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Friday, February 17, 2012

when you hit a wall

Sometimes I get this disease. It comes and goes, so maybe its more like a rash?

You might have heard of it…It’s described as: not always doing what is fully in your heart because you are afraid people won’t approve, like, or get what you are doing.

I have sooooo many ideas rattling through my brain that I have been somewhat afraid in carrying out because well…what if it doesn’t please the masses? What if people just ‘don’t get it’? Then you feel like you a hit a wall?

Then today I see this.


Source: http://designeriphone.tumblr.com/page/12

And I am quickly reminded that my photography is my own vision. It’s how I see my kids. It’s how I see the people and objects around me.

I have to be reminded that, oh yeah. I take pictures because I love it. I document my life through photography because it is important to me. I post it on my blog because it is a virtual gallery of my life.

I am not everyone’s style. Not everyone thinks my life is awesome or pretty or even interesting. (believe me…most of the time, its not) (but that’s another post)

I am okay with this.

I will continue to photograph what I love, in the way that I love. And unfortunately for you, I will continue to blog it.;)

I needed this reminder today. Maybe you did as well.

Live better. Love more. Create now.

♥be

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Jackie - WOnderfully put! I struggle with this too at times

Tytia - I do need this reminder, today and everyday! Thanks for being my reminder on this day. Keep doing what you do. I for one love your photographic eye and vision! Looking forward to seeing more in the future…….

tracey - thanks Becky. :)

Paige Smith - Amen, Becky. Thank you.

yan palmer - everything you do is a blinding inspiration. =) and i think you follow your heart far better than most. not that, that matters, but you know.

Carrie - Aint that the truth?!

Bobbie Brown - Sorry…can’t help myself…you have a typo in here “Unfortunately” should be spelled “Fortunately” ;) Yes, corny but true… I am so pleased that you will continue to shoot YOUR way and blog it! Thanks for for posting this, great reminder for us all :)

ashley flores - I need this reminder from time to time and from our last conversation I try remember that I shoot for myself and from my heart. Not for others. I thank you for your words and reminding me of those said words by posting this blog. Thank you for being a constant inspiration!

melissa deakin - i am so fortunate that you photograph your beautiful life and share it with all of us.
you are an inspiration to me!
:)

jules - don’t ever stop taking risks and following your heart! your work is stunning and so inspiring!!

MichelleM - Soo soo true girl, keep on “keepin on” and do what YOU do best <3

heidi - AAAAMEN!

wedding photographer burnham on crouch - Live better. Love more. Create now. Love this, beautiful quote and nice photographs.

Alicia - Thank you. I just found your blog and I needed this. I feel so discouraged sometimes because I’m trying to please everyone else with my photography and forget to please myself. I’ve quit taking pictures “just for fun” and I’m trying to find my way back to that. Again, thank you!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

back to basics – film workshop – Bloom Forum

I have had the lovely opportunity to teach many people the things that I have learned since starting my photography journey. Whether it be digital, film, post processing, etc.

I love getting to know other photographers who share the same passion for photography as I do. Its exciting. And many of the people I have mentored have become dear friends of mine.

I was approached by the wonderful ladies over at The Bloom Forum to host an online workshop on FILM. How could I pass it up?

I have a serious passion for film. While I plan to bring in digital to my workflow, soon, I WANT people so badly to shoot film. It has made me a better photographer. I also have a passion for helping other photographers. So yes, of course, I was in!

Okay, okay, getting on with the details already:
-Workshop date: Monday, February 27th – Monday, March 12th
-Workshop location: The Bloom Forum
-Where to register: HERE
-Pricing: There are 15 active spots. Active meaning you can participate 100% in the workshop. Active spots are: $200
-15 Silent seats (meaning you can only view what is going on in the workshop. You can’t ask any particular questions you might have) cost: $150

But what will the workshop include?
This workshop is geared towards those who maybe shot film years ago and need a refresher or those who have never touched a film camera and would like to venture into it. If you have been shooting film for a while now, this workshop will most likely be too basic for you.

I will have tons of video tutorials on loading film, different film formats, the many different film stocks, my entire film workflow, how I meter, how to look for light in your home, black and white film, shooting Polaroids- (just to name a few). We will have discussions on the look of film, other film photographers and why their work is special, (again…just to name a few)

I will be there daily to answer questions, and help with any issues you might be having with film.

