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hello, this is my place.

the most beautiful man in the world

new chair. couldn't get enough of the color.

favorite spot.

turquoise bed


my friend morgan found this for me, and delivered. now my dining room wall will say "eat".

my work table

more flower goodness
...just a few snippets from the open studios weekend that I just had at Knack. It was beautiful outside, colorful and happy inside, and just a really great weekend.
xo,
Barb
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I'm the Stacey behind Stacey Winters Photography. Along with photography I enjoy creating handmade items and am a huge fan of Barb...in every single way! As a guest blogger over here at Knack I'm going to share some photography tips that I have gathered along the way.

Usually the first question I get is what camera are you using and what lens do you go to most often so we'll start there. I work with a Canon 5D and am in love with my 100mm macro lens. I use it for most everything aside from people portraits. For portrait sessions I bring my 35mm, 24-105mm and 200mm. 
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an iPhone photo, boca sparkles added in picture show then filtered in instagram and printed on 5x5 metallic paper

For my everyday carry along the iPhone is quickly becoming an addiction especially when mixed with instagram or picture show. I've recently started printing them and plan to add them to the shop soon.
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Capturing an image in natural light is essential for me. The early morning sunlight is quite beautiful. I work in a room with a large window that gathers the light and pours it in for inside objects. Just by stepping out my front door I see nature up close and am awed by the tiny details. Experiment by moving around the subject rather than moving the subject to see how the light is enhancing the item.

A few more things I do and use:

  • It's always good to frame your shot and then take one step closer.
  • When shooting a product you can make it personal by just holding it in your hand and having a little bit of yourself in the frame. 
  • Printing for me ranges from home printer (an Epson Stylus Photo printer) to Costco to WHCC. If the colors on your computer are not matching your prints you'll want to calibrate your monitor.  
  • Working in Photoshop or beginning in Photoshop Elements is a fun way to play in the "digital darkroom."
  • Once you feel comfortable in Photoshop applying actions to your images can enhance your already beautiful images.
  • Don't delete anything in the camera until you've gotten home and taken a look at all the images, sometimes a little gem is in there when you see it on the big screen.

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Oh Goodie...A Giveaway!
In celebration of Knack's love of photography and creative ventures I'm offering the 5x5 heart balloon print in a giveaway. Leave a comment here along with your contact info by 11.9.11 and a winner will be drawn. 
Thank you so much Barb! It was a treat to be your guest today!!
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I've been working on the 2011 Knack Christmas "ornamentals", and I can't wait to finish them up today and hang them on the trees for the big show this weekend! These are totally found goodness {cut up spindles}, hand painted, limited edition, and there are a total of 24 in different combinations of these gorgeous colors! 
Let me know if you would like one shipped out to ya....they are 10.00 ea. plus shipping.
xo,
Barb
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....thought I'd pop in during this busy week and show you a peek of these large 4x8 magnetic boards that I had made for the studio! I will have one, and my photographer will have one in his studio, so that we have an organized grouping of all of the book photos and projects. It will help both aesthetically and organizationally. It is good to be able to visualize things off the computer screen sometimes......:}
All for now.....I have my first big book deadline tomorrow, a three day show this weekend, a speaking engagement on Monday, and another show in the studio next Thursday! I am organized and ready, so no stressing...it is just very busy!!
Have a good one, peeps!
xo,
Barb
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