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Instant Grant Program from Steve Lambert on Vimeo.

this is one of the coolest things i’ve ever seen…. i so want to do this.  abbye, i think we should make this a gafa project.  seriously.

a few weeks ago i blogged about wordle.net.  i was certain i could find some great way to put that little piece of fun to good use.  our next sermon series was perfect…more.  i couldn’t actually use wordle to set it up since it doesn’t work so well with just one word.  but it was really easy to execute.  we ordered 4 custum gobos.  i only got 2 of them installed for the first week.  i just installed the other 2.

just when i start to think that the time i spend reading blogs is a waste… my time is redeemed back to me on projects like this.  we were really down to the wire on artwork for this series.  i got it knocked out in record time.  what inspires you when you are under the gun?

free the creative chaos…

every 4th pb puts on an amazing demonstration of pyrotechnics in his back yard. good food, great friends and this year had the added bonus of fabulous music…. it’s a real “blast” – [har, har].

pb annually takes advantage of the fact that i am a photographer who doesn’t own as nice of a camera as he does and cheerfully offers, “you can use my camera if you want to take pictures”.  he doesn’t think i know this, but the truth behind his generosity that his hands are full blowing things up and he can’t take them himself – - but he still wants pictures . so, of course i took him up on his offer. and since last year i didn’t get to see them for several days [much less edit them], i took the cf card so i could have first view and first edit!  .

about 11 o’clock i get a text…. ‘did you take my cf card?’  [he he he]

about 9 o’clock the next morning i sent him a text…. ‘check your front door’.  [it was an empty cf card.  lol. more texts ensued.  it was fun.]

so, i fully intended to post these way before now.  here you go pb.  these are the best of the best.  thank you for letting me use your camera!!!!

[you know you’ll ask — ‘er, i mean…. let, me do it again next year.}

ok… i can’t help it. this is still a family-friendly site. just hang on a minute.

i’ve known millie since she was a teenager bitten by the shutterbug, feverishly taking pictures of anything or anyone who would step in front of her camera. over the years and during a time where everyone is a photographer, millie has emerged as a truly astounding artist and a remarkable business woman; pushing the envelope daily and rising as a true leader in her field of wedding, engagement and family photography. and… she gives all the credit to her Creator. and so, millie holloman of millie holloman photography is my next foolishnotions.net featured artist, redeeming excellence in art for God’s glory.

i knew as soon as i saw this shot that it was one of my favorite “millies” ever! this picture alone makes me want to save all of my money and go let her capture my family. why?

1. first and foremost…. i love the fact that she even did it. expensive cameras and torrential downpours typically don’t mix in most photographer’s worlds!!! but one of my favorite things about millie’s style is that she often takes risks and creates brilliance out of the unexpected.
2. i love how she framed the shot from behind the bushes for privacy. anyone can take a picture of a couple kissing. but only an artist can trick you into thinking that no one was there to take the shot.
3. it’s black and white – on purpose. not every shot has to be color. not every shot has to be black and white. and the really great artists know why.
4. i love the rain. i just love it. i love that it’s not all about the amount of makeup and choosing clothes that won’t go out of style in 10 years – it’s a timeless moment. who the flip cares about the hairstyles? let it rain!!!
5. millie has such an innate ability to make people feel absolutely comfortable around her. as a photographer i would say that’s 90% of the battle. but if you met millie you would instantly know why. her whit, her laughter, her love for life is immediately disarming. when you meet her you instantly feel as if you you’ve known her forever. it is truly a remarkable gift.

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