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2010-11-24T23:16:00.003-06:00

Come visit my NEW BLOG...

UPDATES

2010-08-24T20:11:00.010-05:00

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Dear blogger friends,

I'm in the process of making some BIG changes to my photo blog (the details are being smoothed over even as you read this). I can't explain too much as of yet, however I can state the obvious: thank you very little will be no longer. In it's place will be a new, shiny and sophisticated site called THE VOW.

For a sneak peek at what I'm working on please visit me at my new tumblr! I will be posting lots of goodies there daily.

Thank you so much and speak soon!

Colie

Above photo: All You Need is Love, by me. Yashica A. Kodak 120 film, Portra ISO 160.

CRAFT

2010-08-22T09:59:00.009-05:00

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I found Shannon Rankin on one of my etsy stalk-a-thon moments. After browsing paper cuts for what seemed like hours I stumbled on her shop. Part paper cut part embroidery, Shannon explores the realms of human interconnectedness in an artful way. I especially love her use of vintage maps. Check more of her work out on flickr or visit her etsy shop.

FILM

2010-08-21T21:07:00.007-05:00

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Last weekend we attempted the impossible: camping (in Florida ((in August)). The conditions were rough, but the thrill of a new a camera and a few nights away convinced me of otherwise.

See what Wes saw.

{Mamyia C330. Kodak Portra ISO 400}

ILLUSTRATION

2010-08-19T22:25:00.006-05:00

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Totally.
Utterly.
In love.
Charmain Olivia is a fantastic illustrator, painter and photographer. I've been obsessing over silhouette portraits lately and was so pleased to find her nautical renditions. Check out more of her creations here.

FILM

2010-08-17T21:46:00.009-05:00

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This is the last of the film I will be sharing of Ryan and Trina's sunny wedding. But something tells me this isn't the end of wedding photos all together. I may be shooting a dear friends wedding this November! Fingers crossed.

{Canon ae1. Kodak Portra ISO 400}

FILM

2010-08-07T18:26:00.009-05:00

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Ryan and Trina's wedding was so much fun to shoot. I think my face muscles are still sore from all of the smiling. I feel very thankful to have been apart of their beautiful day.

{Canon ae1/Yashica A. Kodak Portra iso 400}

FILM

2010-08-04T09:27:00.006-05:00

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Hi. My name is Colie. I am a huge slacker at posting this week. Please forgive me - my life exploded.

Updates soon.

{Yashica A. Medium format. Kodak Portra iso 400 NC}

VIDEO

2010-07-30T10:55:00.007-05:00

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I've always been a fan of Walt Whitman and I've seen a few other ad's from Levi's using voice recordings of his poems, this one may be my favorite yet. There is something distinctly profound about looking back to our past for direction and inspiration - even if it's by way of an ad campaign.

FILM

2010-07-30T09:30:00.013-05:00

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To preface this post, let me just say this is only 1 tiny portion of the film piles I have from Ryan and Trina's beautiful wedding, shot with Jon Duenas. I wanted to post this roll because it was the first time I have actually used Fuji Neopan high speed film. I was so happy with the results, especially considering I had no flash and was shooting in the darkest room ever. I can't wait to post more as I sort through it all.

{Canon ae1. 35mm film. Fuji Neopan ISO 1600 pushed to 3200}

FILM

2010-07-25T20:12:00.007-05:00

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Last weekend I was very lucky to shoot a wedding with my fellow photo friend Jon Duenas. We shot the entire gig with film and let me just say... it was hella hectic and even a tad bit frightening, but at the end of the day we got a lot of great shots and kicked that weddings ass.

See Jon's amazing photo skills here.

{Yashica A. Medium format/Canon ae1. 35mm. Kodak Portra NC iso 400}

MUSIC

2010-07-18T09:44:00.007-05:00

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My current listening obsession - Twin Sister.

ILLUSTRATION

2010-07-18T02:15:00.005-05:00

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Denise Nestor is one of those supremely talented illustrators out there that I wish I knew personally. That way I could convince her to hand over a masterpiece to help liven up my empty wall space.

Check out her work here.

FILM

2010-07-12T22:17:00.003-05:00

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It's the summer. Get your ass to a beach!

{Lomo fisheye. Expired Kodak 400tx}

FILM

2010-07-11T17:48:00.005-05:00

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Treasures from the long weekend.

