Thanks to twitter and the oh-so-awesome Lauren from I Love you Much aka Mrs Scissors I found out some of the most exciting news this year. Belle is back in town people. Did you hear?!!!! Yup, after ten years of waiting, the Beauty and the Beast is coming out of the vault and will be available as a 2-disc Blu-Ray & DVD edition. Available October 5th. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This movie is my ultimate favorite disney movie. I mean, I know ALL the songs, and I even combed my hair as Belle when I was younger. Eeeeee I am so excited you have no idea. I feel like an 8 year old, all over again. What’s your favorite Disney Movie? (I have to admit that The Little Mermaid is also my fave… but I have that one on DVD already )
Like many new mommys, I wanted to have a photo shoot of my new love… like those amazing pictures of them all bundled up and sleeping. Well, since Mavi wasn’t a small baby… the whole bundling up did not work and the sleeping even less. Maybe I should of taken pictures when he was just a few days old (not sure that would of helped) but instead we did a photoshoot when he was 3 weeks old. Here are a few pics of the shoot.
I love this little guy. Even if he was being difficult, crying and pooped all over the place that day. (yup you read right) I think we got some sweet pictures.
When I saw this ad for John Lewis, it seemed so perfect for mother’s day, I had to share. Through smart planning and visualization, a simple idea combined with the perfect song can have a great impact. This was beautifully orchestrated and the concept is timeless. See for yourself.
Dougal Wilson’s latest spot for John Lewis (produced by Blink with VFX from MPC) flexes both his stronger and often contrasting skills; “in-camera” trickery whilst maintaining even pressure on the viewers’ heart strings.
Today’s interview series features the work of the talented Jeanna Hayes. You might remember her amazing photography in the baby shower theme I featured a couple of weeks ago. Her talent is undeniable… and it’s a pleasure to give you an inside peek
What made you start this business – the major turning point? I’ve studied the subject of art since I was very young, and have always loved design (which plays a LOT into photography, I’ve found!). I remember telling my husband in 2004, “Before we have kids, we’ve GOT to buy a digital camera!” Let’s just say that the first digital camera he bought me created a monster. J My turning point happened when I took a photo of my sister in the backyard. It was just….SO pretty! Now that I look back, I know it was only because I accidentally stumbled upon fantastic lighting! But that lit a fire that prompted me to study all I could about photography and what makes a photo beautiful. I loved applying principles of art and design into my new “canvas,” photography!
What inspires you? Besides my husband’s smile and my daughter’s scrumptious little face? J It may sound simple, but I love pretty things. All sorts of things inspire me. I’m a sucker for romance, a pretty scene, old lace, heirlooms, nature, old home movies, peony flowers, distressed wood, and basically all things happy and gorgeous. Sometimes even just coming across a cool movie poster, children’s book, or card from Hallmark will inspire me!
What is the best part about your job? I love the joy on people’s faces when they see their photos (especially when during the shoot they probably thought I was crazy!). I also love the creative process the whole way through – from shoot to finish! It really is an honor to be in charge of preserving someone’s memories.
Whats the process? Before I begin, I look for places where my subjects will be well lit (I look for backlit and sunflare when possible). While I’m taking the photos, I try to keep the mood light and fun (to make everyone relaxed and get “real” expressions to photograph). Then after I get home and upload the photos, I get to do some shopping. PHOTOSHOPPING! That is one of my favorite parts of the entire process. I love to play with dodge & burn, mix actions and textures, and choose the very best coloring to create the perfect work of art for each photo.
Tell us a little about yourself, to get to know you more (where are you from …etc) I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. In spite of living in “Sin City,” my parents did an amazing job teaching my 3 siblings and myself great values (I hope I can be the kind of parent that I had!) When I was 18 I met my husband and we fell in love through letters. Yep, old fashioned LETTERS. I love that part of our story! We were married several years later, and just celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. We have a 14 month-old daughter (who we call “Miss Personality”), who is an absolute joy to us.
