RAW // VSCO Film 01 // White Balance Fix // Creamy Highlights
short story // jumping on the bed
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what direction I want to go with my photography. I’m really enamored with the idea of visual storytelling — using photos to create a narrative. I thought it might be fun to start a new series here on the blog called “Short Story” which will consist of little photo vignettes. Here’s the first one.
RAW // VSCO Film 01 // Kodak Portra 160++ // Creamy Highlights // + Exposure
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“A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2014.”
Lillia: As I was attempting to finish this post, you were having an epic meltdown about your sneakers. Your unbridled passion is both your biggest strength and your biggest weakness. What drives you to master the things you love, like drawing, is also the thing that causes you to fall apart at the seams. Your biggest challenge in life is going to be learning when to freak out, and when to keep your cool.
Zane: I can tell that you have cabin fever. It has been so cold around here that we haven’t been able to go outside much. I try to keep you busy, but there’s only so many “jobs” I can create for you in a day! Your need to be physically active is difficult to meet indoors. I’m seriously considering installing a jungle gym in the basement.
life in b&w // sibling dinner
After my grandfather passed away in January, my brothers and I decided that it was time to make family a priority. It’s just way too easy to let months go by without seeing each other. Because I’m kind of centrally located, it made sense to meet at my house. Last night was our second “sibling dinner” and it was a lot of fun! The kids love seeing their uncles and aunt, and I love our new ritual. I hope it sticks.
RAW // VSCO Film 01 // BW Darker Skies
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“A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2014.”
Lillia: It’s school vacation week and you’ve spent most of your time drawing. Yesterday, on the way home from dance class, we talked about college art programs. You really want to go to Keene State (I think so you’re close to home, which is endearing), but I think you’ll change your mind when the time comes.
Zane: You’re up, you’re down, you’re all around — undeterred, as your father says. When we went to the store last night, you saw a little boy about your age in the art supplies aisle. You asked me, “Can I hug him?” I told you that some kids (and grown-ups, too) are a little scared of people they don’t know, and you seemed to understand. You just gave him a friendly wave, instead.