{Medium format. 120 film.}

FILM

2010-07-08T19:44:00.007-05:00

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Last weekend was one of the best I've had in ages. I ran off to Anna Maria Island with my lovely bf and enjoyed some sun and sand. It's been a while since I've finished off a roll of film on my Yashica A and damn did it feel good.

To see Wes's photos of the weekend check out his awesome tumblr.

{Yashica A. Medium format. 120 film}

FILM

2010-07-07T14:17:00.003-05:00

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When's the last time you ran through a meadow? If you can't remember then you probably need a magical reminder.

{Yaschia A. Medium format. 120 film}

ILLUSTRATION

2010-06-29T15:06:00.003-05:00

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It's no secret, I love all things of geometric design - ESPECIALLY triangles. No wonder why I can't stop obsessing over the work of Andrew Groves. Check out his website, he's got some excellent original 'little paintings' for sale at a great price.

TRIPS

2010-06-23T21:17:00.004-05:00

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I just bought a plane ticket to Morocco. I leave in September for two weeks, trekking through Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech, Essaouira and Chefchaouen. I can hardly wrap my head around the fact that I will be in Africa exploring muslim mosques and the Atlas Mountains. Already I'm planning which cameras and films to bring.

{I found this polaroid ages ago on flickr by Keitha, taken in the Sahara desert - can't wait to create my own version of it.}

FILM

2010-06-22T09:29:00.007-05:00

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If you have a camera and happen to be in or passing through Florida, we should meet up and take some photos together.

{Canon ae1. 35mm film}

FILM

2010-06-17T18:34:00.004-05:00

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The weeks having been flying by me way too fast. I suppose this is how summer goes. Blink and you may miss it.

{Canon ae1. 35mm film}

MOVIE

2010-06-15T16:37:00.004-05:00

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Boyfriends are awesome, because they share cool stuff with you - like this new Sofia Coppola movie, Somewhere.

FILM

2010-06-09T13:52:00.006-05:00

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I have to apologize, for being so neglectful in posting here recently. I'm not sure if you all can sympathize - but I needed a little mental vacation from the world wide web and blogging and facebooking, etc. Summer has finally kicked in full gear here in Florida and I have been taking full advantage. This means endless hours spent in swimming pools, on bike rides, and at cocktail parties. Apart from that, I have been planning some exciting things in the realm of print and really getting that itch to do another shoot again soon. In fact I'm working on my inspiration book as we speak.

Promise to keep you updated.

{Photo above: Pentax Asahi K1000. 35mm film}

MOVIE

2010-05-27T07:57:00.006-05:00

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This Movie Is Broken - Trailer from Arts & Crafts on Vimeo.

I don't understand what is happening here? My favorite rock band.... inside of an amazing looking love story.... directed by a bad ass film maker.... Seriously. My head is spinning.

FEATURES

2010-05-25T01:20:00.002-05:00

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I am super stoked on being featured in a super cool publication - that I happen to religiously follow - Frankie Magazine. They feature photo, fashion, travel, art, design, craft, you name it! Oh and they are based out of AUS. Check them out here and see the full page here.

P.S. That's my pic down there at the bottom left corner!!!

FILM

2010-05-24T17:41:00.009-05:00

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I've been working on some projects here lately. One of which involves some new art and possibly even a book... I'm really really excited to get back into this process and I will certainly post more as things start to take shape.

Above are more photos from Washington, the land of a million photo opps.

{Canon ae1 35mm film ISO 200}

MUSIC

2010-05-20T09:05:00.005-05:00

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I have been in desperate need for some upbeat summertime jams since losing myself in the hearhum sounds of bands like The National (whom for the record put out a great album this year, but is clearly the Debbie Downer of sound in the wake of 2010 tunes). With that being said, you can only imagine my delight when sampling the tracks of Brooklyn based electro team - Sleigh Bells. I was instantly enamored by their combination of sounds - metal riffs and laser beams, Beach Boy melodies and robot noises, and blown out bass and sirens. Make no mistake about it - this is a dance album and it is damn affective. After listening to track 1 I was already fantasizing about Ibar and glitter dance parties.

FILM

2010-05-14T11:43:00.006-05:00

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While in Portland I met Whitney and Dave - great people, inspiring, kind, and creative. They reminded me that love is everywhere and all around - all we have to do is reach out and grab hold. Have a fantastic weekend everyone.

{Medium Format. Yashica A. 120 film}

ETSY STORE SCORE

2010-05-11T14:47:00.004-05:00

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I'm totally in love with Lorena's geometric embrorderies. Her etsy shop - Maranon - is full of these darling designs, all made by hand and with love.

