July 1st, 2009
We got a disc of images from our engagement shoot with Shannon in the mail the other day and I finally got around to going through and processing the files. She’s been too busy to go through all of them herself and because we were in a bit of a time crunch with these (we have a project in store for them) she was kind enough to send a disc with all of the raw files. Thank you Shannon for a fun filled day and disc full of memories! I heart you very very much.
Be sure to check out her work at ShannonRoddy.com.
And I apologize for the massive post but this seemed the easiest way to share with friends and family.
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June 30th, 2009
BENT MOUNTAIN & ROANOKE, VA — June 28, 2009
We went to AmRhein Wine Cellars and Valhalla Vineyards for some wine tasting on Sunday and had a great time. The roads to both vineyards required driving up and around and around and around and around some mountains which in my humble opinion is a horrible variable in the equation of alcohol and motion sickness but everyone made it out okay. Jeff and I had considered having our ceremony and reception at Valhalla at one point and though it has a gorgeous view and lovely atmosphere, we decided that guests probably wouldn’t appreciate having to drive back down the steep winding roads at night. If you’re ever in the area and would like a relaxing afternoon picnic with friends, Valhalla lets you bring your own food and you can dine on their premises while enjoying their wine. I actually preferred the wine at AmRhein but both places are nice and airy and relaxing.
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June 28th, 2009
More Sunday Citar at freshmommyblog.com.
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June 28th, 2009
Bokeh is a photographic term that refers to out-of-focus points of light. These are the largest I’ve seen and I know I posted a bagillion but even though it seems all the same, they’re each very different. And I love them. And you should probably look through them while listening to some really really mellow abstract music like Sigur Ros or The Album Leaf. I’ve recently noticed more and more experimental photographers overlaying photographs such as these on portraits which I haven’t tried but will probably play around with in the near future once I take photos of smaller light sources. All of these images were shot out the passenger window while driving down I-581/RT 220.
It’s cinematic, baby.
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June 26th, 2009
ROANOKE, VA — June 25, 2009
Last night I had the pleasure of hanging out the with the ladies and friends of my soon to be in-law family. After someone unsuccessfully tried to identify me as Polynesian, Hawaiian, then the girl he met on match.com (which are all false), Jeff’s mom and I set ourselves up at Party in The Park on my new picnic blanket while waiting for the other ladies of our party. We came to learn that when sitting on a hill, you slide right off the darn thing (the blanket is made of polyester) which had us giggling much of the night. A few drinks, two live bands and a meal later, we realized that it was past most of our bedtimes. It was a good night though, and one very much needed.
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June 21st, 2009
Only half an hour until it’s Monday but I suppose better late than not. More Sunday Citar at freshmommyblog.com.
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June 18th, 2009
I’ve sent out emails trying to get people to test with me as I’m working on beefing up the portrait section of my new website. As it turns out, I don’t know too many people around here so if you’re reading this and live anywhere near the Roanoke Valley and are up for a fun photo session, let’s talk. And if you don’t live anywhere near the Roanoke Valley and would like to fly me out to where you are for a fun photo session, let’s talk even more.
A lot of my favorite photographers are self-portrait artists which I think is weird but great at the same time. It’s easier to shoot yourself because you know exactly what you’re looking for in a photo. The only thing about it is when you’re doing self-portraits anywhere other than your home people will think you’re really weird. Or narcissistic. Which I’m not. I’m just bored and needed some new images to play with. I miss my group of girlfriends (I prefer to photograph women) and none of them live remotely near me. So come visit, dear friends! And let us enjoy a photographic feast!
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Heidi from iloveyoucards.org started to spread some love with…well, love. I received a free stack of 20 cards many many moons ago, (that’s what I’m holding in the first photo) however, I never gave any away or brightened anyone’s day with one. Today I stuck them in my lady bag and plan on getting rid of them. I’ve recently revisited the site and noticed that she’s now asking for a small donation of $5 per every order of 20 cards which in my opinion is a small price to pay to brighten up 20 different people’s days. You can even custom order them in a foreign language! They’re very pretty, high quality and eye-catchingly-pink. Visit the website to see and read experiences.
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I cut one of the I Love You cards to fit in the name slot thingie that’s on the front of my apartment door. That way everyone who stops by is greeted with a happy warm feeling before I even answer it. Even if they don’t, I think the hot pink is lovely against the navy blue door.
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