24 May 2010

young caterpillar




As I was working on my final photo project of the year, I came across this little guy.  I almost stepped on him. Thank goodness for his bright colors.  They caught my eye, so I just had to take a picture.  He was very patient with me.


"The caterpillar does all the work but the butterfly gets all the publicity."

28 April 2010

lions, tigers, and...bugs?





This was the weirdest bug I have ever seen.  I went to Red Kane with Maysaa today. It was beautiful, but bugs galore! Yuck!

"We hope that, when the insects take over the world, they will remember with gratitude how we took them along on all our picnics."

18 April 2010

the curious dog




This is Sophie.  I love just how curious she really is.  It's almost as if she has no fear, but she's actually a big scardy cat.  This picture shows just how curious she really is.

"Sometimes questions are more important than answers."

11 April 2010

Nostalgia




Yesterday I was cleaning my garage when I came across a box of old movies and things that I had painted when I was in 1st grade.  It brought about memories.  It made me miss being a little kid without worries.  My only worry was what I was going to eat for each meal.  Now, about to graduate, I realize how much I've changed and grown.  How much I miss being a kid.


"People seem to get nostalic about alot of things they weren't so crazy about the first time around."

-Unknown-

09 April 2010

*gallery night*

On April 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Marty Seybold Gallery there will be a photo gallery being hosted to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  One of my photos will be in the gallery so you should come check it out.  It is going to be loads of fun and the support would be much appreciated.

caught in a cage




My mom got this cage for her birthday filled with butterflys and birds.  I love the look of an old fashioned bird cage.  I don't like the feeling of being trapped though. 


"An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble."

-The Bible-

07 April 2010

it's hard without shoes-TOMS



The problem is large, but the solution is simple. Wearing shoes and practicing basic hygiene can prevent both infection and disease due to unsafe roads and contaminated soil. By imagining a life barefoot, we can all contribute to the awareness of these conditions. On April 8th, communities, campuses, organizations, and individuals are banding together to walk barefoot for One Day Without Shoes.


Take a walk with us on April 8th, 2010.

06 April 2010

mark the shark




Today was one of multiple fitness gram days.  Out of the corner of my eye I catch one of my best friends, Mark, all dressed up.  He is such a goober but I love him.


"To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world."

28 March 2010

cut grass




This is the middle sister, Emily.  I love doing photo shoots with her.  She is truely one of my best friends.

"A sister is a forever friend."
-Unknown-

yeah, we have way too much fun




I absolutely adore my friends.  I can even consider my sister, on the end, to be one of my best friends.  This was a timer shot taken on the football field at my school.  It makes me smile.

"A true friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even though he knows you are slightly cracked."

26 March 2010

11 o' clock and in need of inspiration



I truly love photography but to incorporate that idea into my self portrait was a little difficult. I didn't want to do the stereotypical photo of a camera in front of my face that I took in the mirror.  Too boring.  So I tried to do something different...I must say that I failed. Sad but true.

"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.  What you have caught on film is captured forever...it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything."

24 March 2010

retouch, refinish, revise





I absolutely hated using photoshop to fix everything.  If I want a purple background, then I'll take the picture on a purple background.  It's as simple as that.  I learned that you, as a photographer, should figure out what you want your picture to look like and make it look like that without the editing.  All this editing is unnecessary.  I am on the other hand very satisfied with the outcome.

"A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval."

15 March 2010

Shelby in Paint and a Pretty Dress




I absolutely love the expression on Shelby's face.  She seems scared and sad but looks so very pretty.  I must say that our photoshoot was a success and tons of fun.

"A friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself."

10 March 2010

Adventuring in the Oddest of Places






I got to go adventuring in my backyard this afternoon.  Who knew so many cool things would be back there?  Lately I've been finding the most interesting things in the oddest places.  I love it.

 "Life is either a great adventure or nothing."

04 March 2010

Sisterly Love

 



This is Alli and Sophie.  They are both my sisters.  I absolutely love the colors in this picture.  The grass happened to look extra green today.  It was such an amazing day.  Really stinks that I was sick though.  But I still managed to take a picture. Yes!
 
"Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of.  You know whatever you do, they'll still be there."

-Amy Li-

03 March 2010

Responsible and Diverse




I hated creating this photo so much.  It was a pain like no other.  This end photo makes me so happy.  It looks just the way I want it too.  I can honestly say that I am super proud of this photo outcome.

"Our duty, as men and women, is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist.  We are collaborators in creation."