ILLUSTRATION

2010-05-10T13:06:00.007-05:00

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Kirra Jamison is more artistic proof that AUS has it going on creatively. Her works on paper are astounding enough to make me want to pick up a paint brush again...

FILM

2010-05-09T14:43:00.006-05:00

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Since it's Mothers Day, I thought I should share an old photo of my mom and I. It's one of my absolute favorite pictures of all time. This was taken in 1986 while on a road trip. Apparently Tom Petty's song, American Girl, came on the radio and my mother pulled over so that we could get out and dance. Just one of the millions of reasons why I love her so -- not to mention she is a toal 80s fox here.

Happy Mothers Day everyone.

FILM

2010-05-07T18:55:00.008-05:00

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I've been pretty lucky to go on many new adventures this year and Tennessee was one of them. Recently, a few of us set out for an escape to a cabin nestled on a hill in the woods. With no cell service or computer, we had time for tons of outdoor exploring. It was a much needed mental recharge. I recommend it, highly.

{Canon ae1. 50mm. Kodak Professional ISO 400 & Yashica A. Medium format. Kodak Professional ISO 160}

FILM

2010-05-07T13:48:00.008-05:00

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Today was the closing of Roid Week 2010. I thought I would share my contributions. Technically you aren't supposed to post up old images, but I am a bit of a rule breaker and also dead broke and thus fresh out of Polaroid film. So I figured what the hell...

These photos are all from once upon a time when I shot nothing but Polaroid film. I remember clear as crystal each moment they encompass. I suppose that's the greatest beauty of this film - it's more than chemcial composites packed inside of plastic. It's a memory saver, a chunk of nostalgia resembling the closest thing we may ever have to time travel.

{Polaroid Sx70 Alpha. 600 film. Nd filter. Closeup lens}

DESIGN

2010-05-05T12:46:00.004-05:00

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Hvass&Hanibal are top notch designers who implement incredible illustrative skills into everything they create. They recently released some 'affordable' art for the masses. I'm seriously debating about buying one of their psychedelic posters. I've always had a thing for loud colors and triangles...

FILM

2010-05-03T10:22:00.009-05:00

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3 Things:

1. I am back from my cabin adventure in Tennessee. It was awesome!
2. I still have a TON of photos from Portland (see above) and now Tennessee to share.
3. It's ROID WEEK :) and I will be posting one Polaroid photo a day till Sunday.

So check back for all the 'Roid raging action!!! and visit 'Roid week's flickr hub here to see what others are doing across the world.

{Canon ae1. Kodak Ektar 100 film}

FILM

2010-04-28T15:48:00.006-05:00

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Today is my birthday. I am a little older, a little wiser (I hope), and certainly a little more in love with making photos. So here's to one more year of life - documented in pictures.

Cheers!

{Canon ae1. Kodak Ekar 100 Film}

READS

2010-04-27T21:01:00.005-05:00

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Tomorrow I am escaping to a cabin in Tennessee for a fantastic adventure. As a gift from me to me, I am buying Yan Martel's new book Beatrice and Virgil for the road.

FILM

2010-04-26T21:57:00.008-05:00

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Spent a nice day hiking through some sketchy woods with Danny Dorsa. We found an amazing fort, bum city, and rubbish everywhere. Also I got to test out my new lens. I am pretty sure it's going to change everything...

{Canon ae1. 35mm Ektar 100 film}

FILM

2010-04-26T09:39:00.006-05:00

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I don't care what anyone says, Mondays are always a drag. Thank the stars up above for coffee, almonds, and dreamy photos of girls on mountains. Only 2 more days till my birthday and a secret escape to the Tennessee mountains.

Countdown begins... NOW!

P.S. *** Check out the new photo review on THEDROPP of Katya Tyapkina.

{Yashica A. Medium format. Kodak Professional ISO 160 & Canon ae1. 35mm Film. Ektar 100}

FILM

2010-04-25T18:29:00.009-05:00

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Sundays are always so bittersweet. I hate saying goodbye to weekends... among other things.

{Yashica A. Medium Format. Kodak Professional ISO 160 film}

SPONSOR SWAP

2010-04-22T16:11:00.012-05:00

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Thank u very little needs to give more! That's why I want to do a sponsor swap.
Here's how it works: You give me your site banner and I will give you mine. Then we post the banners on the main page of our sites. Yep. It's that easy! Wait wait wait... It gets better. This will cost us NOTHING! That's right folks - FREE :) Lets work together and create more cross traffic between cool creative thinkers on the internetzzz and then DOMINATE THE WORLD.

