May 20, 2008
Why? Because we’ve got a brand new website! Hallelujah! Come on over, have a cup o’ tea, and we’ll have a jolly old time… And don’t worry, all the old posts from this blog followed us over to the new one! It’s always better to have everything in one place!
April 22, 2008
Sorry for the lack of pretty pictures lately! We’ve had some wonderful sessions with some wonderful people, but since we’ve got a brand spankin’ new blog/website on the way, we decided to hold onto those photographic gems so that we’ll have something gorgeous to post once we go live! Check back soon to see all the fun new features!
I can’t help myself. I’ll leave you with one image of Erin & Jimmie (who must be wondering whether there’s more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking).
April 10, 2008
Today is a super exciting day in the life (albeit a short life) of Kelly Heasley Photography! Drumroll please… since January of 2008, this blog has had over 500 hits! Pretty amazing considering that I started this blog thinking that Garth would be the only one reading, and that he’d only be reading it because I’d quiz him on the content of that day’s entry before we’d fall asleep…
I’ve also got a couple things up my sleeve for the near future, too! I’ve chosen a company to print and bind our albums; we’ll have three great options that I’m excited to show you as I start to receive samples! I’m working on a little bit of blog redesign, some gorgeous business cards, and even a new domain name to make it easier than ever to get here!
Most importantly, though, I’ve got some absolutely amazing, beautiful people who want me to take their picture! What goes better with springtime and daffodils than happy people, full of love? It’s making me grin just thinking about it!
Oh, I almost forgot! I want to share with you the pinnacle of macro wedding ring photography, courtesy of Nate and Jacyln of The Image is Found…
April 2, 2008
Garth and I worked on these lovely photos as part of a project for a grad student at The University of Virginia. The assignment was “create an umbrella out of anything and take a picture of yourself using it”.We bought an old paperback at the Goodwill store, taped the pages to a child-sized umbrella, and braved the chilly mountain snow to capture these images. Since Garth is my “better half”, and thus considered part of me, I thought it wouldn’t be cheating if he took them… isn’t he quite the photographer?
Sorry the colors aren’t as vibrant as they should be. I’m still trying to figure out my colorspace issues. If this doesn’t inspire compassion in you, read this. Then you’ll understand my pain. And every other photographer’s pain. Enjoy (as much as you are able, considering all the sympathy that is undoubtedly welling up inside you this very moment)!
March 25, 2008
Where do you go for inspiration? Because I was born at the dawn of the internet age, I (sometimes ashamedly) admit that I often find myself blog surfing. I know – not what you might expect from an “artsy type”; but there is much beauty to be found in the depths of this electronic haystack, and that’s exactly what I stumbled upon just a few minutes ago.
These amazing polaroids are by artist Elizabeth Soule. I don’t know how she does it, but she’s managed to capture a feeling, a memory I’m not sure is real, but one that is decidedly genuine. That’s the line I want to walk as a photographer. I don’t aim to document something with stark accuracy because precision is not the language in which our hearts remember. Rather, I want to capture it as it is felt by its most fervent participants.
March 14, 2008
It sure feels like it. My copies of Photoshop CS3 Extended and Lightroom are on the way! I’ll be probably be holed up in my studio for the next week, just playing around with all the new ways I’ll be able to tweak my photos! And ACTIONS! I’ve been waiting for forever to try out the Boutwells’ Totally Rad Actions and some of Kevin Kubota’s stuff. Oh, and I musn’t forget Nichole Van and Anna Jones.
For anyone out there considering becoming a Photoshop geek, consider yourself warned: IT’S ADDICTING!
March 12, 2008
My handsome husband and I went down to Beverly, West Virgnia earlier this month to celebrate Garth’s dad’s 60th birthday. I thought I’d post some snapshots. A day in the life of Miss Kelly…
Here’s the familar Lula in her private doggie bungalow. That’s an actual log cabin. A dog cabin, if you will.
“Whatcha doin’? Can I see? Can I play?”
Garth’s dad, Steve. His mad-scientist hair looks even more rad when it’s BACKLIT! Ooooo.
Garth with his mom’s giant remote control. He tried for hours to get this thing to work, and I don’t think he was ever successful. So sad.
Callie the calico cat. She’s in a basket on top of the piano. Her secret hideout from Lula. The ladies don’t get along.
Aasta (Garth’s sister) decorating the cake! For the record, Aasta has the greatest possible hair. It always looks like she just got back from the beach. Also, Aasta has the best possible personality. For the record, I like Aasta.
Birthday Boy.
Here’s a shot of the cake I made. That’s a Chocolate Layer Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting made FROM SCRATCH! It took all day, but Garth’s dad who never asks for anything from anybody (he’s awesomely unselfish like that), wanted a homemade chocolate cake with a million layers. Ask and ye shall receive, Steve.
March 11, 2008
What a cutie! My friend Tami invited me to take these portraits of her friend’s daughter, Deidra, and I was delighted to oblige! Little Deidra just turned one, and these photos capture this wonderful season in her growth. The poor girl was soooo sleepy, but she was such a great sport! After just a little but of hand clapping and funny face making, she warmed up to me, and in no time she was smiling for the camera, looking generally adorable. Take a look at my favorites and don’t feel silly if you start giggling just looking at them! That just means you’re human.
Helpful tip for all the other non-moms out there like myself: don’t put babies in the snow. They don’t like it. And they will let you know.
*I’ve been working on my colorspace issues. These were processed using my old method, and so the colors aren’t that vibrant. I’m trying to fix it, though. Learning slowly. Slow and steady wins the race. Also trying to figure out sharpening for the web. There’s a fine line.
February 28, 2008
Need I say more?
February 20, 2008
“The Great Pyrenees is a white, giant, well balanced dog of unsurpassed elegance and majestic appearance. Its amber eyes have a serene, intelligent, thoughtful and dignified expression.”
Um, apparently Lula didn’t get this memo. Maybe it’s just an awkward phase, but as these images will attest, she’s a little more “offbeat” than this description indicates she ought to be. That’s okay. We like her just the same.
Here she is at just a couple months old:
Oh, how time flies. They grow up so fast. Here she is at about 9 months. Already a hearty 80lbs.
I love this image so much, I just HAVE to post it full size. Click on the picture to enlarge it.
Have a fantastic night and, if you’re lucky enough to have a puppy of your own, give him a little scratch behind the ears and maybe even a chicken treat. And let him sleep on your bed. There’s plenty of room.
