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ASS #6 - THE FINAL

For the final I wanted to do something fun, something that sparked interest, entertained and delighted the masses. I feel I did just that! I chose to take photos of friends, families, and acquaintances with the things they 'collect' or have found them selves having a lot of over the years. 

here we go...

Kyle - book worm favoring science fiction 

Toni and her childhood HOMIES (70 homies for .50 cents each... $$)

Mike Spice: attended most recent world tour and only needs 2 more SG cds to complete his collection

Elliot or SMELL and his collection of old school Nintendo greatness

Cousin Keva and a fraction of the letters from her mission

Little Lexi with her most favorite magazines; Nylon, Urban Outfitters and Anthropology

Miss Alyssa and dance outfits ranging from now to when she began dancing at 12

Jake and his recent collection of bullet shells from the latest family reunion.

Born on Christmas day, lovely Rachel and her collection of Nut Crackers

My boy, with his babies. Preston and his film camera collection.

Mike has kept every movie ticket since he saw Bruce Almighty in theaters eight years ago

My GORGEOUS mother, Mary Ann and her shoes. I consider it her collection when she knows the year when she got the shoes and the sale she bought them at.

The best part about this whole thing is how HAPPY it made these guys to have their photo taken with things most SPECIAL to them.

I have loved taking photos in RAW, finally understanding depth of field, learning to bracket, finding good light..
I love the question "WHY do I take pictures?" 

and try to ask myself every time I do. 

I am happy I still make mistakes to learn from.

This has been most definitely my favorite class.
Thank you!

Jenisse!

I very randomly stumbled upon this gem.. I hope you don't mind me sharing it (:

ass #5

portraiture 

This assignment made me giddily nervous. I love taking portraits. 

my grandpa. father of eleven children. grandfather of forty two grandchildren. and so many greats here and on the way. the three tools above are always, always in the pocket of his jeans.

fake lashes, caked on, blemish free face, moms pink diamond earrings, lipstick, heat straightened hair.

not me