The Steiners: Family Photos in Arizona
It was such a treat to do a shoot in the desert! I was in Arizona visiting my family, and got to do some pictures with my friend Jenny and her amazing little family. Jenny and I grew up together- literally since early grade school we have been friends, so grateful for great people in my life.
Chicago at 0
0 degrees at one point today.
I leave to Arizona tomorrow. Thank goodness or warm weather.
But I am getting sad to leave my two things. My Blakey and my Annie.
Self Portrait // Selfy
A while ago I read an interview with Ted Craig (an amazing photographer). He uses himself in a lot of his photos and ideas. They asked him why he did this, and he responded saying because he is always accessible.
The other day, I really felt like shooting- but it was cold, and I was feeling bored with shooting things in my apartment. I hate pictures of myself, and even hate posting pictures of myself even more. But I decided to try the old self portrait. I set up my camera on the tripod, and started. turns out I found one I actually liked of myself. It had the right feel (felt like me).
Flowers // lomo camera
Earlier this year there was a big storm, and Blake went to take Annie out during it. He came back with a hand full of flowers that had been blown off a potted plant outside our building. I don't know why, but this meant more to me then new flowers from the store, or something he could have planned. This is why I married this guy- he is always thinking of others- especially me.
The camera in this photo is a lomo camera from the 50's. Blake got it for me for Christmas- the best part is that its converted to 35mm, and for me, thats perfect. I don't have anyone right around me who will develop my medium format film, so I prefer 35mm.
Oh yes, and the flowers are old, and dead, and dried out. But I still think they are beautiful. Not sure how I will ever throw them away.