Friday, May 30, 2014

"free" winner and top 10...

WOW, what an amazing amazing week. You all seriously blew me away. Each and every single entry was amazing. Jamie definitely had her work cut out for her. Each week there will be one winner and top 9. The winner will grace our cover photo for the week until the next weeks winner is chosen! Lets see who Jamie of Gingersnapography Family Photography chose as the winning image...

Winning image...




A few words from Jamie as to why she chose this image as winner...

"I love this image. It speaks volumes without saying a word. LOVE it."


Top 9 in no particular order...

































Thank you all for another amazing week. Congrats to you all. Please join us this week for the theme "Sunflare" with amazing guest judge Ana of Ana Rosenberg Photography. Until next time, XOXO!

"In your hands/arms" top 10...

Such a great week. I loved seeing all of your interpretations of this theme. Lets move right on to the top 10. 

Top 10 in no particular order...








































Congrats to all. Please join is this week in the theme "fearless." Post up to two images right to my wall here Privizzinis Passion Photography for chance at top 10 feature. Until next time, XOXO!


Inspiration Wednesday...Featured Photographer!

Today's feature is lovely. This session is breathtakingly gorgeous. So intimate and beautiful. Soft, dreamy edits, outdoors with lovely light! This session could not be any more romantic! Please take a few minutes to read a bit about Marylie of Marylie Photography and look at her stunning imagery.




 How did you come up with your business name?

I wanted something that people could remember.  Since my name is pretty unusual, I thought it would be perfect.  




 What brought you to photography?

I've always LOVED to create art… It's always been part of me.  Like many photographers, I started taking a lot of pictures when my children were born and I got the bug! 




 What do you like to shoot?

I am a 'jack of all trades', and photograph everything, but I especially love boudoir sessions, and creative sessions.  




 who is you favorite muse?

I have several muses, but one of my favorite is the daughter of one of my friends… Tailor.  She is absolutely gorgeous, a ballet dancer, creative, and inspire me so much. 




 What is in your camera bag?

My camera bag is one of my loves :)  Inside you will find a Nikon D600, 24mm - 70mm, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8 and the 80mm-200mm.  Lip gloss, tissues, a pen, gum, and a note from my husband that he wrote me a long time ago to Rock the Session!




 What type of camera bag do you rock?

I rock a green Kelly Moore bag (a Beautiful Mess)




 photoshop or Lightroom?

I use both for each sessions




 Jpeg or Raw?

Raw all the way baby!




 In three words only how would you describe your photography style?

real, colorful, artsy




 Top 2 favorite photographers and why?

I love so many photographers, but if I had to choose two, I would pick Meg Bitton, she pushes the envelop so much and is so creative and I also follow Privizzini's Passion Photography religiously.  Her work is so raw, emotional and real.  She is amazing.  




 Favorite season to shoot and why?

Fall.  It's not too hot here in Texas, and the colors are just wonderful.




what is your non photography related down fall? (example:  , soda..)

Coffee.  I love coffee and find it hard to keep it at one cup a day. 




 What is your most embarrassing moment at a shoot to date?

I am very clumsy and often fall on shoots… I always tell my clients to save the camera, I'll be fine :)




 What is your one best piece of advice to give someone just starting out?

Be inspired by others work, but don't copy!  Practice, practice, practice, learn, learn, learn… educate yourself! 




 If you weren't photographer what would you be, any dream careers?

Nothing else.  I have done other careers, and photography is what completes me :)




 What is you goal for photography for the next 3 years?

Expand my business, shoot in Canada, and continue capturing memories for my clients! 




If you would like to continue to folio Marylie's beautiful work follow her Facebook page here Marylie Photography. Please go show her some love! Until next time, XOXO!

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Circles winner and top 9...

WOW, you all rocked this week. This was a hard choice. I loved all of these images. Each week you all blow my mind more and more. Every week there will be top 9 and one winner. The winning image will grace our cover photo for the week until the next weeks winner is chosen! Let's see who's image makes cover...

Winning image...




"I chose this image as winner because well it's simply amazing. One of the most amazing free lenses I have ever seen. It hit focus perfectly on that bubble. I can't possibly list everything about it OI love, so just know I love EVERYTHING about it. I also love Jana's processing. So unique. Just lovely Jana! This image will grace our cover until the next weeks image is chosen!

