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I was looking over my blog post this morning and I realized...I did not post ONE pretty picture of Houston. I am probably helping to promote the "armpit of Texas" mentality even more! To tell you the truth, when I shoot for fun, I love to shoot more raw subjects...showing the grittier side of reality. Most of the shots I showed earlier were either from an abandoned apartment complex or third ward. I promise, I occasionally pull out my camera for pretty pictures. In that spirit, I am posting an image of the Water Wall in Houston. It has been sorely over photographed, so I decided to take a different look at it... Enjoy!
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Inspiration can be found anywhere and everywhere. This weekend was a beautiful weekend and in homage to our wonderful city, I am going to show some images I have taken around town. When I got my first digital SLR, my appetite for taking pictures was insatiable, I took pictures anywhere my heart desired. I would even dream of pictures as I closed my eyes to go to sleep at night. I know, a little OCD, but hey, I'm being honest here!
Houston has a slightly bad reputation in the community. For being unruly, unregulated and lacking in a community infrastructure to bring it together. I actually grew up in a suburb of Houston, little 'ole Alief. Speaking of a bad reputation, we won't even get into Alief's reputation... Anyway, when my husband asked me to move back 3 years ago, I scoffed. I told him I would rather move to a remote village in Africa than move back to Houston, TX!! Funny how that works, huh? Love and escaping NYC brought me back to the town that I had been escaping for the years prior. AND, I must say that I have now grown quite fond of it. Don't quote me on this later, but now find Houston to be uniquely comfortable and the people to be incredibly friendly. Plus, I am near my family which has grown more important to me with each passing year.
Loooong story short, I had fun with my digital SLR because I could explore the unique corners of Houston and take as many pictures as I wanted. I found inspiration everywhere. It is important as a photographer to continually challenge yourself and keep stretching your knowledge base. Too Comfortable = Bad. Here are some images of my "travels." Happy Tuesday!
Houston has a slightly bad reputation in the community. For being unruly, unregulated and lacking in a community infrastructure to bring it together. I actually grew up in a suburb of Houston, little 'ole Alief. Speaking of a bad reputation, we won't even get into Alief's reputation... Anyway, when my husband asked me to move back 3 years ago, I scoffed. I told him I would rather move to a remote village in Africa than move back to Houston, TX!! Funny how that works, huh? Love and escaping NYC brought me back to the town that I had been escaping for the years prior. AND, I must say that I have now grown quite fond of it. Don't quote me on this later, but now find Houston to be uniquely comfortable and the people to be incredibly friendly. Plus, I am near my family which has grown more important to me with each passing year.
Loooong story short, I had fun with my digital SLR because I could explore the unique corners of Houston and take as many pictures as I wanted. I found inspiration everywhere. It is important as a photographer to continually challenge yourself and keep stretching your knowledge base. Too Comfortable = Bad. Here are some images of my "travels." Happy Tuesday!
lorraine:
wow! all of these are so very "Houston" hehehe I love the rusty, open window one a lot :)
(06.02.09)
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The pack. We're talking about THE pack here, not to be confused with a wolf pack. We are not wolves...just very silly photographers that like to call ourselves the pack. LOL. Actually, Margaret dubbed us as "the pack" very early in our conversations about getting together and for some reason, it just stuck. We tried to brainstorm new names and we were met with complete silence. Nothing. So...the pack it is!
Our love of photography brought us together; the desire to live, learn and share. I decided on the place - my new favorite coffee shop, Antidote Coffee in the Heights. If anyone hasn't visited there before, you are missing out. Our wonderful attendees were the talented portrait/wedding photographer Margaret Lee and the beautiful family portrait photographer Jenna-Dee Detro.
As we were in the middle of very serious discussions, I was THAT person that pulled out their camera to interrupt the conversation. Love it!
A shout out to our long lost fourth member, Kimberly was out sick and we missed her desperately. We are looking forward to hanging out with her on our next outing!
This is the ever hilarious Margaret Lee.
Our love of photography brought us together; the desire to live, learn and share. I decided on the place - my new favorite coffee shop, Antidote Coffee in the Heights. If anyone hasn't visited there before, you are missing out. Our wonderful attendees were the talented portrait/wedding photographer Margaret Lee and the beautiful family portrait photographer Jenna-Dee Detro.
As we were in the middle of very serious discussions, I was THAT person that pulled out their camera to interrupt the conversation. Love it!
A shout out to our long lost fourth member, Kimberly was out sick and we missed her desperately. We are looking forward to hanging out with her on our next outing!
This is the ever hilarious Margaret Lee.
This is the beautiful Jenna-Dee Detro.
We tried to be VERY serious and only talk about business, but who can help having fun? Definitely not with Margaret around!!
