Grafitti

I took the kids to Bald Mountain State Park yesterday and we ended up in this amazing part of the Paint Creek Trail where everything is covered in graffiti. I should be upset that this beautiful natural area is "ruined" but I am not. I find it even more beautiful.

I envision a fashion shoot here at some time.

With these mixed sepia/color shots I wanted to leave the natural as sepia toned and the man made as color. It's sort of an old vs. new theme as well as playing with what is perceived as the more beautiful part.

Generations Photos

Got to see my cousin, his wife, and their baby this past weekend. It was a really special get together because my grandma was there who is 90 years old. It was her first time meeting her great grandson. My cousin grew up in California so I have only seen him a handful of times. I tried to take photos in an editorial style. The one above is my nephew, Xander. There is a playfulness and a seriousness to this photo that I just love.

"Hands"

Fridays Favorites 6/25

It's been a while since I've done a Friday's Favorites. I've been so busy I just haven't had the time. Here are a few picks. Be sure to click on the shops and take a look around. Each shop is truly amazing with lots of great finds! Remember to buy handmade!

Tranquility Fine Art Photography on Metallic Paper $30

from lilacpopphotography

80's Vintage Ladies Sunglasses with Victorian Design Frame $20

from whatthefunk

City Chic Vamp Bag with Free Shipping $16.99

from LilacPOP

remnant earrings - repurposed silver spoon $38

from kobrienjewelry

.Holding the Keys Lariat Necklace, Sterling Silver $42

from briguysgirls

Black Dress with applique-Red Umbrellas $62

From ZoeChen

JUNGLE SHINE handspun $30

from travelingrinos

The Lonely Bike - Fine Art Photography Print $19

from elshoppe





Bicycle Built For Two Wedding Print $11

from onereverie

Vinyl Lettering - Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have, always will $9.95
from DesignDivasGallery

House Photos

Some of the recent houses I have shot. These are from all different houses.

I just loved this house and the artwork. Each room had delightful surprises like an upstairs balcony that you wouldn't expect or an extra room to be used as a studio.

This is a historical mansion that has been divided into condos.

This is Poppleton Park near the mansion that I was asked to shoot as well.

I had a vision of a comic book layout. Not sure on the storyline here.

Detroit Artist's Market Garden Party 2010

Every year the Detroit Artist's Market hosts a Garden Party for all of it's members at a house in Grosse Pointe Farms. It's a lovely event with art and jewelry for sale, wine, and amazing food. Gotta say, this has been an awesome week! My friend Veronica came as my guest and we mingled, ate, and admired a lot of great art.

A big tent was set up next to the gorgeous house with tables full of art pieces.

Musicians were playing great music.

After the garden party we spent the evening in Royal Oak with our friend, Claudia. I took some great night shots from the top of the parking garage and we had a great time shopping and chatting.