Top 9 in no particular order...




































Congrats to all. Please join us this week for the theme "free" with guest judge Gingersnapography Family Photography. Until next time, XOXO!


Friday, May 23, 2014

Inspiration Wednesday...Featured Photographer!

A little late on the wednesday feature. As I keep saying we are getting ready to move so we have been super busy. I will be back on track hopefully soon. Today's feature is simply amazing. Her work is magical, fun and inspiring. Sometimes you just say WOW. I am always going to her page to see if there is anything new posted.  The images she makes for her daughter are are going to make her daughter so happy. It will be so amazing to look back at when she is older. Let's take a look. This is an amazing interview. I absolutely loved reading about her. Please sit tight and read a bit about holly from Holly Spring Photography and look at her stunning imagery. 




 How did you come up with your business name?

   I chose my own name Holly Spring Photography because I wanted to be accountable for my quality of work. Once you put your name to something you have to stand by it. 






What brought you to photography?

Oh gosh, long story but I suppose I started as a MWAC. (Mom with a camera).  Actually I didn't have a very good camera at all, just a Panasonic point and shoot, but it was important for me to capture my little girl's early struggles with life. The photos were terrible but the moments were precious so my hubby surprised me with my first DSLR and up until three weeks ago, that was my primary camera.




 What do you like to shoot?

Everything... I suppose I'm a jack of all trades. I love portraits especially whimsical ones combining digital art with photography, but I love landscape photography too.




 who is your favorite muse?

Oh definitely my little girl Violet. She is such a cutie and loves to play up to the camera. I wouldn't be doing this without her. 




 What is in your camera bag? 

Canon 6D body, 24-70mm f/2.8L, 50mm f/1.8, white diffuser/reflector, silver/gold reflector, Canon Kiss X4, and a pack of skittles! 




 What type of camera bag do you rock? 

I have this cumbersome Tenba backpack Pro. It holds everything but the kitchen sink, but I'm really hoping to get an Ephiphanie bag. 




 photoshop or Lightroom?

Photoshop definitely. I do have LR but I only use it when batch editing weddings which is hardly ever. 




 Jpeg or Raw? 

Raw all the way! 




 In three words only how would you describe your photography style? 

Whimsical, Creative, Fineart




 Top 2 favorite photographers and why?

I would say Kirsty Mitchell. She is an incredible conceptual artist. I love her use of color and nature, and she really brings literature to life in her works.  Elena Shumilova's work opened my eyes to seeing the light and shade in what I shoot. 




Favorite season to shoot and why?

Funnily enough... I like the equinoxes. The days between seasons where the weather goes all crazy and gives me something interesting to shoot. 




 what is your non photography related down fall? (example:  chocolate, soda..) 

That would be my couch. I edit with my feet up, pillow behind my head, wireless mouse in hand, solar powered keyboard on my lap, looking at a 42” monitor. It's bliss but not so good for keeping fit. 




 What is your most embarrassing moment at a shoot to date? 

It's whenever I get a clients name wrong, and it happens especially in big wedding parties. It's hard to direct people when you can't even address them by their name and I'm just terrible with names lol.




 What is your one best piece of advice to give someone just starting out?


Don't get disheartened by the work of others... be inspired by it, learn learn learn even if it's Youtube videos, and most importantly love what you do!





 If you weren't photographer what would you be, any dream careers? 

I am living my dream! I play in a hardrock/metal band called Naquadah. We perform shows and are going to be working on an album at the end of the year. I am blessed to have such awesome people around me who feed my creativity! :)




 What is your goal for photography for the next three years?


I have three goals. Have my own Whimsical portrait studio  with onsite framing and fine art printing. I would love to travel and provide workshops and mentoring in small groups or one-on-one, and lastly.... I would also love for a whole bunch of fun loving photographers to take an annual holiday together in the South Pacific on a warm tropical island, just chilling and winding down and catching up on the year that's been.... every year!  







If you would like to continue to follow Holly follow her Facebook page here Holly Spring Photography. Please go show her lots of love. Until next time, XOXO!