If you have been interested in film, even in the slightest, this workshop is FOR YOU! (Plus, you get to see me act a fool on video) Does it get any better then that? -trust me…no, it doesn’t.

Please feel free to ask me any particular questions you might have! Email me at beckyearlphotography@gmail.com

And because it just feels wrong to post without an image. My Jess and her buddy Brista (don’t ask…..).

Live better. Love more. Create now.
♥be

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Jodie - I am so excited for you Becky! You are going to have so much fun with this. I wish I was in a place to take it, but I will just hope there will be another round later this year or next. I’m also intrigued to hear you may be adding digital back in. Can’t wait to read more!

Toni Raper - I hope people realise two things, one this is a sweet awesome deal and two, once bitten they’ll never go back! If I wasn’t signed to learn from the big guy I’d be all over this! Good luck with it x

melissa deakin - i am so beyond excited that i am taking this workshop with you, becky!
i know it is going to be amazing!
{and i want you to know that the comment you recently left on my blog meant so much to me. thank you so much for taking the time to visit my little spot on the web!}

Nickie - I would love to learn film but don’t have a camera. What camera would you recommend for a beginner?

Stacey Woods - I so wish I’d signed up for this. :(

Friday, February 3, 2012

the people who keep me sane

It’s that time again. Remember? The 2012 photo project? I can’t believe you forgot already!

Take a look at week 1: View From up Here and week 2: Let’s get Close to freshen your memory.

This month’s technique is: Cinematograph/Video
And this week’s theme is: the people who keep you sane.

I thought of doing a video of my kids, but let’s be honest…they make me crazy so that wouldn’t make much sense. Okay, not totally crazy, but I thought I would change it up this week.

I am able to work for Jonathan Canlas at his film lab a little bit each week. And I pretty much work with the funniest, most awesome people on the planet.

I mean, come on, they helped me with this video for a few hours…yeah we laughed our butts off the whole time, but they helped me nonetheless.

Without further ado- the people who keep me sane…

Credits

Starring-
Tavis Johnson
Joe Amundsen
Heather Howard
Joey Early
Jonathan Canlas
annnnnnnd the stereotypical white girl who can’t dance, randomly going across the screen, is yours truly. I laugh so hard at myself in this. I suck at dancing and I couldn’t commit to making myself look like a complete fool, so I would dance for a second, feel dumb and then laugh and scurry off the frame. ahhh oh well. good times.

Shot by:
a little bit of each of us.

Edited by:
Joe Amundsen
Joey Early
Me- making orders behind them, with all four kids on my lap, asking for more pizza.

Video Equipment:
Tavis’ I Phone super 8 app. (ps- the next theme….I am using actual super 8. Like, with real film and all.)

Made fools of:
EACH OF US.

Missing that day:
Mitch Issel
Emily Wheeler

Be sure to check out San Diego Newborn, Child and Family Photographer | Kristin Rachelle Photography and he take on “the people who keep me sane”.

Live better. Love more. Create now.
♥ be

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jules - that’s just no fair that you get to have so much fun at work! this made me smile and laugh out loud! LOVED it!! you killed this!!!!

Dena Robles - That was the funniest (and funnest) thing today. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face…and now ve dahnce!

aubry {phoenix az photographer} - i’m dying over this!! you little ball of talent, you!

JessicaNelson - So so amazing. I loved it!

wymberley - I smiled the whole way through your video! You are so lucky!!

Mrs. Fun - Okay, I want to work them. Looks like such a fun time. I loved this!!!

Lexi - This is so badass. haha! I love it!!

Erin Potter - Thanks for sharing! Loved it!

Eileen Broderick - Loved every second of it! Looked like SO much fun. Made me wish I had a fun part-time gig with super cool, funny friends too. It’s just me and my dog and my cat at home. Zzz…

Michelle Bowman - You totally brightened up my day with this !!!

robyn oakenfold - so so so great!!

Emily Clark Montgomery - Haha, thanks for my morning laugh! :)

Kristin - Becky, now that is an AWESOME day at work – lucky girl :) ! That was fun to watch.

Kia Gregory - So good and so fun! Tell all those FINDers HOLLLLA for me, Becky Earl.

yan palmer - i plan on watching this at least 35 more times. i loooooove it!

Jeanette Verster - That made me smile… a lot!! :) LOL!!

Kristin - I love Michael Jackson! I love the dancing! I want to dance with you guys! haha! this is so wonderful, made me smile big too!!

Kim - This is probably the most amazing thing I have ever witnessed. Love each of you with all of my soul.

