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It is really spectacular, I know some luck winner is going to love it. I know because I've seen it up close, and also because I've been enjoy the print Jenny sent me:
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A great photograph can take you back to a time and place. This one transports me to my Mom's backyard where we celebrated Mother's day a few years back. My children were captivated by bubbles floating through the air that beautiful Sunday afternoon.
A great print can also ignite a desire to do something, as this does me to take a "Sunday drive":
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The photographs in Flanders Field will make you see things from a new perspective (more on that, below):
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Let's get to know the mastermind behind the work:
Q: How did you get started with photography?
A: I took it up as a hobby when my boys were tiny (they are seven and six now). Photography was the thing I did for me after taking care of other people all day.
Q: Do you remember the first picture you took?
A: As an adult, the first photography I consider "artistic" was of some cherry blossoms. I took it while on a walk with my husband, parents and infant son on the University of Washington campus. I still have it on display in my office, where no one else can see it! The first picture I took that I'm not embarrassed to list is "Snow Orchard."
Q: Use 3 words to describe your photos/style.
A: Abstract, colorful, detailed
Q: What do you think makes your pictures/style unique?
A: One of my friends once described my photos as "geometric." I have an engineering background, and I think it comes into play when I'm setting up a shot.
Q: How do you come up with the clever names of your photos?
A: The names for my photos usually pop into my head based on what the image reminds me of. It's harder with some photos than others, though, and I think I'm almost at the end of my vocabulary! Don't tell anyone, but I've actually recycled a couple of names. ;-)
Q: What picture(s) are you most proud of?
A: I'm most proud of the images that I think might make people see the world in a differemt way (or at least take a closer look, like this one.
Q: Who/what inspired you?
A: Some of my influences have been Art Wolfe, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Mother Nature. I'm also inspired by architectural details, but I rarely have time to pull out my camera when I'm in a city environment.
Q: What is the most popular item in your shop?
A: "Wonder" is probably most popular at the moment. Other bestsellers are "Sparklers", "Touch", and "Translucence." "Hello Dolly Pink" is popular as a note card.
Q: Do you have any advice for new shop owners?
A: I think it's really important to explore Etsy. Click around on the Buy page and experiment with the search so you understand all the ways your items can be found. The Forums and the Storque (Etsy's Blog) are great resources!
Q: Just for fun, what is the last item you bought yourself on Etsy?
A: My last Etsy purchase was a beautiful bag from bayanhippo.
Also, don't forget to take advantage of the exclusive coupon code Jenny is offering during the Family Tree Giveaway. Use the code MODERN10 at checkout to receive 10% off your entire purchase!
I feel like taking pictures! (Cut to scene where children are all demanding something from me...) Or, perhaps buying a few...
Thanks Jenny, best of luck with your shop! Hope to have you back again soon.
-Melanie
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