Alicia D.

Eve Ensler & TEDIndia 2009

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!! Check out Eve talking about Embracing our Inner Girl!

http://www.ted.com/talks/eve_ensler_embrace_your_inner_girl.html

A Photographer's Magic

I believe in the photographer's magic — the ability to stir the soul with light and shape and colour.

To create grand visual moments out of small and simple things, and to infuse big and complicated subjects with unpretentious elegance. He respects classic disciplines, while at the same time insists on being fast, modern and wild.

- Amyn Nasser

 

Can one disagree with such elegance about a photographer’s magic? A camera is a relatively simple contraption – a lens, a mirror and a method of capture, be it film or a digital sensor and photography, in general, seems fairly simple – just point and shoot – so-to-speak.

But I challenge that idea! I subscribe to the philosophy that looks are deceiving. Just as someone who types isn’t always a writer, someone who presses the shutter button isn’t always a photographer.

The philosophy I subscribe to notes this… The moment matters, big or small, unique or mundane, it always matters. It’s the combination of camera equipment and imagination that surrenders that moment to the eternities.

Surely, I am no Ansel Adams, or even a Jinky, Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai, or David Jay, nor do I pertain to be. But I’m developing this craft and this I know – it’s a lot easier to shoot what the camera says is “right” than what the imagination, that is the photographer’s magic, says is possible.

I just couldn't wait...

I'm starting one of the 2010 Resolutions early! Enjoy a few quick photos of a pretty handsome kid!

For B* - You're the best, kiddo!

   

Happy Independence Day!!!

Polished by Alicia D

I've finally done it! The long awaited editorial art gallery - Polished by Alicia D - is here!

Polished is finely detailed art photography designed for home or office! Prints are available in Canvas Wrap or Textured Print. All Polished prints begin at 8x10 or larger. Digital copies are not available for Polished by Alicia D. Print costs are noted in the Details section of Alicia D. Photography!

Have an editorial photography idea or location - let me know. I'm always looking for great new possibilities!

For Niki & her Family!

Absolutely loved shooting Niki and her fam! They are perfect in every, single way!

 

News from Alicia D. Photography

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Reminiscing...

I'm looking forward to a visit from my family next week and while I think about them I begin to reminisce. I've headed back to archives - so bear with me!

I'm sure it is very clear where I get my silliness - we were teasing my grandmother about her driving - we should have been teasing my grandfather about his!

This is them - the impending visitors - more appropriately known as M & D. This is vintage M & D.

What it's all about - marshmallow shakes, wind in the hair, rev-ing engines and stalling out on Main Street! Ahhh, I miss it!

How to Tell A Story

My 3rd grade, my teacher, Mrs. Roche, was an amazing storyteller. She had an uncanny way of bringing things to life. She would gather the students, use funny voices and always tell us something interesting.

For me, photography is the same. When I pick up the camera, storytelling comes naturally - funny voices included! The peacful gaze or the uncontrollable laugh - the couple kissing on a park bench (awww!) or the kids distroying feather pillows (serious fun!).

If it captures an emotion, if it tells a story - it's worth every single spilt feather!

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ATL - Alicia D Style!

Happily presenting Atlanta - Alicia D style! Enjoy!!

First - one must see Ebenezer Baptist Church - and experience all that MLK accomplished!

The artsy - flare version - a huge favorite of mine!

The Sweet Auburn Fire Station - an iconic civil rights area of ATL!

Switching gears - to the World of Coke - a recommendation from my parents - the pharmacists!

Snapped the giant coke bottle while sipping the best Cherry Coke!

Rented a vehicle one day to head out to Stone Mountain - quite an experience to say the least. I loved the tribute to the historical men of the South...

But found this at the base of the historical carving - it's Snow Mountain - and being from Utah this whole concept puzzled me. I'm fine with manufactured snow - we use it a lot to build a solid ski base - but the whole conveyor belt to get people back up the hill - ummm - cheating!

And finally, The Fox Theater - a historical landmark built in the late 20's with the Shriners and Fox - quite an interpretation of Middle Eastern architecture.

Atlanta was a great get-away - and now it's back to your regularly scheduled blog! :)