Wednesday, September 23, 2009

the love story continues....

I am so sad that tomorrow I have to leave this fantastic place :( I honestly think Istanbul is now my favourite city. This city has so much to offer: history, food, spirituality, art/culture, the friendliest people, music....the list can go on. It truly engages every sense. Whether it be waking up at the crack of dawn to the sound of prayer, the sweet smell of roasted corn (that is practically everywhere), the feeling of the old cobblestones under your feet, tasting the spicy kebabs, and just being stunned by the absolute beauty in their architecture and mosques. I could go on forever, but will let the photo's say the rest. Istanbul is truly a photographers dream!

Tesekurler Istanbul....







Tuesday, September 15, 2009

drawing with light....

The word "photography" basically means "drawing with light". As most photographers know...light is everything - whether it comes naturally or in a controlled manner. While I love shooting in natural light, I also really want to learn and understand studio lighting. For when studio lighting is done well, it is an art form all unto itself.

I had a last minute opportunity to play around with lighting in a studio and it was great!


Stay tuned...next blog post comes to you live from Istanbul, Turkey!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009