December 22, 2011

Clicks

I have five rolls of film sitting on my counter that have yet to make it to the lab. I keep putting it off, or running out of time. I need to get on top of this.

I know there has been a real shortage of photos around here lately, so in the meantime I scanned in some instant film I had lying around, and dumped a CF card off my 7D. The picture taking has been light around here. I have been buried finishing up a project that is due the first week of January, and it is by far the biggest thing I have ever tackled.

More about that later, first here are some pictures-- from brand new pillow day, to bikes and sunsets, to cookie parties.












I love that Cole and her Grandma make the same concentration face. If you ever get your hair done by Cole, this is her "hair face" so funny. Does your stylist have a "hair face" that they make? Take a look the next time you're getting your hair done, I bet they do.

So the reason for the big photo shortage around here has been this project I mentioned. I don't know if anyone remembers me posting about THIS hero of mine... but what happened is that I contacted some people at Redken and begged them to let me make a film about him, (did I mention begged?) and they finally said yes and agreed. What was supposed to be a little 2 minute piece, turned into a giant project. I ended up following him around and capturing the very cool process of taking a set of brand new not yet released products through testing, to the runways at Fashion Week, to a final national shoot showing off a brand new trend collection. So to say the least, that has been a ton of footage to get through.

I am nearing the end, and will be flying off to Vegas soon to show it to a crowd of a few thousand rowdy hairdressers. No big deal. I'm sure that won't make me nervous at all. Ugh. I've had heartburn for weeks already.

So most of my days when Cole isn't working, I am glued to my computer, editing, and nail biting, and watching a render bar. Wheee! It's hard to be in full on fitness rage mindset, and then spend 9 hours glued to a chair sitting staring up at a monitor.

So almost done.

Just in time for Christmas.



P.S. did you get the chance to read yesterdays post? Every dollar matters, it really adds up quickly. So even if you think $5 doesn't matter. No way. It totally does. If everyone that stopped by here to look at this blog smacked down $5 bucks. Oh my gosh! So anyway my point is that sometimes people don't donate because they think what they can spare isn't enough, every little penny matters. Thanks to everyone that took the time to read her story.

16 comments:

Francine December 22, 2011 8:54 AM  

Sounds like a kickass project. Are you going to have to speak about it to all those people, or can you just discreetly push play from backstage?

Good luck!

Marquesa Jen December 22, 2011 10:15 AM  

Sounds exciting! Well, good luck and stay hydrated!

Julie December 22, 2011 10:43 AM  

Tessa is just cuter every day. Congrats on your big project!

We Three Zweigs December 22, 2011 11:18 AM  

Good luck and congrats on your big project! Sounds exciting (everyone knows that the greater the heartburn, the more exciting the project).

Love the photos. There is always so much warmth in what you capture.

Connie December 22, 2011 2:37 PM  

Oh man. The older Tessa gets, the more she looks like Cole. Holy Cow.

Sounds like a wonderful, exciting project.

(And thanks for keeping us updated about the funding).

Merry Christmas you guys!

Rachel December 22, 2011 3:09 PM  

You probably get this question a lot, but what lenses do you shoot with?

Taylor K December 22, 2011 4:45 PM  

Great photos. I donated yesterday and am so anxious to keep up with her story! I am a doula, so anyone who supports doulas is AWESOME! I'm also planning on adopting. I'm starting the process in three years. I'm working on my adoption savings account now. So glad I can help!

Izziiee December 22, 2011 5:15 PM  

There's something about your film photos that's just perfect.
I can't put my finger on it but I haven't seen anything like it in other film photographs by other artists before.

jacqueline December 22, 2011 5:20 PM  

Love how Cole always looks so cool and natural on her bike...and what an awesome bike, at that! Girl knows how to accessorize her ride.

sending lots of good wishes, hope and love to your friend, Corinne, as she brings her son home.

Jennifer Hendrickson December 22, 2011 8:39 PM  

There's something so calming and fantastic about your photos. I am truly envious of your talent. And I love how calm and fun every photo looks.

Kate December 22, 2011 11:58 PM  

Love to see the photos on the blog again. Have I told you lately how much I love your family? Cuz. i. TOTALLY. do.

Ps- Cole is a total babe.

Erin December 23, 2011 8:27 AM  

Tessa is one cute kid. Love her!

stephanie mansueto December 23, 2011 9:41 AM  

Go get em, Ryan. Love you guys.

Amish Stories December 23, 2011 3:58 PM  

I wanted to wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy new years. Ive just published my last post for the year and wanted to give you my holiday wish. Richard

Sarah Ruth December 25, 2011 8:30 AM  

thanks for the reminder! just donated. Merry Christmas. Thanks for always being so honest and awesome.

amy turn sharp December 29, 2011 4:50 PM  

ya'll are so awesome. I hope to see you both is SLC? xo

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