Aren't Mondays great...?
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
September 26, 2011
January 13, 2010
365 Project: Day 84
On the road....again. I just can't seem to stay home these days. I'm off to fulfill another of my many New Year's resolutions, to photograph more musicians. This weekend I'm shooting Mike Kelly, Asleep At The Wheel, and Bleu Edmondson.
Long drives alone through the desert are good for contemplating the complexities of life. On my drive I was thinking about why I waited so long to really pursue my dreams of being a photographer. I've known this is what I wanted to be since I was a little kid. I'm going be 27 next month and I have just now gotten my butt in gear? I know what was holding me back: fear. Knowing what you want out of life is scary. What if I try as hard as I can and it just doesn't happen? Then what am I going to do? Failure is not an option here. I have no back up plan. This is the only plan.
I look back on all of that time and now I see myself clear as day. I wonder what in the world did I think I was doing? I wouldn't call all those years a waste of time though. They were only a waste if I learned nothing and I feel like I have gained so much from that experience. All those years of internal struggle, being afraid of my ambition and not really understanding why I was unhappy. I could have lived my entire life that way. I guess that's just my style. Stubborn. I don't learn unless I struggle. This lesson took me almost 10 years to learn the hard way. They say hindsight is 20/20 and man, they are right. My future may be blurry, but at least I know I'm headed in the right direction.
December 6, 2009
September 23, 2009
trying to find the words...
Behind every photograph I take there is always a story, a feeling, a thought, a memory. It amazes me that I can look at a photograph and remember everything about that moment. So, I've decided to share little snippets of these memories with you. Some of my prints are now available with a statement. Just a few little words that mean something to me.
Expressing myself visually has always come naturally and easily, but expressing myself through words has always been difficult. This project has been surprisingly emotional for me. I didn't expect that when I started it, but I'm glad that I can now share these experiences with you.
September 18, 2009
Are you feeling lucky?!
I'm in Las Vegas this weekend! This is my first trip to Vegas and I am so excited! I'm not very lucky though, so gambling is not really my thing. But what about you guys? Are you feeling lucky?
I hope so, because Sara Norris Photography is having its first ever giveaway!
'What can I win?' you ask. The lucky winner can choose their favorite item from my Etsy shop! Yep, that's right, ANY item! So, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and enter already! The giveaway will end at midnight (PST) on Sunday, September 20th and I will announce the winner on Monday.
All you have to do to enter is:
* Visit my Etsy shop (www.saranorris.etsy.com) and pick out your favorite item.
* Leave a comment on this blog post with your email and the item you chose!
The comments will be numbered and the winner will be chosen at random (with a random number generator, of course! haha!). Only one comment per person please and if you don't leave your email address you will be disqualified.
Good Luck!
September 16, 2009
I'm your BIGGEST fan!
Are you guys on Facebook? Well, just yesterday I created a Facebook Fan Page for Sara Norris Photography! Yet another new thing for me this week.
By becoming a Fan, you'll have access to great deals and discounts, giveaways, new additions to my shop, and the latest news about Sara Norris Photography right in your Facebook News Feed!
So, how do you become a Fan, you ask? Its simple. Just click here or on any of the links in this blog post to go straight to my Facebook Fan Page. Thanks to everyone who is already a fan! I really appreciate your support.
September 11, 2009
Out with the old. In with the new!
Next week will be a week of change for Sara Norris Photography! I will be introducing a brand new series of products into my shop every day! I am also changing the whole look of my Etsy shop with a new banner and avatar!To finish off the week of new things, I will be having my first ever giveaway on Friday, September 18th! The lucky winner will get to pick an item of their choice from my Etsy shop! I will announce the winner on Monday, September 21st, when I return from my weekend trip to Las Vegas! I will post all the details next Friday.
I can't wait! Have a great weekend everyone!
June 22, 2009
I was in TWO treasuries today!
I was so happy to find that on a Monday (notoriously the worst day of the week) I was included in not one, but TWO treasuries! Check them out!
Quote for the day:
"Walk tall, kick ass, learn to speak Arabic, love music and never forget you come from a long line of truth seekers, lovers and warriors." - Hunter S. Thompson
January 25, 2009
Slightly Askew
I have a new print available in my Etsy shop. This is one of the images that I took on my New Year's road trip.
Everything in this image looks so normal. Its a scene that you pass every day on the street without a second glance. However, something is just slightly off.
January 14, 2009
Go Van Go!
I think it really takes a special kind of dedication to art to paint your car like this. It is so great! John and I saw this van parked in front of a row of art galleries on our road trip. A photo had to be taken!
I wish I had the guts to drive a car this awesome.
Quote for the day:
"Art is art. Everything else is everything else."
--This Van
January 12, 2009
Brothers and Sisters
There is nothing more special than the relationship between a brother and a sister. My mom always said that she wanted to have a boy first so I would have an older brother to protect me. Unfortunately I was the oldest and she ended up with two girls instead! But, I think I do a pretty good job of looking out for my little sister. Although, I am currently trying to convince her to jump out of a plane with me next month...
This little girl is lucky to have an older brother who adores her. I recently had the opportunity to photograph them both at their beautiful home.
Even though she was getting sleepy, her facial expressions came to life when her mom turned on the musical mobile above her bed. She was completely captivated by the little animals.
There is a great rope swing in their front yard! He was just like a little Tarzan.
Quote for the day:
"Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero."
-Marc Brown
January 9, 2009
Fotographer Friday: Traer Scott
Traer Scott is an amazing photographer who's images are absolutely beautiful. She is based in Providence, RI and has a background in fashion and portraiture. But my favorite part about her is that she has used her time and talent to bring awareness to many animal related causes.
