" I take to create a painting with the materials that everyone already has at their disposal.<br />
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Photoshop, Lightroom, and all these fancy computer programs have the tools already built in for your disposal to create all the steps that are recorded in the actions, they allow you to purchase additional plug-ins etc to supplement the tools already there. So, when I copyright an action, I am copyrighting the name and the "set" of that action. I cannot prevent the additional tweaking that customers do to my actions, including but not limited to, re-recording my actions with new tweaks and steps.<br />
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Textures, Actions, and other "art tools" made for artists to create with are not copyrightable the same way STOCK IMAGES ARE. Reference "stock" images are created to be used as a reference source for all traditional and or digital works where the final completed image takes influence from the look/feel/mood of the subjects within the referenced image or images. Artists who use stock images HAVE TO LICENSE for usage. (buyout exclusivity, dated/timed, general market, etc). <br />
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Textures, actions, and presets do not fall into the "reference" category according to the way they are defined by law for usage rights, as they are deemed as TOOLS and not reference. I can only imagine the paperwork that would entail from licensing usage agreements with every single artist for every artwork they create with that texture and or action preset in addition to commercial usage rights that entail from running prints and editions other editorial commercial work of their completed works that contain all the actions and textures (in some case well over a hundred textures can be used in a single piece)....See the problem here?<br />
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This test tutorial and the second test tutorial that is to follow, has been milestones for me in terms of pushing myself to learn a new complex technology rather swiftly. I am excited with the potential I see to continue learning and developing this into a great learning experience for my viewers. </div>
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Upcoming lessons in the Texture Unit will include:<br />
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<li>Creating an old master feel to photographic and digital artwork (a current hot trend within the digital art world). </li>
<li>Exploring custom created color overlays and textures for various Chiaroscuro effects.</li>
<li>Using your camera to shoot for textures: including Bokeh and soft blurs.</li>
<li>Using fabrics, leaves, glass, and the likes to create textures.</li>
<li>Creating virtual textures in photoshop with no additional scanned in resources.</li>
<li>Using traditional art mediums to create textures... </li>
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My first "test" tutorial is done. This is just a really roughly hashed out test! But I am finally getting somewhere with all the hard work and late nights :)</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-72936803176039672672012-11-15T17:29:00.003-08:002012-11-15T18:51:56.769-08:00Gellie Sandwich and Flare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I almost broke my promise of posting weekly blogs. Oops. I had a few things to write about, but I don't have a lot of time right now, and since I shared these stages of images with a fellow photographer earlier this morning, I decided just to use share them again here in this blog. </div>
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Mind you, I have been limiting the amount of freelance commercial work I accept and narrowing my focus down to just equine related commercial jobs; logos, editorial retouch/edits, etc. I will now be able to spend more time on my own work. Sadly the personal digital based work I have been creating for myself at this moment, pales in comparison to the work I do for clients within the realm of commercial art; where "near-to perfection" as possible is the ultimate goal.</div>
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I look at my personal work and cringe and send works off to shows with a bit of remorse and embarrassment because I know, it is not my best. I know most of the stuff I have online at the moment, is not my best. I apologize for that. There are many reason I don't have a lot of work online at the moment. One of those reasons will be addressed in an upcoming blog dealing with artist contracts and what artists need to be aware of when negotiating for commercial work, especially their rights!</div>
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<strong>Today's First Commercial Retouch/Edit:</strong><br />
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One client today wanted a purchased stock photo of theirs' enhanced with a new "red sky morning" stormy look for a company PowerPoint presentation. They also wanted it done so that the final image had the feel of being taken with lighting amplified by gels, in addition to intentional flare. This method of lighting is more often utilized in fashion and music photography. </div>
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The client had sent me examples of what they wanted-what I would label as dramatic and extreme. The new background sky photo is from my own stock.</div>
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(<a href="http://pinterest.com/shadowhorse/lighting-techniques/">http://pinterest.com/shadowhorse/lighting-techniques/</a>) - this is a Pinterest folder I started to show some lighting techniques. The one image in here that is closest to what they showed me is the "nude", yes I said NUDE, in the water. However their example was even more extreme than this one. The photograph of the nude in the water was done IN CAMERA. That is not photoshopped gel lighting effects.<br />
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I always say that it is best to do everything IN CAMERA when you can. But I understand that not every photographer has the expensive lighting equipment to do such things, so sometimes it has to be fudged in photoshop, etc.<br />
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I have to also make note, for a second time today, of the certain irony there is, in fudging already enhanced/simulated lighting by computer rather than using flash/staged lighting. But it was fun!<br />
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Working time: 3 hours; give or take.<br />
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When I do assignments for lighting, I have to work first in black and white. I want to play with just the light and get a feel for it without having to think about the color. I feel this comes as a direct result from my artwork. Where most art I create starts as a black and white drawing and the color comes later.</div>
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Again, more black and white play, this time with a little light reflecting off the nose.</div>
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I start working the color and the flare in similar to how it may have reacted with the subject had it been done "in camera". Really its all a guessing game. Always study your shadows, its an embarrassing mistake if your light source is coming from a totally different direction than the shadows. I can't tell you HOW MANY amateurs make this mistake with photomanipulations. This becomes really obvious when artist has a few or more images pieced/stitched into one single composition and the light source is coming from all different areas in each image. </div>
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The flare was a little too red in the above and the gel to harsh on portions of the nose and cheekbones. I played some more with the image using omni lighting in PS. There are several variants of this "playing" and this image here was the client's favorite.</div>
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Detail of hair. If you intend on doing commercial retouching and editing, you need to make sure that you can separate every single little fly-away piece of hair and get edges of images in photomanipulations as "gentle-soft" and believeable as you can. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard photographers who do not have formal training and or enough experience in this type of work instruct people on making their edges SHARP. That is the worse thing you can do when combining images into a single piece of work. That is what gives the subjects in a work that "cutout" pieced together feeling. Also, one needs to make sure that there is no halo-ing in their work. Halo-ing is a capital offense in this line of work. Halo-ing is that aura a subject gets around its edge when the transition between the subject and its background or other elements in a photomanipulation are not precice and exact.</div>
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I am always asked about my working methods, so for this blog, I have chosen a to break a recent piece down to demonstrate how I take an idea I have bouncing around in my head and finalize it using my photography, textures, and digital hand painting techniques to create a <u><strong><em>photobased digital fine art piece.</em></strong></u><br />
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However, before I begin, I would like to say that as both a digital artist who has worked in the commercial world as an illustrator and concept designer for the last 12 years and as a photographer, who has studied photography since 1998 in art schools <em><span style="font-size: x-small;">( Hartford Art School and The Maryland Institute of Art, aquiring my BFA/MAT/MFA</span>)</em> I am passionate about defending both as separate "art forms". I will label all my works accordingly, so as not to take away from either field, nor contribute in anyway to the mass of confusion that exists between those two "worlds."<br />
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In my opinion, "Fine Art Photography" should be, photography that is created utilizing methods that mirror what we have been able to do in the darkroom and outside of the darkroom during the film days. The reason being is that the digital arts have been, for the last 20 or so years incorporating elements of the photographic picture within various processes used by digital artists. These techniques have been firmly established as digital art techniques and are recognized as such in the commercial/editorial realm and now within the "fine art world"(as slow as this later recognition has been among the upper echelons of the fine art world, who on the broad spectrum still view digital art with an err of caution and a touch of hokem.)<br />
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The fact that we have photographers utilizing extreme techniques that are conventionally used in the commercial/editorial world labeling their work as fine art photography, is adding to the confusion of what digital art is and what fine art photography is. Having said all this, those of us who have been trained in the digital arts world, can instantly recognize a doctored photo. Especially those photographers labeling their work as SOOC or done with "minimal" processing. We know who you are!<br />
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Nothing gets me so heated as seeing someone using their Photoshop skills to create a photo manipulated image and passing it off as a SOOC image to the general "gullible" public. Or using digital extremes to elevate a photo into the world of "digital art" but labeling it as "fine art photography." I also have a major issue with a digital painter using a photo as a base and smudging the crap out of it, doing this doesn't make it a "DIGITAL PAINTING". That is still a photo based digital art piece. A true digital painting is, from start to finish, an image that begins as sketch, as in the traditional form, and is then painted digitally. <br />
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There are many shows and galleries now, requesting to see the digital working files and the references used before accepting images, whether they be digital art or photographic art. Which is WONDERFUL news to me, as I do not want to see either art form lost to each other.<br />
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There will be new technology on the market that embeds, like a digital thumbprint, a strand of hexidecimal code into photographic and digital works that will in a sense, store all the information of that image. Meaning any digital art creations, will carry the code of ALL pieces of photography, web found images, and copyrighted images, etc within it! I am waiting patiently for this creation to come to fruition as such technology will greatly help in copyright issues.<br />
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The image that I am demonstrating with here, is what I would personally label as <u>Photo based Digital Fine Art</u> and not <u>Fine Art Photography</u> due to the amont of digital processing I used to create it.I created this one quickly, so I don't consider it to be at its best where technical skill is concerned. I created this for this blog.<br />
