Here it is another week gone by before I've made my next post!! That's crazy! Pretty soon it's going to be Thanksgiving, then Christmas holidays! Life just goes by, just like missed photo ops!!
I was driving down the canyon road this morning into town, and I had my camera in the back seat. I wanted to take some shots as the fog was creeping in making for some sweet views, and then in the misty rain the fall colors of the live oaks really stood out in shades of orange and yellow!! But it was raining - I missed the opportunity. So now I'm hoping I'll find it again tomorrow morning. It's still raining now.
I have been working and re-writing on my new web site. Added my photography history with galleries and shows I've done, as well as, adding some helpful links. I plan on adding more links. Don't know if it's that necessary now that the internet is so THERE! All you have to do is type in a description of what you're looking for and two seconds later it's there. Added another gallery the other day: Alcatraz Prison, CA!! You might want to check it out for yourself. Here's one of the images from that gallery:
When I was there standing on the first floor of the prison, I looked up through the grate to the second floor. And it was eerily drawing me in. That place can be creepy, but also pretty awesome. I know it takes your mind back to when the prisoners were there under the surveillance of the guards. The building was cold, wet, dark and dingy, but made for some awesome black and whites. I love old historical places.
One thing I'm struggling with is whether or not I want to make a Facebook page of my photography only. I don't know. But then if I did, my blog could be posted there too and draw in more viewers to the website. I'm still thinking. Beyond that I need to make a decision as to "if" or "when" I put up my prints for e-commerce.
Showing posts with label Maria Soto Photography. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Beseler Enlarger
Artfest is over and I cannot stress enough the work that goes into just setting up and breaking down the artwork, table and propanels!! There were a lot of folks that stopped and talked to me and I did hand out some of the information I had printed up. I can't say it was a success, but I wasn't out any money, so that was good. My artist friend whom I shared the space with did excellent! And I'm so happy for her as she is an up and coming budding artist and people LOVED her work! That is just so great for her. Good job Rose!
I finally heard back from the company that found the foam gasket for my Beseler enlarger. It didn't get shipped until Monday morning, so hopefully today I will get it. Over the weekend I picked up some more 8x10 glossy fiber base paper and chemicals, so I would be ready to go when the gasket arrived! I do hope it solves the light leak - otherwise I'm hosed. Although I did get the name of a local guy in Sacramento who works on them.
Sunday I had a photo shoot for some friends of their nine month old son. Now I will be working on those images sometime this week so I can get them off to them as soon as possible. Last night out of part boredom and cleaning off my work table, I double matted and framed a Japanese block print (post card size) that I have been wanting to get finished! Voila! Done!
I finally heard back from the company that found the foam gasket for my Beseler enlarger. It didn't get shipped until Monday morning, so hopefully today I will get it. Over the weekend I picked up some more 8x10 glossy fiber base paper and chemicals, so I would be ready to go when the gasket arrived! I do hope it solves the light leak - otherwise I'm hosed. Although I did get the name of a local guy in Sacramento who works on them.
Sunday I had a photo shoot for some friends of their nine month old son. Now I will be working on those images sometime this week so I can get them off to them as soon as possible. Last night out of part boredom and cleaning off my work table, I double matted and framed a Japanese block print (post card size) that I have been wanting to get finished! Voila! Done!
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