Help an artist out

My dear followers,
You should all know that artists are poor people. That being said, we're super passionate and I love checking out other people's work. My buddy Brien is selling prints and you should definitely look into getting one or two. They're perfect for offices or living rooms. Heck, I would probably put one up in my dining room. He's an excellent artist and a great guy. So help an artist out! Click on the link to see his awesome work!

Brien Vincent Prints

Birthday Girl

Well, here I am. Twenty-two. And I certainly don't feel like singing a Taylor Swift song. Graduated with a degree in vocal performance and no ambitions to further myself in the opera world.

Saying that might disappoint a few people. It pains me to think some will be upset, or even angry with me because of this. I love listening to opera. I love singing opera. I love performing opera. But I choose not to. This isn't something I want anymore. I might miss it but happiness to me is holding a camera in my hand and getting that shot I was envisioning.

My most recent shoot proved this to me.

I don't claim huge abilities or awesome technical skills. I just follow a gut instinct that tells what is beautiful, interesting and sometimes a little scary. I feel a passion that is quickly claiming my everyday life. I want to photograph so many people and so many places. World travel looms ahead with distinct possibility. So today is something bigger than a birthday for me. It's an adventure and I can't wait to get started. After I catch up on episodes of Project Runway that is...

I'm not burning bridges here, so don't bring your bucket brigade. With this decision comes another of making healthier choices. I can't say I will be dedicated to the gym or anything too insane. But I want to be physically fit enough to scale any mountain to get that picture. So here goes nothing, or maybe everything. Bring it on.

Joie de la Danse

The final portion of this project

Part V of En Pointe

In Yellow

 Such a pleasure to work with this lovely dancer. She followed directions even when I had no idea what I was really asking for. Probably caused her a bit of frustration with my lack of technical terms.

 Lots of laughs and plenty of beautiful movement.

I can't wait to work with her more.

Queen

Character of evil, overpowering the hero

Part IV of En Pointe

In Waltz

Urban Ballerina mid-routine,

Part III of En Pointe

Leap

Urban Ballerina 

Part II of En Pointe

Anguish

A broken heart expressed beautifully by Meta. 

Part I of En Pointe

Gillian, my wonderful friend

 I have had the pleasure of calling Gillian my friend since freshman year of my undergrad. She is one of the most beautiful people I know, both inside and out. Watching her play cello brings me a peace incomparable to any other.

 These were taken to provide her with headshots. I might have gotten a little carried away. But it's hard to stop when you have such a funny and enjoyable photo-shoot.

Oh, and her cello has a name. Which makes her ultimately more excellent.

Shhh!

"The goat is sleeping"

Columbus Zoo, A & A at the petting zoo