THE END IS NEAR!

Todd Heisler.

I came across an interview with Todd Heisler on nytimes.com, and was completely astounded by his words. I am not comparing myself to Heisler- he is universes ahead of me in photographic practice and success. But when I think about why I am a photographer and what I want do with the medium, well, this is it:

"I want to make photographs that make people stop, to feel something, to gain a greater respect for people they may never meet," said Mr. Heisler. He continues that goal with "One in 8 Million," an ongoing online series that spotlights the lives of everyday New Yorkers who too often blend into the bustle of the city. "I find there are more similarities among us than differences," said Mr. Heisler. "It is my goal to make photographs that transcend our differences and help make sense of the world we live in."

It is humbling and inspiring to know that there are working professionals who have a similar vision to my own, and who are making an impact with it.

Check out his work! www.toddheisler.com

Self portrait after a sleepless night.

Outtakes.

This is a shot from a first round of tests for my Studio III layout assignment. I had a lot of fun experimenting with the fan and how to properly light the blowing fabric.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Just because you and your loved one are sick doesn't mean you can't enjoy the holiday together....for a little while. :)

Sick nights.

(and days)

Inspiration.

Below is a link to some of the finalists from National Geographic's 2010 image contest. I'm not sure why I expected anything less, but all of the images are completely breathtaking. This particular one, by Sean Heavey, absolutely blows my mind.





Happy traveling:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/11/national_geographics_photograp.html

Blogging, Revisited.

This blog has existed for some time now, but sadly, for months, has not been given the attention that it deserves. With a kick in the bum by my new Studio III teacher, I am tossing myself back into this world of global sharing. Here's to inspiration, sharing the little things, and getting a solid grade for this assignment.

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In junior high, I remember playing a round of "I Have Never" with some friends and offering the fact that I had never listened to Led Zeppelin. Of course, someone in the circle immediately took it upon herself to change that, forever ruining one of the best cards I've ever pulled from my personal "I Have Never" deck. I did not feel any strong feelings for or against what I heard, but was grateful nonetheless to have my musical horizons broadened. Now, I work at a restaurant in the Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park that prides itself in playing the same music that it did when its doors first opened in 1971. I find most of the songs a bit annoying (possibly because I have heard them all on repeat for almost two years now), but there are a select few that play extremely rarely, and that I constantly find myself looking forward to hearing. Among those few is a song that, unbeknownst to me before this past weekend, is in fact by Led Zeppelin. Since learning that, I have been unable to stop listening to the song, or to repress the urge to seek out my adolescent friend and share this story with her. Also in doing a little research about it, I learned that it is one of the few Zeppelin songs where all four members share the composition credit and I think that's rad.

I'm sure this song is not nearly as new to anyone reading this, but in keeping with the theme of revisiting: