lesliee. today is your day. 2 things; summer and polaroids. what could possibly be better? a youthful spirit, experimenting in life through photo documentation. you do it with such bliss. lesliee is what one could call "a naturalist." earth tones, sunlight, and nature, are a constant reflection in her work. no space is forgotten in composition, and a cinematic quality is revealed. i love this! lesliee, you are from brookfield, wisconsin. i'm not sure of your exact age, but i believe that you are 18, and i know you're attending high school. if i am wrong, please correct me. i know your artistic endeavors will take you far. your talent is apparent. lesliee's photos are available for purchase. if interested in purchasing prints, contact her through email via flickr. don't ever stop shooting. it's a gift you were blessed with. thank you and your art. today is your day here.
to see more http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie418/
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
flickr: SophieG*
SophieG*. today is your day. it sounds strange to use words such as negative, and minimalism, when referring to your work. taking full advantage of negative space with an overall minimalist theme, is what you do best though. your ability to show soo little, but say soo much, is brilliant. this is not an easy task. transparent, soft, and fragile her photographs appear, but powerful is what they always remain. SophieG*'s testimonials from flickr contacts, reveal the amount of inspiration she has reflected onto others. a painter of light, an illustrator, and an emotion provoker, are just a few of the words one uses to describe her. i have one particular common interests with SophieG*. In her profile, she quotes, "For me, the desire to be behind the camera has a lot to do with not wanting to be in front of it..." i could not relate more. With flickr's 365 projects creating a new found confidence in shooting "self-portraits," i began to feel lost. i think it is incredible that soo many of you are shooting such amazing portraits of yourselves, i really do! i'm just better behind the lens, rather than in front of it. so, with that said, i'm extremely excited to know that someone else feels the same. alright, wait no more. go get lost. SophieG*, thank you and your art. today is your day here.
check out the flickr group "charity print auctions," to view SophieG*'s photographs benefitting the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
she can also be found on "redbubble" in oxford, UK.
to see more http://www.flickr.com/photos/-smallfish-/
Thursday, January 14, 2010
flickr: doublecappucino
doublecappuccino. today is your day. your fotos speak to me. if you love variety, yet originality, then doublecappucino will make you smile with appreciation. otherwise known as seth restaino, from san francisco. the Holga CFN, Lomo, Leica M6, Nikon FE, Nikon D700, are just a few of the cameras from doublecappuccino's extensive collection. i know quite a few photographer's, who collect a wide range of vintage cameras (including myself), but not many whom actually shoot with them. the mere fact that seth still spends the time, and the money invested in film, shows pure devotion to the format. all of you, who actually shot before the digital era, know this to be true. many will argue, that digital is "up to par" with film now, if not better. personally, i don't care. i think they both have their pro's and con's. regardless, there is just something intimate about shooting film. maybe it's the before hand thought process, like, "will i be shooting during the day or at night, will the light change, are there vibrant colors to be captured, is the subject still or moving, etc. etc. Or, maybe, you're like me, and you enjoy the hands-on dark room processing, a lot more than sitting in front of the computer....... whatever your film fetish may be, i'm sure you get where i'm coming from. with that said, doublecappucino will "turn you on," with his personal style. roaming the streets of san francisco, new york, or wherever he maybe, he is photographing everything he sees. beauty in all forms. an unprocessed depiction of life. one moment, you're at home enjoying the simpler things with family, next, you're crossing the busy city streets, while dodging cyclists and other pedestrians, in order to make it to the office on time, and then, later, skating in the park and hanging with friends. different people, doing different things, in different places, yet it's all the same, because of just that. a personal journey. this one is through the eyes, or lens you could say, of a very talented artist. everyday, in an anything but ordinary way, is what seth's images reveal. however, i have to say, having such a gorgeous family to photograph, does cut you some slack dude. haha. no, but seriously, thank you and your art. today is your day here.
