May 01 2011

The Bloom Forum | Project 52 | Week 16 | Paper

This week has been really hard for everyone here in the south. Our neighbors in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia (and others) were devastated by storms this week. My heart goes out to everyone who has had to deal with loss this week.

I have several projects going on right now and all this creativity is making my head hurt. In addition to my weekly Bloom Forum Project 52, I have 4 creative assignments for the Create Photography Workshop I am taking. Tune back here for my assignment photos later this week.

This weeks theme is Paper: This is one of the kids art projects this week. Ok.. I kinda cheated on this one. But seriously… paper is a HARD subject! I am anxious to see what all the other girls came up with for this one. My submission feels lame.

paper

Now lets see what the girls have done! Check out Kristin M. Young’s Work first!

   

Gail Pomare - awww made me smile.. adorable!!!!!

Stacey S - It’s totally wonderful – and I love the shallow depth of field!

Amy Lucy - I need to photograph my kid’s wonderful art projects more often. You’ve inspired me!

JessicaN - I love this! Kids art is the way to go with this week’s theme. I love your DOF!

Cara - How can you not love kids art work. Great interpretation of this weeks theme.

robyn - i agree with Amy… you inspire me to take more pictures of my girls art!

Alison Crane - Maybe I should photograph some of the kids’ art so I don’t feel so bad throwing it out! I’m in Create too! I need to get shooting!

Christina - I think this was a great idea!

May 01 2011

Macro Practice

A few months ago, I got my first “L” series lens… a 100mm L Macro. This baby is NICE and heavy… but I love it. Now that the weather is warming up and flowers are in bloom I have my first real motivation to get out there and practice some macro photography. I have A LONG way to go, but here are some quick ones I took this week. Now I have a NEW reason to whip my flower beds back into shape!

4_29 (5 of 6)

4_29 (6 of 6)

   
Apr 25 2011

I Heart Faces Challenge | Pets

So.. this is my second attempt at a photography contest. This week’s theme is “Pets” so I’m bringing back this little guy! He actually got adopted into his forever home this week so PERFECT timing!!!

See the other entries HERE!!!!

   
Apr 23 2011

The Bloom Forum | Project 52 | Week 15 | Grow

This week our theme for the Bloom Forum’s Project 52 was “Growth”

I had one of those moments this week. For you fellow photogs, you hopefully have experienced what I’m referring to. That moment when you catch your breath because the vision in your head has actually materialized…either on your camera’s LCD or on your computer screen after adding that last little touch in photoshop. I knew I was close… But something just wasn’t right. I kept tweaking and finally decided to crop in a bit more and BAM! It hit. I felt like I actually had a clue and was more than just someone with a nice camera…someone who had a vision and CREATED it. It was a wonderful feeling. And as I’m typing this I just realized that although I had intended to express growth for this week with a shot of my son on a scale…the fact that I just felt myself “grow” as a budding photographer means just as much to me.

On a lighter note, I’m including a bit of a pullback for this shot… I was having to bribe Cameron with donuts to help me. I think he managed to negotiate about 5 out of this session!



20110422-023732.jpg

Now lets see what Robyn has for for us this week at Little Bug Photography.

20110422-030630.jpg

   

Gail Pomare - so he “grew” a little more with each bite lol… it’s an awesome capture…glad for your growth too… brava

JessicaN - Adorable! I love his grin. :)

Erin Norman | Las Vegas Maternity Photographer - Yep, love it! I love the way his legs are slightly turned inward, its so awkward and wonderful. And, you know I love the texture! 😉

AmandaB - yay for your “a ha” moment and growth as a tog. and cute pics too :-)

Stacey S - I LOVE this! LOL about the donuts. So glad that this came together for you perfectly – yay!

Amy Lucy - Love the double meaning in this image! It sounds like a turning point for you and you’ll always remember that with this photo. :)

Christina - He’s such a cutie!! I love the double meaning.

Cara - Yay for you on the growth. Love the cheeky grin you have captured.

Carrie Terrones - Ooohhh I love both images so very much! And your double take on the theme is great!!

kristin young - donuts make the perfect bribe–he done good! love your growth this week on all levels. aha moments are the best!

Rachel - How cute!! Love this picture- it’s amazing.

Tamara - so so cute!! Love his grin. Donuts work here too!

Apr 16 2011

The Bloom Forum | Project 52 | Week 14 | Reflections

Its time for the Bloom Forum’s Project 52! This week has been a busy week. I was trying to figure out how I was going to incorporate this week’s theme : REFLECTIONS into my photograph. While pondering this my daughter threw a temper tantrum (she’s almost 2… so you’ll have to excuse her). I thought to myself, why all that foot stomping…looks familiar! And there is no denying how much my son and I look alike. And then there is that pale skin that my daughter inherited. The more and more I looked, I saw how much my children are a reflection of me…. in the way that they look and act. Puts a lot of pressure on a mom doesn’t it!??

I even had Cameron help me this week. He shot my picture USING MANUAL (i set) and BBF!!!! ( I was so proud) My camera was so big in his hands and as hard as he tried to keep the “red box” focus point on my eye, it still is a little OOF, but I love it anyway!

Now don’t forget to see what Robyn Oakenfold of Little Bug Photography has for us this week! Make the Circle!!

   

Stacey S - What a beautiful Rachel! And I would say that Cameron did an awesome job!

Stacey S - “post” LOL. Can’t type this morning.

Erin Norman | Las Vegas Maternity Photographer - Wow, yep, when you post those pictures side by side, they are totally Mini-Rachels! They both have your eyes and smile. No denying who’s kids they are, lol!

Amy Lucy Photography | Minneapolis Newborn, Baby, and Child Photographer - […] you may continue through our circle of links by first visiting Rachel Potter‘s blog and seeing her […]

Carrie Terrones - Resemblance? I would say so! Beautiful images…..and I’m so impressed with Cameron, tell him great job from me!

robyn - great post! your children are beautiful!

Amy Lucy - Love your interpretation, Rachel! They are definitely your kids! So much resemblance.

Tamara - Cameron did a wonderful job!! Love your interpretation!!

JessicaN - They are gorgeous and what a great shot of you that he took. Impressive!!

jules - it perfect! he did a wonderful job!!!

Rachel - I love this post! So impressed by his photography skills!

Cara - Love your take on this weeks theme!

AmandaB - heehee. love that you got your son to take your pic.

CJ Wilkes - These are great – and I love the green in the background. :)

Alison Crane - What a beautiful family you have! And I love, love that your son took your picture!