As a photographer and artists (though I hate using that word) I often think about inspiration. In the YA community, conversing with authors, published or not, it is usually a topic we all can engage in. In a recent interview with an author, when asked what inspires her, she said everything and anything. Well, while that may be true I’d love to hear how you get inspired, who and what makes the gears start ticking and the flow of inspiration and idea ooze out like a rush of water on a hot day.
I’ll give you an exapmple:
Last year I had started a portfolio for one of my BFA classes. In this portfolio I used inspiration from a talented young photographer Holly Andres. Her use of color, and styling are key to her work. While I myself have not gone to such extremes to control so much as the wallpaper, I did think about control smaller aspects of a photograph like the photo below.
Now here’s a little something: The whole mini series was inspired by some the book I’ve been reading. In fact, the series was an extension of some of the trailers I was doing as well.
But one thing that has been a major part of the work I do is that when taking a written scene and translating it, details matter. And those details might not always be mentioned in the book. So it’s a blast for me to expand and imagine the scenes further!
So what’s your inspiration? Where do you gain further insight from?
The wonderful and incredibly sweet Melissa at Martiquest has put this little article about VLC Photo and if you’ve ever wanted to know about me or my trailers and photography and how it all started here’s where you can find it.
I am so flattered at what Melissa put together that I am gonna go hide now.
Yesterday I had the lovely opportunity and privilege to hang out and shoot Victoria Schwab’s new author photos.
Victoria’s is a sweet friend of mine so when she approached me about doing her author photos, I knew this wouldn’t be a normal session. Face it, Victoria and I are way too goofy to just sit and do a few pics.. *BAM BAM BAM*
So needless to say, after a day of hanging out, good food, drinks, hot weather, sun, exhaustion, and much much laughter we have what is now to be Victoria’s author photo!
Authors, for more info GO HERE or email me at vandsmedia[at] gmail.com
I get a lot of messages and emails asking me about how you can have photos of your own. A few times a year, I end up traveling to conferences, events and festivals or just visiting friends. When those opportunities arise, I am available to freelance while in the various cities I visit.
**Don't hesitate to email me if you see I'll be near you.
Some upcoming places I'll be:
-October 6-11th- Portland, OR: I'll be on a panel on Saturday on book trailers at Wordstock Book Festival.
-October 17-20th: NYC
-October 21-Nov1st: Los Angeles.
-November 10-13th: Charleston, SC for Yallfest!
