HELLO AGAIN!

It's been a long time since I've updated my blog.  Finals, holidays, and personal matters have kept me away.  I'm back now though and ready to post.

Today's topic is web page design.  OK... I'm not that great at web pages.  I updated my wix site today and had to start over numerous times.  I can't seem to wrap my head around what I'm supposed to do.  This site promises "drag and drop".  Drag and drop?  where?  I've managed to create a site but it's really a long way from where I'd like it to be.  The templates seem hard if not impossible to edit.  I'd like to scrap the whole thing and start over but....guess what!.... I'm not sure how!  I suppose I should have really taken that Dreamweaver class at YC....  maybe next semester. 

Speaking of semesters.  This one has started.  I'm just taking one class this time.  Film photography.  Wowzer.  All those chemicals and timers!  New stuff to learn!  I'm looking forward to learning darkroom techniques.  Although I'll probably always shoot digital (because I so love editing) I think it's important to appreciate where we come from.  After all, where would photography be today without Ansel Adams or Edward Weston?

Yavapai College Art Gallery is hosting it's student exhibition through January 28th.  If you get a chance, go by the gallery and check out some of our talented student's work.  Make sure to check out the images by Cindy Travis.  I love her work.  She is amazing!

I still have room for some senior sessions!  Contact me for details!

Here's a link to my updated website.  New images have been added to my portfolio!

http://www.wix.com/susangiovanniniphoto/susan-giovannini-photography

and... in closing... an image from Goldwater Lake

    

FALL COLOR

Fall is probably one of my favorite times of year.  I love the colorful leaves and crisp temps.  This morning when I went to my car there was frost all over the windshield!  About 10 days ago I went to Oak Creek Canyon to capture some of the awesome fall color that Oak Creek is famous for.  This is my favorite image of the day.

I can't get enough of those golden-orange leaves! 

On another note.  I love resale shops!  I spent all morning yesterday happily combing through Goodwill in Prescott.   It must have been "my" day!  I spent a couple of hours searching through rack after rack of clothes.  I came home with two blazers, three shirts, and a wonderful pair of shoes!  We're talking Sag Harbor, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne and Sketchers!  I love the fact that I'm recycling not to mention the savings!  It takes patience and a drive to find a bargain but it's well worth the time!  Yesterday, I was the Resale Queen!...can't wait to go back and try again!   

HDR AGAIN??

My latest image

Thanks for looking!

I'M STILL A PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER!!!

I'm still a portait photographer but you won't be seeing these images on my blog any longer.  I'm going to only post my landscape and fine art images.  I still do portrait photography, weddings, childen, models, etc.  I'd love to share my portfolio with you!  Please feel free to contact me to make arrangements to view my portraiture...  Thanks for understanding...

FALL SPECIAL

It's that time to start thinking about holiday portraits!  Time for a Fall Special!

This is a great opportunity to get those portraits for holiday cards! We're offering 15 minute sessions around Centennial Park in Ash Fork, 5 professionally edited images on disk, $40! Call now to reserve your session!  928-864-6399!  

I LOVE HDR!!!!

HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a digital photographic process that enhances details in the shadow as well as highlight areas...  I know, it's technical... but the results can be stunning...  Here's some images from my Advanced Digital Class...  The assignment was Peavine Trail (Prescott, AZ) with a human element... Arizona Highways Style...

WOW!!! SCHOOL IS IN!!!!

Captured by the Light!  My friend and fellow photographer Tammi (Simply Taken Photography by Tammilynn) were very lucky to attend Captured by the Light Tour 2010 by David Ziser.  http://www.capturedbythelight2010.com/ 
What an amazing evening it was! I learned so much.  David Ziser is a fantastic photographer and has a wonderful stage presence.  It's so inspiring to learn from such a strong photographer.  Our evening was filled with tips on everything from lighting to workflow.  I'm very glad that he included a lecture guide.  There's no way I could have taken notes on all of the topics he covered.  No matter what your art form, I think it's always a struggle to keep a fresh perspective and find new inspiration.  A great seminar never fails to kick start the creative force!

School is in full swing.  We're starting our 4th week tomorrow!  Wow... it's going fast.  I'm enjoying my Advanced Digital Photography Class.  I'm in the presence of some wonderful photographers.  I need my swifty track shoes to keep up!  My images from last week were fun.  It was all about diagonals.  Here's my fav from the week...  shot from the Peavine Trail.  Watson Lake, Prescott, AZ