Photography & Coffee

I have since started a group on Facebook called Photography & Coffee as a sort of support group for photography minded people. I was talking to a fellow photographer that said she could not talk to the photographers in her area because they were rude and would undercut her. I feel for her I once tried to talk to a few fellow photographers when I was starting out and I was treated poorly. So a place to chat with other photographers where there is no negative and only supportive people was needed. So born is the group :) and so far good things have been happening. I am happy about it. As for my photo it is my daughter on a chilly day with no not coffee but a blizzard type drink...lol I will take the coffee. Happy Shooting. :)

April

Easter and Family History

I know a few days late but here it is my favorite image from this Easter. This is my beautiful Grandmother and I couldn't resist this photo opp. I am working on a genealogy so I started asking questions this Easter. I hope that I can pull it off because I'd like to print it in a book with photos as well. Well Happy Shooting.

April

The Great Wall Of Hubcaps

I drive by this salvage yard almost everyday and it has this fence where they hang up hubcaps. I have told myself over and over that I am going to stop and ask for permission to photograph this wall of hubcaps. Well today is the day! The sun is right and weather warm so I am hoping to get some great shots. I will post the finished shots tomorrow so you all can see. Also don't forget that you can comment on them posts. Happy shooting :)

April

Lights Camera Action

This is a quick test shot I took of my daughter with my first light set up. I have to get used to this. I am so used to natural lighting that working with a set up might take some practice. I am not so sure if I like my shoot through umbrellas that came with the kit though or it might be the bulbs I have in the set up. I will keep messing around until I find something I like. I am thinking about going to the hobby store to get some colored cellophane to try with my background light. 

On a good note I did finally turn in my first assignment for school, now to wait. I am not sure if I should be nervous or calm about hearing back on my first assignment. I also finally got my domain name so I am easier to find :) I also found my 52 weeks list I lost so I will have to get caught up. Time to go make a new tutu. Happy shooting.

April

Words

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. ~Albert Schweitzer

 I found this quote today on fb and I really liked it so I thought that I would share. I also wanted to share one of my favorite photos. When I was out looking for some areas to do an engagement session I found this amazing staircase it was outside a building leading to the top. I do like some nice staircases. So if your out and about and find some really nice places to photograph feel free to share them. I love networking wonderful areas to photograph. Now if I could just find an old red barn I would be happy. I know another photographer that finds old abandoned boats that he has photographed and the work is amazing. I will have to ask if I can link him on my website so people can see his work. 

I did change websites so if you have not checked out the new one please do and feel free to let me know what you think. www.apelilaphotography.biz.

Corn Rows

Today I picked up an afghan it was green with hearts. I thought it would work in a photo somehow, but Koa seems to like it a lot. My light kit is on it's way I look forward to putting it to use. Well for now I am cutting this short due to needing to get some rest. Happy Shooting.

April

Old buildings a love

Okay the other day a friend called and said you wanna drive around shooting some photo's? I took the opportunity to go out and find some thing to shoot. Our little road trip ended up with a trip to some towns around ours and this photo is of an old building in one town we went to. I love old buildings, one with dates are my favorite and the ones with molding and decorations. The one in this photo had fruit on it. What I like to see is when people put them to use and not let them crumble to the ground. Though I have to admit that I do like to photograph abandoned buildings. So if you know of any buildings you think are worth looking at for photos contact me :) Happy Shooting.

April