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MY MOST LIKED PHOTOS ON IG

10/22/2021

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My most liked Instagram photos happen to be of Harley Quinn cosplayer Carley Quinn. Her first cosplay on the left was shot with a 20" beauty dish gridded to cast a spotlight on Carley as she takes a bow on the red velvet curtain. 

On the right Carley gave us a few jumps on the bedroom set in the studio to add to the playfulness of this cosplay with movement. Three lights were used to illuminate this shot. 
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Solana a Juilliard trained professional ballerina stunned in this simple set up in studio. Two lights were used, one with a deep turquoise gel to softly highlight her pose. 
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Olivia in the Schmidt Atrium in available light. The ceiling is a window and the lighting is so lovely on this late August day in the afternoon.
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Which photos do you like the best? I would love your feedback on these popular images. What will we create for you? 
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Lindsay used the bedroom set a little differently as we used the backlighting from the windows to create a dreamy look that's sexy but still safe for work.
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Hannah's Senior portraits! Also shot in the Schmidt Atrium with composed light. Art direction by Hannah. Class of 2021
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Lastly I photographed Korey on this hologram paper I found at Axe Man for $5. What a score! Yes, this entire effect was created in camera.
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Fall Color Inspiration

10/21/2021

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Creating color palettes from fall florals

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Fall is my favorite season with the jewel tone colors and cooler weather. Is there anything more satisfying than the crunch of fallen leaves on the sidewalk? As I walk through the neighborhood I look for colors to inspire my design work and fall florals never disappoint. I've created a few palettes to share with you from floral image that range from deep jewel tones to a light pastel. 

I used the darkest palette to create a Seamless Surrealism piece in line with the latest design trends. It creates an otherworldly feel perfect for genre. 

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With the pastel palette I created a book cover that lends a 70s feel while also paying homage to the popular designs of the 1920s. There is a modernity to the color palette making the design feel fresh. 

Please feel free to use these color palettes in your own design. I would love to see what you create with the colors and I hope you're inspired to explore your neighborhood for some unique fall colors. 
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Thank you for your support and donations

10/18/2021

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Art Crawl Donations from Mask, Scrunchie and Dog Bandana Sales

Thank you to everyone who came down to support artists in the Schmidt community this past weekend and who made cash donations or purchased items from me to support local women's shelters. The donation total for the weekend was $110! I'm so grateful for everyone who was able to contribute. As promised here are the donation receipts from the weekend. Thank you again and please if you can provide  additional support to these organizations that would be appreciated! Winter is just around the corner and warmer clothing or personal hygiene items are always needed at the shelters. ​

Masks are still available for purchase at Healing Insights in Bloomington and 100% of the sales proceeds will continue to be donated to local women's shelters. ​

Friday's sales 

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Saturday's sales

Haven Housing donation
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Sunday's sales

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I worked with Elle Halls of Nouvelle Design Studio for my business profile picture (used for LinkedIn, email, website, business cards, etc.) and she was amazing! She really listened to what I wanted, and made me a part of the process, stopping many times throughout the shoot to show me how the photos were looking. What I thought was going to be a "business errand/chore" ended up being a lot of fun! I highly recommend using Elle for your photography project.

Thumbtack client Kristin J.
Excellent experience. Elle was able to coach out the "model" in me and provided many shots I can pick from. She went well above and beyond me expectations and the final product is excellent.

Thumbtack client Scott J.

Working with Elle was wonderful! I was doing a fashion shoot and it was so fun! She's very nice, funny, and professional, the shoot went like that! She has a very keen eye and did wonderful work! Very happy with my photos. Thanks, Elle!

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I love the photos of myself and my daughter. We were given excellent direction so we could get the best shots. I couldn't be happier with the results! I highly recommend booking a session for any type of photography you are looking for!

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