If you are into this idea Email me {colienrp@yahoo.com} your banner and a link to your site/blog/tumblr/whathaveyou and lets start this sweet union.

P.S. I will only be able to swap up to 10 new sponsors at the moment. So act fast!!!

P.S.S. That is my sweeet banner up there. It would look great in your margin (that's what she said).

FILM

2010-04-22T13:38:00.010-05:00

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I just finished the last batch of images from my trip to Portland. I have to say - I really dragged my feet on scanning and posting them. Somehow I felt that the moment I was through working on these photos would be the moment the experience was really over for me.... I haven't experienced a trip like that since my 3 month stint in Europe. Either way, it was an overdue escape and a surprising re-fresh in attitude towards photography, life, and everything else...

I found this quote last night, by a photographer whose work I really admire.

"The interaction is more important than the photos. Basically, I want to be around brilliant minds. And they let me take their picture." Autumn de Wilde.

So much of my experience in Portland, as well as how it made me feel about my photos can be summed up in that line. Sure I considered myself damn lucky to be out in the great Northwest, breathing in that dense mountain air, but none of it would have meant nearly as much as it did if it weren't for the creative minds I got to be around - graciously shedding mass quantities of inspiration all over me.

{Canon ae1. Ektar 100 film}

FEATURE

2010-04-21T13:06:00.008-05:00

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The DROPP, with 2 P's! This is your one stop shop for updates on all things music, photo, art, food, & film. I will be doing a photo contribution 3 times a week for Eyedropps, featuring a different photo taker and their works! So if you are curious about featuring your stuff just swing on by and dropp a line in the droppbox. Yay to new endeavors!

Bookmark thedropp and stay tuned!

ILLUSTRATION

2010-04-21T09:08:00.008-05:00

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My Folk Lover, Catherine Campbell, is a lovely illustrator with a knack for drawing beautiful women and curious boats. She is just another reason why I desperately need to visit Melbourne, Australia. See more of her work and process at her blog .

FILM

2010-04-20T11:49:00.015-05:00

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There are 100,000 things about photography that I adore - one of which is the ability to share it with others.

{Yashica A. Medium format. Kodak Professional ISO 160 film & Canon ae1. Ektar 100 film}

MUSIC

2010-04-19T08:33:00.004-05:00

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I can't stop listening to solo performer - Bachelorette. Her sound is a trippy dip into the world of synth pop, perfect for a grooveless day aching for a pick-me-up. I was so thankful to see her play live at Doug Fir in Portland. She commanded the stage with a focused intensity and hypnotic light show, almost causing me to seizure up with joy. If you enjoy an honest ode to the age of computerized sound with a dash of sex appeal and heaps of vocal talent, or if you just happen to like stuff that comes out of New Zealand, go to her. She is waiting for you.

FILM

2010-04-18T21:04:00.003-05:00

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The most difficult part of a trip is explaining it to others. Thank God for pictures.

{Canon ae1. 35mm Ektar 100. Yashica a. Medium format. Kodak professional iso 160}

FILM

2010-04-15T15:04:00.010-05:00

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"Hey lets hike to this secret cliff I know" is basically how most of my Portland photos came about. While visiting the city I got to meet up with Whitney Johnson, Dave Tuttle, and Parker Fitzgerald - all incredible people who dominate flickr's film following. We congregated at a perfect Portland breakfast spot, namely the Cricket Cafe, and plotted out our day; which included Mt. Hood, film, and margaritas. What should have taken an hour maybe two at the most turned into five epic hours of valley forging, photo taking, creek jumping, grass lounging, and storytelling. It was damn good day.

{Yashica A. Kodak 120 Professional ISO 160 film}

FILM & TRIPS

2010-04-14T11:07:00.007-05:00

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I am back from Portland. The trip was incredible. Where do I begin? Beach House & Bachelorette at Doug Fir, hiking through Mt. Hood's foothills with some pretty incredible fellow photo takers, Ace Hotel photobooth, dinner at Clyde Commons, and of course the irreplaceable joys of time with friends, both old and new. I got a lot of great photos to post soon. So stay tuned.

MUSIC

2010-04-12T10:12:00.000-05:00

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This is Lullatone - possibly one of my all time favorite musical duos. The best way to describe their sound is lullaby music for lovers. Way way back in the day I used to have an utterly irritating function on this blog, which streamed their song Leaves Falling automatically. It's since been removed to sustain the sanity of self and others. However, my undying affection for that song, as well as their every other, still remains. Please discover them and their many talents. You will find a world of beautiful sounds and images built on the hearth of love and grave talent.

