flickr: *Sara-Magic*s

sara, as you should know, your photos definitely, and have always spoken to me. known on flickr as Sara-Magic*s, my dear friend sara, is a rare and talented find. taking creativity to new heights, and always keeping an open-mind about everything that crosses her life's path. though i have not gotten to spend as much time with sara as i would like, we always managed to make the best of every situation, we got ourselves into. from road trips to mexico, just hours before a flight, to all-day jd drinking/photo adventures in new orleans, and one specific secret/incident she and i will only know.....all i can say is,"what happens in tulsa, stays in tulsa." sara, you know EXACTLY what i'm talking about! a lover of anything vintage, flavorful, out of the norm, and mind challenging, is what you represent. i love it! less than 100lbs, you are the true definition of "dynamite comes in small packages."i thought i was a brave soul, until i met you. *Sara-Magic*s, reveals her magic through a camera…traveling, times with friends, beautiful places, and artistic endeavors. i moved to nicaragua, 2yrs. ago., after one 2week visit. i had thought about going to nicaragua a few times, but never took it into serious consideration. that is, until one work day spent with sara. i had been wanting to move to central america,in order to shoot a personal documentary over the natives, the culture, the history, and the effects of tourism, for quite some time. the thing was, i absolutely knew, that i did not want to persue this adventure in costa rica. no offense to costa rica, i just wanted something new, and undiscovered. Somewhere i had to search and immerse myself in the lifestyle, in order to produce a true body of work, representing a personal "hands on" experience. truthfully, i would have never have chosen nicaragua, as my destination, and home for 2 years, if i had never received sara's advice. yes, i would have traveled there eventually, but who knows when. this experience changed my life, and when the work is finally finished, and ready to be shown, i hope it will leave an impact on you. thank you sara. when will this documentary be finished.....i don't know. i left the u.s. just before the economy began to crumple, and moved to a 3rd world country, where $100 per month is considered to be middle class. i have just recently moved back to the u.s, and you can probably imagine where i stand financially. i'm not worried, it will happen. whether it be in 5 months or 5 years, and it will be incredible. enough about me, it's time to share the work of an extraordinary friend/photographer, *Sara-Magic*s. thank you and your art. today is your day here sweetheart. http://www.flickr.com/photos/99215595@N00/ website:http://www.saramayti.com

flickr: kyrstin brianna!

kyrstin brianna! today is your day here. i have delayed this day for quite some time. i knew that describing your work would be difficult for me. you make life beautiful, by how you have chosen to live it. you remain optomistic. whether emotions are in your favor, or playing against you. i see her unique perspective on life, and it inspires all who know her. just as impacting verbally, as it is visually, her work has created a style of it's own. a poetic photographer is what you are. i have asked myself over and over, which comes first?!? are your thoughts the inspration behind your photographs, or are your experiences what create your photographs, and then later you process out your thoughts?? the past, the present, the past back in the present; it's all a part of your past and present life, and your bright outlook on the future. keep the mind spinning, and the camera clicking kyrstin brianna! we are growing with you. thank you and your art. today is your day here.


to see more http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyrstinbrianna/


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flickr: lesliee

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/

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/