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Down by the River – Vintage Film Babies

01.30.15

I want to edit these more than anything. Adjust some contrast and colors, brighten up the eyes, crop a little bit. But I restrained myself to only editing out some runny noses. I didn’t even touch the dust on the film. It’s driving my nuts but I am trying to remain true to the film and process.

This was my first session with kids that I didn’t previously know. Also, a great learning experience to seeing which cameras work best for what age ranges of children. The Mamiya C330F (square images), not so much for a toddler, but I tried.

I was loving the area and colors with their clothing so much that I didn’t even shoot a B&W roll. Crazy to think this is right off the interstate!

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Vintage Film Babies – Newborn

01.29.15

Finally a successful session for Vintage Film Babies, where something from every roll that was shot had usable images. After a several sessions with blank or very dark scans returned, 3 replacement TLR medium format cameras, two new Holgas, a lot of time and money…… Success! Even with all the frustrations and failures, I fall more in love with film every time I play around with my film cameras and get my scans back.

Meet Little Miss C, who arrived a wee bit early, has a hard time keeping newborn socks on, and is as sweet as they come. She slept pretty much her entire session, even with all the chaos and commotion from her furry big “brother” Bryn.

Check out her own very vintage item! A light green crochet blanket sack sort of thing that her Great Great Grandmother made. The very outfit that Little Miss C’s father came home in from the hospital when he was born.

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Vintage Film Babies – Venture into film

01.09.15

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Classic, romantic, and timeless. All things I think of to describe film. I love film, but digital was the way to go when I first got into photography about a decade ago. Although film was never far from my mind. I recently decided to just dive right into it…. Holga, Diana, 33MM, 120, 127, 126, expired film, B&W film, having a great time finding old cameras at garage sales and estate sales.

Decided I wanted to provide something a little different for clients, and so Vintage Film Babies was born. The first 5 or so sessions were a bit of a disaster, pretty much all blank or almost black rolls. With some feedback and other cameras, things started working out.

Here’s a little preview into the first color roll that turned out well. Such a handsome little boy!

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Jennywear Jewelry – handcrafted handwriting charms

12.03.14

Looking for something different, fun, and personal this year?

I recently received my “to me from me” gift that I ordered through local Denver business Jennywear Jewelry, a handwriting charm!

I think it is fantastic and I love this unique way of capturing my daughter’s writing at this age. Maya had about a 4 week period where she drew her “Y”s with two lines on each side. I knew it wouldn’t be long before she started correcting that, so I chose that signature to capture on my charm. I used a signature from one of our watercolor tree art projects. Got close enough with my cell phone to get a big and clear image of just the name, then emailed the image to Jenny.

However, I do recommend using a name printed on regular paper. The bumpiness of the watercolor paper shows a little bit in the charm but it wasn’t something I was concerned with.

I went for the “Jumbo” size, because, why not! The Jumbo size is almost an inch by almost 2 inches.

Maya is quite proud of it. She really does not like it if I wear her name necklace under a shirt and insist that I change to a shirt where “it cuts out to see your necklace.”

Jenny was great to work with. Quick to reply, confirms before making, and I see she’s now added artwork to her collection. Looks like I may be ordering another charm!

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Morning at the Park – Denver Child Family Photographer

11.21.14

Probably one of my favorite places to photograph for the wide variety of areas you can shoot at in a 2-3 block radius. I’m quite behind on posting any family holiday sessions this season, but while culling and editing this family session shot just yesterday, I can’t help but to smile looking at these smiles, giggles, and fun.