FASHION

2010-04-10T14:39:00.000-05:00

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It's quasi old news, but I'm still stuck on J Crew's new reveal of their 2010 Fall line. I can not get over all of these textures - lacy ruffles, plaid, woven wear, and sparkles. Quite the head turn for vintage lovers a-like and a bit of a leap for the brand. Sexy changes. I support it. Not only do I want to wear every piece, but I want to photograph them too!

FILM

2010-04-09T11:21:00.034-05:00

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Meet David and Stacey, two incredible people, in love. They will be tying the knot very soon and I am thankful to document their love together.

{Yashica A, Medium Format. Fuji Provia 120 Film and Canon ae1. 35mm Film}

ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN

2010-04-08T08:01:00.007-05:00

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If you are ever in need of some geometric inspiration or just a fan of incredible pencil work, please visit Jelle Martens. You may have seen his triangle landscapes all over FFFFOUND! (See post bellow), or his sweet flickr cache; either way he is out there and you should know him.

FILM & DESIGN

2010-04-07T15:31:00.016-05:00

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More kooky design stuff I've been playing around with while bored at work. This image was inspired by Jelle Martens and his incredible geometric landscapes.

(Canon ae1. 35mm film)

2010-04-07T10:33:00.000-05:00

TRIPS & FILM

2010-04-06T19:32:00.016-05:00

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I leave for Portland in a one and a half days and I am so damn excited. Grey skies here I come! The photos above are the epitome of what I anticipate Portland to be like and they happen to be taken by two incredible fellow film comrades - Dave Tuttle and Parker Fitzgerald, both of which I am honored to shoot with during my visit. Now I just have to load up on the goods - tons of Professional 120 and 35 mm slide film. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!

ILLUSTRATION/BRANDING/VIDEO/DESIGN

2010-04-05T17:20:00.009-05:00

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David Shrigley (bad ass illustrator) teamed up with Pringle of Scotland (the people who made argyle cool) to make this amazing animated story of the companies brand and history. I am feeling the sudden need for a cashmere jumper. Marketing success.

ILLUSTRATION

2010-04-05T14:43:00.008-05:00

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Julien Berthier makes ironic public instillation art. He is French and very very good at facilitating the entire art piece. Like Jean-Claude and Christo he documents the entire process from concept to realization. Of course, I am in love with his illustrations. Like little idea blue prints, they are full of whimsy and show a little sense of humor behind each piece.

FILM

2010-04-05T11:59:00.011-05:00

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Come Into Our Room is a photo series I've been neglecting to work on for quite some time. It's mostly a collection of images revolving around a girl who lets you into her room. It's an intimate environment that is interesting to me and also really beautiful to look at. Click here to see more.

{Canon ae1. 35mm film}

FILM

2010-04-03T16:19:00.001-05:00

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{Canon ae1. 35mm film}

FILM

2010-04-02T15:29:00.006-05:00

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It's officially the weekend. Go outside. Live some life!

{Canon ae1. 35mm film}

ILLUSTRATION

2010-04-02T10:21:00.006-05:00

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Say hello to Devorah Hall and her fantastic pencil work.

MOVIE

2010-04-01T08:28:00.000-05:00

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Last night I watched the quintessential robot romance flick - I'm Here, a short film by Spike Jonze. It was everything I had expected from the hip visionary and then some. Young love, great music, and a whimsy of awkward parallels that just make sense coming from Jonze.

The movie earned a ton of generated buzz after debuting at Sundance's 2010 Opening Selections. Thankfully you don't have to wait around for it to hit theaters (if it ever does)- you can watch it online. The viewing is limited, so do it now. You wont regret it!

DESIGN

2010-03-31T18:13:00.017-05:00

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I've been on a little vacation from photo taking. It's been nice. I had the chance to refresh my apartment walls, nothing too drastic - just some small redecorating here and there. Also caught up with close pals, saw Greenberg, and even got some sun at the beach. Did you notice the new blog look too?

But God help me!!! I can't be away from my camera for too long. This weekend, with more incredible weather in store, I have a fun/creative shoot with some fantastic ladies. It involves feathers! Then next week I am shooting Dave and Stacey, a lovely couple planning on getting hitched in May. We will be exploring an abandoned garden. And the following day I'll be leaving for Portland for some non-stop photo taking, in the fog, with hip kids.