01 March 2010

Creation and Then Some




This is the same photo I had posted last week with a twist.  I added the texture of a dandelion on top of it, tweaked with the hue/saturation and blending options and this was my final outcome.  I really like the texture that I chose.  Looking at the picture you would never guess it was a dandelion.  Also, when you think of a jaguar you don't usually think of a simple flower.

"A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread."



25 February 2010

Creation





This is a combination of four different pictures of the jaguar statue.  You were suppose to use the two that you had taken earlier, but I'm too picky to do that. Sad but true.  I really like this picture and the way it turned out.  The whole montage feel is really getting on my good side.

“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”

-Napoleon Hill-

24 February 2010

Run Away Teddy

 



I just couldn't help myself.  As I was going outside to find a nice texture, I spotted my dogs teddy bear.  All I noticed was the dirtiness of that poor bear.  I could actually see the bear trying to make a run for it just to get away from my dog.


"If you define cowardice as running away at the first sign of danger, screaming and tripping and begging for mercy, then yes, Mr. Brave Man, I guess I'm a coward."

-Jack Handy-

22 February 2010

1876



I couldn't help myself.  Did you know that the National League of Baseball was founded in 1876?  Pretty interesting.  I was in a antique,  good ole' times type of  mood.  I believe I was inspired by the cold weather I had to stand in for an hour to get this photo.  I do enjoy it though.

"I'm convinced that every boy, in his heart, would rather steal second base than an automobile."

-Tom Clark-

Eye of a Jaguar

 



I thought I should try to shoot just the eyes.  I love the fact the eyes are green even though it's not a school color.  In my opinion it makes them more fierce, but at the same time they seem so soft and gentle.

"The eye sees a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination awake."

-Leonardo da Vinci-

18 February 2010

Jag Pride

 



I don't know if I actually really like this picture.  Even before I edited it I wasn't too fond of it.  For some reason it was extra hard to make this jaguar seem interesting without getting in trouble.  I mean, it's a giant jaguar statue, does it get anymore interesting than that?

"Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity."

-Unknown-

12 February 2010

Snowball Wall

 



The texture of the photo is lovely.  Right after I took this I ran my hand down the fence and enjoyed the feeling of snow between my fingers.  It was nice.
"Little moments can have a feeling and a texture that is very real."
-Ralph Fiennes-

The Perfect Christmas Tree...If Only It Were Christmas

 



I love the fact that this picture was an accident.  I meant to take a picture of the tree but the light coming from the side is from a brick wall that had light coming off of it.  So it was a happy accident.


"To what happy accident is it that we owe so unexpected a visit?"
-Vicar of Wakefield-

Frolicking

 



This is my other sister, Emily.  She came adventuring with me through my neighborhood and long behold we found these giant footsteps.  They just happened to be her size.

"Summer wanes; the children have grown; fun and frolic no more he knows..."

-William Cullen Bryant-

11 February 2010

Flurry

 



This is Kevin Lucia. He is down right one of the coolest guys you will ever come across. Kevin was definitely cool out in this weather.




"Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, "I'm going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that's tough. I am going to snow anyway.""

-Maya Angelou-

I've Got Sunshine

 



I woke this morning to find that the world I live in became covered in snow over night.  I love it. Snow in Texas is different.  I like being different. 
"Thank you for adding new depth to my confusion."

-Father Brian Kilkenney Finn-

08 February 2010

Baby It's Cold Outside

 



So the story for this one is: I decided to do a photo shoot with my youngest sister Alli.  Well needless to say it was super cold outside.  Once the wind started blowing she was done.
"I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice"
Baby It's Cold Outside Lyrics


Beautiful Disaster

 



This is my attempt at a silhouette picture.  I never was good at those, but I'd say this turned out pretty good. A beautiful disaster.

"I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else. "

-Marilyn Monroe-






Crabby




This is actually my youngest sister, Alli.  She found that little guy crawling across her foot while she was standing in the water.  He is so small and innocent.  He deserves to grow big and strong.

“It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually.”

 -M. Scott Peck-

Home in Galveston




I had taken this when I went to Galveston Beach.  My dad told me that people actually slept there.  Knowing this broke my heart until he informed me that some people chose too because of how pretty the beach was.


“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

-Ashley Smith-

Small World




Today, because of the rain, lots of mushrooms have sprouted. How cool would it be to have our trees look like mushrooms?  For some reason they seem to make me happy.

“The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love.”
-William Sloan Coffin-