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The image above, is the main piece I am using for the final photo based digital art piece. My computers are custom built with the best processors I can have (or afford at this point and time in my career), as the only way to truly create print ready digital fine art, is to work as LARGE as possible, scaling and reduction apply to digital art just as it would with illustration and art created by traditional media. If I am creating a piece of work for a 10x10 print size, I generally work with 20"x20" at a MINIMUM of 300dpi, sometimes higher and sometimes larger. The final digital image resulting here, will be 80"x80", roughly over 6.5 feet, because I want the print to be 3.5' by 3.5'!<br />
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I use Wacom Tablets (Cintiq and Intuous), for final editing and proofing, I use a HDMI cord attached to my large screen TV to go over my image wtih a fine tooth comb. I just have to make sure the color calibration of that screen is similar to what my computers are set at. The large screen TV works nice and to be honest, I don't want to shell out 10k or more for a computer monitor that size, I am not a large scale commercial studio, so I have no need for that equipment, but if anyone wants to give me one, I will gladly accept it! On a side note, some of James Cameron's computer screens for the creation of Avatar cost in excess of 400k.</div>
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People with limited processing capabilities may work at the 3.5'x3.5' size at 300dpi or more and hope for the best. Or they may work as large as they can at 72dpi 110"x110" or larger. But I have generally found that the larger I work both in DPI and actually image size, the better, tighter, cleaner, the final image is when reduced down to the actual print size. </div>
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I also want to note, I DO NOT ADVOCATE the usage of ANY commercial print company for the creation of true giclee prints etc, (as in meets the standard for archival and collectible insurance requirements). I use FAA to offer general customers an affordable option to true Giclee prints while offering published prints directly from my studio or if the job is too large, from my favorite fine art printer to the collectors who want a piece that can be registered, insured and handed down for generations. If you are wondering why the upper echelon collectors of the art world don't waste their time on FAA, Cafepress, Zazzle, etc, it is due entirely to the print quality etc. You can look for a blog about how to print true giclees and will be listing some wonderful fine art printers that I recommend for their quality of published prints in the future!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">playing with color balance, shadow, of the subject image</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">starting to blend the the two background images together</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I moved the subject image to the created background and decide I didn't like the background<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have taken out the distant portion of the background</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added more foreground to play with depth of field</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I decided to add hounds from another image I had, what's a Master Hunter without a few of his hounds?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Added more to the sky with cloning and digital hand painting. Also decided to make the sky more "moody".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tweaked the sky a little more with blue and the photomanipulation part is "done".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prepping the final photomanipulation to get it ready for the digital art processing with textures and such. Basically playing with color, sharpness, shadow/highlight, grain, etc.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am playing with four textures on top of this image after placing an ochre overlay set at 45%<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I ran my dream blur action over the piece and applied three more textures to give it a vintage look and tone down the piece. This step is done to personal taste level as some may like the look of the above piece better, especially if they like saturated colors and a sharper look.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slightly more tweaking of color which you may or may not be able to tell on your screen at this size, watermarked and done! Well, done for now. So in short, this was a rather "quick" example of a photo based digital art piece, which I entitled Contemporary Nostalgia. Centuries old sport and a Master Hunter Checking his Iphone :)</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-64990793849252117332012-11-05T06:39:00.000-08:002012-11-05T06:55:48.230-08:00Pseudonym, Digital Art,Projects & Then Some...Yes, the autumn winds bring great change. As many people know, I have come to a point in my creative career where I can shift gears and focus more on doing the stuff I love doing, horses, photography, digital, and traditional work. I have spent the last year steadily rebuilding my portfolio to showcase the direction I am going with my work.<br />
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I am no longer, as of 2013, doing commercial work outside of the equine industry, that is to say, I will not be doing gaming and concept design and illustration work that is focused in that genre. Since returning to my photography and fine art endeavors full time and finding a demand for my work, both in the traditional and digital mediums, I have taken a leap of faith to pursue what I love; anything that involves creativity and horses, animals, and fantasy, whether it be by camera, paintbrush, or computer.<br />
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I can now focus on creating consitent bodies of artwork in the areas I enjoy that are entirely of my own point of view (from my heart), and not what I am told to do by an art director, etc. My personal fantasy work is an area I am expanding upon and will be licensing usage permissions within the commercial market. But I am in control of the images and what I am creating and who gets to use them.<br />
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Many people know that I have been quietly and consistently creating photo based mixed media/digital art for my collectors for the last 10-12 years. But due to a "conflict of interest" circumstance with a previous job, I haven't gone out of my way in openly advertising such works or my illustration and have been working under a pseudonym since 2002. <br />