So come back and visit me. There is a lot going on behind scenes. Ready to be posted!

{Canon ae1. 35mm film}

2010-03-31T15:34:00.000-05:00

MUSIC

2010-03-31T14:18:00.003-05:00

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I can confirm the godfather of chill wave is in the house. All hale Chill Murray.

ILLUSTRATION

2010-03-27T19:15:00.005-05:00

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Pen and ink on white paper is some of my favorite art. It always reminds me of Shel Silverstein. I love these illustrations by Blue Bicicletta.

MUSIC

2010-03-26T09:00:00.023-05:00

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Good morning and happy Friday. The day can't get off to a better start than beginning it with a hot cup of Youthberry White tea and this lovely song by Yeasayer, off their new album Odd Blood, which I am absolutely loving. Enjoy.

FILM

2010-03-22T11:42:00.000-05:00

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It is not a myth, the G spot can be found - ironically next door to my parents place.

{Canon ae1. 35mm film}

ILLUSTRATION

2010-03-20T15:07:00.007-05:00

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I ordered a few Robert Hunter prints for my apartment. It's nice outfitting the place in some transcontinental talent. If you are an illustrator or just love good design check out his sketch book. I love seeing work in progress.

ETSY STORE SCORE

2010-03-20T12:25:00.007-05:00

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Confession: I am a major etsy consumer. I love finding great little shops, like Brooklyn NY Rehab, who take vintage items and reclaim them into something new and amazing. How great is this "take a seat" necklace?!

ILLUSTRATION & CRAFT

2010-03-19T11:42:00.004-05:00

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3 things I love: drawing, collage, and landscapes. Tom Edwards combined all 3 so I think I love him too. Visit his site and see his cool multimedia work - including a Shrine to Fruit and If Drawings were Photographs.

MUSIC

2010-03-18T20:00:00.012-05:00

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There have been several viral videos dubbed "iamamiwhoami" circulating for a few months now. The videos leaked on youtube and just about everyone was speculating on who could be responsible for these haunting scenes - including Trent Reznor and Christina Aguilera. Turns out the artist is remaining a well-kept secret and still refuses to step forward. In fact, this iamamiwhoami campaign recently sent mystery packages to MTV studios and released a new installment on youtube. The whole thing is remarkably intriguing and absolutely eery. See for yourself!

FILM

2010-03-18T10:55:00.000-05:00

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I recently developed some film I found hidden at the bottom of my purse. This mystery roll turned out to be scenes from Atlanta taken on a recent trip with Wes. I was pleased to see myself able to see again.

{Canon ae1. 35mm Film. Kodak iso 200}

FILM

2010-03-17T15:58:00.012-05:00

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Happy St. Patty's Day and welcome back spring.

{Canon ae1. 35mm film}

FILM

2010-03-16T15:36:00.002-05:00

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I don't care if it's dorky; I like to photograph my place, my things, myself- my life.

I watched an Annie Leibovitz documentary the other night and found myself completely falling in love with her. Although she isn't my favorite photographer in the world I am enthralled with her story and the art she's been making for decades. What stood out to me most wasn't anything to do with Vanity Fair or celebrities, but her life long relationship with the camera. She has been keeping a record of her life on film since childhood. Of course when she admitted Robert Frank's work taught her how to see, that was it for me. She didn't have to go on and capture rock n' roll with Rolling Stone or claim the throne of Vanity Fair's finest. She had me at Frank.

In the film you see her collection of photos, pinned to the walls of her gorgeous Conneticuit home. She is making her book, Annie Leibovitz At Work. Everything is exposed and hanging like clothes drying on the line - photos of John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan next to her children swimming, Susan Sontag, and family roadtrips cross country. Just like Frank, she lived with her work- pinned to the walls like windows into the past, depicting the story of something so much greater than fame - but life, on film.

{Canon ae1. 35mm film. Kodak iso 400}

FILM

2010-03-15T15:22:00.006-05:00

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It's only Monday and I am already ready for the weekend...

{Canon ae1. 35mm film. Kodak iso 200}

March. 14. 2010.

2010-03-14T21:57:00.000-05:00

FOR SALE

2010-03-11T08:46:00.010-06:00

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Thank you to Emma for purchasing an 18x24 print! I am so pleased with how it came out. I will be making more avaialable soon! So stay tuned.

P.S. If you'd like your own large format print email me @ colienrp@yahoo.com. Prices vary depending on the size and original print.

