New Logo Idea

Please tell me what you think of my idea for my new logo design. I'm actually pretty proud of myself I did this one on my own. Let me know! I greatly appreciate all feedback!

Natural Light Studio

So after much discussion, I need to work on doing good studio work with only natural lighting since I obviously can't afford a light kit. So, here are a few ideas illustrating that....the bras in particular are something very commercial....The image with the blue bra needs reshot, but I figured I would throw it up real quick for all to see. They weren't lined up correctly on the left side so I did some quick fixed in photoshop, but its definitely not where I know it can be. The light source is my bedroom window that is behind my dresser and I used a white box as a reflector.




The yellow flower....I've had that since 2007 and its probably died about a dozen times. Heck, it even became detached from its roots at one point. And I've probably accidentally drowned it a million times. But now, that its leaning up a cold window it grows? who knows. But anywho, yes, there is my monster flower that I used as a prop as well.

The rose was shot in my bedroomm where it sits on my dresser near my weird chimney on my wall. Its not really chimney I don't think, but its there and I'm sure its been pretty pointless up until now. In the morning, the light hits it just right and I'm looking forward to utilizing this "prop" more.

Lets Get it in Gear

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How I feel on a normal basis "Disorganized yet a little better"


A light study using the natural setting of my bedroom window and bathroom window






As of lately I felt like I was in a terrible rut. Working constantly, even if I am producing photographs for two of those jobs, definitely has not been benefiting my personal skills and I have not been practicing my craft in the proper way whatsoever. So, last Sunday, my brother and I went to TipTop for lunch where we ended up having beers at 12:30 in the afternoon and we discussed the path that I am on. So after having an always inspirational talk with him I came home and took some photos and this what I have come up with (:::coughcough:: the above images). Also, I have recently decided that instead of buying clothes (I have a terrible addiction to it) I need to get my ass in gear and buy myself the tools I need to better my craft. So I went out and bought myself the LensBaby Accessories kit and also a 28-105 lens (I'm still waiting on that guy). So yeah......I'm slowly getting my ass in gear.

ABOUT TIME!

I have finally updated my website.

http://www.laurenkdavisphotography.dphoto.com

Click on New Photos to see basically what you have seen on here plus a few new pieces finally added to the online portfolio. Its taken me a while, but I'm finally working on it.

I'm also adding in my catalog work, but that is taking sometime because my computer is slow, Tomi's is not usable at the moment, and since I've seen so much OSU stuff over the past five months it is hard for me to look at at home as well.


I started the Nationwide Internship as well on January 4th and so far everything is going very well. I can't wait to work on some more projects with Tom and Laura!! Currently I'm editing some amazing photos and I can't wait to be able to create my own with them!

I'll keep ya posted and hopefully new photos will be up soon!!


My Very Best,

Lauren

Experimental Tom Davis shots

This shot is composed of two digital negs that I photoshopped together. Separately they are both very good images as well, but I wanted to have fun with Photoshop. It was a very long exposure....hence the closing of the elevator door within the shot. Which I find the most fascinating... I love the ghosting effect.



I also thought these were very interesting portrait shots as well. Definitely not your typical work and I am very fond of the very "high flash candid" shot I did in the elevator.

Tom Davis Jazz Guitarist

I did some promotional shots for Tom Davis ( a local jazz guitarist here in town....and also my brother). I did them both in Color and in B&W. I favor the B&W shots the most...but I am not too sure and I'm hoping for some input on which ones look the best. We went on top of a parking garage where it was very windy and very cold, but it definitely helped get my creative side back. I hope to do more photographs like this in the near future. I enjoy this type of portrait/fashion work.

The first two are my favorite. General composition I feel is very well.






I'm really hoping to start this into a certain style I can delve into for a while. I just need some volunteers to help by my models. Anyone up for it? Also Which ones do you enjoy more? THe color or B&W?

Lead the Way

So after a very long hiatus of posting anything....here is a photograph from a shoot the other night I did with Tom Davis (aka..my brother). I'll be putting those photos up very soon, but I figured I would put this one up right now to show that I haven't completely stopped photographing outside of work.
I have found myself with very limited time, and when I do have free time I see myself spending it in every way I probably shouldn't..... staying up till really late, going out to eat, spending every moment I can with my friends and also Tomi. I find myself wanting to go look at stores and just keep as busy as possible with things not pertaining to photography. For this I find myself very regretful and knowing that I should keep shooting, but alas...what can I say? I am dreadfully tired of staring at photos after an 8-5 of nothing but shoot for maybe 2-3hrs total and then rest edit. GAH!

Even though it may sound as an excuse (I don't know if I have already written this) but my camera Err. 99ed me. Which for Canon either means your lens is not connecting correctly OR your shutter is going to give you the big middle finger and die on you. Luckily for me it was my shutter. Notice my sarcasm??? But yes, I had to have my camera sent in for about a month so it could be totally rebuilt and now it is back in my loving hands and although Best Buy did fix it without incident......it is away from BestBuy thank god! I know I have a warranty with them, but boy I do not trust them as far as I can throw 'em. Which as we all know isn't very far.

Anywho, more photos to come very soon I promise.

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