Fine Art Friday pick: "Lumière"

This was taken at an abandoned estate in rural North Iowa a couple of summers ago.  This staircase leads to the family’s bedrooms.  The second story is divided, and a second, very narrow staircase in the home leads up to much smaller area used for a servant or nanny’s sleeping quarters.  A print of it hangs on my studio wall, and it can be purchased, along with all of my artwork at www.astoria-photography.com

Fine Art Friday pick: "Quiet."

Many of you know that I enjoy hiking, and I especially like trails with access to short bluffs or steep hills because I enjoy scrambling, as well.  I usually bring a small point & shoot camera with me on these outings, because one of the great perks of scrambling is the view from the top!  This weathered park bench sits at the edge of a peaceful lookout point at the top of the quarry wall that I’d just ascended.  Visit www.astoria-photography.com for more artwork & info! 

Fine Art Friday pick: "Sunset"

This sunset is as sad as it was beautiful.  I had traveled to southern Iowa to visit Bartlett, IA, the teeny hometown of my recently passed grandmother and her extensive family.  I was heartbroken to find the town was completely underwater, as the Missouri River had spilled over into its neighboring communities.  This photo was taken from Bluff Dr. in Hamburg, IA.  As you can see, the water goes on for miles and miles….but, not a drop of it was supposed to be there.  Much of my trip is documented in the gallery “Southwest Iowa Flood Relief" at www.astoria-photography.com

Some galleries take longer than others to complete, but I promise you it’s not because I’m a slacker!  In this audioblog, I discuss what a typical week looks like for me…which is definitely a condensed version of my actual week.  You can also check out my FAQs at www.astoria-photograpy.com/FAQs for some additional insight/random rambling.

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Fine Art Friday pick: "August"

I shot this while on a water break, during a long hike.  I started watching a colony of ants building a hill, and thought it would be interesting to get a shot from an ant’s perspective.  Sorta nerdy, I know…but it made for a great image.  Visit www.astoria-photography.com for more artwork & info.

Fine Art Friday pick: "All Apologies"

I had previously shot at an old, abandoned farm, and got some gorgeous images.  I revisited the property for a portrait session with my sister & niece, but found that the house had been vandalized….mostly notably, with boobies.  Then I turned the corner and found this gorgeous tribute on the wall, and had to steal a shot of it.  Unfortunately, I’m not able to give the artist any credit, since they obviously didn’t leave their name- but they should know, this is one of my best selling pieces.  Visit www.astoria-photography.com for more artwork & info!

Astoria Photography Audio Blog » Blog Archive » A (not so) brief introduction…

An introduction audio blog that I'm transferring over from my Tumblr account.


Astoria Photography Audio Blog » Blog Archive » A (not so) brief introduction…