textures
I have been playing with some fun Creative Commons textures in Photoshop from Essence of a Dream. Here are two different images with the same texture used two different ways. I like them because they are fun but I don’t like them because they are so trendy. I am trying to figure out a way [...]
just me and merrik
On Thursday, I dropped off Maliea at my parent’s place so Merrik and I could have some time together for a change and so Maliea could get uninterrupted nap time. It was wonderful. Merrik and I headed to the “beach park” to ride his bike. He really wanted me to ride mine too but we [...]
monk
I consulted a fledgling photographer several years ago before I started the little riddles and he just got in touch to update me with his latest portfolio. I knew right away when I saw Kyle Monk‘s work way back then when he had just graduated CSUF that he had talent. A special talent, vision and [...]
new name
I have been thinking about renaming my portrait photography business. I have considered a unique name that is only for the portrait side of my business, keeping all workshops, photography services and design under Thought Gap like my original vision. However, after talking to Jim about a unique name, I am seriously considering using Kristianne [...]
short & sweet sessions
I am offering ‘Short But Sweet’ photo sessions for your holiday family pics! Don’t miss out on these fun sessions located at Linda Lane Beach or Park-whichever you prefer. I still have several 20 minute time slots available for Friday, November 14, from 3:00pm until 4:00pm and on Saturday, November 23 from 3:00pm until 4:20pm. [...]
thought: chromatic aberrations and other important things
I recently did a fantastic workshop with Scott Montgomery, a photographer friend that I have admired for a long time. It was so good to talk shop with a real pro who is at the level and above where I am technically and professionally. I love to talk about photography but there’s a difference in [...]
thought: composition
In a recent entry I posted my Composition Quiz for the Digital Fundamentals class that I teach at CSUF. Here are the answers: 1. Define the term composition. (4 points) The organization of an image where emphasis is placed on particular visual details to convey meaning. 2. Name and define two major elements of composition. [...]
thought: are you a photographer?
If you want to get beyond taking snapshots and consider yourself a true photographer, a good place to start is understanding composition. Consider these questions as a part of your learning process toward becoming a photographer who “composes” images rather than just takes pictures: 1. Define the term composition. (4 points) 2. Name and define [...]
gap: nostalgia
I came across these images from some of my old commercial and editorial shoots. Ah, the olden days of yore. So happy to finally have relinquished to the path of portrait photography. I love what I do. The commercial work (boring!) was great for learning all the structured, technical, controlled aspect of photography. Now I [...]
thought: inspiration
I recently inspired a friend of mine, Natalae, to start blogging about her son which she has taken on with great passion and insight. Well, I too was inspired by another mom who is a professional photographer as well. I came across her design website looking for inspiration for design and found her photography website. [...]
thought: my own etsy
Whatever etsy is-it’s me. It’s what I’ve been envisioning in my life for many years now. I still haven’t manifested it personally the way I want but all the other amazing and cool people on etsy have. I’ll get there but at least I’ve started it. I have dreams of making amazing and beautiful things [...]
thought: work
I have been so busy putting materials together for my business I am actually amazed at how much I’ve been able to get done. Maybe it’s because Maliea is so easy! I recently created a new photo website. See it here @. It’s a division of my Thought Gap Creative site. This is where I [...]