In the Next 6 Months

Well, I am down to my last 6 months of college. June 4th, I will be walking across the stage to receive my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography. (applause) Thank you. It really has been a long time coming; in fact I won't mention how long it has been since I did this last. Still nonetheless, I am extremely excited.

Wait, I am getting ahead of myself. I still have so much to do before June. Like, getting through Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter. Also, I need to think about what I plan to do after graduation. It has become the million-dollar question. Any time I tell someone I am a Senior, it never fails their first question is "What are you going to do when you graduate?" to which I always say "Get a job". But I can't wait until June to start looking; I have begun the search already. Is it to early to start applying though?

Having worked in the HR field for 6 years, I know that usually when a company is posting a job opening, they are looking for someone right now, not 6 months from now. I guess the answer I have come up with, is still send my information, because at least they are hiring, and they can keep my information. Who knows, maybe they would hold a position.

I have currently been working in the same gallery for over a year, and have a total of about 2+ years experience in the gallery world. I have also been working with a museum since March. My background is photography, but love and appreciate all art (even the stuff I don't get).

If you are hiring, or know anybody who is, I would happily send my information.

andrea@alephotography.com

Artfuly yours,

Andrea

Once Step Closer

Well, I am one step closer to graduation. Finished my Fall Quarter, only five more classes left. It really is going by very quickly. I also filled out my application to graduate. Now it is time to start thinking about what I am going to do come June.

Just thinking...

Andrea

Fall Has Finally Arrived....

I took this image on the way up to Charleston, and well, this is really has close to an Autumn we get here in the South.


Have registered for my classes next quarter: Advance Studio Lighting and Picture Story. Both should be good portfolio builders.

Have a beautiful autumn day,

Andrea

Charleston 145 Years After, 1865 - 2010

For my Photo Seminar class, I have given myself the project of conducting a photo survey of Charleston, SC 1865-Present day. Taking images originally taken in the 1860's during and right after the civil war. Most of the photographs have been attributed to Mathew Brady. Now I am going back and rephotographing the same location and matching up the two images.

Here is an example of what I am doing:


The end product will be a book of these images, along with a history. If this is successful, I hope to continue on with this project focusing on the Civil War era. We are only 5 years way from the 150th Anniversary.

Will continue to post the outcome. Crossing my fingers.

Hoping everyone has a wonderful 1st of October.

Artfully yours,

Andrea

Second Week Into My Senior Year

Well since this is my last year at SCAD, I really want to make the most of it and really push myself as an artist.

So far I think I am on my way. First, with my studio lighting class I have learned that artificial light is not my enemy and when done right can be quite beautiful and it has now opened my creative mind to so many new ideas. I have also now found myself study magazines and t.v. not because of the content but the lighting.

Also, for my other photo project this quarter, instead continuing on my usual documentary of rural America. I am going outside the comfort zone, working in medium format film at night to create surreal portraits. I know there will be a headache in relearning to work with film, but the outcome will be so much more gratifying. At least, that is what I will continue to tell myself.

Tata for now.

Artfully yours,

Andrea

School Has Started Back

Well, I have just completed my first week back at school. I am completing my Senior year at Savannah College of Art and Design, of course in the Photography department.

The two classes that I am taking this quarter are, Studio Lighting and Photo Seminar 2. Studio Lighting is exactly what it states, we are working in the studio's with different lighting set ups for portraits, still life's, and etc. So far I am really enjoying this classes, more than I thought I would, typically I shot only outdoors and only using available light. I think this class is going to turn out to be a real asset.

Photo Seminar 2, is more of a free-for-all, I have to choose one photographic concept and then stick with it for the whole quarter. I have chosen to work with the idea of surreal night photography. I was inspired by a touring photo exhibition, TWILIGHT VISIONS: SURREALISM, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND PARIS. It is now showing at the Jepson Center here in Savannah.

This is a beautiful exhibit, and one of the largest installations that I have seen. A must see if you can.

www.telfair.com

Have a wonderful art filled day.

Artfully yours,

Andrea

www.alephotography.com

Expanding My Photo Library

Currently I am trying to expand my photography knowledge and library. Right now I am ready a biography on Dorothea Lange called, Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits, by Linda Gordon. So far it is an outstanding book, a lot of information but it is not dull. If it can hold my attention, it can hold anybody's. Also, it is packed full of both images that Lange took, from her most famous to ones that were new to me. Include are also personal images of Lange and her family.

This is a great book, if you love Lange, photography, history, or just to read, be sure to check it out.

If there any books that anyone feels I should be reading or are a must, let me know.

Georgia State Fair 2010

Well I made it to Macon, GA for the Georgia State Fair. Wasn't exactly what I was hoping, a lot different from the state fair's that I am use to. It was fun none the less and I took a lot of images. Here are a few that I have ready. Macon is a really beautiful town, I will have to go back soon to photograph it specifically and give myself plenty of time to explore.

Heading to Macon, GA

Today I am heading to Macon, GA, for the Georgia State Fair. The fair starts today at 4pm and goes on until May 9th. For more information check out their website, www.georgiastatefair.org. I will have photographs posted soon.

Time Gone By, a Story of Rural America

As seen in my post, I am most interested in Rural America. So I am putting together a body of work that I believe truly represents these areas.

More Additions

I have been working on my photographs from both Kansas and Georgia. Kansas involves a lot of rural, country and prairie. While Georgia is a little more diverse including the Atlantic Ocean.

Newest Photographs

Feeling more nostalgic these days, I think that can be seen in my current work.

New MacBook

Very happy to have gotten my new MacBook. Having a lot of fun already.