Three Shots in the Show!

Hey ya'll! 

I'm so excited to share with you the three photos that have been selected for a show in Austin. This being my first year really doing photography - I'm overwhelmed by the positive response I have gotten. If you'd told me a year ago that I'd have my work in three shows in 2010 (one of those being out of state!) I would have laughed in your face! 

I think the best part of this experience has been learning to NOT focus on trying to get my photos into shows or win awards, but instead to just focus on creating images that I love. Maybe I will never sell a single print or win a single award, but either way I will love what I do, and I believe that at least a small bit of other people will too. =)

Boldt Castle Stairwell, Alexandria Bay, NY

Barn Light, Dexter, NY

American Bison Portrait, Dripping Springs, TX

Friday Feature: Elaine Vallet

Greetings on this lovely Friday! It's cool and overcast here in Dallas this morning. The fall leaves are just beginning to fall... stippling the air with every breeze. Ah a lovely day to share some creative energy!

Today's Friday Feature is Elaine Vallet, whom I believe is French. Due to my inability to understand French, I've had a hard time learning much about her other than she taking some pretty stunning B&W photos. I did find an interview in english with Elaine by Marc Olivier of Take Out Photo - read it here. 

Or VISIT HER WEBSITE to see more of her work!

Sorry this one is short! The business of life is calling.. 

Here's hoping your Friday goes well!

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Friday Features: Kim Høltermand

Hi shootshoppers!

I've decided to start up a new regular entry called Friday Features!

At the end of each week, I will be featuring a new photographer - with a few samples of their work and a short bio/article about them.

Todays Friday Feature:

Kim Høltermand | VISIT WEBSITE >

I was floored when I first stumbled on Kim's work. There is an unmistakably profound quality-a commanding presence-about it. 

After digging a bit I found a short bio about him on abduzeedo.com:

"Kim grew up in the suburbs of Copenhagen and throughout his childhood grew an interest in drawing. He had drawn from an early age but hadn’t taken art seriously until he got to college. Kim worked as a graphic designer while his interest in photography grew. He got his first SLR only a couple years ago and things have really taken off for Kim since that moment. Kim specializes in architectural photography. In a quote from himself “I heart Architecture”. Aside from architecture Kim also takes some really amazing nature and landscape photos, and has been thinking recently about beginning a to work with film."

I can personally relate to Kim's story, as what is described above is pretty spot on with my own story - minus the incredible success as a photographer part - yet to come! ;) It's amazing to see how far he has come in such a short time... and inspires me to keep pushing forward!

Anyway, enough about me! Here's some samples of Kim's work. He certainly has a very distinct style and an incredible eye for making the most simple yet profound images. Enjoy dear friends!

Ellen Rennard: The Downs at Albuquerque

Another photographer I stumbled on today, with a beautiful collection capturing the lifeblood and essence of the people and horses of the Albuquerque Downs. 

Visit the Website >

Farm Animal Sanctuary Project

Stumbled on this great collection by Sharon Lee Hart while searching for exhibits this morning. I love the raw textures and low camera angles she's used. Beautiful stuff.

Take a look at the FULL COLLECTION >