Birthday

With Emma and my Mom’s birthday being on the same day we couldn’t think of a better theme for this week.

This is Perceptions from Puddles.

Left is *Em*
Right is *Jess*

365 Outtakes – March

Music - “That Beep” – Architecture in Helsinki

Dirty

For this week’s challenge, Emma came up with Dirty. I pretty much got the idea for my photo immediately and was very excited to see what Emma would do. I was not disappointed and am really happy with how it turned out.

dirt⋅y - [dur-tee] – adjective
1.  soiled with dirt; foul; unclean
2.  obscene; pornographic; lewd

 
This is Perceptions from Puddles

Left is *Em*
Right is *Jess*

Comfort

This is Perception from Puddles

Left is *Em*
Right is *Jess*

Sweet

Sweet for my sweet, sugar for my honey….

This is Perception from Puddles

Left is *Em*
Right is *Jess*

365 Outtakes February

Music: “Your Know I’m No Good” – Amy Winehouse

Things I Love Thursdays

In an effort to focus on the positive I am starting “Things I Love Thursdays”. While looking at my Flickr photo favs for inspiration of things I love, there was one topic that seemed to repeat over and over….Wyatt. Now the fact that I love Wyatt is nothing new – but I also have a love of photos of Wyatt. Especially when said photos are taken by his ridiculously talented parents – Beat and Urq. Don't believe me? Check out DJBeat’s photostream sometime.

1. morning light, 2. owp, 3. Untitled, 4. Untitled, 5. Untitled, 6. 20090803_48115 x4, 7. 20090722_46787, 8. 20090708_45861, 9. 20090624_44091, 10. 20090621_43796, 11. hbm [4], 12. one word : hope, 13. 20090329_20068, 14. 20090325_10544, 15. 20090318_20128, 16. 20090221_40294, 17. 20090217_40184, 18. 20090211_40108, 19. 20081214_30194-1, 20. 20081222_10015-1, 21. 20090118_40553, 22. 20081213_30174, 23. 20091010_00328, 24. the story of the pear, 25. 20090926_51758-1

09.09.09

For my 365 on September 9, 2009 (9/9/9) I wanted to do something that would represent the triple 9s. I decided to go with nine faces of Jessie. I really love how it turned out.

PINK

Playing with Processing

Lindsay got me Photoshop Elements for my birthday. I generally am not a huge fan of post processing but with my 365 project I am finding that I need the options. I am getting used to it but am no where near pro. I do however love some of the things I am able to do. Especially making my photos look retro.

I feel an addiction coming on.

Dusty Neglect & The Close of April

So I have been neglecting all things online as of late. My facebook, my flickr and of course my blog. I have been checking in and having a quick glance at what is new but not really doing any work myself. I would love to say this is because I have been so busy with real world events but honestly....I have been sick and just couldn't find the energy. Of course then I think well so much has happened where should I start and then just do nothing at all. A vicious cycle I would say. So getting back on the wagon...

April came to a close and so therefore another month of 365 has been completed. I was actually quite impressed with April in the end. Especially good considering it was a month where I considered quitting more then once. Guess that just goes to show that you have to keep going even when it all feels like crap.

Sunday Shooting and Sunshine

So last Sunday it was an absolutely gorgeous day and Sarah and I finally went out shooting again. Between all of our commitments lately we hardly ever seem to get out and shoot together which is a far cry from our minimum of once a week outings last spring/summer.

I had being eyeing this decaying old warehouse just off Main and Terminal every time I drove by so we hit that first. I seem to be going through a "urban decay" phase where all I want to shoot is decrepit buildings, peeling paint, broken windows and fire ravaged houses.

Of course in true Sarah and Jessie (aka Lucy and Ethel) fashion the area turned out to be a bit dodgier then I originally had anticipated. We kept the car close a) so we could make a quick getaway and b) so Lindsay would not kill us which helped our safety factor a little bit. We still ended up getting many looks and yells but the shots were worth it. I think next time we will have to go with a few other people as there was this even better area we wanted to hit but was a little bit too rough.

Also, when I say shooting I mean with cameras. For some reason everyone assumes we are out with hand guns. Really guys? We are out in rough areas with hand guns doing what? Playing Charlie's Angels? Do we really seem like those girls...wait don't answer that....

365 Month Three

I have completed my third month of 365. 90 photos done, 275 to go (and yes for all that know me I did have to use a calculator for that). I was on a bit of an emotional roller coaster this month and it definitely shows in the shots. It is becoming harder and harder by the day to find something new to do. I am also tiring of the sight of myself. I have never been one to shy away from cameras (ever) and honestly I love having my photo taken. I thought that this challenge would make me love myself more and help me see things I didn't before. That is what a lot of people seem to get out of it. I find though recently I am just judging myself more. That I am beginning to hate my smile and just feel like I couldn't take a great photo if I tried. Of course this could be all part of the process and next month I will be raving about how fabulous it all was.

I want to try and put more into my shots. I am looking forward to the warm weather coming and with it being lighter later so I have the option to go outside more.

As hard as it has been I really do love a lot of the shots I took this month. I would struggle to find a favourite, or even a top three. So maybe it isn't all that bad and I am just tired and cranky. Who knows?! :)

For those who have been following my 365, thanks, stick with me I am sure it can only get more interesting from here.

365 - Month Two

Another month of my 365 is done. I really like the shots this month. It was definitely more of a challenge once I was home and had to mostly work with my apartment at night when I was tired. It is getting more and more challenging to think of something new every day but I also think that it pushing me to get more creative.

Two months down.....ten to go!

Beauty by Mistake?

I posted the above photo to my facebook profile yesterday. It was taken by mistake with Lindsay's webcam when I was moving the computer and I thought my hair looked kind of cool in it so I posted it. The funny thing is as I didn't even think it was that great of a picture yet the response on it has been huge! People have been talking about how hot it is and telling me how great I look. I thought I just looked tired and my hair wasn't done as I had just gotten back from the beach, not exactly what I would normally call a glamour shot. Ahhh well, I guess it is mistaken webcam shots of me from now on. Just a case of beauty by mistake.

We went down to Scarborough Beach today with Corey. We had a yummy kabab at Peter's By The Sea and then took a walk down to the beach. I took photos while Lindsay couldn't help taking a quick dip in the ocean. I am feeling the heat today even though it is only 35....listen to me, only 35!!! I think it is going to hurt when we have to go back to 2 degrees!