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artist: millie holloman, wilmington, nc
web: millieholloman.com/wedding; millie’s blog
I took this photo at the very end of an engagement session. I had the opportunity to work with the coolest couple ever and the conditions just played out perfect! We had spent most of the evening at a local shopping strip and decided to ride around and find somewhere else to shoot before stopping for dinner. While we were riding around, it started pouring. As a photographer and artist, I am always looking for something different to do… something to really push the envelope and make people look. I loved the fact that I had such an opportunity to shoot in the rain and that it was coming down so hard! I asked the couple if they would mind getting wet and they loved my idea so we looked for a sheltered area I could stand with my camera. I had them pull into an empty bank parking lot and instructed them to leave their headlight on for some extra light and then I covered the camera and ran for the sheltered drive-thru teller area. I shot this image with my Canon 5D and my 70-200mm f/2.8 lens at 1600 ISO. A lot of people ask me why I would take my expensive camera out into the rain like that and I always say, “sometimes the risk is worth the shot and I would do it all again… it looks like it is straight out of a movie!” ~ millie holloman, wilmington,nc
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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!!!
- 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.
give her your money.
you’ll be glad you did.
are you an artist? please read on…
i love all kinds of art. featured here is artwork that i admire from artists all over. do you have something really special that would like to submit? i really want to see it (or hear it)! if i love it too, i’ll post it.
here’s how we play:
- email your photos, paintings, sketches, videos, original music, digital art, graphic design piece, sculpture… whatever. just make sure it’s YOURS.
- please tell me a little about you and your piece and be sure to include a link so i can send my readers back to you.
- send as many as you like.
- please understand your art does not automatically get picked just because you sent it to me. i’m picky. you’re gonna have to really wow me. please, don’t take it personally if your piece is not chosen.
- i will email you once to let you know i received your entry and will only email you again if your piece is going live. please, no inquiries about if or when your submission will go live. just relish the anticipation…
- if selected, you’re art will be featured on my home page and my featured artists page for whatever time period i desire with a link to your site.
- clever people who send me appropriately pre-sized images will really impress me. if you have to ask what size - - well, just sent me what you’ve got.
got it? ok.
i’m sooo excited!
here’s where you send your stuff…
mejia.carolyn [at] gmail.com