Slipping into something more comfortable.


This week I’ve shot and proofed for me, and me alone. I find sometimes it’s so easy to get caught up in what’s “technically acceptable” that you start to lose sight of what’s artistically creative. I then get bored and have to force myself to work around “the rules”. My favourite images are often out of focus and super grainy..I just love the intrigue of a hazy, distored image. Holga, Polaroid, Lomo..they all hugely inspire me and make me want to ditch my digicam and get my hands on some scratchy old film.
As much as Photoshop feels like a poor cousin to me when I’m feeling inspired, I like these of Ivy.
S xx

8 Responses to “Slipping into something more comfortable.”

  1. clinka says:
    January 5th, 2008 at 9:29 am

    I did some drawings in crayon a few days ago, and I loved the rich colours. I thought about doing a series of “crayon” drawings, but immediately dismissed the idea – for the same “technical” reasons…

    I think I may be giving those crayons a try… thanks for the inspiration – again!

    jbxo

  2. pakosta says:
    January 5th, 2008 at 10:30 am

    i absolutely LOVE your conversions latelY! esp these! i would really love for you to tell me how you did these! they are just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
    thanks for inspiring ALWAYS!
    tara

  3. Fari says:
    January 5th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    I looooove Ivy’s little dresses!

  4. Karen Travels says:
    January 5th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    Your pictures are always so, so gorgeous. I don’t think I have commented on your blog yet, but I have been checking for new pictures every few days for a while now. You always capture the moment. Just beautiful!

  5. Shayne Hope says:
    January 5th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    Me too i love Ivy’s little dress – please reveal your sources…..

    My FIL is very technical with his photography and I do find it annoying because the photos that i love that either capture a moment or the kids look great he bounces.

    I think those photos are lovely.

  6. Sheye says:
    January 5th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    Thanks girls :)
    Weeeeellll, I got her dress from Baby’s Got Style online here but it’s a Mill and Mia one so you could probably get it direct from them if BGS don’t have it now? I got it about 2 months ago.
    S xxx

  7. Fari says:
    January 6th, 2008 at 1:11 am

    You know after every picture you should do a little “Dress by xxx, shoes by xxx” cause Ivy is always so well dressed! :p

  8. Capture says:
    January 6th, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    Sheye – It’s funny that you posted this. I got a Holga camera a few weeks back for my upcoming trip to California. I used to have a dark room and would sit in there for hours on end with my film. I miss it. I LOVE the images you can get from a Holga and love that there are no “rules”. I’ll post if they turn out. I’m hoping for some good light leaks.
    Krysta

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