to see more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/srestaino/4088765802/
website: http://www.sethrestaino.com/
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
flickr: allyson kalie
today is your day. you have moved me, and left me speechless.......and more than once. my words can't begin to describe the depth and power of your work. a beautiful bohemian spirit; living and acting as you feel, with so much unconventional freedom of expression. your life is your art. the most compelling factor is youth, and how much more awaits you. blissful, elegant, happy, and even emotionally destraught at times, your intense strength always shines through. no layers can hide what lies within. to think that i've never met you, but yet, feel as if i've always known you, is impeccable. you have amazing talent. embrace it. never stop shooting. thank you and your art. today is your day here.
to see more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaliegarrett/
to see more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaliegarrett/
Saturday, January 9, 2010
flickr: heidill
heidill. today is your day. your fotos speak to me. if you love tone, texture, and gorgeous use of light, then you will love the work from artist, heidill. her images are soft and beautiful, but not limited to just that. she has an ongoing body of work, called, "bench monday," that is timeless and quite entertaining. i'm assuming, it is shot on a "monday," always includes a "bench," and never reveals the subjects face. these photos are among my favorite; with stunning use of color, and creativity applied. i find myself anxiously waiting to experience the next addition to this series. it's obvious heidill puts lots of time, and thought into her work; the way of any successful artist. this passionate dedication has paid off. her work definitely possess' its own character and uniqueness. just look below. thank you and your art. today is your day here.
to see more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/heidill/
to see more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/heidill/
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
flickr: N¡fer
N¡fer. today is your day. the photographer i am highlighting today is special on more than one note. she is also a dear friend of mine, whom i use to walk around the streets of nyc, and shoot with. i am specifically drawn to her work,because she has a style i can passionately relate to. her pictures tell a story of life; her life, and the people around her. with that said, if you happen to know jennifer, then you know how invious one can be. this girl is always in on the "hip nyc crowd," and never seems to have a dull moment in her day. she's in doing her thing in manhattan, and then brooklyn, and then l.i.c. when i wanted something out of the ordinary, and at the top of the "fun charts", i always called jennifer. so, yes, she has a cool life, and yes, she photographsjust that. however, it's not just this that makes her photos stand out. for as long as i've know her, she is continuously evolving in her photo education, and loves to be experimental! shooting with a holga, a polaroid, her little rebel, etc. etc., and in varies settings/processes; long exposures, double exposures, etc. etc. on top of that, she has the "balls" you need to be a street photographer. if she sees a picture, she takes it. period. there is no hesitation. i love it. this is what establishes a true artist. you go for what you want, even if that means periods of uncomfortableness, waiting, planning, etc. these things don't matter, because you know the end result is worth the wait and more. when you look at jennifer's work, you'll see exactly what i'm talking about. another thing, is her sense for perfect composition. it's amazing. i've seen her climb things, crawl over and under things, jump up and down, run, and much more, to get the perfect shot. she is definitely one of, if not my favorite, people to shoot with (brandon and marly, you guys are right up there too. i promise). sooooo, get excited, because you're gonna love this girl's work! thank you and your art.N¡fer today is your day here.
to see more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nifer/
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
flickr: audrey hutchinson
audrey hutchinson. today is your day. the first thing that caught my eye, was actually 2 things; tone, and use of natural light. this is probably because........ummmm, well, her use of both is absolutely stunning!! as i click onto the next picture, and then the next, you notice her consistency with this. thoughts and emotion. her self-portraits never leave this behind. whether you can personally relate to her or not, you can always understand where she's coming from. audrey, i'm not sure of your age, though it is obvious you are in your youth. i love that you reveal the raw truth of "this is me." it's not made up. it's you inside and out. beautiful. i hope that as you grow physically, and as an artist, this never changes. your empty spaces are just as impacting. each one provokes a certain mood upon you. you feel the time of day, hear the silence or the sound, and sometimes even deja vu. thank you and your art. today is your day here.
to see more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/audreyhutchinson/
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