The Angels Have My Camera

I took a couple of pics of some of the angels in my local cemetery. Here are my four favorite pics of my four favorite angels.

I used this one for class.

She hangs out in the Russian section. I noticed her robes are heavier than the others.

She actually leans on a tombstone in the Japanese section right next to a lovely mini waterfall.

She hides in between trees. She was the most angry looking one, but I really liked the implied movement of her feet and dress.

Resolutions for 2012

Back-story: Every year I try to do resolutions for the New Year and every year, I don't get where I want to be. Reasons for past failures: not specific enough, not measurable, unrealistic, no real hard deadlines, no accountability, etc. I have tried: publishing them on a blog, making them baby steps to a bigger goal, setting deadlines, etc. I need to try a new tactic. Tim Ferriss (author of 4 Hour Week, 4 Hour Body) has his best friend make his resolutions for him and vice versa. Couple that with Chris Hardwick's ideas in The Nerdist Way about treating your life like a D&D game and this is how I came to the below idea.

My Plan: I would like my family and friends to help me come up with 10 resolutions. I will take suggestions and do the top 10 best goals (assuming they give me that many) in return, if I pick theirs, they get to harass, torture and pester me to keep on track...or encourage, if that is their thing. If there are some really great ones I can't narrow down, I will have a vote. I have my own goals I'll be doing as well, but I'm hoping they can keep me on a track with these.

Rules:

• They must be S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely).
  
• I would like these to be accomplished by July 1st and then I will do mid-year resolutions if this works out.
  
• I am not jumping out of an airplane or doing anything I normally would never do. However, I am willing to leave my comfort zone.
  
• They can be positive or negative goals (i.e. read 5 books or don't eat out more than once a week).
  
• They can submit more than one goal.
  

Categories for you to use in coming up with ideas:

• Finance (saving/being more frugal)
• Health (weight loss goals are the part of the main adventure. These are for side quests)
• Brain (reading/learning/etc)
• Writing (Non-fic only. I am not a Fiction Writer)
• Photography (non-homework related)
• Social (doing more with friends, writing letters, thank you cards, etc)
• Exploring Seattle
• Travel or Misc (Being Girlier, expanding music knowledge, using etc less, etc.)
  

Things to keep in mind:

• I work 3:30p to midnight.
  
• Starting in Feb. I will be taking 2 MFA classes in Photography while still working full time.
  
• I do need to sleep.
  
• I can listen to stuff while I work.
  
• I will keep you all updated on the goals as well as the people who came up for that specific goal.
  

My family and friends are awesome and very creative. I look forward to seeing what they come up with and I am totally willing to do the same if they want to do this style as well.

Emerald City Comicon 2011

As you may or may not know, last year I was the main photographer for Seattle's comic book convention called "Emerald City Comicon." It was over a weekend and a lot of fun. A bit exhausting, but fun.

They asked me back for this year and picked a handful of my photos to use in their press room so that anyone writing about the convention could have photos with their articles. You can find those photos HERE.

This year should be fun ask guests include William Shatner (Capt. Kirk), James Marsters (Spike from Buffy/Angel), Jonathan Frakes (Lt. Riker), Brent Spiner (Data) and the rest you can see HERE.

Last year, I managed not to buy anything except two t-shirts for my favorite geek girls (Shelby & Sarah), but I did start reading two new webcomics that I have been following ever since. I started and read the backlog of: Hijinks Ensue and Little Vampires. They are nothing like each other, but both are great and I highly recommend checking them out. Hijinks Ensue is filled with a lot of pop culture references that are hysterical. Little Vampires is an adorable weekly webcomic following these cute little vampires who happen to be obsessed with blood oranges.

Lessons I learned from last year:

1. I do not need to go to the costume contest. They have a photographer covering it and it made for too long of a day.
2. I need a better flash. There are too many lighting issues and I need a flash that recycles power faster.
3. Eat something and drink more water. I had been away from San Diego Comicon too long and completely forgot the basics.
4. I don't need to go in more than an hour before they let people in. It makes for a long day and there weren't enough photo ops.
5. I need two lens. My basic all-purpose lens and my telephoto.

This will be happening in March right before midterms so it should be interesting. I'll update you on everything once it is done.

Made the Finals!

I thought you'd like an update in case you hadn't heard elsewhere:

"You made to the final 50 most voted photographers for the Naomi Campbell Photography Search Creative Invite. Your submission has been sent to Naomi to review and decide who will participate in a photo shoot for Glamour Magazine.

We will announce the winning model Tuesday, April 30, 2010."

Thanks to everyone who voted!

I received 54 votes putting me in at 45th place. Plus 8,596 page views. I can say that a great deal of people have seen my photos. Thanks again for all the help.

I'll let you know the final outcome when it gets announced.

THANKS AGAIN for voting!

Please help by voting!

Hello everyone I've ever met or been related to!

I have entered into a photography contest and need your help. I have made the semi-finals and this is for the finals!

