Cutest Baby (Seriously)

So one of the best things about being a photo-nerd is the community of other photo junkies. A couple years ago I came across the work of Gabe McClintock from Perspective Eye Studios. His work is stunning.

However, that is not what this post is about.

Gabe's best work is undoubtedly Aisha, his adorable 1-year old daughter. Aisha is in the running for the Cutest Kid in Calgary and she needs our help. Please go to http://www.vibemorningshow.com/gallery.html?page=28#thumb and vote for #1401. You can vote once each day and the contest runs until the 20th. So go. Vote. Be Merry :)

The Carla Experience

Yes, it was quite an experience.

Last week I had the pleasure of being 1 of 3 students at Carla Ten Eyck's Tuesday workshop. It was my first ever time being at a workshop and, let me say, I'm hooked. It was such a kick in the pants, get back to basics, wonderful time of shooting, editing, and understanding what truly makes a good image. Not to mention the ladies in the class were fabulous and Carla's cooking is top notch :)

All in all, it was a wonderful day!

However, during the shoot we got busted by the po-po for being at a train yard we had permission to be at. One of our subject's, Jack, is a train engineer. It made me giggle to hear him say to the cop, "This is my office" when the cop told him we were all trespassing. No worries though, we made it out without too much of a hassle and headed over to the UConn law campus.

The day was wonderful for me to shoot without having to think about all the other things going on in my life. It was great to look for light, wait for moments, and create great photos. But, more than anything, it was an awesome time to connect with local photographers who share my passion for photography. I walked out of the experience feeling challenged, motivated, and with a new group of friends. Without further ado, my favorites from the day...

More Melanie

I can't believe it's been soooo long since I last posted. Life has gotten crazier than usual and I've seem to have forgotten about keeping you posted. Sorry.

This past weekend Michael and I took off to PA to visit friends and his family. It was so great seeing a bunch of my college friends that I only get to see like once or twice a year now. Plus I caught up with Betsy and Dan on Saturday afternoon. Betsy is one of my husband's closest friends and she's getting married next August :) I'm going to be shooting their wedding and I couldn't be more pumped!

Late Saturday night I hopped the train from Philly to Slatington to stay with my in-laws. This trip included the end of my shoot with Melanie for her senior pictures. I posted some from the summer awhile back but here's some more in case you didn't get enough :)