Queen of the Trees

Since purchasing the Canon 5D MK III, I've found myself wanting to explore more depths of photography. What all is there that I can do? A lot. But, sadly, I am still obtaining all the proper equipment. But, I make do with what I have and try to piece together some sort of coherent photograph.

I think my favorite thing to photograph is people. It's something that viewers can easily connect with. But, sometimes that can get boring. You've got to spice it up a bit, and give the viewers some thoughts. So that is the depth of photography I'm diving into at the moment.

I've been creating concepts and scenarios in my head and coming up with ideas that I think would convey really well in a photograph. It's been difficult at times to figure out how you turn an idea into an image. So I've been easing into it. Slowly, I have been coming up with ideas and seeing how they turn out. If they turn out great, then thats awesome! If not, on to the next idea.

The idea for this week was quite simple. I wanted something earthy and regal all at the same time, but I didnt really have a clue what to do until....I had a budget. My budget? $6.

I went to Savers(thrift store) and found these really awesome golden sticks for .99 and was like, I could use that for something. So, I found an old head band and turned it into a crown. Then I went to Smiths Market Place and Purchased a brown $5 blanket, cut a ring for the neck and made it into a make-shift cloak. 


So here you go my $6.00 Photoshoot: Queen of the Trees

I would LOVE feedback, I think its helpful to see what my viewers think. Does this image say "Queen of the Trees" for you or does it say something completely different?

-Shutterbaby

Welcome to the world, Payson! Part:1

Payson is quite an active newborn. We tried so hard to get those cute poses but she is a girl set in her ways! So here is a few shots from Payson's first photosession!


-Shutterbaby

Wintersmith: Keeper of Memories

I grew up in a small town. Population: 15,691. It's a quiet and sleepy little town with not a whole lot going on. As a child, my dreams were always bigger than the town could hold and I ran off into the distance whenever I got the chance. But, I've been away for years and that moment I stepped onto the soil, I felt my heart take ease.  It was the exact same, yet so much smaller than I remembered it.

After roaming the town for a few hours and visiting with family and friends, I decided to take a walk in the park that hold some of my most fondest memories. I remember learning to swing there, taking picnics, and feeding the animals at the petting zoo. On fourth of July, I watched the fireworks there and even had family reunions there. (there are pictures of me on the tiny train with siblings). I went swimming there in the summer, and drove around the park to see all the Christmas lights every year with my aunt and uncle.

And lets not forget my teenage years! My friends and I would drive around the park doing 90 mph to get that roller-coaster-stomach-coming-up feeling. I kissed a boy(s) there and would sit on one of the docks and have lunch with Daman whenever he came to visit me.

This park, in my mind, holds so many memories dear to my heart. It's beautiful and it will never cease to amaze me.

So there I was. Wintersmith Park. Walking along the trail in the secluded wooded area. Just me with my camera in hand, Daman and the overgrown woods. And here are my simple photos of my favorite place in all of Ada, Oklahoma.