FILM

2010-03-10T13:46:00.001-06:00

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Had we but world enough, and time,
This coyness, lady, were no crime.
We would sit down and think which way
To walk, and pass our long love's day;
Thou by the Indian Ganges' side
Shouldst rubies find; I by the tide
Of Humber would complain. I would
Love you ten years before the Flood;
And you should, if you please, refuse
Till the conversion of the Jews.
My vegetable love should grow
Vaster than empires, and more slow.
An hundred years should go to praise
Thine eyes, and on thy forehead gaze;
Two hundred to adore each breast,
But thirty thousand to the rest;
An age at least to every part,
And the last age should show your heart.
For, lady, you deserve this state,
Nor would I love at lower rate.

I love Andrew Marvell.

{Canon ae-1. 35mm film}

FILM & CRAFT

2010-03-09T07:33:00.002-06:00

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Right now, every single aspect of my life is running full steam ahead at an intensity that feels like a mini oven turned up to the highest power. Work, love, family, friends, art... it's all exploding together, twice as hard than I expected, into a messy milieu of life happenings. It's overwhelming but it's not surprising. I realize, it's just the way it goes.

Unfortunately, as a result my mind feels dried up like a little raisin in the sun. I haven't pressed a pen to paper or taken a photo in weeks. It's disturbing how quickly time can consume you, but never-the-less I'm fighting my way back to the place of consistent creativity. To help get me there I've been keeping an idea book, where I collage cut-outs of things that inspire me.

So thank you for still following along, despite the recent lack luster. I promise there is more to come.

ILLUSTRATION & CRAFT

2010-03-08T15:12:00.001-06:00

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I am totally obsessing over Alli Coate's illustrations turned to 3D art. I really love her pillows.

FILM

2010-03-07T13:50:00.001-06:00

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Hello, from the other side of the lens.

{Taken by Wes. Pentax 67. 120 Film}

ILLUSTRATION

2010-03-06T07:25:00.001-06:00

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I've been a very busy girl. I promise to post some photos soon.
Until then please enjoy Andrea Wan's incredible illustrations.

ILLUSTRATION

2010-03-05T14:48:00.002-06:00

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Madalena Moniz is an incredible illustrator whose ability to capture sentiment is equally matched by her skill. She does an amazing series on 'feelings from A to Z'. It's very inspiring imagery.

February. 23. 2010.

2010-02-23T12:53:00.002-06:00

Limited Edition Prints of the Month:
10 of each
Signed
On matte finish archival photo paper/mounted on white mat board

$30.00 ea.
3/$75
Free Priority Shipping!

To order your print please message me at colienrp@yahoo.com.

FILM

2010-02-19T11:38:00.016-06:00

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I'm leaving for a trip tonight! I will be bringing my cameras and a very good attitude. Mini escapes are exciting, even if you're just going back home for a few short days or crossing the border for a mere 24 hours.

These photos were from my last trip to Bradenton. Everything was cold and wet then. Not much will be different this time around, but that is quite alright with me. I love gray skies and overcast light.

{Canon ae-1. 35mm film}

ILLUSTRATION

2010-02-17T13:49:00.025-06:00

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Henry Darger is another all time favorite illustrator of mine. Self-taught and considered to be one of the most important outsider artists to date, his figurative imagery captures the wild imagination of a young child. By copiously copying print advertisements, he developed his characters and placed them in imaginary landscapes that are both bizarre and fantastical. I can't seem to decide which is more fascinating - his artwork or his life story?

His documentary - Realms of the Unreal, is as beaituful as it is haunting.

FILM

2010-02-17T12:09:00.007-06:00

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I love shooting right into the light. I still have a ton of pictures I never posted of the lovely Casey Powers. This one is really blown out, but I like it still. To me she looks like an angel, glorified in an afternoon glow, timeless and immortalized in gradations of gray. I think everyone deserves to feel like this - at least every now and then.

{Canon ae-1. 35mm film. Kodak iso 200}

FEATURES

2010-02-17T08:59:00.009-06:00

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Check out the interview I did with Hitoshi's Consciousness & Roots Attic Photography site!

FILM

2010-02-16T11:50:00.011-06:00

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It has been a long and cold winter this year. I don't know if it's the weather or just the over all craziness of my schedule, but I have been feeling so exhausted lately. Every night, when I get home from work, what I really want to do is curl up on the couch with a big puffy blanket and fall asleep beside a purring kitty. But instead I attempt to keep the momentum of progress reeling - I run, make dinner, scrub up, do photo/scan/blog stuff, and somehow squeeze in some personal time. Hopefully Spring will come sooner than later, bringing sunshine, energy, and the need to wear more dresses.

