August 27th, 2010
Konnichi wa!
A few weeks ago I had this urge to paint a tire. I’m not quite sure where the urge came from but, I had to get my hands on a tire and paint it yellow. My boyfriend was kind enough to bring me a tire. He even spray painted it yellow for me (he is really too good to me). So once the tire was all painted and looking fabulous I needed wanted to use it in a photoshoot.
My little sister seemed like the perfect fit to match the playfulness the newly painted tire evoked. Plus, I had been promising my mother pictures of her. What a wonderful way to kill two birds with one stone right? Anyway, my sister and I didn’t have to look much farther than our own backyard (it has lovely light) for a location. So I grabbed my camera and tire, then proceeded to spend about 2 hours photographing my sister. I think the pictures turned out nicely and I was quite pleased with how the tire turned out.
Now, maybe I’ll spray paint the tire red and use it again for something else….
~Saadia Me*Chel
Tags: color, playfulness, portrait, sister, tires, yellow
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August 26th, 2010
“I’d rather you fail at something you love then succeed at something you hate.”
Faced with the decision to stay in law school and be miserable or pursue an unknown career in photography and be happy, Jasmine Star’s husband said the aforementioned to her. Following the positive affirmation from one of the most important people in her life, Jasmine left law school and dove head first into photography. Fast forward four years later and J* has one of the most successful photography businesses in the world. The girl is seriously a rock star in the photography world and to think… she has only been a photographer for 4 years.
So as you may imagine… when I heard that J* was doing an online photography workshop for 5 days, for FREE, I had to jump on the opportunity. The information this women has to offer is invaluable. Therefore, I’ve been sitting in front of my computer, for 5 hours, for the last two days, (and will continue to do so for the next 3 days) soaking up everything. Her topics range from marketing to branding to shooting. Tomorrow the workshop will cover a live wedding as Jasmine shoots it! Jasmine’s story and experience really speaks to me because she was in the exact same place that I’m in right now. It gives me hope that if I have faith in abundance, remain patient and persistent, and constantly get better at my craft that I can be successful at something I really love.
As a person that loves to learn, this opportunity has been right up my alley. At the end of the day… all this benefits me, my business, and my future clients. If you want to be the best, you have to learn from the best…
Until next time, as J* would say, K.I.R – Keep it real!
~Saadia Me*Chel
Photo provided by Jai Kat
Tags: jasmine star, learning, love, patience, persistence, wedding, workshop
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August 24th, 2010
Hola!
I must admit and be completely honest that I wasn’t blown away by these pictures when I took them back in May. They just didn’t really do much for me so I just let them sit on my hard drive never to be seen by anyone. Furthermore, I was really disappointed that I had once again taken what I considered to be a “bad” picture (I am my own worst critic and a bit of a perfectionist).
Well… the other day I was looking through my pictures and I stumbled across these images. I don’t know if it was the time spent away from them or me developing a better eye as a photographer but I saw something amazing in them. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them. So I applied my custom sepia toning and marveled at how much I LOVE these pictures now. I love the lighting and the mood that these invoke. There is a certain air of drama to them.
What do you think?
Tags: bridal, creativity, drama, emotion, love, sepia
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August 23rd, 2010
As you may or may not know… I created a list awhile back listing 101 things I wanted to do in 1001 days. Well… I can officially cross another one of those things off.
After months of deliberation I decided that there was no way I could live without it. I have reasoned with myself a million times, weighing the pros and the cons, until one day I realized that there was no reason why I shouldn’t get it. After all… I had told myself that I wanted needed it! So… I clicked the “submit” button and anxiously waited two days, like a kid waiting for Christmas morning, until it arrived on my doorstep. I nearly snatched it out his hands when he brought it to the door. I quickly scrawl some semblance of my name down and slammed the door shut. In hindsight, that was probably a little rude but I couldn’t wait to open it… to marvel at it… to USE it… to call it mine…
Welcome to the family… you have truly made me happy. At least for a couple of days until the newness wears off…
~Saadia Me*Chel
Tags: 101 in 1001, 50mm, creativity, f1.4, happy, love, new
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August 21st, 2010
I finally have my business cards! I must say ordering them was something I had been putting off much longer than I should have. However, I’m happy they are finally here. They make me feel like a professional. Now when someone asks me for one, I can whip one of these bad boys out, smile internally to myself, and think… “Yes, that’s right… I’m a professional!” lol
What do you think of my business card?
~Saadia Me*Chel
Tags: business cards, new, professional
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August 20th, 2010
When you look at a cupcake, you’ve got to smile.
Whenever I get married… I’m going to forgo the tiered wedding cake and go for cupcakes instead. YUM!!!
Tags: cupcakes
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August 19th, 2010
This person is perhaps the most important person in my life so you can imagine my nervousness in taking pictures of my significant other. However, he proved to be quite photogenic and it brought me great joy to snap pictures of someone that means so much to me. I must admit that these pictures are probably more for me than for him but nonetheless they turned out great and I hope he likes them. Love you babe!
~Saadia Me*Chel
Tags: love, photography, portrait, sam
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August 8th, 2010
I promised my mother I would take pictures of my little sister so today we ventured out to get some shoots that would make my mother proud. I haven’t finished editing them all yet but here is a little teaser from our session today. Stay tune for more…
~Saadia Me*Chel
Tags: children, love, mother, photographer, photography, portrait, sister
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July 28th, 2010
I had the distinct pleasure of being able to second shoot with Ross Knight awhile back. It was my first time (hopefully not my last) second shooting and I must say I learned quite a bit. It was good to see Ross at work and the experience help to dissipate some of the anxiety I had about shooting a wedding myself.
Although, it was a hot day in GA we managed to stay cool while we snapped pictures at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. The property was beautiful to shoot at. Thank you for letting me tag along for the day Ross. Here are a few pictures from the day. Enjoy!
~Saadia Me*Chel
Tags: beauty, charles, emotion, neri, ross knight, wedding
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July 26th, 2010
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about time. There are so many sayings about time: time is money, timing is everything, time waits for no one, better late than never, if you aren’t careful time will pass you by… you get the point. That being said I have been contemplating how I perceive time. I believe time is limited, precious, and fleeting. Therefore, we shouldn’t waste it right? I feel like every moment we are blessed to experience should be celebrated and filled with all the things that we love. At the end of the day… I truly know that time certainly doesn’t wait for anyone. Therefore, I’m filling every little bit of my time with everything I love… God, family, boyfriend, friends, photography, writing, art, music, books, good food, nature… EVERYTHING! My time is too precious, limited, and fleeting to be wasting on things that I don’t truly enjoy. I plan on spending my time wisely…
How are you spending the time you’ve been given?
~Saadia Me*Chel
Tags: clock, precious, time, waste
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