Today’s Cocktail: Fashion! I’ve been up in the clouds the past two weeks buried in work and trying very hard to figure out a way to bring the hours of my post-production way down. I’ve borrowed a tablet to play with this weekend and I’m hoping this helps……so that is my excuse for neglecting my Happy Hour Fridays. :)

Let the party begin….

When I started out (and mind you I’m still learning) I drooled over other photographer’s blogs… websites… trying to make my photos have the same color treatment… trying to have the same composition. I spent a lot (A LOT) of time asking people what do you think?? Not trusting my own instincts, my own ‘artistic’ vision. Then I read on numerous photographers blogs… advising not to look at other photographers’ blogs and to look for inspiration in fashion magazines, movies, catalogs, etc. I immediately signed up with H&M, Abercrombie, American Eagle, Fossil, Urban Outfitters, etc… I started buying Elle & Vogue Magazines (the shot of Joe and Brianna below was inspired by the recent photo shoot of Julia Roberts promoting Eat, Pray, Love). I also decorated one wall in my office of the photos that inspired me – all in one weekend. So after exhausting myself and waiting patiently for the clothing catalogs to arrive… I found this little gem….

http://www.fashionphotographyblog.com/

You can get lost on her blog… she has behind the scenes videos… tips on Portfolio… and I think she’s cool. Her photos are amazing! Her advice is real! The behind the scenes are to die for!

And a bonus little gem that I got lost in last night….

http://www.elle.com/Pop-Culture/Cover-Shoots/Julia-Roberts/Julia-Roberts-Cover-Shoot

Cheers!

An Engagement Session in the works.....more to come in a few days.

Protesting all weekend..... not wanting to start Kindergarten..... wanting to go back to preschool..... discussion... explanation... woohoo big girl talks.... she was not buying any of it. She wanted the familiar - she wanted her school - her teachers - her friends. Oh Crap I say to myself... Monday morning is going to be tough. I don't have time to oooh and awww..... or fall into the "my baby is growing up" emotion.... I was worried. As you can see all went well - she was soooo happy. She had a blast - she's made new friends - she loves her teacher. She went to bed on time tonight... and I find myself with a new found freedom, 8pm Quiet Time :)