Ashley kelemen - this was ADORABLE!!

Jessica Drossin - you got mad skillz on the dance floor. don’t put yourself down!

Laura Reaux - I want to jump in there!

Kelvin - great fun!

sarah der - Oh my gosh. Can I please be friends with every last one of you. Also Jonathan’s booty popping intro made me really chuckle out loud over here, and Travis has some crazy awesome moves that I’m going to learn. (which requires me to watch this at least 5 more times…) :)

Pam - I was chair dancing while watching. you guys look like you have so much fun at work! thanks for the giggle.

breeze - I seriously do not even have words for how much I love this.

stephanie - LOVE it Becky! So fun. I’ve been doing some video portrait fusion and I’m in absolute love!

Bunn Salarzon - I.Want.To.Work.Here.

Lisa - I must have needed a laugh because that cracked me up. I don’t think it should have .. i mean.. it wasn’t that funny. :-) Haaaaahaaaa! (No, it really was that funny)

Toni Raper - Do ya think Tavis likes this song just a wee bit? freakin awesome, i loved this so much. And girl, you do got the moves babay.

Karen H - Holy cow this was cute! Looks like a fun place to work!

Shipra - AWESOME! Now that’s company worth keeping.

karyn - i don’t even know you guys and i can’t stop laughing. absolutely love this! ty

Amy - Great job! I laughed the whole time I watched! Love it!

Liz - I’m a lot in love with this video. It makes me SO happy & reminds me of my friends from days gone by. And LOVE Jonathan Canlas! He shot my bridals & wedding back in 2004 – still have the pictures on my wall. :)

Renee - Are you hiring??!! So much fun!!

Amy C - This is AWESOME! :)

Kelsey - Ah, that was some fun sweetness for my Sunday morning!

wendy - ahahaha.. tavis can DANCE! It makes me want to send all my film there for the fun of it! hilarious and excellent.

Beth Ross | Tyler TX Photographer - This is perfect, Becky. I loved every single second. I laughed so hard.

Catherine Abegg - So much fun!!! I love that you did this… I always think about you guys, and know that I’m missing so much during the times that I’m working for FIND from far away. I’m hoping to get down there in April, so let’s have another dance party!!!

Wesley Nulens - Hahaha, tears from laughing, well done!!! LOL

Carrie - Smiling :)

sharon - i love this little dance party – my 6 yr old is a danceaholic and is forcing me to forget how silly i look dancing :)

Stephanie Moore {Tucson AZ Photographer} - You KILLED it this week my friend. this put a permanent smile on my face. And your white girl moves rock!!!!!!!!

heidi - This was too funny. Loved it.

Imene - this is so much fun. Lucky girl for having such a nice group of friends!

rowe - its so cool seeing so many familiar faces… you guys are so funny! wish i was there but theres no way i would have danced! your way braver than me becky! i love that app…

brooke - pretty dang awesome! What a fun place to spend your time :)

Monday, January 30, 2012

what having daughters looks like

What does it look like to have daughters?

It looks like cuddles.

It looks like quarrels.

It looks like chipped finger nails.

It looks like cherry lip gloss and wearing mommies dresses.

It looks like love.

It looks like hugs and sometimes playing rough.

It looks like barbies and dollies and pet zebras named Zag.

It looks like laughter.

It looks girly.

It looks like drama and tears.

It looks like a wonderful life.

What having daughters looks like…

Be sure to see ‘what ____ looks like’ to my lovely friend and huge inspiration not only as an artist but as a human being, Deb Schwedhelm.

Film info: closet set: Mamiya RZ Pro II – Film: Tri X 400 pushed to 1600.
Bed set: Mamiya RZ Pro II – Film: Ilford 3200
Color portraits: Contax 645 – Film: Portra 800

Live better. Love more. Create now.
♥ be

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Jennifer N - Super cute girls you have. It is precious to have girls and see all the natural girly things they do.

shalonda - oh becky for obv reasons this one resonates so deeply with me…i just love it…

Bobbie Brown - This is so beautiful. I love every word and image. Especially since I have two daughters myself :)

crave photography - Becky these pictures are brilliant! Your daughters are so sweet and beautiful!

Jenn Davis - adorable. I am jealous.

Laura Morita-Yeun - gosh, Becky. Your kids are getting so BIG. I love these! Miss you, lady, and just adore these images.

kati - those color shots came out especially amazing. love.

