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I really didn't mean to take this long to post this. My bad.
First of all, thanks to all of you who replied with questions and topics (reference: click here if you missed our last post about 'off-the-wall')! You have my brain reeling in a thousand different directions - which is a good thing. :) Some of the questions are pretty challenging, which I think is also a good thing. I guess I couldn't really expect a "what's your favorite color" to pop in there and make things simple for me. :) I'm excited about posting thoughts and answers to the comments you left, and I'm hoping that this will be a cool new addition to the blog that everyone will be able to enjoy.
I think I've decided that I'm going to tackle 1-2 questions per post. Let's be honest - I'm long-winded (the first step is admitting you have a problem...). If I tried to answer more than 2, I'm pretty sure you all would stop reading this blog all together and start a petition to kick me off of the Internet forever.
It seems fair to start with the first person who responded to this post - Ms. Alicia Esque. :) Alicia asked: What type of music or band influences your photography the most?
Since Ben has hoarded been gifted with all of the vocal and instrumental talent in our relationship (though I do possess a special knack for the egg shaker), and we both share a great appreciation for the art of music in general, I decided to loop him into this answer.
Ben's response:
My biggest musical influence probably comes from bands like The Fray and Kings of Leon. Style-wise their music is sort of raw and vulnerable, yet really laid back and honest. The creativity it takes to make a simple melody come to life with straightforward instrumentation is a lot like what we hope to do with our photography. We work with the sincerity and beautiful simplicity that our clients bring to the table, and try to craft images that really connect.
My (less eloquent) response:
Acoustic music is really unpretentious and mellow to me. Matt Wertz, Dave Barnes, Jon McLaughlin, and Josh Kelley are musicians who do acoustic music really well. I think that this genre speaks to our approach to photography - we aren't trying to be showy or over-the-top or high-strung. We try to allow moments to unfold naturally before our cameras, and accentuate those moments with hints of creativity that adds individualization to our style. I appreciate the previously-mentioned musicians' easygoing, refreshing sounds, accompanied by their thoughtful lyrics. I hope this is how we come across in our photography - laid back, inspiring, and thoughtful.
Since I also handle the editing side of our business, I'm going make my answer twofold (plus, again with the long-windedness.). While I'm editing, I am always listening to music. My choices vary, but I like upbeat, impassioned, artistic jams. Anberlin is an all-time favorite, as well as Kings of Leon, and even a little Jay-Z every now and then. :) These musicians are innovative, vivid, and expressive. Their melodies inspire me to edit our images in a way that portrays the same kind of flair.
*Click on any of the links above to check out the musical fabulousness for yourself! :) Great question, Alicia!*
image: our good friend, Aaron, making music. :)
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ok, i'll take the bait....what's your favorite color? =)
what is the most unique event you've photographed for?
-Courtney Flood
(11.09.09)I LOVE this picture Amy! Thanks for sharing! Miss you friend! (He's such a stud! =) )
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