Here is what I need you to do to vote for my photo between now and April 9, 2010 at 10a Pacific:

Text: TVOTE JJBMQB
to: 21001

It will cost you 99 cents and you can only vote once from that cell phone.

Here is the link see the photos: http://www.talenthouse.com/creativeinvites/preview/photosbykathyann/81

The winner will be announce April 20, 2010. Voting from the cell phones and the charges help keep the contest fair and from spambots rigging the contests.

The contest is sponsored by Supermodel Naomi Campbell to find the next fashion photographer. She is going to pick the winner out of the top photographers that get the most votes. Popularity helps get you noticed and then those will be judged on their merit.

The winner gets an all-expenses paid trip to London to participate in a photo shoot with Naomi Campbell for Glamour UK magazine and Glamour.com. Even if I don't win, having my photos seen and judged by professionals such as professional photographers and supermodels, will definitely help.

Please pass this along to anyone and everyone you have ever met or been related to. I am deeply appreciative of any and all votes.

If you want to check out all of my photos, here is the link: http://picasaweb.google.com/photosbykathyann

Hope this finds you all well and if you are unable to vote, fingers crossed and well wishes will work too!

Thanking you all in advance!

Amazon Fresh Picnic Celebrating 2 years!

Wold Naked Bike Ride

Great News!!!

As some of you may know, I participated in a 24-Hour Photography endurance event called "Long Shot." I had to take at least one photo an hour between the hours 6p on June 19th to 6p on June 20th. I then submitted my top 24 pictures. There were 100 photographers submitted 24 photos each. The reward for this is 24 photos would be chosen to be hung in a gallery on July 16th and then all of them to be sold by the end of the night for charity. I submitted my 24 photos on June 26th and they made the announcement as to which photos were chosen on Friday, July 3rd.

Out of 2400 photos, one of mine was one of the 24 chosen! It will be displayed on July 16th at Ouch My Eye Studio.

I put the winning photo in its own separate album, but you can see all the photos I have taken recently HERE.

If you are on Facebook, I decided to start a separate page for my photography: HERE. This way I can send strangers and random people to check it out and keep my random photography news separate.

Highlights of the Zombie Walk

Misc. Photography Notes

I switched websites to display my photos. The new site is: HERE. This one is much cleaner, looks better and gives me more ability to move things around.

I decided to start a separate page for my photography. This way I can send strangers and random people to check it out and keep my random photography news separate. Here is the link if you want to become a fan: HERE

Tomorrow, I am taking pictures of the zombie walk in Fremont and they are going to announce the winners for the photography marathon. YAY! Wish me luck!

Highlights from the Gay Pride Parade

I Was Interviewed

Here is the LINK to the actual website where itthe interview occurs. It also has links to my photos. For convenience sake, here is the interview:



As I say in the interview, I had been awake almost 24 hours at that point. I plead temporary insanity. Enjoy!

Highlights from Long Shot 2009

On Friday, June 19th at 6p, I participated in a 24-hour photography endurance event for the Photographic Center Northwest called "Long Shot." Here are the highlights from those hours:

LONG SHOT: the 24-hour photographic endurance event

Photographic Center Northwest is sponsoring a 24-hour photographic endurance event
June 19-20, 2009 Seattle, Washington

This summer, PCNW invites you to take part in ISO PCNW (In Support Of PCNW), an exciting new event designed to inspire creativity and build community while raising funds for education programs at the Photographic Center Northwest. This event will feature two components - starting with Long Shot, a 24-hour photographic endurance event where participants will be roving throughout the city of Seattle with their cameras and documenting the journey. The following month, there will be a celebration at Ouch My Eye Studio featuring a slideshow and one-night exhibition of selected images from the Long Shot experience.

How do the sponsors fit in?

Long Shot photographers are encouraged to seek sponsors who will donate a certain amount per hour that you actively participate in the Long Shot event.

Sponsors may donate a flat rate if they prefer. Each photographer is asked to raise a minimum of $24.00 - or you may opt to pay the $24.00 yourself as a Long Shot registration fee. Receipt of funds will confirm your official inclusion in the event and the exhibition to follow in July.

* 6:00pm Friday, June 19th - 6:00pm Saturday, June 20th: LONG SHOT

* Friday, July 3rd: Confirmation sent regarding image selected for exhibition at Ouch My Eye Studio.
* Monday, July 13th: Exhibiting photographers deliver framed prints to PCNW.
* Thursday, July 16th: ISO PCNW CELEBRATION

ISO PCNW: In Support Of PCNW

Thursday, July 16th, 6pm-midnight
Ouch My Eye Studio, 1022 1st Avenue S, Seattle

Free admission

Doors open at 6pm. Slideshow begins at 7.

It starts tonight!

Highlights from the SIFF closing gala

Highlights from SIFF this past weekend

Link to a website that used one of my photos: http://www.threeimaginarygirls.com/features/2009jun/imaginaryinterviewlittlejoe

SIFF pics from this past weekend

SIFF NW Film Forum Party

SIFF Opening Night and Premiere

For more check out my Winkflash Photo Albums.