Employee of the Week: Tony Boudreaux

When it comes to catnip… I am an enabler.

 

Exhibit: Cool Globes

I took these shots quite a few months ago when the Cool Globes exhibit at Discovery Green first appeared, but haven’t had time to do anything with them until now. I pass the park every day on my way to work and am always interested in the current activities and featured art. This particular exhibit is Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet and will be at the park until January 2nd. There are 50 globes, each featuring different ways humans can combat the effects of global warming. Each globe is 7 feet tall and 5 feet in diameter and decorated by local, national, and international artists. Here are a few that I thought looked pretty cool…

 

Favorite Things: Fossil Messenger Bag

If I had to take one thing from a burning house it would most likely be my MacBook Pro. It contains my life. Even if I were to lose my backup drive, I would be okay knowing that I at least had my Mac to start over with whatever I had. Set aside the fire scenario, and basically, I love my MacBook Pro. I take it absolutely everywhere with me. To work. To Starbucks. To various other edit-worthy coffee shops with a decent atmosphere. Though I would prefer to merely Velcro the thing to my being so that it was always with me, that’s not so practical. So instead… allow me to introduce to you my Fossil Jackson Messenger Bag. It is yet another one of my favorite things. Not only can it carry around my Mac but it also doubles as my camera bag…since my Canon is another thing I cannot live without. Are you noticing a pattern? Yes. Aside from electronics my favorite things seem to all be leather and from Fossil…handbags, jackets, bags. I’m a sucker.

 

Favorite Things: Fossil Bomber Jacket

So what do I photograph while I’m off work for two weeks? The things I love. This leather bomber jacket from Fossil’s 54 collection is by far one of my most favorite winter items. I dread the days it rains because I’m too afraid it will spot to dare wearing it! It is so comfortable and warm. I love the trim. I love the stitching. I love the brass zippers. I love the silk lining. Everything about this jacket is amazing!

 

Favorite Shot: Embrace

I love this shot. It is one of my favorites from this past year, and I finally decided to have it printed. It arrived in the mail today, and it looks amazing. I was torn to make it black and white or color. Their tattoos are amazingly colorful, but I just loved how it ended up in black and white. Now I just need to find a nice gallery frame for it. I hear Pottery Barn calling!

 

Blog Switch

So, last August I decided to switch blogs and go with another provider. After almost 6 months of basically designing each blog post from scratch I decided that I liked my old blog better… So I’m switching back. Yes, there is a gap in this particular blog, but if you feel left out you can still check out what I posted last fall at this link…

http://www.amyvogel.com/Amy_Vogel/blog/blog.html

However, at least for now I will return to posting here! Have no fear, you can still simply go to www.amyvogel.com and click “blog” and it will take you to my most current blog.

 

5×7 Flat Card Design

Here’s a holiday card I designed for one of my Studio Capture clients last week. I used design elements and patterns from my Chocolate Raspberry Couture Collection. The card features a few of the couple’s favorite portraits from their wedding last month, a personalized message, and the lyrics to “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” in the background.

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5×5 Trifold Card Design

Here is my latest Christmas card design. It is by far my favorite card this year! I designed this last Friday for Studio Capture, and I can’t wait to get the cards in the mail. They are going to be so pretty! The card is a 5×5 trifold with some favorites from a family holiday portrait session. I used some patterns and design elements from a collection that I have not quite finished. See the full design below. The first image is the outside design (inside flap, back, and front) and the second image is the inside design (inside left, middle, and right).

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5×7 Flat Card Design

Here’s another Christmas card I designed last week for Studio Capture. It features some portraits from a recent engagement session, a personalized message, and some design elements and patterns from a collection I have not quite finished.

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Portraits: Jordan 6 Months

I met my sister at Discovery Green the other day to take some pictures of her boys. This is Jordan, her 6 month old. He has the biggest blue eyes! He was so smiley and alert. What a cute little guy!