Green lives.

Another shot by @tylertheclark. @jordygotlow and I. 

I shot of me taken in downtown Canton by @tylertheclark.

Check out his work here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/78329767@N06/

A shot I took in my room of my friend and “pen pal” Elly.

I’m so pleased with this! It was my first time using a clamp light, as well as an old sheet as a backdrop. The nifty 50’s style hat I nabbed from work and the ridiculous nightgown/blazer I found at a thrift store. I knew the hat and gown would look amazing in black and white.

It was so nice to shoot again, with positive results. I hope this means I’m coming out of my slump!

Self Portrait.

“And I am done with my graceless heart. So, tonight I’m going to cut it out and then restart.”

I’ve been feeling very inspired since stumbling upon the work of Francesca Woodman last weekend. Her use of black and white film and long exposures was insanely detailed and impressive. I don’t know if I quite have the patience to test out and plan such tricky shots, so I stand in awe of all her ghostly self portraits.

I think the reason I’m so obsessed with taking b&w self portraits lately is because I feel very raw from the end of my first relationship.. and from all the emotional turmoil that has plagued me since then. I’m fascinated by the contrast between vulnerability, innocence, and growth.

This shot was taken with my digital Nikon SLR. I finally figured out my b&w setting (pathetic, I know) and have been going crazy practicing. B&w is all about lighting… and when you get it right, the results are so exciting.

This shot really wasn’t planned…. but I’m happy with the planes of focus, the grain, and the composition. I feel that despite my novice, I’m blessed to sometimes take the sort of pictures I wish I took (if that makes any sense!).

I want nothing more than to shoot b&w film in New York City someday. I still have such a huge love affair with film. I find it to be so pure and truthful.

Speaking of New York…. I’m applying soon for 2 different grad school’s there. Such an exciting time in my life. I have yet to actually visit “the big apple”…  still, the city holds multiple dream-like ideas for me. It stands for (possibly) a new chapter.. It’s also a place I draw a lot of daydreaming inspiration from - fashion and career-wise. The guy I was seeing this summer was a composer based out of New York. He was back in his hometown for multiple personal reasons this spring, summer, and fall… and the time I spent with him was one of immense growth. He technically may not have been my “first love” but I consider him to be my first real love… and the city to me is him.. it’s the possibilities and the truths about myself and life that I learned through him. It’s full of his determination and dedication, his flaws and all sorts of new possibilities and doors to life. Doors I don’t want to miss out on. I have a desire to face my fears, to branch out, to go places, to do things. To BE Sarah. Finally.

Shot some self photos today for the second time ever. Super tricky stuff. Finally figured out how to perfect my focus, but am in dire need of a remote!

I recently purchased this lovely lace bra from Aerie and the tulle slip is what I wear under my costume at the National First Ladies Library & Museum where I intern. The slip is what originally inspired me to take a few shots; the little girl in me can’t pass up tulle! I’ve started shooting in black and white in digital; it’s no b&w film, but it def adds a variety to my photos that I dig.

This photo, and the others in the set from today, are inspired by my currently sad heart, my vulnerability, and my persistent child-like sense of hope.

This is Robbie. I played in a band with him this summer. I took a picture of him in my friend Lizz’s yard.

Really happy with this picture I shot of my parents. I feel the lighting and the film quality just capture so much about them and their love. Probably going to frame it for them for Christmas. :)

Just added some new digital and some old film shots to the portfolio!

fall.