So one of the things I really enjoy doing is children’s photography. Kids are just so naturally and honestly expressive that photographing them is always fun for me. I try to shy away from bad props and formulaic poses and just approach them from a documentary style.

I was just interviewed for the work I do with kids. You can check it out here.
And you can see more of my kid’s stuff at LittleOnesForever.

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Being an artist has its perks.  One of them being, meeting other artists.  Mei-Ling  is a crazy talented artist.  She went to Cooper Union in NY and at the time I was the Studio Manager for a photographer in Chelsea, NY.  I had her come over one afternoon to take some photos of her.  I have been lucky enough to photograph her on more than one occasion and we even swapped places before and she photographed me as well.  Her talents bleed into any avenue she focuses on, so never limited to one medium, of course when Mei-Ling decided to focus on photography as well, the results were stunning.

There are occasions, where I have an idea of what a perfect image should look like.  Or, as I’m surveying magazines and online portfolios, I look at certain images and are taken by how simple and pristine their compositions are.  To be able to focus inward and see that in your own work, well, at least for me, at times can be a bit more difficult.  Always striving to become better, I can usually focus on the negative more than the fact that a job was well done.

This photograph was done traditionally with film, so there was that waiting period that doesn’t exist in digital that came with this shoot.  When I processed my negatives and created my proof sheet (I had access to a darkroom at that time) I was overwhelmed by the results of this particular image.  I loved the flocked, damask wallpaper in back and how the repetition of the design fills up the negative space in the composition and worked with the patterned couch she was sitting on.

Going to the Ranch last week reminded me of my trip to the County Fair a year ago. It was hot and I wanted to leave pretty much the second we pulled into the parking lot. However, I did manage to find my way over to where they kept the bunnies and stuff because everyone knows I super love bunnies. But what really made my day, was this pig. So until I get to the Ranch again and visit their pig. Here’s a picture of the pig from the Countay Fair.

I think it’s safe to say that I consider myself a “lo-fi”, documentary photographer. Which, doesn’t mean I only shoot with a Holga or toy camera.  It just means, I’m a minamalist in terms of set up.  I like to be portable… I’m not hating on Holga, in fact, some of my favorite photos I have ever taken are with my beloved Holga camera.  This just wasn’t one of those times.   So when I recently visited my friend on a Ranch in Valley Center, I made sure I had my Canon DSLR with me.  While waiting at the gate to be let in, a horse came galloping towards me.  While i pet the horse through the gate I saw the donkey behind her and started laughing.  Then “Donkey” came up to say hi too and by hi I mean, try to bite my hand.  Luckily, I was on to the donkey’s trickery and managed to move my hand out of the way in time.  My friend came down in the Gator and after I parked my car, gave me a tour of the property.

Right before I left, I snapped a few pictures.  I hope to visit again soon, so I can spend more time on the property.  Artistically, I’m really motivated and inspired by my surroundings and the spontaneity of the moment.   Here’s one of my favorites from that day.  Having said that, there are times when I don’t have time to photograph a specific location or while shooting I am unable to photograph other elements in that area and keep a mental list of places I need to revisit.  Next time I visit the ranch, I promise to take pics of the donkey, horse and OMG pig. PROMISE! XO

Who doesn’t love a sale!  I know that times are tough for folks right now.  I also know that buying yourself a little something is always nice.  So I thought I would put all my Shopflick stuff on sale to make life a little bit easier for everyone.  All items are UNDER $40!!! Happy Shopping!

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