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December. 29. 2007

pull over!

mike grabbed this shot of me- I was helping him focus for his self portraits- you know you love my hat!

On Friday I helped Mike with his latest shooting assignment. Jean and Mike are going to be entering some pieces in a juried art show as part of our photography sessions. What a great way to conquer so many things that we all want to do! Here is how we got started:
1) research the guidelines of the show
1a) come up with a realistic timeline- when to be done shooting, printing, framing etc. Give yourself more time than you need
2) look up the juror or jurors- check their styles out, see what they are all about
3) come up with your concept. (for this show they ask for 3 pieces that are a portfolio of work)

4) Schedule your shoot!
5) Keep post production in mind, it helps to visualize your finished product- or fly by the seat of your pants and be spontaneous, both approaches can work!

One of the first things that I told Jean and Mike was that they needed to have some of their work framed and hung in their houses. Looking at your own work every day is the best way to kind of secretly build self confidence and validate yourself. So part of this was going home and seeing where you have space to hang stuff, and what you want to hang. Come up with a concept, could be something personal- like portraits of your kids, or pictures of your favorite things. Could be still lifes of flowers you grew in your garden (I had shot a whole series of that b/c I was such a proud mama gardener!) The most fun part is coming up with the idea- and it is also the hardest part- narrowing it down… But we did.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown psp

Think you’re done then? Now comes the fun part! Post production! There are so many different directions to go in that this can prove to be as overwhelming as coming up with your idea. Try some different things! Don’t be scared to really put yourself out there- what’s the worst that can happen?

I am really excited to see their finished products! When it’s all said and done they are both going to have some killer stuff to have in their houses!

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Robin Dini Photography — You are the Jedi Master Carla! What a great task for your aspiring padawans. :) --Star Wars.

I'm going to try out those tips too. ( December 29, 2007 @ 3:32 pm )

STEVE DePINO — Great tips... I especially like the "look up the jurors" tip. That's something I have been doing since my painting days and it really helps. ( December 29, 2007 @ 7:31 pm )

December. 23. 2007

easy like sunday morning

Mildred Pierce High Anxiety download Sixteen Candles movie looking a little like wet rats, but at least we’re smiling!

the push up challenge

mike hanging his head in shame after getting WHOOPED by a girl

We did it, we ran in the shyte drizzle rain for a little over 3 miles- and we had quite the group! There were THREE first timers (with our group anyway) my girl Nikki Nicole

, Renee’s good friend Christine and Mike’s wife Kim! Along with the usual suspects, Renee and Mike! They kicked BUTT! I think I could have stopped WAY more times than we actually stopped, to be honest. It was a nice time out, next time I am confident that Renee won’t be so nice!
Once we got back to the house and stretched out we all did planks which SUCKED but I can already see my improvement from when I started. I used to not be able to hold one for even five seconds!! We only did two thirty second planks but I was able to do both. What a sight though, five women and one giant man all doing planks on my front porch!
So of course, not to be out done, Mike challenges Renee to a push up race or whatever. I know, what is he thinking? Of course she beats him! Maybe next time dude!

I will see you tomorrow Nikki for our run! This was SO much fun!

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nikki nicole photography — hey carla....thanks for having me along this is a start to many more runs! see you tomorrow!! ( December 23, 2007 @ 11:34 am )

Orchard Cove Photography — You guys make me feel like SUCH a slacker :) ( December 23, 2007 @ 12:02 pm )

Carla Ten Eyck — we can't officially 'make' you feel anything, HARRIS! After the new year you'll join us, it's fun! xxoo ( December 23, 2007 @ 1:21 pm )

Mike — OK!!! so what I lost to Renee, shes a female version of a terminator. I don't see ANYONE ELSE (CARLA) challenging her.
Oh ya BTW, I wasn't hanging my head in shame I was looking for my contact, one of them fell out. : ) ( December 23, 2007 @ 3:24 pm )

Carla Ten Eyck — Sure, four eyes!! ( December 23, 2007 @ 3:28 pm )

December. 21. 2007

run forrest, RUN!

Just thought I’d do a running update with a different kind of shoe shot! You know I love my shoe shots…. what a way to personalize it though, right?
So I have a training plan in place, thanks to Renee: 3 days of running cut with 3 gym days and one day off, usually Fridays. It’s great because I love my gym, it is so non-threatening to me and comfortable. That is one of the most important things if you are considering joining a gym- you have to feel comfortable there or it will be just that much easier to talk yourself out of going, right?
Another thing I am realizing is to stop patting myself on the back so quickly for getting there. Once you’re there, WORK yourself. Don’t waste your time! I take classes there, 99% of the time and I really have pushed myself in all of them- I am taking a spinning class 3 days a week after my power pump weight class which kicks my BUTT, I am drenched with sweat and my knees are shaking by the end of every class, but man do I feel great! In spinning it is easy to hide your levels and kind of coast a bit but why bother? It’s fun to feel my improvement at each class the harder I push myself.

Another key to success that I mentioned in a previous post was finding a buddy. Does that help! Mike has joined me as my regular Tuesday & Thursday partner and now we have created quite the Sunday training group! This is where Renee joins us and whoops us. Anyone is welcome to join in at any point- so Nikki? I expect you there! Mike’s wife Kim is going to be joining us as well! We start running at 10:00!!

The thing I really love about training with Renee is that she never makes you feel like a beginner, she constantly coaches and encourages you right when you need that little boost. But boy will she call you OUT if you talk too much- that means you aren’t pushing yourself hard enough! Mike was chatting it up last week and Renee punished us both for it! Funny stuff. I am confident Mike did that on purpose to get me….

So my running ‘plan’ so to speak in general is longer runs Tuesday & Thursday’s, for at least one hour. Distance isn’t all that important, really, I am going for duration. I have to say that it’s kind of fun plotting it out after though…. in a few days I will be able to post my stats like Steve The Commitments movie download on my blog (Santa came early for me! so you can see my duration, distance and even my pace! Love that feature! I am not that diligent about logging in my times, so this should help.

I know a lot of you out there have either started running (Congrats!!!) or are considering it (Do IT!!!) and have been letting me know how nice it is to see my progress, so, here it is!! Believe me, if I can do it, anyone can!

The NEXT 5K is Sunday January 6th at 1:30 in East Hartford- it’s the ‘Brian A. Aselton Memorial Snow Dash 3.05 mile Road Race’ You can register on-site at 12:00 or ONLINE NOW

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Orchard Cove Photography — I am hoping to start Yogaing 2 times a week after the New Year but it would be fun to tag along on a run or two with you....I have no doubt it would kick my butt. Totally agree with you about taking classes vs. motivating myself - I push myself so much harder in a class and feel so much more focused. I am SO proud of you for how you've taken to exercising - good for the mind, body, and soul! xo ( December 22, 2007 @ 9:57 pm )

Susannah McGlamery — Am SO proud of you sister! Rock on... ( December 25, 2007 @ 11:29 am )