Blake McCollum Giving a Demo

I often let my advance students come into my classes and try their hand at giving a demo or lecture. Today Blake McCollum came in and talked to the Studio Lighting class. He covered some basic lighting techniques and talked about how he approached his work. The studio is small but it functions pretty well all facts considering. Blake make the whole process look easy - maybe too easy! By the way he is barefoot due to having the background paper down earlier - not due to "thats how they do it in Mississippi".

Pool Shadows

Pool Shadows is an idea for a new Blurb book. I think this one may have more of a story told to you from a perspective of a faded crab.  The crab is now bleached yellow - it was originally bright red but sun and pool chemicals faded the red to yellow. I see this being a photographic story with fun text reflections as the crab remembers friendships and the passing of time at the pool. Okay a touch goofy but I think it could be a fun project - so I will let you know when it is done so you can pick one up!!

Japan Needs Our Help.

Japan is in great need of our help. The recent events are beyond my ability to comprehend. I know they supported MS following Katrina and now it is time for us to return the favor. These are some organizations that are safe to donate to and the funds will get to those who need it!

From CNN:

Follow World Vision's blog for updates, and visit its website or text "4JAPAN" to 20222 to send a $10 donation to the group. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill.

The American Red Cross sent a disaster expert from Washington to Japan on Monday, and the Japanese Red Cross has dispatched dozens of response teams. To aid the Red Cross efforts, you can text "REDCROSS" to 90999 and make a $10 donation to the organization.

Globalgiving.org, another aid organization that allows donors to select the causes they want to support -- including climate change, economic development, human rights and disaster relief -- has established a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.

Globalgiving will disburse funds to organizations providing aid and relief to victims. Text "JAPAN" to 50555 to donate to the fund.