Treasury Thursday :: Sunshine

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DIY Camera Straps

Thanks to Pinterest (and the internet at large) we’ve been able to find more DIY projects than we know what to do with. One thing that always tempts me is making a new camera strap. Here is a collection of DIY projects to personalize your camera.

Six Camera Straps Under 5$ via Brit.Co

Camera Strap Cover via Design Sponge

Leather Toy Camera Strap via Pocketful of Pretty

Patent Leather Camera Strap with Decal via I Still Love You

Chain Camera Strap via A Pair and a Spare

Geometric Camera Strap via Design Love Fest

Member of the Week

Playing a bit of catch-up this week, here are three photographers you should check out:

Nichole Lampron 

Shop: nicholeamyphoto.etsy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicholeAmyPhotography
Twitter: @NicholeAmy

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Carol Rader

www.carolraderphotos.etsy.com

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Gina Photography

Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ginaphoto
Website: www.ginaphotography.com
Blog: www.thephotoblog27.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Gina-Photography/88686804526
Twitter: @gurso27

Treasury Thursday :: Exploring Light

 

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Treasury Thursday

 
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FPOE of the Week :: SkyeZ

This week’s featured photographer is Skye Zambrana. Her playful style and bold images reflect a love for the simple joys in life.  

Show her some love any way you can. Follow these links, visit her shop and spread the word!

Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/SkyeZPhotography
Society6: society6.com/SkyeZPhotography
Instagram: skyekz
Twitter: twitter.com/mrszambrana

Through Her Eyes :: An FPOE Interview :: Personality

I am really fortunate to be part of FPOE, a community of women who are connected by photography. Even though we all share the same passion, I am fascinated by how different we all are.  For example, I am curious and love to quietly observe. I started to wonder how our different personalities affect our view through the lens. So I asked:

What personality traits or unique skills do you have
that contribute to your photography? Is it:

...your compassion that is reflected in your portraits of people?
...your observant nature that finds the smallest details?
...your adventurous spirit that takes you to interesting locations?

Here are some of the responses I received:

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Geekgirly describes herself as bold, which is a word she says others have used to describe her photography. It is certainly true when you see the sharp contrast or a single pop of colour in her images.

Crissy from Dull Blue Light notes her attention to detail as an asset, and says she sees the little things to which "most people never would have paid attention."

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Two women gave almost opposite answers:

Martha of Dragonfly Photography is "fearless" and doesn't follow standard operating procedures like her scientist husband. "He says I 'Forrest Gump' my way through the process... I have no technical knowledge and refuse to learn proper camera technique."

Ashleigh of Bleu Oiseau has a scientific background (a degree in Resource Biology and an interest in Ornithology) which is "why you see a lot of birds and landscapes" in her photography. The challenge is finding a creative balance, though. Ashleigh says, "I took a photography class in college and my professor said my photos were too forensic."

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Others had some very deep thoughts on the matter:

Kell from Blackcurrant Shop uses her knowledge of portraiture and art history to bring life to her floral subjects. "I try to think of my flowers as models... I want the image to evoke an emotion, like a portrait would." Day to day, she also keeps her mind "switched on to how things would look through the lens," so she can go back later and look more closely with her camera.

Sonya from Kanelstrand views photography as "a way of living," and that "every bit of a photographer's character is mirrored in her photography." She is patient, observant and quiet- "traits that help me when I am outdoors, taking photos," she says. Her imagination comes to life at home while processing her work. "By applying your skills, character and vision to that moment, you create a story for your viewers and that is what art is all about."

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If you are a member of FPOE and would like to be included in future interviews,
please keep an eye out in our Etsy Team Forum, where the questions will be posted.