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I am now free to work as I wish, but I am keeping my "art" name as that is the name most people, clients, customers know me by, and I like it. In all actuality, it isn't that far off from my real name anyways. My first name is Lyndsey, however I use my middle, namesake, as my last name. There is a rather long winded story behind this and I really don't feel like writing it all out. If you ever meet me in person, we can talk!<br />
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Now that I have come out of "hiding" I am starting to show my work more in the "fine" art world and equine art world. I have done a lot of shows within the digital art world and this is due partly because digital art still gets overwhelmingly snubbed by the "fine art" or as some say, "high" art world. One of my personal goals is to assist in elevating digital art into the "higher" realm. I want people to realize that it is legitimate, it is in fact an art form and a medium, and I want them to see how versatile a medium digital art (on a whole) truly is.<br />
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People who see my digital based work in person, and not just online, are blown away way with it. They cannot believe that my pieces have their roots in digital media. Which, as an illustrator on the commercial market, always blows me away, because what I am doing has been done in this realm of art since the advent of photoshop. These techniques are now suddenly hitting the photography world and people are going stir crazy with it.<br />
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I have to laugh at this phenomenon, as its old news to me. Using textures in photography is as old as the art of photography itself and isn't something that is "new" to the practice since the digital age entered the picture. Processing images isn't just a digital thing either, some of us who studied in the "film" age remember spending hours upon hours, dodging, burning, piecing, blocking, playing with multiple exposures etc to get many of the same results photographers are getting with Photoshop. Its just a hell of a lot easier now! Its rather unfortunate to realise there are a lot of people in the industry who do not have the historical knowledge of photography, and don't realize that A LOT of what they are doing digitally can in fact be done in camera or outside of the computer.<br />
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Enough on that rant, I am really writing to let you know that this blog is in the process of being merged with the Glass Eyed Pony Photography blog. I have decided it is going to be a lot easier for me just to maintain one studio blog, and since GEPP is essentially a subsidiary of SHS, it makes it easier for me and less time consuming to maintain one official blog.<br />
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That's it for now!<br />
Lyndsey<br />
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Current projects I am working on:<br />
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*Finishing the last Spookie Shoot Sessions that got pushed around due to Sandy.<br />
*Two upcoming Faerie"Tails" sessions that I can't wait to get started on.<br />
*New Logo for <a href="http://www.windsorfarm.net/" target="_blank">Windsor Farm</a><br />
*A handful of commissions<br />
*Processing Images of the Goshen Opening Hunt (my personal portfolio work)<br />
*Model Shoots<br />
*Working on the online shop<br />
*Shooting artist reference stock <br />
*And adding the final editing touches on the first Tutorial video<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243576839310757628.post-28551696686172761412012-10-26T06:57:00.000-07:002012-10-28T07:46:30.852-07:00Medieval MaidenToday was an extremely fun shoot! Now that Connor has been accepted into a Montessori Nursery program I have slightly more time on my hands and I am able to accept more photography work and artwork. I have slowly been decreasing the amount of commercial work I accept so that I can shift my focus back to my photography and fine art/digital art pursuits. <br />
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This shoot took place in Maryland, and well, in all honesty, I didn't get the name of the farm we were at, but if I remember correctly we were in Jefferson, Maryland. The client was Katey Wenner and her Arab/TB cross Carleigh. What a beautiful horse Carleigh is too! She is quite big for being part Arab too and a real sweetheart. She put up with my demands as a photographer quite well, only voiced her opinion a few times.<br />
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Initially this shoot was suppose to take place at the civil war ruins at my place, however poor Katey arrived at her barn to get Carleigh loaded and found that the trailer had a flat tire. Instead of cancelling, since storm Sandy is threatening the upcoming days with wind and rain, we moved the shoot to her barn. While I had been looking forward to shooting in the ruins, the locations Katey chose at her place, were AMAZING.<br />
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I have more Faerie-Tails sessions coming up and can't wait to share those images! In all honesty, I have so many photos from various sessions to work on and upload that I sometimes wish I had a clone, a robot, or an army to help with the processing :) <br />
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I will also be selling outtakes from this session as stock for artists (traditional and digital) from my online store. The online store, now that I have mentioned it, is a work in progress, a work of love and devotion, and one that requires a lot of patience. In due time, in due time, all hard work pays off in the end! <br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
LynZ<br />
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Here is a little sneak peek if a two images from the session:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cantering Up to the Camera. Was a darker day and normally if I have an assistant with me, I bring tripods, timers, and lighting, diffusers, etc. But this day was just Katey, me, her horse, and a lot of hiking, so I opted for just two cameras and a step ladder and mildly tolerate the slight motion blurs, which play into the concept overall. So I can live with it.</td></tr>
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More images from this session will be up shortly on the GEPP Facebook Fan Page!<br />
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