Oleg Oprisco

May 27, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Oleg Oprisco’s work blew my mind when I first came across it through instagram. I immediately went to take a better look and knew I had to share it here. It’s whimsical, otherworldly, thought provoking and sometimes so incredibly clever that I can’t help but be kind of in love with it. I like his use of long haired beauties adorned with blooms, dressed in things I would absolutely clothe myself in, standing lonesome in landscapes that seem too good to be true. And the contrast between the rich colors and dull muted tones is so eye catching and dreamy, it seems like they could only exist in fantasy. But what amazes me most about his work is that it’s all shot on film. It makes you really appreciate his vision and the work he produces. Much like Ellen Rogers, everything is on purpose, and not just anyone can produce such exquisite imagery.

Secret / Ellen Rogers

April 15, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a comment

I like the feeling I get whenever I go through Ellen Rogers’ work. It spooks me and chills me straight to the bone. It feels haunting and possessed like the genre of films I cannot, and will not watch. Yet, I have a hard time looking away from her work. There is so much detail, so much richness and thought put into each image, even if it creeps me out a bit (or alot), I can’t help but see how truly beautiful, and wholly itself it is. Not only does she shoot at locations that feel like the setting of a demonic possession, but the models she works with have the most haunting and striking features. Nothing gets overlooked, every part of each image feels on purpose, and I like that about it. It shows you the difference between someone who just fiddles with their camera and gets lucky (me, most of the time), and someone who really lives and breathes and masters their art. If you have not already looked through her work, both commissions and personal, I highly suggest it.

Belle Vie / 01

March 19, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a comment

I’m starting a new weekly (hopefully) series, of photographs I’ve taken with my film and digital cameras of my sort-of everyday life. The intent is to get my camera out more often, work on my own skills, and as I had mentioned in a previous post, have more authentic, original work being shared in this space. This week is mostly portraits of people (and dogs) I deeply cherish, which wasn’t really on purpose, but I like it. Of course it’s not everyone that has a huge place in my heart, but at this point, these are the people (and animals) I see most. With winter hopefully coming to a close, I’m hoping to have an abundance of things to share in this series, since at this point, I don’t leave home much.

Hello.

February 13, 2014November 11, 20142 Comments

Hello all, I am still here! If you follow me on instagram then you probably already know I had my tonsils removed, thus explaining why this space has been quiet all week. I honestly thought I would be updating as usual, but the pain, exhaustion and recovery from the surgery has been far greater than I expected. To be totally frank, and not to scare others who have to have it done, but it sucks! I had heard and read horror stories about adult tonsillectomies, but you never really understand until you are experiencing it.

Ryan and I have postponed our Valentine’s Day plans until the following Friday (not that I’m a huge Valentiner, but I have a dress I really wanted to wear out), and we are going to make a list of all the things I want to eat as soon as my throat will allow solid foods. Top of the list, Pizza Libretto, which also happened to be my last meal before the surgery (surprise!!!)

Anyways, just wanted to give you all an update and let you know I have not abandoned this space. Have a very happy Thursday — it’s almost the weekend!