Photos and stamping…
Hey there. Forgive me – I have a bit of non-stamping to share first. (Feel free to scroll down.) But I know a lot of you are scrapbookers and appreciate photography, so I want to share some things…
So… I have a bucket list. You know, the list of things you want to accomplish or do in your life. Most things on my list are places to visit. But there are 5 that are about photos.
See, there are 5 photographers who I adore for different reasons. And getting my family in front of their cameras… that is on my bucket list. And now I am so thankful to say I have now accomplished two of these. Here are the five (in no order)…
1. Cathy Blackstone Photography
I have known Cathy for many years. We both won the CK Hall of Fame the same year, and I contacted her and we got together. We hit it off immediately. Cathy is as real as they come. True and honest and fun. (Want a peek at how great and honest she is? Click HERE. Love the idea of "therapy photos." Took some of them today.) And when she decided to start a photography business, I wanted to be first in line. Why? Because of how real, true, honest and FUN she is. Well, back in November, we got together. It was a cold day… Colin was sick… Audrey was grumpy… but we still had fun. Cathy made us laugh and captured those happy, laughing moments – which is so "us." (We are a very "laughy" family.) She is amazing. If you live anywhere near Columbus, Ohio – contact her. You won't regret it. Here are some of my faves – they are so "us"…
My brother was behind the camera making us all laughing like crazy here. This is SO us. 🙂
Lisa is another one I have known for years, and was lucky to work with at Autumn Leaves, too. I can't say enough about what a good person she is. Back when I had post-partum depression, the doctor suggested I go away and visit a "fun friend" for a weekend. I instantly called Lisa. And, I can honestly say, she was a huge reason that I survived. Soon, she left the scrapbooking industry and started in photography. For a couple years now, I have admired Lisa's work. Her photography is perfect in my eyes – classic, loving and timeless. I would go to her blog and stare in awe… but then have to leave quickly for fear of getting sad that she lives so far away. So, I started nagging Ken. :) Begging him to help me find a way for our family to get to Atlanta and in front of her camera. A few weeks ago on our lake trip, her family came to stay with us. We had such fun with her – she seems to have been doing this for years and years – a true calling. If you are interested in seeing the slide show she made for me (it moves fast since she had so many good ones), you can watch it HERE. And here are a couple (and more are HERE)…
(Yep, the girls have grown, haven't they? Kay is taller then me. I haven't published pages of them in the last few years because they are older and enjoy scrapping their own photos. They LOVE to scrapbook.)
(Cathy and Lisa – thank you. love you. owe you. 🙂
I met Traci through the scrapbooking industry, too. She is now an incredible photographer with an amazing eye. Her photos are also so real… so true. I love that. The type of photos you will still love in 20 years down the road. I hope to someday get out to Colorado (somehow) and get in front of her camera. Someday.
I don't know Melissa very well, but she just has this kindness about her – it is something that is obvious. And, she is starting a photography business, which makes me so happy. Her photos also have a kindness and comfort about them. Simple, sweet and classic. Who wouldn't want to have photos of their family like that?? I wish I lived closer to Buffalo. A girl can dream…
Sweet Erin. This girl is a doll, and she makes cute babies, too. :) I have been chatting via email with Erin for a long time now and she is always so generous when I need photos for assignments. Her photos have a refreshing, cheerful, eye-catching look to them… capturing everyday moments with shine. Love that. Huntsville – I need to head your way. Would love to have my kiddos captured by Erin.
OK… enough photo chat. But I have been wanting to share that for awhile now. :) Do you have a favorite photographer?
On to stamping…
Here is a page I did for the Hero Arts Blog. (In fact, it uses a photo by Cathy Blackstone.) Just shows the power of black and white…
(c) Hero Arts Blog – for info and supplies, click HERE.
Next up, a quick couple of cards I did awhile back using leftover class kits. These are examples of the goodies shown in the first week of Thinking Inking Class. These have inking and stamping with Distress Ink… followed by a bit of water splotching. Love the Papertrey Ink Damask stamps.
Supplies: Hero Arts notecards and flowers and buttons and stamps (flourish and greeting), Papertrey Ink damask stamps, Creative Impressions ribbon, Distress Inks, twine, white embossing powder
OK… off to watch some mindless tv. Gotta love it. Night!
