Crush on i heart faces ::: Self-portrait :::

Good Morning.  i heart faces has me mulling over the idea of a self-portrait. It's this week's challenge. And a challenge it is! I used to take self-portraits when inspiration hit. Now, I photograph Ruby, my 6 year old muse. I struggled with this challenge and then remembered this self-portrait.

We had just returned from a boat ride to Land's End, the farthest tip south in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and one of my favorite spots on earth. We stopped for a sweet treat. This little metallic ball held its own sweets; sugars of all types. When I shoot, my focusing hand always looks like the queen drinking tea. My Ruby is primping and fixing her hat in the ball reflection. This portrait seemed fitting this week.

Thanks to all the other entries for sharing. I have added "Self-Portrait" to the MUST DO list.

Crush on Deb Schwedhelm

Crush on Deb Schwedhelm

Deb Schwedhelm, a photographer working in Tampa, Florida, has stolen my artistic heart, opened it up and filled it with soul-tingling images. I heart faces.com holds weekly photo challenges for all lovers of photography to share, inspire, and encourage one another. This past week, the challenge was Scenic Black and White.  The Guest Judge was Deb Schwedhelm. From over 400 images, she chose the top ten winning images. Her real-life approach to photography was clear in her selections. They are wrought with emotion and powerful storytelling qualities. These were the type of images that inspired me at eight years of age. They gave me the courage to ask for a camera and begin recording my world through a lens.

I am so grateful to have discovered Deb's photography through Angie and Amy of i heart faces. Please take a minute to get lost in the winners' images and visit Deb's site. Get a kleenex. You'll need them to get through her photo story with Max.

I am so thrilled and humbled to be a part of this week's Angie and Amy Picks.
thank you.

Crush on a Scenic Black and White

i heart faces challenge - scenic black and white with a face

You'll notice in the sidebar profile that I call myself an "urban portraitist". My favorite landscape to shoot in  is anything architectural. I love the lines and textures. Throw in some moody clouds and one gorgeous bride and groom =  blissfully floating photographer! This image happens to be one of my favorites in all my collections. Every time I see it, I sort of stumble in my own thoughts. I love it and hope you enjoy it too.