During class today, we played with photograms and books. It was so fun, I wish I could it more often. Here are a few examples of what I ended up with. To keep it in perspective, these images are portions of the entire photogram that I created. The original is about 8 feet long. As I photographing it, I decided to use depth of field, color shifts in the light, and the bend of the paper to give it more of “twist”.
The most recent assignment for the creative class involved being inspired by another piece of art. It was a perfect assignment for me. One thing I do know about myself is that I struggle creating something out of thin air. I am much better at creating something if I have a few pieces to start with…
My inspiration came from a work of art that involved single objects photographed in similar light, then put together as separate images on a board or similar material. The following images are the beginning of this for me. My process involved taking the images digitally, printing them on copy paper, then transferring them to Polaroid paper using my Daylab Copy Pro. I anticipate creating three more and then composing them together.
I took objects that are relevant to me and my life today. Socks…Dora…Rattle.
On the bottom of my new website, you may have noticed a link to [h] company :: seniors. To enhance my senior portrait offerings, I decided to spin-off a new brand. Jennifer Hassrick Photography will remain dedicated to children, families, and relationships. Whereas, [h] company will focus only on high school senior portraits.
There will be different products and pricing for [h] company and maybe someday…more photographers! The website will be up soon featuring seniors from the class of 2010…
The Doggy Daze is officially full! Thank to you everyone for their enthusiasm and supporting a great cause. So far, we have raised $875 – let’s see if we can’t get that to $2,000 with print and calendar sales.
The new website is up and running! Thanks to my very cool and fabulous graphic designer, Lisa Schell @ Premium Design Shop, for her vision and expertise in designing the site. As with anything, the new site is a work in progress and a few more things will be added in the very near future. I was just so excited to post it (and really sick of my old site, to be honest).
The biggest change to the website are the visual stories – I am very excited about them! Instead of page after page of images, you’ll be able to see a cohesive story and read words from both me and the featured family. I’ll be updating it throughout the year – first with a blog post (so you’ll always be able to find it) and then in the visual story section.
And since I don’t want this blog post to be all words, I thought I’d end with a little humor. Love the shirt…
Wow – I’ve had a great response to Doggy Daze! About the half the spots are filled up – keep them coming!
Update: She was discharged last night and all is well. Slowly back to work tomorrow and then next week will be a normal week. Thank goodness!
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In an unexpected turn of events, my little one, Adi, is in the hospital with RSV. Probably through Tuesday. That being said, I’ll try to keep up on email, but can’t make any guarantees of what I’ll be able to do this week.
It’s official – the Doggy Daze is here! The website is up and I am booking sessions for the event. I am a self-professed dog lover and can’t wait to see so many dogs in the studio. Dogs are like two-year olds…you never quite know what to expect!
Your 4-legged friend is invited to be part of Doggy Daze on March 11th and March 16th. With a $35 donation for your dog’s session, you can help the less fortunate creatures at the Dane County Humane Society. Plus, all profits on photography packages from this event go there, too!
For more event details and to sign-up, please go to the Doggy Daze website.
A few months ago, I was asked to teach at the Peninsula Art School in Door County this summer (July 8-10). It’s a fabulous school and I am very excited to be a part of their programs. Before I had my girls, I used to teach quite a bit and it feels great to be heading back in that direction. If you aren’t familiar with the school, here’s the description…
For over a century now, Door County has worked its magic on artists, nurturing their creativity and inspiring their work. Peninsula School of Art’s roots go back to the years after World War I when faculty from The Art Institute of Chicago began spending summers in Door County to paint and teach. From its grassroots beginnings over 40 year ago, Peninsula School of Art has grown to be one of the most dynamic, important centers for visual arts education in the Midwest. Today, the School welcomes nearly 2,000 students ages three and up and includes four painting studios, children’s art studio, a ceramics studio, metals studio, darkroom, art resource library, lecture room, administrative offices and the landmark “round barn” of the Guenzel Gallery. In every season, Door County is spectacular. Located on a 75-mile peninsula and surrounded by the waters of Green Bay on the west and Lake Michigan on the east, Door County has more than 250 miles of picturesque shoreline, sandy beaches, rocky bluffs and large tracts of undisturbed woodlands. Ten lighthouses still guard the harbors and the more than 40 islands of the county. Door County’s natural beauty is astonishing. It has worked its magic on artists for over a century, nurturing their creativity and inspiring their work.
I love dogs and love photographing them even more. In truth, our dog was our first child. Spoiled and cuddled to no end. I am sure he is wondering what the heck happened, now that there are little humans crawling over him and chasing him around the house!
Next week I’ll be announcing a fun event and fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society….The Doggy Daze. Stay tuned and get your treats ready!
As I finish up an album design on a session from this fall, this fun image reminds me of the warm sun on my face.
Most people in Wisconsin agree that we are ready for winter to be over. But then again it’s only the end of January and we choose to live here, right? Time to go warm up…
