Teaworthy

Has anyone seen this show of Andre Pater’s paintings yet? I hope I get over to the museum to see the exhibit before it’s over October 10th.

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This couple has my heart. We were rained out twice and I’ve been so booked lately that we had to switch things around and meet after work one day to make up the session, but they were super laid back about it. When we finally got together, it was warm and the mosquitoes were buzzing...

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I enjoyed photographer Elizabeth Smith’s guest post on Go{4}ProPhotography today. She featured some of her client’s displays. This is becoming an obsession for me as I try to choose images for my home. Love these ideas: {All images in this post by Elizabeth Smith of Libbie Wicket Photography as seen on Go{4}ProPhotography.}

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Martha Beck suggests “loving kindness” meditations. With each deep breath, you are to silently repeat compassionate phrases: “May I be happy. May I be well. May I be free from suffering.” Simple enough, right? And yet, it feels like a selfish endeavor to wish for your own well-being. It shouldn’t, but it does. We have...

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I remember reading that Jen Lemen won a competitive $50,000 contest to photograph her dream assignment. I cheered for her when she won because she is not a “professional” photographer and she competed against Pulitzer winning photogs. I cheered for her because she went for it. I’m just now discovering her video below, How Photography...

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This is my first free Saturday in several months. Every sip is pure joy. So far, while the house was still quiet, I revisited this series of tea cup paintings by Faye Christian Phillips, and listened to The Moth stories podcast while editing a bit. It feels like a real tea time. I don’t have...

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Out of Print Clothing sells t-shirts that feature iconic and often out of print book covers. whoa. Must. Have. Do you know about the online magazine Lonny? {Thank you to Creativitae for sharing this find.} It’s amazing and the perfect blend of what you love about print magazines and design blogs. Each page is interactive....

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It is so difficult to visualize photos on the wall. I love this new tool from Ariana Falerni that helps us to sees how the 8 x 10 won’t quite cut it over the mantle. I think I may need this tool more than my clients. 30 inches x 40 inches 1 20 x 30...

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Photographers are often posting about how much they love their brides, love their jobs, love being there for these amazing moments. I used to question their sincerity until I started photographing weddings. Sure it is hard work, but for people who love people, it really is a bliss fest. The unexpected joy I’ve gathered from...

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Some awesome things that were part of my weekend when I wasn’t editing or putting pony tails in Barbie hair… song: Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People – Even my daughter goes into an elaborate dance for this one. drink: Lindemans Belgian Pecheresse {i.e. peach beer} reading: The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda...

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