I am a comfy- shirt-and-jeans kind of person – not that I don’t have an appreciation for fashion - I’m a happy girl if I get a great bowl of clam chowder, think Fleetwood Mac is awesome, will dance whenever Abba comes on, NEED a creative outlet, crave my family, and LOVE what I do for a living!
Thank you Jeanna, for sharing your beautiful talent with Glamour This! Wishing you many more years of success Be sure to check out her amazing work via her website and blog.
If you would like to be featured in the Interview Series, simply email me at : submissions@glamourthis.com
My grandmother passed away on Monday, and was finally reunited with my grandfather after being apart for 26 years. Even though I know she is in a better place now, I can’t help to feel saddness. Enough to fill my whole heart.
No words can express how much she will be missed. Her smile, her kindness, her everything.
This song is for you Nonna… ‘ I love you ‘
Song: Fly – Celine Dion
Fly, fly do not fear
Don’t waste a breath, don’t shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don’t wait for me
Above the universe you’ll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won’t forget
He stood among his friends from school,
He joined their childhood games
Laughing as they played kickball
And when they called poor Sarah names.
Sarah was unlike the rest;
She was slow and not as smart,
And it would seem to all his friends
She was born without a heart.
And so he gladly joined their fun
Of making Sarah cry.
But somewhere deep within his heart,
He never knew just why.
For he could hear his mother’s voice,
Her lessons of right and wrong
Playing over and over inside his head
Just like a favorite song.
“Treat others with respect, son,
The way you’d want them treating you.
And remember, when you hurt others,
Someday, someone might hurt you.”
He knew his mother wouldn’t understand
The purpose of their game
Of teasing Sarah, who made them laugh
As he own tears fell like rain.
The funny faces that she made
And the way she’d stomp her feet
Whenever they mocked the way she walked
Or the stutter when she’d speak.
To him she must deserve it
Because she never tried to hide.
And if she truly wanted to be left alone,
Then she should stay inside.
But every day she’d do the same:
She’d come outside to play,
And stand there, tears upon her face,
Too upset to run away.
The game would soon be over
As tears dropped from her eyes,
For the purpose of their fun
Was making Sarah cry.
It was nearly two whole months
He hadn’t see his friends.
He was certain they all must wonder
What happened and where he’d been
So he felt a little nervous
As he limped his way to class.
He hoped no one would notice,
He prayed no one would ask,
About that awful day:
The day his bike met with a car,
Leaving him with a dreadful limp
And a jagged-looking scar.
So he held his breath a little
As he hobbled into the room.
Where inside he saw a “Welcome Back” banner
And lots of red balloons.
He felt a smile cross his face
As his friends all smiled, too
And he couldn’t wait to play outside–
His favorite thing to do.
So the second that he stepped outdoors
And saw his friends all waiting there,
He expected a fw pats on the back–
Instead, they all stood back and stared.
He felt his face grow hotter
As he limped to join their side
To play a game of kickball
And of making Sarah cry.
An awkward smile crossed his face
When he heard somebody laugh
And heard the words, “Hey freak,
Where’d you get that ugly mask?”
He turned, expecting Sarah,
But Sarah could not be seen.
It was the scar upon his own face
That caused such words so mean.
He joined in their growing laughter,
Trying hard to not give in
To the awful urge inside to cry
Or the quivering of his chin.
They are only teasing,
He made himself believe.
The are still my friends;
They’d never think of hurting me.
But the cruel remarks continued
About the scar and then his limp.
And he knew if he shed a single tear
They’d label him a wimp.
And so the hurtful words went on,
And in his heart he wondered why.
But he knew without a doubt
The game would never end, until they made him cry.
And just when a tear had formed,
He heard a voice speak out from behind.
“Leave him alone you bullies,
Because he’s a friend of mine.”
He turned to see poor Sarah,
Determination on her face,
Sticking up for one of her own tormentors
And willing to take his place.