One of her projects, Shelter Dogs, is very dear to my heart. I used to work for the MSPCA. During my time there I learned so much about homeless animals and what they go through. Spending time with those animals changed my life. It breaks my heart to look into their eyes and not be able to save all of them. I can't even watch those Sarah McLachlan ASPCA commercials without bawling my eyes out!
Scott started photographing these dogs while volunteering at animal shelters. In the introduction to Shelter Dogs, she writes: "As my files grew, I realized that many of the dogs whose pictures I had in my archives never made it out alive. I found that no matter what, I couldn't bring myself to delete their photos, which were in some cases the only record of their existence."
That last line "...the only record of their existence." That sticks with me. These animals had no owners, no homes, no one to love them and no one to remember them once they were gone. Through her images, Scott has given them a voice. So now, we will all remember them.
You can find her book at many major book stores and online. To see more of her fabulous photography you can go to her website: www.traerscott.com.
"Terrier" from Shelter Dogs (Merrell 2006) by Traer Scott.
"Dumbledore" from Shelter Dogs (Merrell 2006) by Traer Scott.
"Joshua" from Shelter Dogs (Merrell 2006) by Traer Scott.
"Bailey" from Shelter Dogs (Merrell 2006) by Traer Scott.
January 5, 2009
Fairy Tales
Alice in Wonderland just happens to be one of my all time favorite children's books. It has fantasy, adventure, imagination, interesting characters, and, my favorite part, a rebellious young lady who's curiosity seems to get her into trouble everywhere she goes.
When you think about it, the entire story is completely crazy! I can't imagine what Lewis Carroll was thinking when he came up with this twisted tale.
Tim Burton is directing a new Alice in Wonderland movie that is due out in 2010. There is no better person to direct this wacky story than Tim Burton. I think it is going to be amazing and I really hope that I'm not disappointed.
December 28, 2008
Road Trip!
New Print Available!
I came across this pink-striped building when John and I were on a mini-road trip up the California coast. Isn't it the cutest? Whenever I finally buy a house, I want to paint it exactly like this!
Speaking of road trips, I am planning (and I use that term loosely) a little New Year's road trip around northern California next week. I want to see Redwoods, lighthouses, beautiful coastlines, the whole sha-bang! If anyone has suggestions for interesting places to stop, please let me know. I am open to any and all suggestions.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
December 27, 2008
Golden
There is a new print available in my shop today! Golden trees are everywhere during fall in Boston, but I thought this one was particularly beautiful.
Tree of yellow leaves.
They will all fall to the ground.
Crisp and crunchy sound.
"Golden" was taken on a walk through Boston Common. The park is so beautiful. Its one of the things that I miss most about living there. I highly recommend that you take a stroll through this park if you haven't done so yet. Put it on your life's to do list.
Quote for the Day:
"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever...it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything."
--Aaron Siskind
December 24, 2008
'Twas the Night Before Christmas...
...and I was blogging. Ha! I hope you are all having a Merry Christmas Eve. I made Christmas dinner, complete with turkey, stuffing...the works. It was quite delicious if I do say so myself! So good that I have been parked on the couch in a food coma for the past few hours.
However, I still managed to add a new print to my Etsy shop.
This image makes me feel like I'm laying on the beach, soaking up the sun circa 1970. Of course, its December and this is just wishful thinking. But just looking at this picture, I can feel the warmth of the sun on my face.
I also went to an exhibit about the life of Frida Kahlo this afternoon. There were many portraits of Frida from throughout her life. She was friends with and photographed by so many famous photographers: Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham just to name a couple. In every photo she looks so intense, focused and serious. This one is, by far, my favorite. The colors are so beautiful.
This portrait is titled Frida on White Bench. It was taken by Nickolas Muray in 1939.
I hope everyone did something fun and inspiring today. Merry Christmas!
Quote for the Day:
"A cloud does not know why it moves in such a direction and at such a speed...it feels an impulsion...this is the place to go now. But the sky knows the reasons and the patterns behind all clouds, and you will know, too, when you lift high enough to see beyond horizons."
-- Richard Bach
December 23, 2008
Sunday in the Park
My Christmas vacation officially began this afternoon around 4:45 or so. Believe me, I was counting down the minutes.
Tonight I did all of my grocery shopping for Christmas dinner. I even managed to do all of the prep work so I can just whip everything together! Tomorrow I am going to make delicious peanut butter cookies to go along with the fudge that I made a few days ago. Yum! I am really excited about Christmas this year!
I also wrote a little Haiku to go along with the new print in my Etsy shop today.
Sunday in the park.
What a nice day for a stroll.
Lavender beauty.
Quote for the day:
"A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content."
--Proverb
December 22, 2008
Off the Beaten Path - New Fine Art Prints Available!
I hope everyone is having a splendid Monday! I am counting down the days until my Christmas vacation. I can't wait to sleep in, open presents, eat a delicious meal (that I am preparing, by the way), and watch A Christmas Story for a full 24 hours!
There is a new addition to my Etsy shop today. I took this image while standing on the edge of a pecan orchard at the peak of winter. My fingers were so cold I could barely even push the button.
I could wander through these winter-worn trees all day.
Quote for the day:
"If a path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads."
-- Anatole France
December 20, 2008
Carousel
This is the most beautiful, dreamy carousel. I love the texture and soft colors in this image. The lights and the mirrors are so lovely.
My "Merry-Go-Round" print is panoramic shaped. The image is 4"x 17" printed on 7"x 20" paper. This would look so beautiful displayed in a little girl's room.
You can find my "Merry-Go-Round" print for sale in my Etsy shop. This print is also available in smaller sizes, just email me for pricing.
December 3, 2008
The Tree of Life...
...is in my Etsy shop!
Quote for the day:
"We can learn a lot from trees: they're always grounded but never stop reaching heavenward."
- Everett Mamor
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