This morning, I did an interview with Attic Photography's Hitochi, in Japan. It was a little random, but a lot of fun. The questions were very nostalgic and it got me thinking about way back when I shot nothing but Polaroids and road tripped through old Florida. Those memories are razor cut sharp and thank God for that. I can still recall, clear as crystal, exploring Sanibel island and blowing through packs of Time Zero, as if I had an endless supply.

We all have beginnings and sometimes it's damn nice to look back on them.

{Canon ae-1. 35mm film. Kodak iso 200}

CRAFT

2010-02-12T17:52:00.008-06:00

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I scored the most incredible set of books from Goodwill, only $1 each! I'm in the process of using them for a photo project. I'll post the progress of that later. For now enjoy these retro designs.

MUSIC

2010-02-12T08:06:00.013-06:00

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It is Friday and I am happy. Also Charles Spearin from Do Make Say Think is a genius. I was lucky enough to see his Happiness Project with Broken Social Scene. Lets just say jaws were dropping.

February. 11. 2010.

2010-02-11T16:11:00.010-06:00

If you missed out on the last print sale now is the time to order one, or two, or FIVE!

Each month I will be printing a series of images and making them available for order. Once they are sold out, then they are gone forever... bum bum bum :(

PHOTO INFO:
10 of Each print are available in two sizes: 5x7 ($10) & 8x10 ($15).
All prints are printed on heavy, non-fade, archival, matte finish, photo paper.
Turn around time from order to shipment is roughly 3-5 days.
Shipping is FREE!
All orders are invoiced through paypal (for our saftey).

Click the titles bellow to see a better image of each print.
Print One: Sailboat
Print Two: Window
Print Three: Field
Print Four: Bird
Print Five: Tea Time

To place an order please email me at colienrp@yahoo.com and keep a look out for the paypal invoice!

ILLUSTRATION

2010-02-10T20:12:00.012-06:00

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Charley Harper is one of my all time favorite illustrators. By combining his beliefs of minimalism and nature, he became the cubist Audubon - removing all the excess and in so finding harmony.

He said about his own work: "I regard the picture as an ecosystem in which all elements are interrelated, interdependent, perfectly balanced, without trimming un-utilized parts; and herein lies the lure of painting; in a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can created an ordered universe."

You have to love a man with skills and principles to back it up.

FILM & CRAFT

2010-02-10T13:55:00.011-06:00

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I keep making doodles and wanting to share them. So bare with me on this... In an effort to keep the creativity churning in my brain, I've started this little visual diary. It's not much yet, but the pages sure are filling up fast. See more here!

{Canon ae-1. 35mm film. Kodak iso 400 & Archival ink on parchment paper}

WISH LIST

2010-02-10T13:25:00.008-06:00

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I have been saying the phrase "when I have money I want to buy...." alot lately. So to keep track of the many desires I've made a list.

:)

1. Anthropologie opacity posts.
2. Charley Harpers' An Illustrated Life book.
3. ZumReed headphones.
4. Trey Speegles' Why Not series of wall art.
5. Clarks
6. Modcloth Vintage 1950's geometry dress.
7. Canon ae-1 85mm lens.
8. The Radio Depts' new album Clinging to a Scheme.

FILM & CRAFT

2010-02-07T13:46:00.009-06:00

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I scored the most incredible collection of vintage books, Ex Libres, at Goodwill the other day. I've been in the process of gutting them out or sewing photos into the pages, for a photo book I am preparing for an art show idea at Seven Sisters Cafe. I'm going to scan the book covers soon. So check back - if that's your thing.

{Canon ae-1. 35 mm film. Kodak iso 400}

ILLUSTRATION

2010-02-07T12:30:00.012-06:00

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This is Danna Ray. She is a bad ass painter and I am saving up my money to clean out her etsy. Her paintings make me nostalgic for memories that have yet to occur and I want to photograph each moment she's created, exactly like this.

FILM & CRAFT

2010-02-05T15:55:00.007-06:00

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Last week, in the height of my sickness, I got a little crafty and made these succulent habitats. I was really inspired by this etsy artist I saw, awhile back, who creates incredible moss orbs that can be hung from just about anything. So I mozied on down to JoAnn's, bought a bag of top soil and a few tiny succulents, and squeezed them inside a set of recycled glass bottles. It was really easy to do, incredibly inexpensive, and totally perfect to 'green up' a small space.