AdamMintonPhoto.com has finally gotten a well deserved and needed update.
Casey and I are very excited about what the future holds for us and because of that, we thought it best to update the site and get ready for the rest of 2010 and the years to come. The new site boasts some new images that have previously never been posted before. While preparing for the new site, I basically went through most of my portfolio and reworked every image. It has been a long but enjoyable process. At this moment in time, the new site showcases about 1/3 of the portfolio I like to share. Hopefully, within the next month or so, all of my portfolio will be available for viewing.
I hope you enjoy the changes. New images will be posted bi-weekly so keep an eye out for new work. Feel free to give feedback as well.
I have been super bogged down with projects galore and I thought I would give everyone a sneak peak at one of those projects. Here are a few images from a series I am working on currently for an exhibition later this year. This was a very fun shoot to put on. Both models are very lively, cheerful ladies and working with them was a honor. There will be several more of this images coming soon. Stay tuned.
This image was isn’t actually part of the series but I thought I would include it for good measure.
It has so many possible meanings behind it but nearly all of them have some sort of positive meaning. 2009 was a rough year for many people in the world. Many lost jobs, loved ones and ultimately hope. They simply gave up. They allowed the darkness in this world over take the joy in their life and because of that, they were left stranded, alone and hurt. 2010 is the year to change that.
The definition of “cultivate” that strikes me the most is this one:
to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill): - to win the friendship or favor of (someone)
- apply oneself to improving or developing (one’s mind or manners)
This year I have a goal, not a resolution (since resolutions are rarely fulfilled). My goal is to be selfless and compassionate. A goal to give when I don’t think I have the time or energy. A goal to build relationships with people in an attempt to show them hope, to make them feel loved.
I was very blessed last year and to keep that all to myself would be selfish and egotistic. I will apply myself to improve someone’s disposition.
Landis Woffordl captured this beautiful image from Grandfather Mountain this morning. On the horizon, you can see the Charlotte skyline. Charlotte is over 100 miles away so, for this shot to be taken, there has to be near perfect weather conditions. Great shot Landis.
For more information on Grandfather Mountain, visit there website.
2010 looks to be very promising. I have a ton of things planned for my photography and personal life. As far as photography goes, you will be seeing more and more work on my site and this blog because I am challenging myself to shoot a certain amount of images per month. I am shooting more weddings this year as well so expect more and more images of love birds on here.
In my personal life, I have some exciting things coming up. First, I will be getting married in August. How stinking exciting is that? I can answer that… VERY EXCITING. Secondly, I will be turning 23. That honestly isn’t that exciting but still note worthy I think. Thirdly, I will be reading all of the Lord of the Rings books. I got them all for Christmas and my goal is to read through all of them. I’m really, really good at starting books but I think the whole finishing a book thing is a little over rated. 2010, however, is the year of finishing books.
New wife, new work and new books. 2010, here I come.
A beautiful couple, Chad & Julie, tied the knot on the 26th of December in Boone, North Carolina. The wedding was very intimate and included only family and close, close friends. It was a lovely wedding and it was very obvious that Chad & Julie are 100% crazy for each other. Below is a sneak peek of some images to come from their wedding.
So, for those of you not living in the South, we were hit with the biggest snow storm in nearly a decade. Most people lost power and couldn’t get out because of all the snow. I, however, was fortunate enough to be able to get out. Twenty-eight inches of snow is no match for a ‘04 Subaru Forester.
Once the sun went down, and the snow froze over, some friends and I went out to build some igloos and that we did. Not only did we make 2 igloos big enough for a bear, we also built 20 feet of tunneling to connect the two ice homes. It was most impressive.
If you played in the snow, tell us about it. What snow activities did you participate in this past couple of weeks?
Several people may have known this but I am engaged to a wonderful young gal that I have been with for nearly 7 years. My schedue has been super hectic lately and I have been meaning to post images from our engagement session with Carolyn Dyer for a long time now but just haven’t gotten to it yet. Today is that day.
