Archive for October, 2009
Spreading laughter and cuteness across the land… oh, you’re going to love this one!
There’s a tattoo of a sewn-up heart on her left shoulder and sparkling green eyes that beg to tell you a story :: of struggles she’s been through and accomplishments she’s achieved, of heartbreak, hopes, and dreams. I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know this kind soul over the last year and many months, and was honored to be asked to photograph her in celebration of her upcoming graduation.
Erin is truly a kind, beautiful person, inside and out. From the rawr-itude 
of her teaser image to the sweet, soft light in this image, her personality shines through and through.
She’s such a beauty. Look at those eyes!!
So at ease, so genuine.
Congratulations, Erin, on your upcoming graduation! I’m so excited to see what the future holds for you!
When I first considered starting the studio and developing design and photography businesses simultaneously, one of the hallmarks that I wanted them to be founded on is a truly boutique experience—in every sense of the word. As such, I often write notes to clients and vendors alike to share news, and often, my appreciation for continuing their partnership with the studio.
Being the paper junkie that I am, I thought it would be a great tool to have some new stationery printed. (So what if I’m always looking for an excuse?! ) Enter, the fabulous-ness of Sycamore Street Press, a letterpress paper goods shop. I’ve long adored Eva’s work and craft as seen on Etsy, Paper Crave, and several other paper/ephemera sites (of which there are several, ahem). I also admire their dedication to be eco-friendly in an industry long seen as traditionally less-than-responsible.
I am so over the moon with how they turned out. Simple, yet so authentic to the brand I’ve created.
I can’t thank Eva at Sycamore Street Press enough for her awesome work. She was fantastic to collaborate with on this! I would highly recommend her—and I hope we get the opportunity to create more beautiful things together in the future.
I have long been looking for new album suppliers, and after LOTS of sample prints, research and digging, I think I’ve finally arrived at the products that I’m happy with. While it’s been a lot of work and time to find just the right options, my willingness not to compromise on quality or detail means that you’ll get a fabulous album product that I know you’ll be happy with for many, many years.
One of the things I didn’t get into much discussion with this post some time ago was the option of having a custom album made of your session. While it can be a significant investment, it’s a piece that you’ll be able to share for generations to come. And it’s another way of telling your story—your love, your struggles, the achievements you’ve championed. What’s really fun and unique is that each album is custom designed and personalized for you.
I’m so excited to share a sample of the studio’s album! This is a 10×10 panoramic, which means the images cross the center of the page with minimal to no break in the photograph.
I love, love, love the brushed etched aluminum cover. Other options are available :: acrylic (yes, plastic!) covers for a sleek, modern look :: aluminum or copper :: traditional leather :: or custom printed with your favorite image on the cover.
Inside pages can range from 10 – 20 pages. I wanted the look for this album to be very, very clean and minimal ::
For this album, 10×10 and 12×12 sizes are available. It’s a statement piece that you’ll invest in, and it will be a memory to treasure for lifetimes to come. Contact me at info {at} cathymoresphotography {dot} com if you’re interested in pricing or other options.
Other albums are available, too—more to come on those.
Photographing architecture, while interesting, is a huge challenge—to make an inanimate structure look like the crown jewel of its surroundings. It’s not an easy task and I have utmost admiration for those who know how to negotiate the light to be just so. I think of it like a little ballet—so delicate, and the exertion appears effortless in its beautiful performance.
I danced with the light recently when I was asked to photograph elements of a new housing development. I had taken my rumpled mess out of bed early one morning to wait for the sun :: to dance with the early morning light. And I had felt it failed. The photographs, were in my opinion, flat-footed.
I waited again for the next opportunity. Perhaps later in the day would provide better light, I thought, a more appropriate time to capture the shape and form of the building in relationship to its surroundings. But as you know, it’s been an early, damp and dark fall here in the Midwest. So all of those things combined weren’t exactly in my favor. So, I waited. And waited. Watched the light in the evenings over the course of several days, and one late afternoon, grabbed my camera gear and ran out the door, saying, “this is it.”
Evening clouds had begun to roll in—an approaching weather system that I hoped would quietly diffuse the light as shadows grew longer. And as the evening colors grew more intense, the light began to dance a breathtaking display of resplendent beams through the landscape—that no amount of Photoshop could ever touch (or would ever want to, for that matter). I feel lucky to have witnessed such an outpouring of beauty, and grateful to have captured it through my lens.
It’s been exceptionally cool, damp and overcast here this fall….much sooner than anticipated. I’m not complaining, the colors of the season are some of my favorite over the entire year, but it’s been a little difficult to explain to the three-year-old why we can’t play outside as much lately.
While we were doing an afternoon activity, the little man said he was cold…and I had just the thing to warm him inside and out—a mug of hot (or mildly warm for him) cocoa with marshmallows, in one of my favorite mugs. He thought he hit the jackpot.
