Lighting for One, please
This is a one day workshop for individuals who want to learn simple lighting techniques for portraiture. This class will primarily focus on using natural light. We will discuss lighting patterns for different effects, and use simple light modifiers. Assumes basic knowledge of camera function. Bring your own camera. Digital camera recommended, but film ok too.
One Meeting: Saturday, February 6
10-3:30pm (I hour break for lunch)
$125
If you pick up the latest issue of Milwaukee Magazine, you’ll find some lovely new photos of food from yours truly. And you’ll find some mighty fine food writing as well.
The restaurant was sweet enough to send me off with some cheesecake lollipops. And you know what happened that day? As I was driving home, I saw my dear friend Brent walking down the street, and it happened to be his birthday (and I had tried to contact him but I came to find out that he had broken his phone the evening before with too much “Celebrating”, but I digress). So you know what I did? I pulled right over, ran down the street, and handed Brent the cheesecake lollipops.
That’s love, I tell ya.
Tonia is my graphic designer and she’s awesome enough to share some images that inspire her with the readers of my newsletter.
Here are some of the images she shared with me this month. Maybe you will find inspiration from them too!!!
My good friend and barber extraordinaire is fundraising for two very important people in her life. I’m helping her out by spreading the word. If you’re in the market for an amazing barber, Jess is the girl to go to!
“To my customers and friends,
As we all know, 2009 was a difficult year for many of us. I started the year out with a broken leg. Looking back at my emails, I remembered how much support I had from not only my family, but all of you. Many of you waited months to get a haircut and others that went to see Lindsay gave a little extra to help me out. Some of you even brought me groceries and movies to make me feel better! Thank you all for being so amazing!
So, this year, I’ve decided that I want to give a portion of my sales to two people that need some support. My dad, Richard Stern, who is fighting diabetes and kidney failure and a dear friend of mine, Lisa Nienow, who is fighting cancer.
Ten years ago my dad was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. A few years later he suffered a massive heart attack and underwent two open heart surgeries within months of each other only to find out he had conjestive heart failure. Last year his kidneys failed and he is now on dialysis every 4 hours of everyday along with oxygen 24 hours a day. In October, he lost all circulation in his right leg from the knee down and the doctors had no choice but to amputate his leg. After 2 months of recovery and therapy, he was admitted to St Lukes to undergo femoropopliteal (leg artery) bypass surgery on his other leg to save it from amputation. The surgery was extremely risky, but I am happy to say he made it through. Because the surgery was a success, my dad will keep his leg and only have to have his toe amputated. He is only 55 years old.
I met Lisa Nienow this past summer while dating her stepson Keith. Lisa was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer 2 years ago. Since her diagnosis, she has been hospitalized more times in 2 years then I may ever in my lifetime. During the first year, she underwent 12 weeks of chemotherapy to later find out that the cancer had spread. The areas around her kidneys and bladder have been effected by this deadly disease and Lisa has had many surgeries to try to save her kidneys. With the surgeries, came infections resulting in fevers over 100 degrees, putting Lisa back in the hospital. She just went through another 12 weeks of chemo but the doctors have decided to extend it. Lisa is 50 years old.
This not only effects my dad and Lisa both physically and emotionally, but also financially. My mom and Lisa’s husband Bob, have been struggling to keep it all together. I’ve noticed that every time one of them is admitted to the hospital, the other has to take off work. This makes it difficult to keep up with all the deductibles and co-pays that keep rolling in.
So, for the month of January and February, 50% of all my Lock Stock & Barrel product sales and 50% of all my tips will go to help out my dad and Lisa. I’m also including a steamed towel for the face or neck with your cut and giving black leather travel bags to the first 25 people that purchase product. My goal is to raise $1000 and I am happy to say that this week already put a nice dent in that total! Not only will you get a great haircut to look good and feel good, but you’ll also be helping someone else out! It’s a win-win! Hope to see you soon!
Thank you again for all your support! “
Best Always,
Jess @ Moda
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Whew! What a busy week!
Today I am driving up to Sheboygan to drop off my photograph which was accepted into the “Eight Counties Exhibition” at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
Over 1550 works were submitted for consideration into the exhibit!
This is the photograph that was accepted:
If anyone is interested, the Opening Celebration will be Sunday, January 24th from 11am-3:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs January 24-March 21. Visit www.jmkac.org or call 920.458.6144 for more information.
A few weeks ago I did some photography for Violetville Vintage. Voletville Vintage is every fashionista’s best source for shopping high-fashion, high-style vintage clothing online. From 20′s flapper dresses, 30′s evening gowns and 40′s pin-up separates to 1950′s party wear, 60′s mod and op-art fashion, 70′s bohemian, and 80′s designer glamour.
This video features previously unreleased audio by Kings Go Forth.
You know what’s fun? Taking pictures like this in my studio:
The weather outside might be frightful, but inside the creativity is flowing….
There are only a few spots left in the “I Kind of Get It” photography class on January 23rd!
If you are still planning on signing up please visit my class blog at www.jkaminskiphoto.blogspot.com to download a registration form.