And when his friends did just that,
Trying their best to make poor Sarah cry,
This time he didn’t join in,
And at last understood exactly why.
“Treat others with respect, son,
The way you’d want them treating you.
And remember, when you hurt others,
Someday, someone might hurt you.”
It took a lot of courage
But he knew he must be strong,
For at last he saw a difference
Between what’s right and wrong.
And Sarah didn’t seem so weird
Through his understanding eyes.
Now he knew he’d never play again
The game of making Sarah cry.
It took several days of teasing
And razzing from his friends,
But when they saw his strength,
They chose to be like him.
And now out on the playground,
A group of kids meet every day
For a game of kickball and laughter
And teaching their new friend, Sarah, how to play.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t WAIT to see Tim Burton’s version of Alice in Wonderland. I’ve always been a fan of Tim Burton and even more a fan of Johnny Depp. I think the twist to the story will make this an awesome movie, filled with amazing costumes and decor.
The story: 19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.
Movie will hit theatres this Friday March 5th.
I think I will go the extra mile and see the 3D version. How about you?
Today’s interview features the work of the talented Sara of Onelove Photography.You’ve probably seen her beautiful work before, since she’s been featured on several blogs, but now… you’ll know what started it all. What her passions are, and where she gets her inspiration. Happy reading
How did you come up with the name : onelove photography?
There are several reasons: I am obsessed with good music. I can’t get enough of it…I’ll go to at least 10 live shows a year, and my stereo is always going. I absolutely love the song, “One” by Bono… and “One Love” by Bob Marley…. Finally, this all comes together with my personal faith in God. I love how Erwin McManus puts is: “Love is not a four-letter word. God is love.” -. It embodies everything that means anything to me.
What made you start this business – the major turning point?
My sister. Several years ago, I was sitting with my sister chatting she said, “One love.” I said, “What?” And she said, “One love. It’s you. You should name your business ‘one love.’” I thought about it, and she was right. That’s where onelove started.
After shooting a few weddings back in 2002 and 2003, I started developing a special vision for creative, editorial (candid) weddings, and decided to launch onelove photography. I’ve found that so many clients are looking for someone to “tell a story” of their day in pictures, which is all I do! I was trained to “tell stories” (aka my BA in Photojournalsm) onelove exploded right away, and I’ve been trying to catch up with it ever since.
What inspires you?
Life. Real, strong, abundant life. I believe we are meant to have it to the full, living free. When we love ourselves, we can fully love those around us. I want to capture VIBRANCE and ROMANCE and just plain FUN! I have so much fun shooting, it’s contagious!
What is the best part about your job?
Duh! Being able to see and photograph people that are totally smitten over each other! I never get tired of seeing happy people. But also, I so so so love working in the outdoors, crafting photographic art with sunlight and color. It invigorates me. Creative professions are so wonderful!
Whats the process?
I am here to capture you in your element in a way you didn’t even know was possible…The greatest images are the simplest of moments, but with the right lens, angle, composition and light, it can look like a completely different place – I want all of my clients to be posed and creatively composed in such a way that they could be published in a magazine the next day. Regular people with real emotions, real style, and I will craft your world into an image oozing with color and emotive passion… Drawing the beauty out of you (sometimes we’re scared to let ourselves be real in front of a camera lens)…it’s my natural rhythm to create warm setting while shooting, everyone relaxes and can just be themselves.
Tell us a little about yourself, to get to know you more
I’ve spent the last 8 eight years in the professional sports world while shooting weddings. Working under Michael Zagaris (acclaimed rock-and roll photographer, currently Oakland A’s and San Francisco 49ers team photographer) all these years, I have been given the opportunity to freelance regularly for Getty Images, shooting the MLB and NBA Playoffs, US Open, MLS (yummy David Beckham!!!) and working with some of the most heralded professional athletes in the world.
I have been working out of the San Francisco area until December of 2009, when I moved down to Pasadena. I am now based in the LA region and so excited about shooting down here!
Thank you for the opportunity to share my work with your readers!
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