I can't deny that I LOVE the rain & unlike others I was actually super excited to see the tropical storm/depression headed our way. I had a commissioned photo shoot all planned out with a friend & almost thought we'd have to scrub the day..It took a couple episodes of America's Next Top Model to give me inspiration again & convince her to make the long haul out to my place (in the middle of nowhere.) In the end it was a success! The majority of the photo shoot was inside, using whatever props we could get our hands on. You'd be surprised at what you can create with 10 scarves & 4 tutus. We even ended up getting a really beautiful red tinted sunset photo just before the sun went down. I am really hoping for more days like this!

Other than the shoot I worked on my website, added new pictures, & created a "kids" portfolio, because I've been adventuring into children photography lately. I already have a few baby photo shoots scheduled for October so I am excited to really challenge my skills..

That's all for now! www.carolinejulianna.com

x3 CJ

Putting myself out there

So my work is currently being exhibited at Pizza Gallery & Grill in the Avenues, Viera. I was so excited to see everything displayed! My work is like my baby & I am just a proud mother I guess.. =] The exhibit is called "SHE" because it features myself, along with two other amazing artists and a super talented young jewerly designer, Lauren Thompson. The official opening is going to be October 21st from 6-8 and will be based around Breast Cancer Awarness month. I've donated an auction piece & all proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer. It really is an awsome feeling to be able to create artwork that will further help someone in need.

http://www.brevardartnews.com/2010/09/she-opening-night.html

On another note I've been booking a lot of "creative" shoots lately..I am always excited to take the reins in any photoshoot. Everyone seems to want something crazy & out there.

I find it interesting to see that the old, cheesy poses are out & the twisted culture is in. Hey I can't complain, it seems to work for me! So I guess I am not your average, family, cheesin photog..but if you want something different I am your go to girl!! Especially with kids, I find it easier to let them play & be themselves. When you tie them down and "try" to pose them, they usually throw a fit..I actually got this shot of my baby neice Audrina from following her around throughout the day. I kept my distance & let her do her thing..

Up & Running

I finally feel like I have a second to take a breath and begin something that I've been dying to do FOREVER! I recently used another blog site but I was completely unhappy with everything the site had to offer. So here I am again, square one, post one.

I have three weeks of my summer college courses left and I am SO ready for break! The last few weeks are always so bitter sweet. I can just feel the sunshine & lazy days approaching however I fear the end of term because that means I have a LOT of work due. Who knew photography could be so intense!?

I must say that I do enjoy my classes though, two of which are film. Quite honestly I've never been interested in film & didn't actually become interested until last week. We've been working with large format 4x5 camera's & I find them to be totally fun! I have also been printing 35mm photographs in my color processing course & somehow I just love the tedious time put into printing each image. This is a pretty odd enjoyment for me considering that I have no patiences, however I do find myself getting lost in photography work quite often. I will begin a project & get so in to it that I soon realize five hours have passed. I guess this is how you know that you love what you do.

--On an even happier note my boyfriend & I, and a few friends will be adventuring off to Chicago next month! I am super excited & I am hoping to create some amazing pieces for my gallery showing in September at Pizza Gallery & Grill.

Will be posting photographs here soon.

<3 CarolineJulianna