Rings

Rings
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This couple had the most wonderful attitude. They laughed and cooperated with the natural light family portraits. They danced at the reception. They told me stories when asked. Their guests were equally wonderful. Every wedding should be like this one, except a tad more warmth and lots more sunlight.

Abstract Monochrome 01

Abstract Monochrome 01
Originally uploaded by lucienphoto

Serendipity strikes again. I took the time to follow my intuitive instinct and went to see the train. I did take some frames of the whole engine and some of the cars, but what I found most interesting was the details. Here is one particularly fun image that resulted from that study.

St. Paul Art Crawl

Victorian Couple 016
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This is the first year I have participated in any real art event. I have some photos on display at a coffee shop or two and I did have some at one of my favorite restaurants, but this was people actually coming to me to see photos. So I had a selection of portraits and some fashion work. A couple of flowers and then two abstracts. One got most of the attention. I suspect I will get some inquiries regarding this one. See it on my blog next entry.

Near the end of Saturday evening, in walks this couple. They were so cool and collected. I think they were going to be attending a function related to their attire. I took the chance and asked if they would pose and sit for a portrait. They agreed. Here is on result. Sometimes you have to ask for the things you want.

Eyes

Flowers
Originally uploaded by lucienphoto

Every where I go I see eyes. In people, in sculpture, in abstracts. Here this building is showing me itself and its soul. I see the eyes in the flowers on opposite sides of the door (mouth maybe). Theme for me perhaps, but I enjoy looking and seeing. Such a nice metaphor for a photographer. Maybe if I were more musically inclined I would see something else. But then maybe I would not be writing about what I see as much as what I hear! What do you think?

Coneflower in Rain

Coneflower in Rain
Originally uploaded by lucienphoto

I like photography. I like film. I like digital. I like rangefinders. I like 35mm format. I like medium format. I like color. I like B/W. If I have a camera in hand or near me, I think of myself as content. I shoot in spurts. Sometimes I shoot daily. Sometimes I just have the camera with me. I have one in my briefcase- it is an Olympus XA. It is portable and reliable.

T and K

T and K
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Who would have thought that I would ever have liked fashion/model/glamor photography? I certainly would not think this would be part of who I am.

Tammy and Kennitra. Barry set this up. We used Studio 580 and Linda came to assist with posing. Lights, camera, action. Some outside and more inside. Tammy has an unnervingly intense relationship/interaction with her photographer. She can change into so many different personae. Kennitra apparently is able to follow that lead and actually showed remarkable talent herself for pushing beyond just what the package looks like.

If I can maintain this kind of intensity and work with my emotions I can do better. Go see the work that LA Design and Barry Moore Photo from this fun and educational shoot. Tell me what you think. More importantly, tell them what you think.

Dragonfly

Dragonfly
Originally uploaded by lucienphoto

I see this dragonfly often when I am driving to work in the morning. I took Friday as a vacation day. I needed the rest. I saw this on the way back from working at my studio.