What Do You Want To Photograph?

Posted on February 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

“What is the one thing, place, or person you’d most like to photograph?”

This is one question photographers get asked constantly.  The answer, however, can change each time the question is asked.  There could be more than one answer at one time, one goal may be attained, interests may change, etc.  And the great thing about this question is, there’s no wrong answer.  I love questions like that!

I can’t limit myself to just one thing, place, or person I’d really like to photograph.  There are several things, places, and people on my list.  It’s a long list and I know I may never attain some of the photographs I wish to take but like they say, it’s not the destination that matters, it’s the journey.

What about you?  What are some things, places, and people you want to photograph?

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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Favorite Camera Brand and Model?

Posted on February 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

I’ve asked, and have been asked, this question a few times.  Normally I’m not a “brand person.”  I don’t stick with something just because of the name on the package.  I research extensively and make my decision based on my needs at the time.

That being said, I have been known to lean toward Sony cameras.  I started out in the digital world with a Minolta digital camera years ago and as many know, Minolta was bought by Sony.  So the switch from Minolta to Sony was pretty seamless.  I liked the trusty Minolta I had, then my father made a trade with me.  He bought a Sony A100 and traded it to me for my old Minolta which he was more familiar with.  Since then, each camera I bought happened to be in the Sony family.

Now, like I said, I’m not a “brand person.”  I’m not biased against other camera brands (except maybe Fuji but that’s because I’ve handled a few and dislike the way they function and the quality of images they produce, plus that‘s the brand my father uses and we always had this little “who has the better camera“ competition going on).  Some people swear by one brand while, of course, others swear by another.  I say, if it works for you, stellar.

I’m actually in the market for a new camera again (my much loved Sony HX1 is getting on in years so I think I should give him a break!) and I’m interested in trying a new brand.

What would you recommend?  Do you have a favorite camera brand and model?  If so, what is it and why do you like it so much?

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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I Don’t Wanna Grow Up…

Posted on February 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

One of the things I love about artists, photographers, and other creative folks is the fact that most of them still embrace their inner child.  A lot more than the 9 to 5 office slaves…eh…I mean, workers.

We photographers and artists do what we do because we love it, because we have fun and it makes us happy.

How many times have you bought a new camera, an accessory, or some new art supply and had that “kid on Christmas morning” feeling while you’re opening the packaging?  Every time?  Me too!

Some artists take it a step beyond the giddy “I got something shiny and new” feeling and cross into the realm of all out playtime.  One photographer I stumbled upon on Flickr, Stéfan, illustrates my point perfectly.

Stéfan seems very fond of photographing toys and it’s a good thing he does cause he’s awesome at it. His series entitled “Stormtroopers 365”, in which he photographed two Stormtrooper toys in various adventures every day for a year, is hilarious!  Keep up the good work, Stéfan!

Check out “Stormtroopers 365”!  Seems like the dark side might just be more fun!

I’ve been inspired.

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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It’s February!

Posted on February 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

That’s right, folks.  It’s the first Monday in the month of February.

Why is that significant?  Well, Valentine’s Day (it irks me when I hear people say “Valentime’s“) is quickly approaching.  It’s next Tuesday in fact (just a reminder for everyone).

Now, personally, I’m not a big fan of the holiday (maybe because I despise the color pink and I don‘t really care for the chocolates that come in that famous heart-shaped box) but a lot of people get into the spirit by grabbing up mushy cards, flowers, and boxes of chocolates.

Guys (and you girls too), those types of gifts may have worked when you were five and you wanted to get something for your mom, but they’re so overdone now that they’ve actually become quite boring.  How many people enjoy getting that same box of chocolates every year?

When I see the hordes of cards, cheesy stuffed animals, and candy I think…Last minute.  If the saying is true and it really is the thought that counts well then, shouldn’t the gift reflect the thought?  So, take a moment and put some serious thought and a little effort into your gifts.  Trust me, it will be appreciated ten times more.

Here’s an idea for you, get a two sided frame or a single frame with a mat that has space for two 5×7 prints.  In one side, give your significant other a portrait of yourself.  In the other, write a little message, love note, or poem.  My brother and I collaborated and actually did this for our mother one year for Mother’s Day and guess what?  She cried.  Score!  You know you’ve hit the mark when she (or even he!) cries in a good way!

And just to be more generous (like sharing the idea wasn‘t enough! [-_^]), I won’t even ask to be given credit if you happen to use this little idea of mine!  Though, if you do try it, or some variation of it, it would rock if you sent me an email or left a message on my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AudreyMayPhoto) to let me how it worked out for you!

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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It’s Monday…Again…

Posted on January 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Ok folks, if you haven’t noticed yet, I’m attempting to start a little routine with my blogging here.  I’m going to try to keep to a somewhat regular schedule by posting a new blog every Monday.

Care to wager how long I’ll make it before I start to slack off…eh…I mean, lapse?

Well, I probably just jinxed myself by telling you my plans so we‘ll see what happens.

Anyway, it’s Monday again.  The last Monday of January, in fact.

I’ll keep this post short and sweet then send you on your way.

I want to share with you an interesting little site an awesome photographer shared with me a while ago.  Well, he shared it with his entire audience, not just me.  But I thought I’d pass along the enjoyment.  Thanks, Chris!

You Know You’re A Photographer When…

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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