Chopra Strikes Back

SO I've come to somewhat of an understanding of what i like in the composition of a photograph and that is texture. I've noticed that my style has a large emphasis on different textures and how they can play into one another. I think it can be difficult entering into a creative field where there are so many options and so many roads you can take. photography, i mean, geez you can be a wedding photographer, a landscape photographer, only take pictures of birds, only take pictures of water, black and white, architecture- there are SO many facets of photography that it is hard not to get overwhelmed and lost in it all, somewhere in the middle without any style at all. so basically i am trying to create my own personal style and try to have a main theme in my photos. i'm still working out the kinks, naturally, as i only decided that i wanted to give up apparel design and pursue photography umm (looks at watch) 10 hours ago- no, last year but still....in the grand scheme of life, equals about 10 hours ago. I'm so ecstatic about photography. i love looking at it, i love taking my own, i love editing photos, i love sharing photos, i love getting advice, i enjoy trying new things, i like setting up scenes, i like end products, i love unexpected shots, i overall cannot get enough of photography. I have yet to find a downside to my newfound passion. but maybe i never will, and maybe that's how i know i have truly found what i am meant to do. depak chopra would be proud of me, finding my purpose and all. of course i think as humans we have many purposes but i remember reading chopras book at the time that i still thought i wanted to be a designer and it didn't make sense to me. I thought- i'm, fulfilling my life's purpose becoming a designer? it didn't seem fitting, it didn't seem right- how was i going to make any impact on anyone or anything feeling as lost as I did in that field. But now as I reflect back I realize how much sense it makes and I appreciate his revelation. I am going to reread that book in the next few days, HOWEVER, i just got the book Born to Run and i am going to spend a few nights invested in that. off to read, toodles.

Straight up, Photoshop DORK

I spent a good 8ish hours working in photoshop yesterday. I first tried learning to slice, then getting more than one image on one canvas, then trying to tilt photos and fill in the background and lastly to create a water reflection. I was imagining the water reflection to be a little bit different but with more practice I think that I can make it more realistic. anyway- school sucks, well beside my photography classes of course- i love those and those only. actually i am also enjoying my holocaust history class. Back to the drawing board, just thought i'd check in hurrrrrr.
again, thanks to everyone for all of the love and support with my photos- appreciate you ALLLLLL. ) <3 <3

Life was good last weekend

into it

***BRETT DENNEN***

*my dirty, hippie, festival feet that stained many white hotel amenities (towels, soaps, baths, floors)

*me and briezzzzze*

*bunch of girlies*

:)

sister love <3

Life is Good festival was amazing. Saturday was a great lineup-ziggy marley and grace potter stole the show however. I was lucky enough to enjoy a small, private, acoustic grace potter concert before she played on stage and i feel even more deeply in love with her than i already was, if thats even humanely possible! Sunday, brett dennen stole my heart for it never will return. I've always been a big brett fan and i've youtubed the hell out of him for the very plain simple fact of watching his sexual little dance steps- seeing him in person was a whole new realm of love. Brett dennen, with his extremely goofy long, red hair- dorky thick framed glasses and tight velour zip up completely won me over with his humorous moves and voice. point is, i spent a great weekend with great friends- kimberly, brie, leah, kelsey and katy! :) pictures above are some glimpses at our wonderful, music filled festival weekend.

RIP

It's extremely surreal when someone leaves our world, especially when it's someone that you know. It can be easy to hear about other peoples tragic stories and think-I'll never know anybody that that will happen to-but unfortunately, more times than you expect, you end up knowing people involved in these heartwrenching situations. I just found out today that we lost someone from our hometown of durham, Dan Zocchi and feel heartbroken and upset. His poor family must be in an unfathomable amount of pain and I just hope that they have plenty of support surrounding them to make it through this difficult time. You'll always be remembered as the easy going, fun, good natured person that you were! rest in peace buddy

Life is Good

LIFE IS GOOD festival starts tomorrow @ 11 am and i could not be MORE excited. Donnavon, grace potter, trombone shorty, ziggy marley,ben harper, i mean cahhh-moo-onnn, could it get ANY radder??? doubtful- i suppose add in atmosphere and my life has been made, but as is, its amazing and i'm super siked about the lineup. I need to get some serious sleep at this point as i've just spent my night talking to a stranger on the phone that i feel like is my best friend now. love and miss everyone- piece

Time Management- what's that?

Good Morning. Second day of school and already feeling a bit overwhelmed.
"I know you can be overwhelmed and underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed?" Name that movie- anyone, anyone? 10 things i hate about you.
ANYWAY- school is always overwhelming but the idea of graduating this semester and trying to pursue a career in photography, it seems more overwhelming than ever. I want to invest any and all of my free time getting better at photography since i have a lot of lost time to make up for as i've been in a major that i am no longer interested in all of this time in school. ALso, I am moving back to Colorado pretty much as soon as I graduate and have to earn slash save money to make this happen so I know that I need to get a job and i have never had a job during school before. Time management is about to become very important in my life this semester which coud be a problem as i have always been a huge procrastinator. I wish i could spend my days taking pictures and figuring the in and outs of photoshop and one day I will be able to but for now I have to remember that i am taking 19 credits and my other classes will need attention as well- oh so logical isn't it? i s'pose i'll be a busy girl this semester- see ya in 2011 people.