Hannah Mayo - Beautiful. I love this.

Wendy - Becky, I never tire of your talent. Classic and timeless. Sigh…

Kelsey - Oh my. I am a little late to see these, but wow. The last ones especially – gorgeous colors and girls. And the shoes, do your girls want any shoe they can find with the slightest bit of heel, too? :)

christy - How perfectly sweet and cozy. Your girls are beautiful. Love how you captured their joy, and that closet series is priceless ;)

Stephanie Moore {Tucson AZ Photographer} - Melt my heart one thousand times over, this is beautiful Becky. I love all of your shots here, perfection. Seriously you captured sisters and daughters perfectly. I love your compositions, this is gorgeous, just perfect!

Toni Raper - crikey (ha do you like that hehe) Becky, the legs… oh the legs and the last shot of Jessie I love! I was just putting on my make up to go out last night right & my youngest walks into my bedroom, she can smell it I swear. So she comes in and when my make up case comes out it;s like Pandora’s box to her. I let her dig around and she looked like a clown at the end but oh the girly fun!

jules - oh my gosh! this is a stunning post! what fun to grow up with sisters … my sister and I have such a wonderful relationship … I know your 3 have so many wonderful years to love and laugh together! love the little belly in the first image … i wish i had an image like that before b lost his. beautiful work!!!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

i want to remember

I want to remember those long days of studying, so I don’t forget how hard he works for US.

I want to remember the day we ate ice cream on our front porch, so I don’t forget one of the best days of our summer 2011.



I want to remember her tenderness, so I don’t forget why her siblings love her so.

I want to remember the three bedroom town house that we fit six people in, so I don’t forget why our relationships are so close.

I want to remember what it looked like, so I don’t ever forget my favorite place in the world.


I want to remember her quirkiness, so I don’t ever forget how she teaches me to be myself.

I want to remember the little messes around the house, so I don’t forget the wonderful time my children have playing together.

I want to remember the noise (oh the noise), so I don’t forget that most of it was laughter.

I want to remember how he never stops for a second, so I don’t forget how much fun it is to have a boy.

I want to remember her chubby cheeks and her baby feet, so I don’t forget how much I love having her soft baby skin next to mine.

I want to remember how much we laugh together, so I don’t forget what a wonderful man I have been blessed with.

I want to remember it all, so I don’t forget what an amazing life I have.

Live better. Love more. Create now.
♥be

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Heather Perera - Becky, that’s a really tender post! I love the honesty in the images, just capturing lives moments as they happen.

molly - beautiful. thank you for this!

Danielle - LOVE doesn’t begin to cover it – what a wonderful post.

Becca - Lobed this post-it’s the small everyday things that are important!

rychelle - you capture you life in the most beautiful way. what a blessing and a talent.

Kim Orlandini - I love this. L.O.V.E. I never want to forget how awesome and inspiring you are.

Monika Eisenbart - wow. beautiful and so touching. Thanks for sharing.

Becca - Oh becky, everything about this is just beautiful!

Jillian Tree - i LOVE this. sooo much.

therese hounsell - just love. love. love. every word, ever syllable, every image, every frame. brilliant. beautiful. love. love. love.

Meg - So cute Becky…this post makes me so miss your family! Makes me really miss summer days in the court yard!

D'On - Beautiful! You have such a gorgeous family. :)

Misty - This is beautiful thank you for sharing

Fi Mims - Beautiful post :)

Melissa Brown - You have such gift. Not only with images, but with words and the way you combine the two. True art.

Tenley Clark - That was so beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing!

Lea - That is so beautiful.

Mary Schannen - Hi Becky – I’m also taking Deb’s workshop – I just wanted to stop by and say that I sooo love your work! So fresh, pure, down to earth, wonderful. Thank you for the inspiration!

melissa deakin - love this so much.
thank you for reminding me to savor the little details.
you are such an inspiration!

jules - there is so much love and emotion in this post. it made me cry happy tears. what a gift!

Sara - What an amazing post. Thank you for sharing your loves with us. It inspires!

tracey - Best. Post. Ever.

Kristy - Oh boy, I love this post so much that I even clicked “like”… and I never do that. I’m a stingy liker :)

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Laura Morita-Yeun - sigh…. love these.

sharon - beautiful – i needed this today

cassidy miller - Oh Beck! These are so beautiful. For real. That one of Sadie and Jessie and Jane in bed is too much.

May - These are so touching and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!