Pretty Kimberly

Trip to China!

photo by le niners

I'll be going to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai, China in March!

My main objective in coming along on this trip is to take great photos; To document the beauty & wonder of the location, and of course, be sure to get photos of the people we're going with. To me, nothing can help you keep a memory better than a photograph.

I stopped at Borders bookstore and bought an Eyewitness Travel book that contains info on both Shanghai and Beijing. Perfect combo book! I opted on buying this book instead of one on each city. There's only so much I can travel with - especially when I rely on bringing the smallest bag possible.

I used to think I was a travel snob (one who would never rely on one of these books, and go with the flow instead) but friends bringing them along have changed my mind. There is no shame in bringing information with you on a trip. In fact, I would not recommend going without researching. Especially when you are unfamiliar with the language of the location.

I wouldn't necessarily recommend following them step by step. When you're on a trip, be sure to keep moving. You only live once! Take opportunities that come at you, while still playing it safe. And use the guide book for suggestions if you find yourself looking for more to do. I also love reading about the history of these locations. When you're walking the streets of a new city you've never been to, you can stumble upon important historical locations or works of art that can tell you a lot about the city, about the people there, and about their culture & aesthetic. You'll return from your trip a much wiser person.

I'm curious what the consensus is on Travel books? So many options: Frommers, Lonely Planet, Fodor's, what else? What do you prefer? Do you stick with one brand? Or none at all?

@GCTmere

A project combining many talented individuals

I was thankful to be a part of a project a couple of weeks ago helping out with photo and lighting. I brought my Canon 5D Mark II to take some still shots, & also took some video. I thought we could make a short video from the footage taken that day.

Here is a behind the scenes short video.


Jamie Ainsworth Photoshoot from Jason Daniel on Vimeo.


Thanks to:
Jason Daniel for editing this together
Tom Beck of Beck Photographic
William Patrick Butler for producing the whole thing
Leah Vincent for hair, make-up & the cheese plate
Jamie Ainsworth is our fab model, who is signed with HOP
Eudora Welty Commons for letting us use their beautiful space
The music is from "King of You" by Psapp

Laurie J. Blakeslee

Ingenious... that is all...   http://lblakeslee.com/

Brian & Kayla's Wedding

September 18, 2010
Bethlehem United Methodist Church
New Albany, Mississippi

Material Girls

Lindsey Baas - model
Raegan Raulston - hair
Jamie Naples (Merle Norman) - makeup
Meredith Norwood - photography

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The Help - Dreamworks Pictures filming in Jackson, MS

Some of my photos from my encounters of the production of The Help movie are on the Jackson Free Press Loungelist website here.

Material Girls

New Material Girls Ad is running!

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STAMP'S!!

STAMP'S!!, originally uploaded by MeredithNo.

for an ad in the free press for Stamp's Superburger yumm...

Material Girls

I love the fact that we're allowed to get funky/girly and make something really fun! Check out the new Material Girls ad!

David Browman = hair styling
Crystal Tullos = makeup
Raegen Raulston = model

you can shop online and see some other photos I took for Material Girls! (on the left side bars)

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Katelynn & Josh Stokes

I shot a wedding in Canton at a little Bed and Breakfast called "Heart's Content." Here are some of my favorite shots of the event!

You can see more photos in the facebook album.

Elsa + Ray

This wedding took place on a farm near Raymond, MS. It was a beautiful day for a photoshoot! The actual ceremony was during sunset, and a night-time reception was a perfect ending.

See a few more on Flickr