Baby, Child, Family, Newborn and Senior Photographer
Time for some fine art! This month I thought I’d share something very “California” and what could be more SoCal than a palm tree under a sunny blue sky?
Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy the holiday weekend, but before you head out, hop on over to see the beautiful image Kay Pickens, Fine Art Photography, Columbia MO is sharing this month!
Father’s Day is just a few weeks away and I have the perfect gift ideas! Get his a great key chain adorned with an image of his favorite kiddos! Or let him subtly show his love in the office with a set of custom cufflinks. Choose sterling silver or vintage brass on either product.
He’s sure to love it! And, if you act quickly, you can get them for 15% off. But you have to get your order in by 9:00 p.m. PST on May 24. You can still place an order after that, but the sale pricing will not be in effect. All orders must be in by May 28 to guarantee delivery in time for Father’s Day on June 17th.
Living in Southern California, we were lucky enough to see the solar eclipse on Sunday. Due to our southern latitude, we didn’t get to see the “ring of fire,” but we did see the moon eclipse about 85% of the sun at the peak of the event. Living in Southern California, we are also lucky enough to be just minutes from the beach.
So we built a simple homemade pinhole viewer so we could safely view the eclipse and headed toward the coast. And when we got to the beach, the coastal clouds were in full effect, creating a natural filter for viewing, not to mention some pretty spectacular skies.
I love that we got to enjoy this rare sight in such a beautiful place!
This photo shoot was in the South Bay of Los Angeles last month and looking at the images, I can’t think of a better title for this post than “gorgeous.” It was a gorgeous night and they really are just a gorgeous family. And fun and sweet and playful and happy, too. It was a perfect evening and I’m so happy to have captured so many great pieces of their personalities.
Hope you have a fun and gorgeous weekend too!
This month, my “10 on 10″ post comes from a family Saturday trip to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, otherwise known as LACMA. There is no shortage of culture and things-to-do in L.A. so we try to split our weekends between chores at home and exploring our city. And LACMA has a great program called, NEXGEN, which provides free admission to the art museum for a kid and one adult chaperone. It’s their way of getting kids hooked on art while they’re young and we think it’s a great idea! Our adventure for the day cost us a mere $10 in parking!
As soon as you come up from the parking garage, you’re greeted with art. I love any scene with palm tree and the dynamic lines and color of the building are a nice contrast to the trees.
More pattern and line and color greets you as you walk the corridor between some of the museum’s halls. That’s my 5-year-old leading the way. . .
Our main draw for the visit was to see the Metropolis exhibit by Chris Burden. The boys had been before, but it was my first visit. It’s quite the impressive city scape of racing cars and trains. Any little boys dream, really!
As it turns out, art doesn’t have to include cars to interest children. The enormous Band by Richard Serra had twists and curves and secret cubbies, perfect for exploration.
The dedicated children’s area, the Boone Children’s Gallery, gave the kids (and adults!) a chance for some hands-on art. With a friendly staff of helpers, fresh paints and supplies, soothing music, and inspiration all around, it was a great place to work on our own masterpieces.
We headed out to a courtyard and were greeted by the installation Penetrabile by Jesus Rafael Soto. I shared this image for Fine Art Friday a few weeks ago:
But thought I’d add a few more for some perspective. . .
We strolled through the sculpture garden, walking right through a painting (so it seemed),
and explored Urban Light by Chris Burden, one of the museum’s most iconic pieces. The old fashioned street lamps reach toward the sky so majestically.
And are a delight to run through for a 3- and 5-year old!
There is so much we didn’t explore, but I think the key to having a great time for the kids and adults is to pace yourself and not try to cram it all into one day. And with our NEXGEN passes, thankfully, we don’t have to!
It wouldn’t be a “10 on 10″ if I didn’t have a link to another fabulous photographer, so go check out Beth at BMP Photography, New Hampshire Photographer now!
Amy these are awesome! I love all the different angles, shapes, and perspectives you’ve captured!
Those are great! I love, love all the lines and patterns that you captured. Looks like you had a great time too.
These are amazing Amy!!!! Love how you find patterns everywhere, you know just the right angles to shoot at
Thank you for showing me a perspective of LA that I’ve never seen before! Love all of the different angles you used. Simply fantastic!
So cool Amy! I love all the angles and different perspectives you shot from. Definitely a different side of LA that what I’ve been to before!
what a cool place!! I love your angles, makes the pictures so interesting and fun to look at!
WOW! Looks like an amazing place – both to photograph at and to explore with kids! I’ve added it to my list of places to visit!!
These are gorgeous, Amy.
Perfect! These make me want to come to LA!
awww man!!! now i NEED a city adventure!!! very inspiring 10 on 10!!!
Wow, I am jealous of your palm trees! I only ever see those if I go on vacation!
Beautiful image – I love the shades of green against the blue sky!
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Amy, I love this. I feel like I’m sitting on the beach looking up at the palm tree drinking a pina colada. Lovely!
Oh, I really like that perspective of the Palm tree and the lighting! Makes me want to be sitting under one sipping a nice cold drink with Sharon!
I love this shot, makes me fee like I lying on a tropical beach!
OY! that was a mess!!
makes me feel like I am lying on a tropical beach! LOL