When you are a photography student and you run out of models, pray that you were born with a beauiful family! Thanks to my cousin for being my man model.

I have a painting with light project this week, my model almost lost her toes freezing, but who's not willing to lose a few toes in the name of art, right?

I am always amazed at how much texture can improve a photo. After some great garage sale finds, I had a session with this beautiful little girl. I really like how the basket and the mosquito net add a lot to the shot.

I once told my mother I wanted to be Thumbelina when I grew up. Little did I know I would actually have the chance! ( Photoshop making dreams come true!)

As a Photo Journalism major it was very interesting to get to hear Josh Rushing, a former Marine, and Journalist for Al Jezeera. He definitely struck a cord with me speaking on his views on Journalism today, and his journey from Marine to Journalist.

 
His advice for young journalists headed out on their own was to find their own corner of the world and be the expert in that area start a blog or twitter on the subject. Get the information out there. Learn about the people, culture, and language. Sooner or later something will happen there and so will you. You will be contacted for information and stories and many doors will open up.

Naturally, I thought it was great advice because, for me, that country is Brazil. After meeting him I felt encouraged and inspired to return.

Photograms

So you know how when you were a child, and you photo-copied your face? Try playing with that scanner as an adult. You may find yourself with some cool photograms!

Market Place of Ideas

Here are a few blogs I am considering studying more closely:

This one calls to the hippy child in me, all natural do it yourself! http://www.diynatural.com/blog/

This is the holy grail of blogs for Photo Journalists, stunning layout and content. http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com

This is a great resource for those needing to learn some tips, and how to's in Photoshop.
http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/photoshop-tutorials/

Recycling! I have become some what of a recycle-Nazi at home and I always enjoy learning more about it. http://www.rethinkrecycling.com/blog