Details from Jaffa

The ancient city of Jaffa is an incredible place and just a short two mile walk along the Mediterranean seafront from Tel Aviv’s city center.

Jaffa, or Yafa in Arabic, was founded by one of Noah’s sons having historic importance as well as its famous port.

Built on a hill overlooking the old port, Jaffa offers amazing views of the Mediterranean coast and its neighboring city.

Surrounded by lovely gardens, filled with sculpture, flower and lush greenery, it is all assessable through pathways and staircases built along the hill.

Exploring Jaffa, allows one’s self to focus on the winding alleyways that make up the artist’s community that is established here. Appreciating all the details that expose themselves during your journey.

Galleries, artist’s workshops, vibrant paintings lining the backstreets become a large exhibition to explore.

Stylish, exotic, quaint, and interesting are just a few words used to describe this charming place that takes one away from the hustle and bustle of modern Tel Aviv.

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Baby It's Cold Outside

The best part about blizzards in the Northeast is having a snow day at home!

Children especially love it, and it can be very fun for adults too.

Hot cocoa, fires in the fireplace, staring out the window, and maybe even sitting down with a good book.

I am so thankful when it all works out this way. There is so much going on outside, blowing snow, accumulating drifts, white outs, but it’s all so silent and quite peaceful.

If we are really lucky, maybe we can view a herd of deer working their way through the woods trying to find their well traveled path, stopping along the way for some greenery, or berries.

What a treat!

Yes, afternoon snow storms are well worth weathering!

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Fantasies

What if.....

I had long brown hair......

What if.......

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Day Dreaming - Roma

While trying to escape the frigid days of January, my mind begins to drift off to a........well.......warmer place.

Aw, yes, summer - you remember!?
Warming sun, balmy breezes, lazy afternoons.

These memories now take me back to strolling down cobble stone alleyways that make up the back streets of Rome.

What better place to close your eyes and savory the fantasy that is - last summer.

Outdoor Cafes.

Ivy laden architecture.

Yes, I believe I can stay here awhile.

Maybe sipping an iced cappuccino or ordering a decadent gelato.

Either way.
I’m taking this icy winter’s day off, and spending it in Roma.

Ciao Bella!

Portfolio Building

A collection of photographs to build a model’s portfolio should include appeal, diversity, basic posing and visual impact using the still image.

Having a beautiful subject to work with is always a plus!

I find that it is my job, as a photographer to create a fun, comfortable environment for the model as well as a mood that may be used to sell a product to a potential viewer.

Playful.

Sporty.

Youthful Beauty.




I like to establish an idea or concept and use this to achieve several ‘looks’ in one session. Each challenge may emphasize a different aspect or feature.

Maybe it’s porcelain skin.

Or a warm smile.

I enjoyed this session very much. I could even see the confidence and self esteem build throughout.

I often use photos from magazines and compile a collection of head and body shots to help visualize the goals of the shoot. It helps illustrate to the model looks we are trying to achieve.

A model’s portfolio should highlight unique assets. This includes a range of facial expressions and moods. We covered all the necessary needs for creating a Strong, Professional, Eye-catching, and quite Amazing Book!

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Just Smile

"Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly;

Devils fall because of their gravity."

We are at the center of the drama that is our life and, like actors hamming it up, we sometimes play our role with excessive amounts of emotion, self-importance, and shouting.

We'd be a lot more effective ( and a lot more fun to be around ) if we thought of our lives as a comedy.  A comedy with a moral, perhaps, and filled with gentle laughter rather than howls.   A comedy that recognises that there's more to the world than what we do or think. 

 The Daily Book of Positive Quotations

"People" Exhibit

Next week the Arts and Heritage Council of New Jersey will be presenting the art exhibit titled

"People"

January 16th - February 13th 2010

Members of the art council will be displaying their depiction of this theme through painting, watercolor, ink, sculpture, and of course photography. 

Come see my piece titled

"Judy"

The gallery is located at 133 Spring Street in historic downtown Newton, NJ

http://www.scahc.org/