Bird in Hand Photography + Design

10.3.08

Moved my blog to wordpress! Here's the link to the feed, to new and old friends:
Wordpress Feed

7.3.08

Verge

Check out the fabulous Verge newspaper concerning all things downtown Augusta! This is a positive, community oriented publication. I've read it and I love it! It is put together by some creative and genuine people.

27.2.08

Lost in space

emma is an astronaut!

It been a little busy

It's been quite crazy lately, but I am very happy to be doing well. I went to a very fun concert here in augusta for HiFi Felix- Tara Scheyer and the Mudpuppy Band. It is a rock band for kids, It was fun and the all kids had a great time! Check them out!

11.2.08

Good Week!

This week is going to be a good week! I am happy!

8.2.08

FUnny, crazy, life

So... this week has been totally insane, and I am in alot better mood than before. I was frustrated, because I am very trusting person, almost to trusting, and I put myslef in a predicament, I wish would've been avoided, if I had been a little more discerning in my trust. Oh well, that is all done, it is a shame. I am happy about alot of things coming up. 1. Valentine's Day! 2. New camera 3. purchasing a wide format printer 4. making client press kits! Yay! (illl have images as soon as I get those down) 5. new shoots coming up 6. Alot of new things in my personal and family life coming up soon 7. WEBSITE UPDATED SOON 8.Just having fun! Ill keep everyone updated!

1.2.08

About Town

So every once in awhile when I have time, which is really rare lately, I try to get out and go for a walkabout downtown to take pictures! I love our downtown, I love the buildings, and the familiarity it has for me. I am very excited about downtown starting to boom again. Here a few:

Dont say cheese!!!

Haha, that has been a saying of mine, in aspiration of the perfect shot, we don't want any fake laughs, fake smiles, or fake anything. Ha, so today I had to take my own medicine, and kenny shot some pictures of me, it is totally not fair, that this is after a long day, i look rough. It's hardly flattering, and my hair is flat, haha is you know me you know Im all about the big hair, ha. Well anyways here it is for you.
Elizabeth

29.1.08

my love.

This makes me smile.

27.1.08

website troubles

So i had to fix a bunch of problems that i ran into today with the website, but no worries! I fixed everything, yay!!! I have put all that work past me now and I can get on with everything else! I am looking forward to getting some new equipment as soon the beginning of next month, I am excited, very excited. I'll have more too say soon.

Aesthetic and philosophy of ART.

What are my thoughts on this? Well, I have gone to school for art (which doesnt mean much) and have been on a self searching, self emptying journey to find out what it is that I am doing here, what I should do with my life, what I love. Sometimes I don't really know and sometimes I feel I know more than anything. I feel I should share what Ive learned about life and art on the way, or so to say, the art of the practice of living, or the art of of failing, falling and getting up. My philosophy of Art is that art exits, it exits in all glorious things created. In it's ever revealing format the world itself is framed and wanting of interpretation. We also want to give meaning to these things. Whether you are a carefree child or an adult of many responsibilities, we are partakers in this art. When it comes to personal Aesthetic, this can be anything and nothing, all that means is I want to approach my photography(my art) with several important values: the knowledge that quality is always better than quantity and there is such a thing as too much, love for details and the big picture, thoughtfulness in composition and careful consideration of components. Also remembering, That beauty is subjective, that every person has their own personal aesthetic and yours is as important as mine, especially if you are the subject or partaker.

Praise for Bird in Hand

Where I live, it was hard to find photographers other than friends; rather quality photographers that have made the art of capturing life their career. I did my research to scout local photographers to work with and have great material for my portfolio worthy enough for agency's eyes.
Bird in Hand was one of the names that came up.
What drew me to them? Of course, their online portfolio. It wasn't just the generic pictures one would think. Elizabeth and Kenneth grasp a more artistic edge and understanding of this art form. Just from one picture, I could see a glimpse of their mind's eye and see a brilliance I have not encountered.
This husband and wife tag team took the time needed to assure that I had all the different looks I wanted. There was no time or wardrobe limit which proved to me these people take what they do seriously and are willing to give me versatility. Pre-shoot, Elizabeth talked to me like a human being and not just another job by getting to know me with a fun Q&A. With my answers, Elizabeth and her husband, Kenneth, compiled ideas and locations to shoot along with my interests. These two do their homework and knowing this blew me away, which is why I trust them and I always come back. They supplied amazing props and took me along to fabulous places around the city of Augusta that I never knew were there;
The process of the shoot was so exciting. Elizabeth had one camera and Kenneth had the other. It's almost like paparazzi, but these two only get the good shots. It did not even seem like a job, but an adventure with friends.

-Emily Hammond

Bird in Hand Photography was Impressive. Elizabeth was wonderful with my children, and the pictures were stunning! What an artistic eye! I will definitely be using Bird in Hand from now on.

-Pamela Wells