The Digital Wasteland

{Don't Get Stuck in the Digital Wasteland}

I'm so excited. I just picked up my prints (all 120 something of them!!!) They're not just files made up of digital information in a camera, computer, or harddrive, I made actual PRINTS I can hold, touch and admire even without a computer screen (imagine that). Don't get me wrong, digital photography is wondrous. I was just boasting last night about how great it is that we can have a b&w and color copy of the same image! It used to be an either/or. But, I just have too many images that aren't being enjoyed. They're lost somewhere, on some external harddrive in a digital wasteland, and that's not okay.

It's fun to laugh over a candid just grabbed on your phone and texted to a friend, and facebook is entertainment for hours, but there's nothing like having your images in print form that you can have and hold in your hands.

{above: a polaroid transfer book I made at UC Santa Cruz}

polaroid transfers-the old school hipstamatic photo

Prints are a way to honor your photos, your family, friends and your life. I've resolved this year to not let my photography get stuck in the digital wasteland never to be seen again. And, don't even get me started on crashed external harddrives and computers! (sorry if you've experienced this, it can't be fun.)

{above: a little album from my trip to Europe in '99}

page left: Ocean in Cinque Terre, Italy

I still value my very first personal albums I made when I was really little (clearly they need some attention now, that adhesive is not good...) but they give a glimpse into my world in 1982. Without these albums a lot of the feeling and moments would be lost. I can go through old albums forever...

{above in album my younger sister and brother}

So I'm happy to say I'm following my resolution to have actual prints in my hand every month and not just let them get lost in digital cyberspace. I've convinced myself they don't all have to be edited (the time's not always there for personal stuff) and they don't have to be perfect images, but if they mean something to me; make me feel something, remember something, that's enough. Looks like I need to start a new album. . . So who's with me?

If I can help you make some new images for your albums give me a call at:

760.815.4473.

I look forward to speaking to you,

Teresa

www.soulofphotography.com

Navaeh {north county baby photography}

This little girl is so beautiful, sweet and fun just like her mommy.

We had a super fun cake-smash session and I can't stop cracking up at some of the great looks she gave me while I was photographing her. Happy "Birthing" day to her mommy and Happy First to Naveah. I look forward to seeing the beautiful girl you grow into.

If you'd like to plan a cake-smash/1 Year photo session for your sweet little one please feel free to contact me by email here:http://www.soulofphotography.com/webpages/contact.htm

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Thanks for stopping by. I'd love to know you were here, so if you'd like to leave a comment that would be great.

All my Best,

Teresa

Happy Anniversary

I just wanted to wish two very cool people a wonderful 1st Anniversary! They were probably having their first kiss as husband and wife right about now. Wishing you guys many more days to come as beautiful as your first.

lots of love,

Teresa

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The newest addition

I was delighted to meet the newest little Bear in town. So sweet and little. Just 9 days old and already so aware of the whole world; her big sister and loving parents by her side. On a rainy October day I got to be apart of all the cuddling and giggling of little ones.

Let the Season Begin

I'm excited for "portrait season" and was able to start it off with a great family I haven't seen in a while. They even had a new addition for me to meet! This is the typical busy time for most portrait photographers. Everyone is scrabbling to get photos and Holiday Cards, gift prints for relatives and their wall's looking beautiful with the latest family images showing their family's growth in the last year. It's also a beautiful time of year, which shows true after this weekend's warm spell. The low tides that come with Fall and Winter are also a really good time to take some family photos at the beach. The low and negative low tides are so nice for creating great images on the "glass" down by the waterline. I hope to be busy this season and see some of you that I haven't seen in a while and get to enjoy the beach with my family as well! Stay tuned for some mini-session info which might be great for some of you that are just looking to do some holiday cards. Happy Fall everyone!

Sage & Stratton

I had so much fun on this session. Although the boys might have been a little tired (they were on a multi-state trip from Alaska with their brave & strong mom and had probably not settled into California yet), I thought they were great sports.

It's always fun to see the dynamics within families and syblings, but I haven't had to many opportunities to photography twins, especially awake ones! It would be great to see these guys again a year or two down the line and watch as they blossom and grow. They were physically and emotionally different, but very much connected to each other and their mommy!

Coming from Alaska Natalie wanted to shoot somewhere open and natural. I love the tones of the grasses with their skin, the gold was perfect, and the green was a bonus. These should look amazing in her home.