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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thanks for voting!
It seems #4 is the clear winner! Anna offered to tweak it a bit for me (thank you thank you!) and you'll soon be seeing the final version. In the meantime I have uploaded an album to show what one full wedding looks like. Check it out! :)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Logo Test - what do you think?
How should the "Katie Ring Images" look on photos I put on social networking sites?
#1
#4
After more comments I have removed choices 2 & 3. I took away 2 because no one really liked it, and 3 is gone because while it was popular I know it's going to get cropped out and re-posted. (# is the look that's shown in my previous post). I am thrilled when my clients share my work with friends and family but I want my name to stay attached for web use as a form of advertising! For those worried about distracting from the image, don't worry the photographs on my own website will remain logo-free. This is just for images used on social networking sites.
Thanks to everyone who has voted so far!
#1
#4
After more comments I have removed choices 2 & 3. I took away 2 because no one really liked it, and 3 is gone because while it was popular I know it's going to get cropped out and re-posted. (# is the look that's shown in my previous post). I am thrilled when my clients share my work with friends and family but I want my name to stay attached for web use as a form of advertising! For those worried about distracting from the image, don't worry the photographs on my own website will remain logo-free. This is just for images used on social networking sites.
Thanks to everyone who has voted so far!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Congratulations Abby & Chris!
This weekend my friends Chris and Abby got engaged. Chris asked Abby to marry her while we were all visiting Syracuse for the SU vs. Georgetown basketball game. Not only was I thrilled for them but I was also relieved to not have to worry about ruining the surprise anymore! Yes, I knew he was going to ask and I couldn't wait for Abby say yes! And since I knew Chris's top secret plan I just happened to have my camera with me. (ok, ok I always have a camera) So, we took some engagement portraits at Syracuse. Since this photo session was somewhat spontaneous and not over planned I had the freedom to just wander around campus and shoot where ever inspiration struck. Have I mentioned how much I just love taking pictures? :)
As Chris said, we had to stop by Faegans to get a shot at the scene of the crime!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Heidi & Zee
I've got the next wedding story board done sooner than I thought - this is fun!
Heidi and Zee have a very unique style and this showed in all of the details they choose for their wedding. While not every bride and groom would choose a "day of the dead" themed cake it suited them perfectly. They blended their funky style with a beautiful venue, Moraine Farm (http://www.pa.org/morainefarm.php), and the results were stunning!
Heidi and Zee have a very unique style and this showed in all of the details they choose for their wedding. While not every bride and groom would choose a "day of the dead" themed cake it suited them perfectly. They blended their funky style with a beautiful venue, Moraine Farm (http://www.pa.org/morainefarm.php), and the results were stunning!
New Wedding Inspiration Boards
I just designed a sample of a wedding inspiration board. Last night at the Boston PUG (pictage users group) meeting Anne Ruthmann (PUG leader and photographer extraordinaire) told us how she blogs about her clients. I thought this was a great idea and created my first blog image collection from my own pink and orange wedding. This is the color theme that is also the inspiration for my new website and blog! :) Look for more wedding story boards coming soon.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
New Facebook Advertistments
I've got my fingers crossed that advertising on Facebook will bring me some new fun clients!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Donate your old digital camera!
I am an artist in residence at the Chelsea Soldier's home and Quigley Memorial Hospital. Our camera club as received a grant to acquire cameras and put on an art show of our work. We are looking for donated and low cost digital cameras. Today I had the brilliant idea to use the power of Facebook to score some digital cameras. On Facebook join the group "DIGITAL CAMERAS FOR VETS" and help spread the word!
I started volunteering with the photo club when Anthony's grandfather was a resident there. He has since passed away but I've continued working with the camera club. In January we received a grant from the Chelsea, MA cultural council and more funds from within the soldier's home. We are using this money to create an artist in residence program and pay me a small stipend for
my time. It's also going to purchasing used digital cameras (and to pay shipping on donated ones). Finally the grant money will allow us to frame some of their work and hold a gallery show! We did a little show with our previous work, but this time we'll be able to frame more work and even send out an invitation.
You can help by donating your digital camera (and deduct it from next years taxes) Or sell us your old camera! Digital cameras that are in working order, include chargers or take AA/AAA batteries are needed! I need cameras that do not use outdated memory cards or include some memory. Pay will be a max of $30, depend on the condition, and will be given to you via pay pal. (email katie.m.ring@gmail.com to discuss all sales or donations) You can also TALK IT UP! Ask more people to join the Facebook group! Ask your friends and family if they have unused digital cameras.
I had planned to do some adjunct or part-time teaching when I finished my MFA. My work with the Soldier's home is a great start on this! I'll continue to add to my teaching resume and see where that leads. I'm also going to keep shooting weddings, portraits, art projects and
commercial work. In this economy having many projects and sources of income is essential! I'm excited to try many different projects - as along as they all relate to photography/art. That is what I love!
I started volunteering with the photo club when Anthony's grandfather was a resident there. He has since passed away but I've continued working with the camera club. In January we received a grant from the Chelsea, MA cultural council and more funds from within the soldier's home. We are using this money to create an artist in residence program and pay me a small stipend for
my time. It's also going to purchasing used digital cameras (and to pay shipping on donated ones). Finally the grant money will allow us to frame some of their work and hold a gallery show! We did a little show with our previous work, but this time we'll be able to frame more work and even send out an invitation.
You can help by donating your digital camera (and deduct it from next years taxes) Or sell us your old camera! Digital cameras that are in working order, include chargers or take AA/AAA batteries are needed! I need cameras that do not use outdated memory cards or include some memory. Pay will be a max of $30, depend on the condition, and will be given to you via pay pal. (email katie.m.ring@gmail.com to discuss all sales or donations) You can also TALK IT UP! Ask more people to join the Facebook group! Ask your friends and family if they have unused digital cameras.
I had planned to do some adjunct or part-time teaching when I finished my MFA. My work with the Soldier's home is a great start on this! I'll continue to add to my teaching resume and see where that leads. I'm also going to keep shooting weddings, portraits, art projects and
commercial work. In this economy having many projects and sources of income is essential! I'm excited to try many different projects - as along as they all relate to photography/art. That is what I love!
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