So...Margaret and Jenna-Dee were a little jealous of my recent session with Sarah Rhoads...They decided to reenact their favorite image.
Then we decided to take cheesy maternity pictures...Jenna-Dee tried to help us, but...
We had so much fun! For anyone out there who loves photography, getting together with new or old friends and being able to share and learn from each other is invaluable. Don't let fear get the best of you, just DO IT!
We tried to be VERY serious and only talk about business, but who can help having fun? Definitely not with Margaret around!!
So...Margaret and Jenna-Dee were a little jealous of my recent session with Sarah Rhoads...They decided to reenact their favorite image.
Then we decided to take cheesy maternity pictures...Jenna-Dee tried to help us, but...
We had so much fun! For anyone out there who loves photography, getting together with new or old friends and being able to share and learn from each other is invaluable. Don't let fear get the best of you, just DO IT!
margaret lee:
aw! my first maternity pics by Julie Wilhite! Love this post and I had a great time. I can't wait for our next Pack meet :)
(05.29.09)
jenna dee:
Yay! I love that we're vanity posting, Margaret! Julie where are your beautiful quasi-self portraits?!
Thanks for making me look so cute!
(05.29.09)
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I have been really excited to blog these images. Not only because Shelly & Mark hold a special place in my heart, but because it was a beautiful place, a beautiful night and a couple full of love and laughter. I'm sure I have mentioned this before, but Shelly has a contagious, open and loving laugh. It filled the room the night of their wedding.
I slightly outdid myself with the number of images I am posting...(no, REALLY) but I just couldn't help it! I hope you will agree it was worth it...LOVE this first one.
I mean seriously, look how hot they are? Are they posing for a magazine?
Shelly's friend Rory did the flowers and they were GORGEOUS...
Where to start with our resident Michael Jackson for the night...he not only knew all the words, he knew ALL the dance moves. He was TRULY an entertainer. :)
Just a great night all around...
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Love you guys!
I slightly outdid myself with the number of images I am posting...(no, REALLY) but I just couldn't help it! I hope you will agree it was worth it...LOVE this first one.
I mean seriously, look how hot they are? Are they posing for a magazine?
Shelly's friend Rory did the flowers and they were GORGEOUS...
Where to start with our resident Michael Jackson for the night...he not only knew all the words, he knew ALL the dance moves. He was TRULY an entertainer. :)
Just a great night all around...
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Love you guys!
mandy epley kilbourn:
great job again, Julie! The boat scenes were amazing! This couple will be very happy!
(05.22.09)
Shelly:
THANK YOU! They are beautiful Julie; I am so excited.
(05.22.09)
margaret lee:
These are great Julie! You captured all the right moments. I can totally feel what it must have been like to be there. LOVE the details and the shots on the boat. And that kid...how entertaining is that?!
(05.22.09)
Jess:
Love the emotion in these!
(05.22.09)
Tom Lewellyn:
Another great job. I think you are quite a proficient and spectacular photographer. You have a terrific eye for scene selection and ability to capture the moment.
(05.23.09)
amee sorensen:
Love these! I absolutely love the grainy black & white one of them. Great job! ;)
(06.01.09)
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Oh, where to start...the uber fabulous Sarah Rhoads posted images from our mentor session today from a couple weeks ago. I wanted to pretend that I was totally cool and was patiently waiting, but who am I kidding? I was a blubbering school girl that could think of nothing else. :) All I have to say is Sarah and Chris were absolutely amazing at the session. Not only did I get to see Sarah in action taking pictures of yours truly (me), but they were completely open and honest and answered any questions that I had. They armed me with all kinds of new tips and tricks in my pocket. They ROCK!
For any new photographer out there, setting up a session with a photographer that you admire is an amazing way of growing as an artist. When I first started out in photography, I remember thinking that these sessions and workshops were A LOT of money and they still are, but I will tell you whole heartedly that if you are smart about the people you reach out to and the workshops you take your precious time and money to attend, it will pay off 150%.
Enjoy!
For any new photographer out there, setting up a session with a photographer that you admire is an amazing way of growing as an artist. When I first started out in photography, I remember thinking that these sessions and workshops were A LOT of money and they still are, but I will tell you whole heartedly that if you are smart about the people you reach out to and the workshops you take your precious time and money to attend, it will pay off 150%.
Enjoy!
Katie Robbins:
Awesome pictures! :)
(05.19.09)
Shelly:
These are beautiful Julie! It's really nice to see you on the other end of the lense.
(05.20.09)
Sarah Rhoads:
oh miss Julie!! you were such a delight to work with! You are going to be a star sister!
(05.20.09)
lorraine:
ur so pretty Julie!!! :)
(05.29.09)
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