October 31, 2012

Creative Juices: Giveaway


It seems I have inadvertently taken a leave of absence from this blog. The past few weeks have been pretty busy; most of my after-work-time has been towards training for a sprint triathlon and catching up on everyday life. My creative juices have been sucked into the wonderful/dangerous world of the iPhone camera and my Canon 5D Mark II camera has taken a backseat. I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing; using different "mediums" can be both refreshing and eye opening. It's incredible to have such an impressive camera on something you carry 24-7. I'll still wish for my camera when I've left it at home for one reason or another, but now I at least have a semi-decent camera that gives me a brand new way to create. I know, welcome to 2012 Lindsay, but this is the first time I've had a phone capable of creating images I can actually be proud of. Speaking of creating images on iPhones, I am now on instagram (lindsaydanielsphotography) and also twitter (lindsaydaniels3) so check out my profiles and follow me on my photo adventures!

With the days getting shorter and daylight after work getting tighter and tighter it's been harder to get somewhere and shoot before the sun goes down. This next weekend with daylight savings time ending is going to make getting any kind of daytime/sunset shots nigh impossible on weekdays. I've made a plan to keep things local, to make the most out of the little window of daylight between work and sunset I'll have during the next few months. Weekends will still flourish with plenty of photographic opportunities, but with the holidays coming up, those too will be eaten up by family and holiday traditions. I have several goals for the coming months to keep the inspiration coming and motivation high. I figured I'd share them on the world wide web to entice me to keep my word.

1. Keep this blog full of interesting and engaging content. I've got some ideas I want to implement including interviews of other photographers, guest writers (let me know if you're interested), equipment reviews, travel tips and more. Tell me what YOU want to see on the blog. I'd love to get your feedback and please my readers!

2. I've already got a few "long" travel plans for the winter, but I need to plan some short local plans as well. I've had Lucin and the sun tunnels on the brain lately, but I'd also like to plan a winter camping trip in the good old Wasatch Mountains. Anybody else have some exciting winter plans?

3. Create workshop videos and offer workshops to photographers wanting to improve their craft.

4. Create. Build. Produce.


That's it for now. I'm sure I'll come up with more, and when I do I'll be sure to let you know. I am eternally grateful to those who read this blog. I hope you have enjoyed reading and viewing it as much as I have had creating it. I'd like to show my gratitude by giving away a 4x6 print on 8x10 photo rag paper, for archival quality and room for framing. Just leave a comment below and I'll pick the winner at random. Tell your friends and leave a comment today!

I will announce the winner Wednesday, November 7, 2012, so get commenting!

*I'll contact the lucky winner for mailing info on the announcement date. Good luck!

14 comments:

  1. That sounds like something I'd love to have. And I can think of several shots of yours which would be wonderful. Your blog is a treat to read/see!

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  2. I'm really excited to see what you create! I love all the pictures that you have on your facebook =]

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  3. Love the car shots! Stills are beautiful as always

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  4. Love your work! Good luck on the Sprint and training!

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  5. I love looking at your blog Lindsay! Your work is awesome. I would love to show it off in my apartment! I hope you are well! Take Care.

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  6. Lindsay, I have always loved your photography! You're amazing, and I would be the proud owner of one of your prints.

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  7. Love every one and it would be hard to pick just one! Maybe that's why I haven't finished that wall of pics at the condo......everytime I think I've decided you take more pictures that I want too!

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  8. I am currently dying of creative envy.

    Ooooooh, I hope I win. I hope, I hope, I hope.

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  9. What I can't get over is your commitment to the art! It paid off; I am moved to tears.
    I could never take a free piece from you either. That sort of work must be compensated. And to think, self taught. Crazy kid!

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  10. You should totally do a workshop! I would love to see some downtown pics. People or not. You are amaze balls. I love you

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  11. Please please please pick me! I think you are uber talented!!!

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  12. what a fun giveaway! I would love this!

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  13. You are so creative. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  14. Lindsay, you are one amazingly talented photographer. I LOVE your pictures!

    (You don't need to include me in the drawing, I just wanted you to know how much I admire your talent.)

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