Butterfly Kiss Photography Blog

The theme for the second week of the Shot of Inspiration project is pattern.  I had so many different ideas for this I had a hard time actually going through with something.  But as I thought about the word pattern I kept coming back to my love for patterned clothing…especially tights and rainboots.  I think Avery must have every type of striped, polka dotted, floral tight in her size, and really, plain ol’ rainboots are not as much fun for stomping in puddles I think.  I also wanted to challenge myself to not actually having a person in my image, since I seem to always go straight away to portrait mode.  So this week I did more of a still life.  It is nice to try different things, and that is definitely part of the challenge of this project.  I hope you enjoy my take on this week’s theme and come back every other Monday to see a new theme and resulting image.

And you can see all what all the other photographers participating in this project did too, simply follow the links until you end up back here.  Next up is the adorable Amelia Chiew of Edmonton Canada with her take on this week’s theme.

Well say hello to another new project for 2012!  I am extra excited for this project I have spear-headed, along with a dozen other photographers from around the world, including Australia, Canada, and all over the US.  The project is called Shot of Inspiration and here is a little description of what it’s all about:

Shot of inspiration is a bi-weekly project focused on embracing your creative heart, a fabulous term from the amazing Barb Uil of JinkyArt.  As professional photographers we often get caught up in the business of photography and stop shooting for ourselves.  Focusing on your creative heart is a reminder to look inside, explore the possibilities, think outside the box, and create art for art’s sake. This is a challenge to push your creative self and stay inspired.

Our theme for week #1 is Inspiration.  I immediately though of my biggest inspiration in both life and photography, my daughter Avery.  Her sense of imagination amazes and inspires me daily.  I hope you enjoy my take on this week’s theme and come back every other Monday to see a new theme and resulting image.

And you can see all what all the other photographers participating in this project did too, simply follow the links until you end up back here.  Next is the adorable Amelia Chiew of Edmonton Canada with her take on this week’s theme.